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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Thrive, Artsdepot – Review
Pros: Stirring performance that inspires and immerses its young audience members and works to appeal to non-theatre goers. Cons: At times the immersive aspect felt overwhelming and was slightly distracting for me. This being my first trip to Artsdepot, I was…
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Force of Trump, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
Force of Trump provides an intriguing look at what might happen if Trump became president and the trouble that would ensue.
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Code 2021, Secret Location – Review
Code 2021 has a lot of potential, but suffers from a lack of purpose.
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Shopping and Fucking, Lyric Hammersmith – Review
This is a boldly realised world of heightened consumerism and addiction, but it contains more fun than fulfilling content and more manic energy than meaning.
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Kali, British Museum – Review
The myth of the Hindu goddess Kali, told to grown-ups with spice and a pinch of humour.
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Jekyll and Hyde & Nerve, Greenwich Theatre – Review
A modernist and realistic approach to new writing. Very cleverly written and powerfully executed.
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The Tempest, Platform Islington – Review
A political and emotional adaptation of a classic, recommended for both Shakespeare newbies and hard-core fans.
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Confessional, Southwark Playhouse – Review
An unmissable exploration of sexuality and homophobia, this firecracker of a play is gripping from start to finish.
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Arms And The Man, Watford Palace Theatre – Review
Pros: Some very funny performances Cons: Occasional lulls in energy After Shakespeare, Bernard Shaw (the erstwhile George is discouraged these days) is one of the most frequently produced playwrights in the theatrical canon, and Arms and the Man is a…
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The Red Shed, The Arts Depot – Review
Mark Thomas' story telling is masterful, creating a vivid picture in the mind of the audience that will last long afterwards.