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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Jungle Book, London Wonderground – Review
A unique, enjoyable show for families in the heart of London.
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Marilyn & Sinatra, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
Pros: No other studio compliments live singing like the Jermyn Street Theatre. Cons: The topic is captivating but the production lacks verve. The night she died, on the 5th August 1965, Marilyn Monroe had been listening to a stack of…
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Allegro, Southwark Playhouse – Review
An indelible stamp of quality from the pen of Broadway legends; a great musical just waiting to be discovered.
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Macbeth, The Courtyard Theatre – Review
A valiant effort on this take of Shakespeare’s thriller that intensely scares but falls short emotionally.
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Screens, Theatre503 – Review
Highly enjoyable, funny, thought-provoking and well written, this play is justly housed at one of London's leading fringe theatres for new writing. It's clear there is more to come from both cast and writer.
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Ctrl+Alt+Delete, Camden People’s Theatre – Review
A very brave and empowering production about the relationships between generations and the current political climate.
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King Lear (alone), Lion and Unicorn Theatre – Review
An ambitious project which will please the culture vultures more than the general public.
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Spitting Image, King’s Head Theatre – Review
The story of a pregnant man succeeds dramatically but struggles comedically.
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Quiche, Etcetera Theatre – Review
Pros: A superb hour of theatre masterfully walking the line between funny and meaningful. Cons: The set was a bit wobbly. First of all, I love quiche. I would eat it all day everyday if I could, and can often…