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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Feast, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
Grotesque, funny and thought-provoking - a topical show with a lot of clout!
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Goodnight Polly Jones, Theatre N16 – Review
A witty yet intense drama exploring indecent behaviour in the workplace. Hilariously funny in some places, uncomfortably raw in others and overall an interesting piece most suited to an 18+ audience.
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Gentle Tim, VAULT Festival – Review
A wonderful performance of movement and spoken word recreating the oddball but inspirational life of environmentalist Tim Treadwell.
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Richard III, Draper Hall – Review
A one-woman, one act, immersive theatre adaptation of Shakespeare’s Richard III really shouldn’t work, but somehow it does. Cleverly adapted and well-executed, this show is intense and more than a little uncomfortable at times.
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Jeepers Creepers, Leicester Square Theatre – Review
A moving, funny and educational look into the life of a British comedy great, Marty Feldman
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Kite, Soho Theatre – Review
The Wrong Crowd have another joyful show on their hands which I’m sure will delight audiences of all ages. You’ll leave with giant smile on your face.
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Escaped Alone, Royal Court Theatre – Review
Whilst enjoyable this felt half done, and left me feeling cheated for both the length and it's lack of any clear meaning.
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One of Those, Tristan Bates Theatre – Review
Set entirely in a railway carriage, this play combines humour and pathos in an entertaining, and often hilarious, examination of five relationships
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Beasts Live DVD, Soho Theatre – Review
An utterly ridiculous hour of laughs, charm and flying bread in one of London's most reliably fun venues
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Press, The Bread and Roses – Review
The play poses an interesting central question, but everything about it is undercooked