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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How (Not) to Live in Suburbia, Soho Theatre — Review
A show for every Londoner that is in love with London but has occasionally experienced loneliness in the city.
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From home with love: a double bill of new work, Sadler’s Wells – Review
Malta's national contemporary dance company tours the UK with a unique and innovative selection of choreographies and musical choices.
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Trumpets and Raspberries, Chickenshed – Review
A wonderful, comedic performance that soars in many ways, with faultless performances from the lead characters.
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Taking Flight Festival, New Diorama Theatre – Review
A sharp and engaging collection of relatable and moving stories from new writers.
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Dubailand, Finborough Theatre — Review
An interesting production punctuated with some impressive character dialogue. Worth seeing but could use some fine-tuning.
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Frankenstein, Greenwich Theatre – Review
There are so many excellent components to this newly adapted version of Frankenstein but unfortunately the direction lets it down.
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Henry V, Southwark Cathedral – Review
A brilliantly conceived adaptation.
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We Raise Our Hands In The Sanctuary, The Albany – Review
An ambitious play about the 1980s gay club scene underscored by a thrilling dance beat.
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An Offer You Can’t Refuse, The Hen and Chickens Theatre – Review
With no script or preparation the cast perform an hour-long show based on a crime suggested by an audience member.
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The Depraved Appetite of Tarrare the Freak, Wilton’s Music Hall – Review
Imagine Les Miserables meets Sweeney Todd done in the style of A Taste for Love (Dracula puppet comedy-rock opera at the end of Forgetting Sarah Marshall). If you are a fan of the weird and the wonderful you should definitely go…