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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The Cocktail Hour and Smokers at the Scene of a Crime, Hen and Chickens Theatre – Review
Witty writing makes this a fun evening out.
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Fat Man, Waterloo Vaults – Review
An updated rendering of the Orpheus myth, with some good gags; but the storytelling is stretched beyond the comfort zone.
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Greywing House, Etcetera Theatre – Review
Though this is a good example of a one-person show, it is not without its flaws. These could be easily fixed to make a great piece of theatre.
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Blind Date, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
A lovely evening of light-hearted comedy that will leave you feeling more positive and optimistic about both love and life.
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Richard Alston Dance Company 20th anniversary performance, Sadlers Well’s – Review
An impressive, eclectic and enjoyable mix of performances marking the company’s two decade anniversary.
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Walking the Tightrope: The Tension Between Art and Politics, Theatre Delicatessen – Review
Take twelve accomplished playwrights, an edgy topic, an inclusive venue and an able cast and you have a highly charged and engaging production. Highly recommended, even if the politics of the arts doesn’t excite you!
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Dante’s Inferno: A Modern Telling, The Rag Factory – Review
An intense and engaging piece of experimental theatre that manages to make hell a place worth contemplating.
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Oyster Boy, Etcetera Theatre – Review
A funny, lively interpretation which manages to tell a complete story in 45 minutes.
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The Caucasian Chalk Circle, Unicorn Theatre – Review
It’s all guts and glory with this ambitious production that makes Brecht’s political messages accessible for teens and adults alike.
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Light, The Pit at The Barbican – Review
Set in a dystopian world where the government monitors our thoughts; we see the family who originated this nightmare through sound, light and movement.