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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Minotaur, Polka Theatre Wimbledon – Review
A treat for any young person with a vivid imagination.
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King Charles III – Almeida Theatre, Review
Another winner by Bartlett and Goold. Not one to miss, if you can get hold of tickets.
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Laqueum, The Rag Factory – Review
An intricate and sometimes disorientating piece of immersive-style theatre that explores the darker side of female suffering and despair.
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Make Me Happy, Arcola Tent – Review
A thoughtful production devised by promising young actors. Part of a wonderful project to transform young lives through theatre.
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This Is The Moon, That Is The Earth, The Yard – Review
An interesting and refreshing technical approach to theatre. Full of ideas, images and streams of consciousness, but could do with paring down to two or three of the best concepts on which to elaborate.
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C.L.G. / Sitting Up For Michael, White Bear Theatre – Review
Two well-acted plays for the price of one, with the second a lot stronger in storyline and character portrayal.
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Nina Kristofferson’s Billie Holiday Story, New Wimbledon Theatre – Review
Intelligent, moving and soulful show intertwining music and drama.
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Lucy Hopkins: Le Foulard, Tristan Bates Theatre – Review
Completely charming, captivating and hilarious - I haven’t laughed like this in a long while.
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Three Sisters – Southwark Playhouse – Review
A strong cast helps to make the relationships believable but I struggled to fully believe that the drama was unfolding during modern times. With so much technology it is hard to grasp the reasons why the sisters could not just…
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In This House (A Family Breakdown), The Space Arts Centre – Review
A well written, immaculately acted drama that deals with a disturbing subject matter. Energetic direction.