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: Fallen Angels, Menier Chocolate Factory
Quick wit that harks to a theatre era gone by
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Review: Private View, Soho Theatre
Exploring queer love, art, science and coercive control in an entangled relationship, this debut play often lands and sometimes feels aesthetically placed.
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Review: The Great Christmas Feast, The Lost Estate
Enjoy a heartwarming festive feast in the company of Charles Dickens in this immersive theatrical event which won’t fail to move you.
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Review: The Grim, Southwark Playhouse Borough
An enjoyable comedic thriller packed with action, supernatural happenings, and witty jokes that is both unsettling and hilarious.
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Review: A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story, Alexandra Palace
It lingers in its chills, atmosphere, and quiet reminder of the compassion at the heart of Dickens’ timeless tale.
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Review: shed-ache, Half Moon Theatre
Bright, silly, and full of heart, shed-ache delights in bursts but drifts too often to fully land its playful promise.
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Review: David Copperfield, Jermyn Street Theatre
This joyous, energetic, and inventive interpretation of the Dickens classic is a real pre-festive treat.
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Review: Jobsworth, Park Theatre
A near-perfect comical commentary on capitalism – armed with a ratty dog.
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Review: Ian Smith: The Foot Spa Is Half Empty, Soho Theatre
A brilliantly inventive hour of well-observed stand-up, delivered with engaging energy and great comic timing.
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Review: Sunny Afternoon, New Wimbledon Theatre
Not to be confused with Kinky Boots (despite the similar logos), Sunny Afternoon continues its tour in the land of its birth, although its journey is an unsteady one.