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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Desdemona: A play about a handkerchief, Park Theatre – Review
A well-crafted and humorous Shakespeare-inspired three-hander, which contained some fun and risqué moments.
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The Trial of the Jew Shylock, Rosemary Branch Theatre – Review
A neat, streamlined production with a strong cast makes for a very watchable play.
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Fleabag, Soho Theatre – Review
Fleabag is a fresh and exciting piece of theatre. Expect to split your sides laughing, gasp at its fearlessness and dissolve into its honesty. It is must see new writing.
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Twenty-Five & Would Madame Like a Line With Her Blowdry?, The Selkirk Upstairs – Review
Writer, director and actress Laura Patricia Jones is a triple-threat and these plays are worth seeing.
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James Sherwood, Blue Elephant Theatre – Review
While this show is seldom rip-roaring hilarious, it is quirky and witty and makes for a fun evening.
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Mr Quinn’s Radio Theatre, Network Theatre – Review
The hidden location is fun to find, but unfortunately the performance had a shambolic quality that wasn’t entirely intentional.
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Somewhere Under The Rainbow: The Liza Minnelli Story, The Landor Theatre – Review
A one-of-a-kind production, beautifully executed. An absolute treat.
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Sappho . . . In 9 Fragments, Arch 1 – Review
Evocative and primal. Sappho truly lives through Ms Grove.
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Scottish Widows, White Bear Theatre – Review
Four well written and original monologues that tweak funny bones and heart strings alike.
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Dead At Last, No More Air, Camden People’s Theatre – Review
This black comedy about the death of theatre may be of interest to some fringe theatre enthusiasts, but is difficult to engage with and may leave general audiences with a headache.