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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Briefs, London Wonderground – Review
A sexy, feathery, glittered hurricane of male (ish) prowess with some hardcore fetish acts that might not appeal everyone.
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Gilgamesh, British Museum – Review
Let your imagination soar with this powerful tale of heroes, whores, wild men and fantastical beasts, related with gusto and panache.
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27, The Cockpit – Review
A new kind of theatre that brings depth and emotion without losing any power.
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dreamplay, The Vaults – Review
A weird and wonderful trip into the subconscious for the more adventurous theatregoer; anyone who likes their plays with a top and a tail should steer clear of this one.
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Just A Few Words, Southbank Centre – Review
A quirky and thought-provoking show, but not a rip-roaring night out.
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Party, Above The Stag – Review
A side-splittingly humorous and touching look at LGBT culture and relationships.
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Assisted Suicide: The Musical, Southbank Centre – Review
Pros: Carr offers a fresh perspective on a controversial topic and puts forward some compelling arguments. Cons: The show is at times repetitive and scattergun in its approach, with distractingly poor production values. I confess, I’ve been looking forward to…
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Title Of Show, Waterloo East Theatre – Review
If lighthearted comedy theatre is for you, this is well worth a watch. The young cast belt out songs and deliver gags in equal measure.
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The Shape of Pain, Royal Festival Hall – Review
An authentic account of a woman’s experience of love and pain; could be a really special piece with some fine tuning.
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Broken Strings, Tabard Theatre – Review
A realistic feel-good drama about loss and loneliness which requires more balance between characters.