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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The Man on the Moor, Underbelly Cowgate – Review
Affecting and lyrical story of families existing in the wake of a loved one’s disappearance.
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The B*easts, Underbelly Cowgate – Review
Pros: Dolan holds the audience in the palm of her hand, with a monologue that never loses pace or relevance. Cons: The plot may be too far-fetched for more sceptical audience members. Monica Dolan confirms she is still one of…
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Iconic: A Brief History of Drag, Underbelly – Review
A mad dash through some of pop culture’s most iconic Drag moments.
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America’s No.1 Detective Agency, Drayton Arms Theatre – Review
Pros: Captures the era with plenty of funny moments. Cons: Too convoluted to follow. Inspired by film noir of the 1940’s, including classics Mildred Pierce and The Third Man, Fatale Femme give us America’s No.1 Detective Agency, a comedic outing to…
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Boom, Theatre503 – Review
A well-written piece of laugh-out-loud theatre that isn’t as deep as it might want to be, but is funny enough that that really doesn’t matter.
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Mrs Orwell, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
A deservedly dramatised final episode of George Orwell’s life, and the lives of those around him, with heightened tension and a dash of humour.
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Men & Girls Dance, Tate Britain – Review
A charming dance work from accomplished yet unaffected performers.
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iAm 4.0, Bush Theatre – Review
Featuring a solid premise, fantastic framing devices and genuine audience participation, iAm 4.0 makes for a mid-week must-see.
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Iphigenia (A Rave Fable), The Bread and Roses Theatre – Review
A psychedelic take on the Greek tragedy Iphigenia in Aulis, which combines audiovisual broadcast and enigmatic live performance with highly imaginative but obscure results.
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Persuasion, Shaw Theatre – Review
This unique operetta is a mixed bag, but there will be something here for everyone to enjoy.