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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Pam Ann: Touch Trolley Run to Galley 20th Anniversary Tour, Leicester Square Theatre – Review
Camp and acid tongued comedy gold that leaves you screaming for more, but lacks new material.
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She Wears Scented Rose, Theatro Technis – Review
An intricate thriller that keeps you guessing – but half an hour too long.
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Life By The Throat, Theatre 503 – Review
Pros: Eve Steele’s performance is raw, funny and unforgettable, capturing every side of her complicated character throughout his life. Cons: Final sections of the play could spend more time referencing how the main character’s actions affected everyone around him, and…
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Twelfth Night, Greenwich Theatre – Review
So cleverly brought together, the partnerships between direction, creation and performance result in a show that’s both hysterical and touching.
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Threads, The Hope Theatre – Review
Pros: Samuel Lawrence’s powerful and committed approach to an intense character. Cons: The play maintains an exaggerated level of tension which prevents the audience from truly relating to the characters, and makes for quite uncomfortable viewing. I’m all for a good…
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2 Become 1 – The 90s Pop Musical, King’s Head Theatre – Review
While the bones of a decent plot were abandoned early on, there is no denying the entertainment value in a confident and supremely energetic production.
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Ready or Not, Arcola Theatre – Review
A pertinent, intelligent and often funny tragedy about war, fear and family.
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Men & Girls Dance, The Place – Review
A unique, timely and unforgettable dance work that will make you laugh, cry and think.
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It Is So Ordered, Pleasance Theatre – Review
Pros: The performers have energy and commitment. Cons: Incoherent plot and characterisation. Little variation. Having overcome the travails of TFL, and with drink in hand, I made my way from the spacious bar at The Pleasance, past the main theatre and…
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Key Change, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
A piece that gives insight into prison life.