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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Love Lies, The Hope Theatre – Review
Pros: Who hasn’t heard of a relationship that was based on deception? Love Lies is a play to which everybody can relate in some way. Cons: Every element of this production misses a bit of sparkle. After a sold-out run…
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Underexposed, Old Red Lion – Review
There is real variety and some exciting talent on show in this tightly orchestrated evening.
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Time of my Life, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
A good production with plenty of wit, although the repetitiveness makes it lose some of its charm.
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Stench, Conway Hall – Review
Sparky cast had to work hard to compensate for less than ideal setting, and unpolished script.
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Closer, Udderbelly – Review
Ingenious and astonishing circus performances, threaded together with humour and a theme of fraternity.
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Gatsby, Union Theatre – Review
This production does miss the mark of what fans would love to see, but the musical style does have a lot to offer the era. In the places this is fully realised, Gatsby provides glimpses of magic.
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The Sugar-Coated Bullets of the Bourgeoisie, Arcola Theatre – Review
Pros: The set was absolutely mind-blowing. Cons: There was too much swearing in a script that otherwise flowed quite nicely. From the moment I entered the auditorium at the Arcola, I wished I could take a multi-sensorial picture of the mesmerising…
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Far from Fiction, Lion and Unicorn Theatre – Review
Pros: Far from Fiction explores interesting themes and ideas, and contains some touching moments. Cons: At times the script drags, feeling underdeveloped and poorly edited, and this limits the power of the production. As I’ve mentioned before on this site,…
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Labels, Theatre Royal Stratford East – Review
A superbly crafted study of contradiction and prejudice, confronting us all with uncomfortable truths.