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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Made In India, Soho Theatre – Review
A finely honed piece of theatre that deals sensitively with a plethora of human difficulties and is delivered by the cast to a remarkable standard.
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Bunny, White Bear Theatre – Review
Theatre at its rawest. A moving insight into not only the mind but the world.
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a profoundly affectionate, passionate devotion to someone (-noun), Royal Court Theatre — Review
A humorous, moving and engrossing eighty-minute exploration of the relationships and communication between three couples.
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Diary of a Teenage Girl, Southwark Playhouse – Review
Sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll in a coming of age drama that’s performed to perfection
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Ionesco/Dinner at the Smiths’, Latvian House — Review
Funny, sexy, clever, exhilarating theatre.
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Fire in the Machine and DenMarked, Battersea Arts Centre — Review
These two excellent, very different shows make for an evening full of variety.
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Swifties, Theatre N16 – Review
A self-indulgent and disturbing profile of two Taylor Swift fans on the edge of a mental breakdown.
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I’m Gonna Pray For You So Hard, Finborough Theatre – Review
Fine acting, fine script, intimate venue, even a pub downstairs, everything that good theatre should be.
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Darwin’s Tortoise, Cervantes Theatre – Review
An amusing and thought provoking play in a comfortable venue with friendly staff.
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Handbagged, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
Pros: Funny and moving at times, with nostalgic moments for an older audience. Plenty of talking points. Cons: Heavy on text, light on action. Younger audience members might not feel engaged. I really like the Brockley Jack Theatre. It’s a…