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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Lardo, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
Energetic, touching, and tremendously funny – this show has its heart in all the right places.
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Jerry’s Girls, St James Theatre – Review
A thoroughly enjoyable vocal tour de force. A sheer delight of an evening.
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Milked, Soho Theatre – Review
An absurd and poignant play that wrestles with current issues.
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Heavens of Invention, Jermyn Street Theatre– Review
Heavens of Invention offers something a little different. It is an inconsistent, but certainly enjoyable evening.
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Time of My Life, Tabard Theatre – Review
A so-so production of a rather dated play that is entertaining, but bland.
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Rove, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
This production is part storytelling, part acoustic folk set and part conversation. Plenty of audience interaction leads to the feeling that this is an intimate, unrepeatable performance.
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The Red Chair, Soho Theatre – Review
A charming and twisted original fairy tale from a splendid artist.
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King Lear, Peckham Asylum – Review
A powerful and visually breathtaking production of Shakespeare’s great tragedy, performed in one of London’s most fascinating spaces.
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Yarico, London Theatre Workshop – Review
A compelling, memorable show that carefully mixes comedy with tragedy and joy with sorrow.
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Phoenix Dance Theatre Mixed Programme 2015, Watford Palace Theatre – Review
A must see for any contemporary dance fan. Amazing choreography. Beautifully performed. Meticulous production.