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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Carmen Disrupted, Almeida Theatre – Review
Though beautiful and well acted, this production about the isolation and disconnect of urban life ultimately isolates audiences with overly artsy elitism.
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Plastic Figurines, New Diorama Theatre – Review
A funny but sad story about what real love between a family looks and feels like, delivered by a super cast. Ella Carmen Greenhill is surely a playwright to keep an eye on.
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Mrs Roosevelt Flies to London, King’s Head Theatre – Review
An accomplished, intriguing, interesting show about an accomplished, intriguing, interesting woman. Unfortunately, we never quite get to meet the real Eleanor Roosevelt.
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Birdphobia, The Space – Review
This performance has a unique concept, but could have been executed more effectively.
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Animals, Theatre 503 – Review
Animals poses some truly challenging questions about where our society is heading but the execution of these ideas, at least at present, is a little clumsy.
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In Bad Taste, Jaguar Shoes – Review
A cabaret inspired performance piece that has sparks of magic but that needs to do more to earn its name.
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Lampedusa, Soho Theatre – Review
Eye-opening and ear-poppingly shocking. With subtlety and wit in equal measure, we’re told a story that actually matters.
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Voices, Lion and Unicorn Theatre – Review
Prepared to be baffled by this mix of WWI poetry, interspersed with a veteran’s real life story. Suitable for those already familiar with the poems or those up for a neighbourhood play between drinks.
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King Lear – The Rose Playhouse, Review
It’s the right play, with the right cast, in the right venue. A great addition to the performance history of King Lear.
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Death Row Cowboy, The Courtyard Theatre – Review
A solid production debut – with some great strengths, and a few weaknesses. Three Peas have potential.