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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Free As Air, Finborough Theatre – Review
Pure pleasure. Innocent silliness, delivered with enthusiasm by really skilled performers.
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The Taming of the Shrew, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
An enjoyable and well written adaptation of the Shrew with a huge potential. With some tweaking it might easily become stellar!
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Armine, Sister, Battersea Arts Centre - Review
An intense, unsettling production. More impressive than enjoyable.
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Jekyll and Hyde, Lion and Unicorn Theatre – Review
With inventive design and staging, a speedy pace and great atmosphere, this is an enjoyable show for this time of year.
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Love Me Do, Watford Palace Theatre – Review
An evocative, stylish account of life in early 60s London.
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iAm, Kensal House Community Rooms – Review
Immersive theatre that is entertaining, demanding and creepy in the best possible way.
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Julius Caesar, Saatchi Gallery – Review
Julius Caesar is a difficult play to unlock, and this production unfortunately had some wasted opportunities.
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Next Fall, Southwark Playhouse – Review
The conflict in the script was handled with kid gloves and could have packed a more confrontational punch. That said it was an interesting, well written story and definitely worth seeing.
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Idiot-Syncrasy, The Place – Review
A simple but immersive performance that defies all initial expectations and explanations.
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Seminar, Hampstead Theatre – Review
Brilliantly written and performed with vigour. A play that manages both to challenge and to entertain.