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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Rewind Forward, Sadler’s Wells Theatre – Review
An accomplished evening of new and established work by an ambitious, energetic young company.
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Fagin’s Twist, The Place – Review
The translation of a Victorian novel into the modern language of contemporary dance and computer-generated music.
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The We Plays, The Hope Theatre – Review
Two confidently performed, bitter-sweet performances about loss and learning to live again.
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The Resurrectionist, Etcetera theatre – Review
A great production that covered a range of topics and presented a fresh take on an old classic.
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Floyd Collins, Wilton’s Music Hall – Review
A well-staged and atmospheric revival of a daring show that goes beyond the usual light-hearted musical theatre fare.
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Kindertransport, Chickenshed Theatre – Review
Confident production of an emotional, historical drama
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The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, Greenwich Theatre – Review
A romantic and exciting show about a silent star. A fun production with many different twists and turns throughout.
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Toy Soldier, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
An over-simplified political statement about war which has been squeezed of any mystery.
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The Brides of Bluebeard, Camden People’s Theatre – Review
Cabaret quartet The Ruby Dolls are funny, fiery and feminist in this modern reinterpretation of a classic folk story.
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Kenny Morgan, Arcola Theatre – Review
A tense and heart-wrenching play about forbidden and unrequited love.