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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Berlin, The Space – Review
An interesting production which recounts the life of Christopher Isherwood with some good performances but at times confusing content.
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Richard III, St Paul’s Church – Review
A lively and well-acted interpretation of a Shakespearean classic.
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Merely As You Like It, The Cockpit Theatre – Review
A refreshing, boisterous take on a classic.
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The House of Bernada Alba, King’s Head Theatre – Review
A bolder directorial approach would have brought more tension, substance and punch into a somewhat plodding performance.
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A Dream Turns Sour, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
Beautiful and haunting, this performance is the perfect tribute to the poetry of the First World War.
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Carousel, Arcola Theatre – Review
A stunning production, music, performers, set and all.
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Ray Shell – Back to Black II, The Crazy Coqs – Review
A perfect evening out in the most elegant of surroundings.
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Marriage, Brockley Jack Studio Theatre – Review
This rarely seen play about the business of matchmaking and matrimony has flashes of comic greatness.
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Scenes from Hello Again, Blue Elephant Theatre – Review
An energised play with some West-End worthy performances.
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The Notebook, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
With genuine acting talent this play raised some interesting points about the effects of war on children and the complexity of human nature, however the length really let it down.