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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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.
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Chummy, White Bear Theatre – Review
Despite careful set design and casting, this frustrating production fails to impress, and even offends.
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Jam, Finborough Theatre – Review
Pros: Two very fine actors giving top notch performances. Cons: The staging needs a bit of work; in a small space like this, one actor can easily block the view of the rest of the scene, which happened quite a…
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Tom Molineaux, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
An incredible true story that is well written and well performed. A moment of history that is worth a watch.
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Catch Me, Underbelly – Review
Another stunning Canadian export that surely won't fail to put a smile on the face of old and young. Take your kids or take your granny, both will love it equally.
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My World Has Exploded A Little Bit, Ovalhouse – Review
Pros: A refreshingly original production, perfectly balanced and completely absorbing. Cons: You’re probably going to cry. You are going to die. A morbid start to any review, I know, but it feels appropriate when writing about a show which so unflinchingly confronts…
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No Dogs, No Indians, Southbank Centre – Review
An intimate and compelling take on Indian heritage and British colonialism.