Off West End
Much like fringe theatre, trying to define what Off-WestEnd venue really means is a debate that would take us long into the night. So for our own sanity, we define it as those venues that are slightly bigger than the fringe venues (so roughly 100+ seats), but not the big West End or similar venues that form part of the Society of London Theatre (SOLT). Like fringe venues, Off-WestEnd are eligible for consideration for awards via the Fringe Theatre Awards.
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Eyes Closed, Ears Covered, Bunker Theatre – Review
Pros: The confident and able cast deliver this play with conviction, in an unusual venue that makes it stand out even more. Cons: A weaker second act loses the flow (and the plot), leading to a distressing climax. Eyes Closed,…
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Britney Spears: The Cabaret, The Other Palace – Review
A spectacular rollercoaster of a show that will have you laughing out loud and racing for hair shears in celebration!
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Five Kinds of Silence, Etcetera Theatre – Review
Pros: I found catharsis in the beginning of the play, which shows the death of the perpetrator. Cons: With only two people in the audience, the cast had to work harder to build the necessary tension. The stage is empty,…
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Deadline Day, Theatre N16 – Review
Pros: An intense and compact drama, the scope of which explores a lot more than just The Beautiful Game. Cons: Some choices aren’t clearly defined enough to fully realise the script’s potential. Liverpool legend Bill Shankly is often quoted as…
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Me & Robin Hood, Royal Court – Review
Uncomfortable, intellectually provocative theatre that, whether you enjoy it or not, has thoroughly generous and positive intentions.
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Outlaws to In-Laws, King’s Head Theatre – Review
Seven short plays effectively chart the course of recent gay history.
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Hamlet, Park Theatre – Review
Simon Evans' cinematographic cut is imprinted in this fast-paced and strongly visual Hamlet.
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Adam & Eve, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
A fantastic and relatable piece of new writing, perfectly portrayed with intriguing and frustratingly good performances.
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Window, Bread and Roses Theatre – Review
A thoughtful response to generation Gogglebox.
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Hansel and Gretel and the Witch Baba Yaga, St Paul’s Church – Review
Pros: This is entertaining, creative, eye-catching and full of good moral values. Cons: The merging of two-well known stories adds a great deal of complication. As something of an Iris Theatre super-fan, I couldn’t wait to review their latest offering, a…