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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Best of Friends, Landor Theatre – Review
Solid contemporary musical at a great venue.
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Hamlyn, The Space – Review
A dark, beautifully staged piece that doesn’t have all the answers to the dark questions that it raises.
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BITES: Remix, The Albany – Review
An original idea, brought energetically to life by highly skilled performers.
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The Rite of Spring/Romeo and Juliet, Blue Elephant Theatre – Review
An exciting and innovative production that brings new meaning to both Shakespeare and Stravinsky.
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Translations, Rose Theatre Kingston – Review
Great acting and design package heavy subject matter in an approachable and enjoyable way.
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Lucifer Saved, The Lion & Unicorn Theatre – Review
An ambitious play that tries to cover many different things, but bites off more than it can chew.
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Reading With Bach, Trinity Laban – Review
This eloquent and atmospheric look at reading through dance is a treat for book and Bach lovers alike.
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Martine, Finborough Theatre – Review
Overall, a good production. A great play for fans of small venues and emotionally charged dramas.
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On Tidy Endings / Safe Sex, Tristan Bates Theatre – Review
Still important plays but clumsy dialogue and clumsier performances make for an underwhelming experience.
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Smashed, Southbank Centre (Udderbelly) – Review
Apples fly around with intense precision in this mesmerising, comic and brilliant performance that spans juggling, theatre and mime.