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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Lights, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
If you want The Matrix meets 1984 with a hint of 90s rave thrown in, Lights is the show for you, taking mime to a level you might never know existed.
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Four Corners – Stratford Circus Arts Centre – Review
Pros: Exceptional performances from all and some stunning design elements. Cons: If you are not one for physical theatre then perhaps this isn’t the show for you. Though I knew there was a theatre in Stratford, I’m ashamed to say…
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How To Survive A Post-Truth Apocalypse, Roundhouse – Review
An engaging and funny journey of lies to make you question your own honesty, morality and sanity.
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Ordinary Days, London Theatre Workshop – Review
Great songs and a charming cast hide the shortcomings of a familiar plotline involving twentysomething New Yorkers.
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Transitions, Trinity Laban – Review
Intriguing and watchable choreography served these talented emerging dancers well, but their professionalism was diminished slightly by the college atmosphere.
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Killology, Royal Court Theatre – Review
More complicated and compelling than its title suggests, Killology is heart wrenching, emotionally draining but highly rewarding. A must see.
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Death of the King, CoLab Factory – Review
A gritty, innovative take on the immersive theatre show.
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Vixen, The Vaults – Review
The best opera I've seen in years. Unmissable.
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Tightrope, Lyric Hammersmith – Review
An awe-inspiring circus show with truly amazing able-bodied and disabled artists performing together.
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5 Guys Chillin’, The King’s Head – Review
An uninhibited, non-judgmental look into the world of chemsex crammed with human experience and empathy, but occasionally loses pace through the frequency of the anecdotes.