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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Elephant Man, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
Excellent performances and a unique approach balance out a weak script.
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Marching On Together, The Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
An honest and provocative reflection on football hooliganism in 1980s Leeds. A powerful and important piece for all generations.
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Macbeth, The Vaults – Review
Pared-down Shakespeare is combined with an experimental soundtrack in a production that's brimming over with innovation.
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The Eradication of Schizophrenia in Western Lapland, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
Fascinating. Theatre is a fantastic way to discuss mental health. Go and see this play - it will make you think.
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Mush and Me, JW3 – Review
A charming, relevant and important modern take on star-crossed lovers from differing religions.
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Happy Ending, Arcola Theatre – Review
A valiant effort, but not quite the riposte to cancer one hoped to see.
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Small Village, Etcetera Theatre – Review
A short, sweet, funny show, just don’t think too hard about it.
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Losers, The Rag Factory – Review
A relatively amateur first try for a new production company. But, with some fun audience interaction and set in a quirky venue just of Brick Lane, Losers isn't a bad night out.
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Legend of the Sun, Sadler’s Wells – Review
The Nanning Arts Theatre Company is world-class and you simply must see them in action.
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Wild Worlds: Dark Side, The Vaults – Review
A weird and wonderful piece of performance art involving everything from acrobatics to video-game-like sequences.