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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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…
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Hamlet, Almeida Theatre – Review
Andrew Scott gives a commanding and convincing performance in this powerful updated production.
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Siren, The Vaults – Review
A funny and touching two-hander about serial killers, would you believe it!
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The Importance of Being Earnest, Bridewell Theatre – Review
Considering the brilliance of the script, I did not laugh as much as I had hoped.
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Noh Time Like The Present, LSO St Luke’s – Review
Pros: A rare opportunity to appreciate a form of theatre which has been performed without interruption since the 14th century. Cons: As with anything out of the ordinary, this show can be quite challenging to follow, due to the lack of…
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Lizzie, Greenwich Theatre – Review
Pros: Blistering score, faultless vocals and a mesmerising story. A well produced and executed piece. Cons: Not a family friendly show, with some disturbing scenes and strong language. Upon introduction to the concept of this musical, I was sceptical as to…
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Testament, Vault Festival — Review
A hard-working ensemble dives into character study and the confessional, making their biblical counterparts much more relatable.