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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Much Ado About Nothing, Selfridges – Review
Perhaps slightly more old-fashioned than re-fashioned, this is nevertheless a charming and spirited production of an old favourite.
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‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore, Tristan Bates Theatre – Review
A classic play with humour and moral intrigue. Some knock out performances from a talented young cast in a modern and surprising production.
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The Trial, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
This adaptation is a great way to experience Kafka’s famous novel with writer Howard Colyer doing it every bit of justice. The text is simply but brilliantly dramatised and O’Rourke is a must see.
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The Comedy of Errors, Gray’s Inn Hall – Review
Pros: Excellent performers, ingenious design and impeccable direction. Cons: The period setting is sometimes confused. The Comedy of Errors is one of Shakespeare’s earliest works and certainly his shortest. Significantly influenced by Plautus’ Latin comedy Menaechmi, it is the story…
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Little Shop of Horrors, New Wimbledon Theatre – Review
A delightfully full-blooded revival of the quirky cult musical.
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Thlides, Lion and Unicorn Theatre – Review
A touching, funny and unapologetically absurd exploration of a troubled mind, full of waterslides, Jaffa Cakes and nice one-liners.
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Forty Shades of Strawberry Blond, Camden Comedy Club – Review
Pros: Side-splittingly funny! Cons: Some acts are more polished than others. As a part of the Camden Fringe Festival, Paul Carroll brings his Forty Shades of Strawberry Blond to the Camden Comedy Club for a three-night run. This one-man show,…
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Romeo and Juliet, Steiner Theatre – Review
Pros: An enjoyable version of the play at a reasonable price, in comfortable surroundings. Cons: Sometimes difficult to hear what was being said. I feel sure that just about everyone likely to read this is aware of the Romeo and…
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Sally’s Alright, Etcetera Theatre, Camden Fringe – Review
A delicious mix of stand-up, cabaret and monologue delivered with real style.