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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Review: Faygele, Marylebone Theatre
A thought-provoking, emotional and poignant exploration of the relationship between religion and sexuality
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Review: Conversations After Sex, Park Theatre
Strong London debut for award winning Irish play
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Review: Natalie Palamides: WEER, Soho Theatre
This brand new, stunningly beautiful venue opens with an astonishing and unforgettable work of art.
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Review: SWING! SWING! ADMIRAL BYNG!, The Playground Theatre
A restrained portrait of scapegoating and legacy – quietly powerful, but limited by its emotional flatness.
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Review: The Bloopers! An Improvised Musical Biopic, Phoenix Arts Club
No script, scenery or costumes? No need! This ensemble is full of imagination, creativity and a quick wit to improvise everything they need to be brilliantly entertaining.
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Review: Lessons on Revolution, Jermyn Street Theatre
Documentary meets theatre in this retelling of the 1968 student movement at LSE, considering how the personal and political intertwine and envisioning a better future.
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Review: Scenes from a Repatriation, Royal Court Theatre
Simultaneously raw and polished, this production is a true meeting of minds
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Review: Tambo & Bones, Stratford East
Tambo (and Bones) has a damn good go at changing the world in this immersively complex, visceral and urgent insight into the Black experience.
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Review: Dealer’s Choice, Donmar Warehouse
With top-drawer performances, the Donmar cements its reputation for attracting the finest acting talent. Otherwise, there’s little going for this unremarkable 90s revival.
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Review: Hotel Elsinore, Riverside Studios
To be, or not to be…excellent! There is no question that this play is.