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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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.
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The Phantom Raspberry Blower, St James Theatre – Review
A touching reminder of simpler times, and proof that you don’t need an expletive ridden script to be funny.
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The Moderate Soprano, Hampstead Theatre – Review
An affectionate but entertainingly critical look at Glyndebourne’s early beginnings, seen through the lens of a touching marital love.
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A Cool Million, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
A thoroughly enjoyable evening of fast-paced comedy. Excellent work all round and well worth the money.
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First Love Is The Revolution, Soho Theatre – Review
A fun 90 minute love story that flies by, with enough of a novel take on the boy meets girl concept to make it stand out.
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Twelfth Night, Rose Theatre Bankside – Review
Exuberant, fast-paced gender comedy in an unusual and atmospheric setting.
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Titus Andronicus, New Wimbledon Studio – Review
A version of Titus Andronicus which says true to the text while mixing in some new ideas.
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Fairytales For Grown-Ups: Grim Grimms, The Forge – Review
This is the fresh dose of magic you need in your life.