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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One Snowy Night, Discover Children’s Story Centre – Review
With lots of laughter, interaction and surprises, this is a wonderful hour of entertainment for little ones!
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Apartment 40C, London Theatre Workshop – Review
You will struggle to keep the smile off your face after seeing this bittersweet, sensitive and heartfelt musical full of life, laughter and love.
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The Fourth Wise Man, Unicorn Theatre – Review
Frustratingly close, but fragmentation within the play means it's never quite there.
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Robin Hood, The Tramshed – Review
A fun, thoroughly modern Christmas pantomime
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The Mikado, Charing Cross Theatre – Review
An enjoyable revival of an old classic with tunes you’ll be whistling on your way home, but definitely not everybody’s cup of tea.
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Silent Planet, Finborough Theatre – Review
A powerful piece, emphasising how literature can be used to transport us from even the direst of situations and how relationships can be formed in the most unexpected of places.
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Cinderella and the Beanstalk, Theatre 503 – Review
A smart, funny and affectionate homage to the traditional pantomime.
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Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri, The Pheasantry – Review
An outstanding vocalist and brilliant guitarist brighten up a cold December evening.
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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