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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Moments, Drayton Arms Theatre – review
With a little more work, this play could be a powerful and thought-provoking piece of theatre.
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RoosevElvis, Royal Court Theatre – Review
The play jumps around, sometimes causing it to feel overly complex and confusing, but dazzling performances by King and Sieh keep the audience entertained.
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Treasure, Finborough Theatre – Review
A testament to Yiddish 20th Century Theatre, this production is fun to watch, although at times the script seems to get itself into a tangle.
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Next Lesson, Pleasance Theatre – Review
Interesting, amusing, heart-breaking and well-written – this is a good selection of snapshots of contemporary LBGT characters.
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Kathy Kirby: Icon/I Play For Me (Double Bill), White Bear Theatre – Review
Two concise and complementary plays which bring the 60s glamour and the shadows behind it into the spotlight.
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Hello Again, Hope Theatre – Review
An easy to watch musical tale, filled with passion and steam.
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Shooting with Light, New Diorama – Review
An intriguing telling of the careers of two prominent photojournalists, but lacking the spark of emotion.
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Plaques and Tangles, Royal Court Theatre – review
This is an incredibly intense play; it left me stunned and thinking it over in my mind for the rest of the evening.
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The Merchant of Vembley, Cockpit Theatre – Review
A great adaption of a classic, taking the discussion of anti-semitism and transposing it onto modern tensions between Muslim and Hindu communities in London.
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Nobody’s Business, King’s Head Theatre – Review
Light-hearted and fun - If situational comedy and Alan Ayckbourn’s writing are your type of humour then this production will make you smile.