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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Morgana Le Fey, Rich Mix – Review
Pure escapism that feeds the imagination and leaves you feeling indulged.
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Brenda, The Yard Theatre – Review
Mental health and poverty are the cause of this couple’s breakdown. A conceptually interesting play, but slightly underdeveloped and not as powerful as it could be.
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Empty Vessels, Rosemary Branch Theatre – Review
A witty and clever new play that explores the relationship between reality and fantasy with a great cast.
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Jane Eyre, National Theatre – review
An almost perfect performance loses a star only for its needless stretching of the story.
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Octagon, The Arcola Theatre – Review
Worth seeing if you’re interested in poetry and the artistic temperament
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The Sweethearts, Finborough Theatre – Review
Tragedy and comedy come together beautifully in this performance that leaves you feeling uncomfortable but enlightened.
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The Adding, The Cockpit – Review
An interesting play with a strong cast, great puppetry and thought-provoking themes.
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Reckless, The Rose Playhouse – Review
An evocative tale of island life that’s best suited to new writing fans and theatre history buffs.
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Hangmen, Royal Court Theatre – Review
A gripping and hard hitting drama that tickles the funny bone: delightfully macabre.
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Phoenix Rising, Tristan Bates Theatre – review
A must for people with an interest in DH Lawrence. And even if that’s a subject you couldn’t care less about, this is an excellently scripted exploration of one man’s life, with careful consideration of tiny, but important, moments.