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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Eigengrau, King’s Head Theatre – Review
A production brimming with the disorganised passion of young adulthood. Like a sitcom, the joy of watching this play is in spending time with a cast of relatable characters and seeing their lives intertwine.
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Stella, Hoxton Hall – Review
A fabulous piece of theatre: I was gripped right from the beginning and stayed on the edge of my seat throughout the performance. Go and see it whilst you have the chance.
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Minefield, Royal Court Theatre– Review
An emotionally charged ninety minutes of real life experiences from real life veterans, made even more powerful by the casting of both Brits and Argentineans.
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Off the Kings Road, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
A heavyweight cast save a lightweight script in what might otherwise have been a routine tale of bereavement and loneliness.
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Odd Shaped Balls, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
Everything that fringe theatre should be: an important tale to tell and told in an explosion of multi-faceted performance.
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Norma Jeane The Musical, LOST Theatre – Review
Meet Norma Jeane… and the voices in her head. They’ll hook you in, but might leave you wanting more.
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Twist of Lemmon, St James Theatre – Review
A wonderful and emotional one man show which gives an insight into the unique father-son relationship behind one of Hollywood's finest leading men.
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The Romford Rose, Queens Theatre Hornchurch – Review
Pros: A new fusion of British and Western unlike anything currently showing, with a strong multitalented band Cons: The plot is erratic and overdramatic with few props and little set to aid it. Some of the jokes are distasteful Queens…
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Tape, Drayton Arms Theatre – Review
An intense 75-minute piece that intelligently has you guessing throughout.
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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), The Bread and Roses Theatre – Review
Pros: Builds a fantastic relationship between audience and performers. Fast paced, energetic and hilariously clever. Cons: Perhaps not suitable for anyone under the age of 16 and be warned, there is audience participation! Of the many performances mounted this year to…