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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Ballet Boyz, Roundhouse Theatre – Review
This show transcends sexuality and takes you to a place where the beauty of the human body can be celebrated.
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Marry Me A Little, St James Theatre – Review
Sondheim aficionados will love this collection of rarely used pieces that all have the classic hallmark style of their celebrated creator.
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Richard Wright: Full of Win, Camden Head – Review
A really strong stand up show in the making - a little more polish and confidence could take it a long way.
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Lili, Etcetera Theatre – Review
This is a brave project which, despite falling a bit short, is worth a watch if you’re interested in the subject.
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Dessa Rose, Trafalgar Studios – Review
A strong central cast ensures a sound delivery for this well-composed historic musical.
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Sensual Dreams, The Hippodrome Casino – Review
Tantalizing and titillating, Sensual Dreams lives up to its name in everyway. Beautiful to watch, but not quite as hard-core as some other cabaret performances. Reminiscent of a Cirque du Soleil.
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Fairytales and Fire, The Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
While the end of the play was surprising, this was too little too late for me and I left the theatre without much attachment to this production.
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Romeo & Juliet, Lauderdale House – Review
This is excellent fringe Shakespeare that proves you don’t need high production values if you have a talented team.
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Timon of Athens, The Space – Review
A worthwhile opportunity to see Shakespeare’s rarely performed fable of bankruptcy and misanthropy, re-imagined in modern day London.
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Napoleon Blown Apart, Arcola Theatre – Review
A visually striking, original, and cleanly blocked show but one that nonetheless needs more work.