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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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.
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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.