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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(i feel fine), New Diorama Theatre – Review
A funny, slightly absurd combination of rom‐com, apocalyptic drama and self‐reflection.
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Treasure Island, the Curse of the Pearl Necklace, Above the Stag – Review
A rip-roaring pantomime packed with innuendo and some extremely close-to-the-bone gags, so (knowingly) bad that it was good
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Sleeping Booty, Leicester Square Theatre – Review
Sleeping Booty is a lot of fun but it needs the first half of the show to learn from the comedy of its second.
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Piranha Heights, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
While this production is performed valiantly, it appears to be driven solely by shock factor and pays little attention to developing a strong and coherent narrative throughout.
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Not For Heroes, Trafalgar Studios – Review
A stunning two hander filled with beautiful verse that documents the true story of two men's friendship and the long lasting impact of war
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Sheltered, Tabard Theatre – Review
Featuring a witty script, Sheltered's central message about homelessness can sometimes lose its way for the sake of a joke, but it's ultimately an original black comedy.
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Bookends, Etcetera Theatre – Review
Pros: An evening full of variety that includes a couple of classy performances. Cons: Some of the plays drag a little due to sluggish direction and delivery and the writing isn’t all of an equally high standard. Bookends comprises four…
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Obama-ology, The Finborough Theatre – Review
An interesting evening in a pleasant venue. Laugh out loud, cry, and contemplate some challenging socio-political issues. Obama-ology is well worth a watch.
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Visitors, The Bush Theatre – Review
Strong characters carry this insightful mediation on living and dying that is all at once painful, poignant, and hugely funny.
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Me and My Cat, RichMix Theatre – Review
A very entertaining and well paced children's tale that will have your offspring becoming little Sherlocks in no time at all!