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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Review: He/He/He, Soho Theatre
Indy Nile (where Cleopatra lives): transgender DILF clown scooters (literally) into the Soho theatre upstairs space (avoiding the many stairs) for one night of introspective drag, stand up and Busted fanboying.
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Review: TESTO, Battersea Arts Centre
A dynamic multi-sensory event that excites and assaults the senses on many levels. TESTO is a wondrous theatrical activity – captivating, confusing and creatively executed.
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Review: The Screen Test, Seven Dials Playhouse
An aspiring starlet in 1930s Hollywood keeps on searching for her big break in this stellar one-woman production
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Review: Animal Farm, Stratford East
The most primal and riveting of emotions in a pigsty of power struggle, inequality and corruption.
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Review: Outlying Islands, Jermyn Street Theatre
A solid revival of an intriguing drama.
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Review: HEAVEN, Southwark Playhouse
Rainy weather, dark skies and gloomy spirits are lifted by Southwark Playhouse’s bright production of HEAVEN.
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Review: Mrs President, Charing Cross Theatre
An interesting two-handed play, touching on the life of Mary Lincoln. Strong performances, but in the end somewhat confusing and unsatisfying.
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Review: Play On!, Lyric Hammersmith
Where New York's Cotton Club swings with Shakespearean flair
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Review: SCISSORHANDZ, Southwark Playhouse
Extraordinary transformation of a cult classic film into a queer musical that is brimming with invention and affirmation.
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Review: Make Me Look Fit on the Poster, Soho Theatre
A hilarious stand-up comedy show that interrogates body image with self-deprecating honesty and wit.