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 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.
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Boris Godunov, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
A good production, but one that has potential to improve.
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Unsigned, Etcetera Theatre – Review
A convincing coming of age story that is perhaps better suited to a screen than a stage.
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Lulu: a Monster Tragedy, The London Theatre – Review
A shocking story of lust and murder that successfully veers from comedy and farce to uncomfortable tragedy.
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Young Men, Sadler’s Wells – review
Choreography, light and music fuse together into a powerful performance in this portrayal of the mental and physical devastation of the Great War.
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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.