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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Biding Time (Remix), The Arcola Tent – Review
Best to neck a few shandies before watching this one. And turn the volume on your headphones very loud.
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Romeo and Juliet, The Space Arts Centre – Review
This low budget production shines with brilliant acting, making the 2 hour-long play so entertaining and gripping that is feels as if you are watching Romeo and Juliet for the first time.
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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.