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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Bat Boy, The Musical, Southwark Playhouse – Review
Competent acting, compelling music, and high production values hold together a story that is at its best bizarre and at its worst manic and unpleasant.
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4 x 4 Ephemeral Architecture – Linbury Studio Theatre, Royal Opera House
An impressive and magical display of human skills.
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The Show Offs’ Improvised Musical, Etcetera Theatre – Review
It's nothing fancy, but nevertheless a show that's great fun to enjoy with a drink and some friends.
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Pig Girl, Finborough Theatre – Review
A chilling and unsettling story that is brought to life admirably.
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Burton, St. James Theatre – Review
Richard Burton’s life is a fascinating but familiar story and despite a good performance from Rhodri Miles, the show sheds no new light on its subject.
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One Festival (Programme A), The Space – Review
Although this theatre is far away from anyone and anything, a couple of sterling performances in the second half make the trek worth it.
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Jerks in Progress, Etcertera Theatre – Review
New and bold ideas, but no overall satisfying pay off. For avid fringe fans, but would not work so well for a general audience.
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Made in Britain, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
This entertaining piece of theatre about the issues young people in the UK are facing today does not quite manage to convince.
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HVI: Play of Thrones, Union Theatre – Review
If what you like about Game of Thrones is its blood and boobs approach to storytelling this might just be the show for you, but if you like your Shakespeare more nuanced I’d advise you to give this one a…
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Just Like That! The Tommy Cooper Show, Museum of Comedy – Review
A glowing, faithful tribute to a great comedian.