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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Metamorphosing, Camden People’s Theatre – Review
An ambitious performance offering plenty of visual interest which may be too abstract for some.
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Me Marley and I, Upstairs at the Gatehouse – Review
A warm, humorous and personal tale enhanced by well-chosen Bob Marley tunes.
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Domestic Labour: A Study in Love, The Place – Review
The performance had great potential to convey important messages, but felt underdeveloped.
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No Hopers, Dogstar Brixton – Review
An overall enjoyable play and a laudable effort with great potential and good acting, let down by some overly expanded storyline and a predictable finale.
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Glass Mountain, St George’s Gardens – Review
A great summer evening out for both adults and children alike.
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The Merry Wives of Windsor, Coram’s Fields – Review
The seventies theme and musical numbers give fresh life to Shakespeare’s rib-tickling revenge comedy.
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The Hackney Volpone, Rose Lipman Building – Review
A lively and inclusive adaptation of a classic play.
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Son of Man, Museum of the Order of Saint John – Review
This new piece from Cut String Theatre, performed in a truly unique environment, is well worth seeing.
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Up From Paradise, New Wimbledon Studio Theatre – Review
Successful premiere of a rib-tickling comedy musical from one of America's greatest playwrights.
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Henry V, The Rose Theatre – Review
A rather funny version of Henry V with big performances from a small cast.