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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Out-Spoken, The Forge – Review
An eclectic and impressive collection of spoken word, poetry and music - a sumptuous night out.
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Theatre in the Pound, The Cockpit Theatre – Review
The Cockpit's monthly night of work-in-progress is the theatrical equivalent of a bag of pick and mix – fun, sweet, and full of variety.
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Happiness is a Cup of Tea, Vault Festival – Review
A courageous performance of a deeply emotional theme, told with a unique voice. Annie McKenzie’s creative exploration of grief, relationships and purpose is a show to look out for, and with some bolder stylistic decisions, could become unmissable.
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Mirrors, Rosemary Branch Theatre – Review
An amusing, well paced show that would benefit from a more coherent theme or plot to steer the audience through the various threads and thoughts.
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Hamlet, The Rose Playhouse – Review
A powerful abbreviated Hamlet, set in the haunting (yet chilly!) archaeological dig of the Rose Playhouse.
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Four Play, Theatre503 – Review
A fun play which takes a modern approach to the subject of relationships in the 21st century. It rarely flags as it flies through its 80 minutes.
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Weald, Finborough Theatre – Review
A touching play about the difficulties of sharing your emotions and facing up to a changing world.

