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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Continuity, Finborough Theatre – Review
A masterful one-man performance of a play that examines the Irish troubles in a thought provoking and heart wrenching way.
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Road, Royal Court Theatre – Review
A typically gritty portrayal of life in the finest tradition of northern playwrights.
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Rabbits, Park Theatre – Review
One of the funniest and freshest plays you’ll see all year, led by a feisty cast with perfect comedic timing. Alex Ferns, in particular, is a riot.
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Odd Man Out, The Hope Theatre – Review
Pros: Two fantastically observed, tender and thought-provoking monologues. Cons: The lighting in such a confined space was occasionally directly in the faces of the audience. Odd Man Out is a double bill of shows on the theme of….the odd man…
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Sheep, White Bear Theatre – Review
Pros: Strong ensemble and direction Cons: Disjointed plot, zero pace Steeped in history, The White Bear theatre pub has been in the heart of south London since 1780. Being a proud south Londoner I found this fact harrowing as I’d never heard of it…
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Lovestuck, The Cockpit – Review
Featuring some outlandish plot devices that are lacking in depth, LoveStuck is certainly not a dull musical!
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Just to Get Married, Finborough Theatre – Review
An affordable and pleasant evening at the theatre for fans of costume drama.
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The Midnight Gang, Chickenshed Theatre – Review
Perfect for children, and just as good for adults. Prepare to leave smiling.
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The Marriage of Kim K, Arcola Theatre – Review
A mind-bending, thoroughly enjoyable romp through several centuries of music and marriage.
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God’s Waiting Room, King’s Head Theatre – Review
Although billed as an end of life comedy, the laughs are hard to find. Nevertheless, a beautifully told story emerges from the difficulties surrounding the death of a loved one.