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 Stationmaster, Tristan Bates Theatre – review
A dark and morally ambiguous new piece of musical writing is brought to life by starry performers in a small and intimate venue.
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Lost and Boundless, The Swiss Church – Review
An exciting double bill debut from a new company promising a bright future.
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La Soirée, Southbank Center – Review
A varied and talented selection of performers will have you laughing, gasping, cheering and singing.
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The Notebook, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
I felt this show collapsed under its own ideas. It could have been cut down, if only for the sake of my legs.
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Penny Arcade: Longing Lasts Longer, Soho Theatre – Review
Age cannot wither her: Penny Arcade delivers a fiery lament with wit, insight and bounce.
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Al Cubo, The Albany – Review
A slow paced and muddled show where the artists’ talent often drowns in a lack of consistency.
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Encounter, Above the Stag – Review
Perhaps a crowd pleaser for the regulars and a certain market. It doesn’t do what it advertises: it is not heart-breaking, nor a truthful exploration of forbidden gay love.
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United We Stand, CLF Art Café – Review
An engaging, funny and thought provoking piece of political theatre that incorporates drama, song, physical theatre and puppetry to educate you about an appalling miscarriage of justice in Britain's history.
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Rough For Opera at The Cockpit Theatre – Review
A great event if you want to immerse yourself in new operatic compositions and provide feedback for new work.