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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Pride and Prejudice: The Panto, Cockpit Theatre – Review
The best of pantomime meets the best of Austen.
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Kim Noble: You’re Not Alone, Soho Theatre – Review
A brazen, clever and deeply unsettling study of loneliness and the nature of human existence.
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Mirror Mirror, King’s Head Theatre – Review
A very funny and accomplished panto that wears its cleverness lightly.
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The Little Match Girl, The Blue Elephant Theatre – Review
A great way to introduce your younger family members to the theatre and the wonders of watching a live performance, and one that won't leave parents clock watching waiting for it all to be over.
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Big Bang Data, Somerset House – Exhibition Review
An interesting exhibition which covers a lot of ground in the topic of Big Data.
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No Villain, The Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
A naïve but passionate script performed by an amazing cast. The play chronicles the ructions of a family in generational crisis.
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Kitten in Heels, Lost Theatre – Review
It might be labelled as adult, but don't let that put you off. The adult nature is just some dodgy innuendo and colourful language, but nothing should cause much offence to anyone willing to give it a try.
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You For Me For You, Royal Court Theatre – review
You For Me For You is a visually stunning and surreal new play about two starving sisters fleeing North Korea to find freedom and its cost in the United States.
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The Canterbury Tales – New Diorama Theatre, review
An exuberant cast produce a tapestry of tales that's both entertaining and poignant, with serious themes woven through the hilarity.
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Nutcracker! The Musical, Pleasance Theatre – Review
An amusing musical which does not quite reaching its full potential.