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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Dark and Lovely, Ovalhouse – Review
An interesting and engaging study of female afro hair and its meanings in British society.
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Staging Ages, The Place – Review
An entirely original dance piece which explores the stages of life
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Playground, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
A confusing play which unfortunately feels lacking in message
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In The Heights , King’s Cross Theatre – Review
An exhilarating night of cutting-edge musical theatre that eats any Duracell bunny's dust!
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A House Repeated, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
Think Crystal Maze meets Knightmare meets University Challenge. If you like sussing things out and working as a team to make decisions, you’ll enjoy this work.
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The First Man, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
A well-executed and well-delivered production in a cosy and welcoming little venue.
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The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists, CLF Art Café – Review
An innovative and theatrical presentation of a classic working-class tale that, while occasionally difficult to follow, was fun and engaging overall.
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The Great Gatsby, Greenwich Theatre – Review
The stylish suits and dresses couldn't quite save this production, which fails to make Gatsby great and relies too much on quoting long passages as exposition.
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The White Feather, Union Theatre – Review
Despite some excellent performances and some really lovely songs, this sweet show is let down by a script which is trying to be more complex and complicated than it can manage.
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The Love of the Fireflies (El amor de las luciérnagas), The Pit at the Barbican – Review
Entertaining, funny and smart. You’ll enjoy many laughs but will leave the theatre with some serious existential questions on how you relate to the loved ones… and yourself.