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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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.
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Gulf, Camden People’s Theatre – Review
A highly literate examination of family relationships that will strike a chord in all of us.
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Playground, The Horse and Stables – Review
An evening of seven very different mini-plays on the theme of deception. Not for someone looking for a comprehensive story to get lost in, but very interesting to see a subject matter manipulated in so many inventive ways.
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The Tulip Tree: The Love Story of Enoch Powell, Drayton Arms Theatre – Review
An engaging play that doesn’t quite live up to what it promises.
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Beyond Caring, The Yard Theatre – Review
A funny and, unsettlingly truthful exploration of isolation and instability in modern times.
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17, Finborough Theatre – Review
This is a relationship drama that veers too often into the realm of soap opera. Possibly with another draft or two it will find a more natural shape and set its focus where it deserves to be.
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Lights! Camera! Improvise!, Union Theatre – Review
A hilariously silly evening of high quality improv.
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This Was A Man, Finborough Theatre – Review
It's not one of Noël Coward's usual farcical affairs, but a very enjoyable play nonetheless.
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The Comedy of Errors, Rose Theatre Bankside – Review
A frantic, enjoyable romp showing the Bard’s skill in slapstick and wordplay.