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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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.
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New Atlantis, The Crystal – Review
Lively, interactive and interesting – but doesn’t push the envelope enough.
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Jerks in Progress, Etcetera Theatre – Review
A hit and miss sketch show.
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The Unremarkable Death of Marilyn Monroe, St James Studio – Review
A masterclass in storytelling and acting, this interlude in Monroe’s death is an unforgettable interlude in my theatrical life.
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Upper Cut, Southwark Playhouse – Review
A timely, powerful play that’s not afraid of asking the difficult questions.
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No White Mongoose for Wilma, Etcetera Theatre – Review
A delightfully eccentric study of manners; think 19th century style Come Dine with Me.
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Camp, Etcetera Theatre – Review
This play tackles a tough subject with humour and warmth and just the right amount of bite.