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 Eradication of Schizophrenia in Western Lapland, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
A funny, thought-provoking and honest study of mental illness.
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Bound Feet Blues – A Life Told In Shoes, Tristan Bates Theatre – Review
An entertaining and emotive look into the history of a feminine culture.
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War Correspondents, Stratford Circus – Review
A well-intentioned but ultimately misjudged tribute to the most dangerous of professions.
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Hello Norma Jeane, The King’s Head Theatre – Review
This is a great play, and with a more polished cast and less audience disruptions, it could really be something special.
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Best of Be Festival, The Barbican – Review
A culturally diverse sampling of work from the Be Festival, interesting but could do with some tightening.
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Guilt & Shame: Going Straight, Soho Theatre – Review
Despite the need for a tightening of its focus it’s able to touch on a lot of worthwhile topics and has a lot of fun while doing it.
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Waiting For Godot, The Cockpit Theatre – Review
“Beckett as Beckett intended” – this is an excellent, enjoyable performance of one of the great plays of the Twentieth Century. If Beckett is on your bucket list, this is a must see.
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Confirmation, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
A solid and well researched one-man presentation that challenges the way you conceive others.
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Altar Boyz, Greenwich Theatre – Review
Hugely enjoyable, high energy, tongue-in-cheek music and comedy from a talented cast and on-stage band.
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Free As Air, Finborough Theatre – Review
Pure pleasure. Innocent silliness, delivered with enthusiasm by really skilled performers.