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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Rise + Fall, St Saviour’s Church – review
A really enjoyable night, not just because of the play itself, but also thanks to the all-round effort both before and after the show in terms of hospitality.
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Me and Mr C, Ovalhouse Theatre – Review
A very funny performance but needs a lively audience to get it going.
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The Baba Yaga Show, The Crick Crack Club at Soho Theatre
An unusual theatrical experience that is great fun if you're willing to jump in headfirst.
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1992 and Over There, Blue Elephant Theatre – review
A double bill of short new plays by two internationally acclaimed playwrights takes you from a dilapidated flat near Liverpool to a mountainside within 45 minutes.
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The State versus John Hayes, Kings Head Theatre – Review
An outstanding theatre debut for writer and performer Lucy Roslyn, who must surely be recognised as a star in the making.
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64 Squares, New Diorama – Review
A complex and layered piece exploring themes of memory and identity.
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One Last Waltz, The Hope Theatre – Review
This amusing and profound production hits home on the struggles of Alzheimer's disease.
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Pig Farm, St. James Theatre – Review
An unsung gem. If you are a fan of gritty dark humour à la Martin McDonagh or Sam Shepard-esque drama, do not miss this show
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Four Minutes Twelve Seconds, Trafalgar Studios – Review
A wonderfully polished piece that raises some uncomfortable issues concerning sex, class and gender in a digital age.
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The Session, Soho Theatre – Review
A quiet, intimate drama with beautiful performances that only falters when it tries to be bigger than it actually needs to be.