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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American Venus, So & So Art Club – Review
An entertaining and moving play which throws new light on a near forgotten story.
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We Just Keep Going, The Hen & Chickens Theatre – Review
A play about family relationships and their difficulties that at times seemed unoriginal, but the strong cast ensured that it was an enjoyable production.
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This Heaven, Finborough Theatre – Review
A compelling story, pulsating with powerful dialogue and driven characters.
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My Eyes Went Dark, Finborough Theatre – Review
A thought-provoking and accomplished new play brought to vivid life in a high-quality production.
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Shallow Slumber, Map Studio Café – Review
The bare essentials are there but needs to be hit at us with confidence.
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Hey Hey 16K, Camden Comedy Club – review
An excellent way to spend an hour; I defy anyone to leave not feeling cheerier for the show they’ve just experienced. And you’ll also leaving humming, which may be slightly more annoying…
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Chicken Palace, Theatre Royal Stratford East – Review
Lively, interlocking characters put extra gloss on a story that quickly runs out of steam; but we did get a chicken meal thrown in!
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The Wanton Sublime and The Medium, Arcola Theatre – Review
An engaging evening of opera that's perhaps not the best choice for newbies to the genre.
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You Won’t Succeed on Broadway if You Don’t Have Any Jews, St. James Theatre – Review
A showstopper of greatest hits commemorating the outstanding contribution made by Jewish composers to both musical theatre and popular culture.
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The Mercurious Misadventures of Hatter and Hare, Rabbit Hole NW3 Theatre – Review
A master class in how to put on a good comedy show with very limited resources.