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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Standby for Tape Back-Up, Shoreditch Town Hall – Review
A funny, perceptive study of the emotional frailty that lies inside us all if only we look closely enough.
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The Comedy Of Errors, Chickenshed Theatre – Review
A fun, enjoyable show that will leave even the biggest Shakespeare haters grinning.
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Clarion, Arcola Theatre – Review
A thought-provoking satire from debut playwright Mark Jagasia with a sharp script and a brilliant cast that delivers without a hitch.
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A New Play for the General Election, Finborough Theatre – Review
Irrelevant and random
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Once Upon a Midnight Dreary, Blue Elephant Theatre – Review
Two very different pieces with very different moods, but one compelling show.
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Golem, Trafalgar Studios – Review
An important piece of theatre that needs to be seen. It is fascinating and combines artistry and personality.
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A Simple Space, Southbank Centre – Review
An incredible acrobatic display of human limits that is absolutely unmissable.
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I Wish to Die Singing, Finborough Theatre – Review
This daring play calls much-needed attention to the Armenian Genocide of 1915, but lacks in comparison to many of the Finborough’s previous political productions.
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Bridging the Void, Blue Elephant Theatre – Review
An immersive performance based upon the American Indian worship of the rising sun combining movement and video. A lack of plot was not helped by some significant technical difficulties.
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Scarlet, Southwark Playhouse – Review
A stylish but sanitised story of sex and revenge.