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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The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Space – Review
A new take on this wonderful classic lets us see a Dorian Gray that we may never have been introduced to before.
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Women Redressed, Arcola Theatre – Review
A world of female-centred new writing in one long, but rewarding evening – a pleasing balance of entertainment and issue interrogation.
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RAZ, Trafalgar Studios – Review
A fresh and engaging monologue flawed by an unconvincing performance.
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Twelfth Night, The French Protestant Church, Soho Square – Review
Pros: An unusual setting and superb performances that made great use of the venue’s features. Cons: Scena Mundi’s production took a while to hit its stride and was possibly twenty minutes too long. Plus the pew seating really needed cushions. Is there…
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The Merry Wives, Rose Theatre Kingston – Review
The Windsor Wives go Northern for this frolicsome farce which promises a merry night for (nearly) all concerned - even if you do end up covered in dirty washing.
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The Rules of Inflation, Theatre N16 – Review
I left the theatre rather puzzled at what I had just seen, but the excellent acting and the way the show made me think make it worth a visit.
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cancel the sunshine, The Hope Theatre – Review
A show with this much power in a space as intimate as The Hope Theatre makes for an intense evening. It leaves you with plenty to think about.
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Buster Keaton at the Hollywood Canteen… as told by Orson Welles, The Space – Review
The journey of this magnificent performer, Buster Keaton, is one to really make you think.
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BU21, Theatre503 – Review
An outspoken and ground-breaking approach to the crude reality of our society, featuring excellent acting in a meticulous production.
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Brute, Soho Theatre – Review
A wonderful show that will not disappoint. The writing and acting will appeal to a range of ages, but Brute’s context and style make it a must-see for younger audiences.