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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A Land Without People, Courtyard Theatre – Review
A unique theatrical experience with some hard hitting themes that will stay with you for days.
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Jazzamatazz!, London Wonderground – Review
Great fun for families with good quality music and a guaranteed feel-good factor.
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Lesere, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
The script and plot strip away the play’s dramatic impact and with it any notion of a psychological thriller.
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The Barber of Seville, JW3 – Review
This on trend production in the style of an English period drama infuses Rossini’s comic opera with new energy and humour.
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Bitesize Chekhov, The Courtyard – Review
Fast, funny, and approachable theatre which deserves a bigger audience.
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Orson’s Shadow, Southwark Playhouse – Review
The UK premiere of Orson’s Shadow about the clash of stage and screen titans Olivier and Welles will appeal to drama geeks and engage the rest of us.
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The Four Fridas, Royal Artillery Barracks, Woolwich – Review
A great concept, which sadly fails to do justice to the legend of one of the world's most beloved cult heroines.
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King Henry V, Union Theatre – Review
An uncompromising interpretation of Henry V. Well performed, but a little dry.
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Shelter Me, Theatre Delicatessen – Review
Circumference have created a top-notch immersive show with some jaw-dropping acrobatics.
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Bare Essentials, Take Courage Theatre – Review
A great airing of new writing demonstrating that sometimes, words are all you need.