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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La Calisto, Upstairs at the Gatehouse – Review
A tight and charming performance of a work we do not have enough opportunities to see – catch it while you can!
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A Child’s Garden of Verse, The Puppet Theatre Barge – Review
It has puppets. It has a boat. What more reasons do you need?
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Riots / Men on a Mission, The Place – Review
Deserves a much longer and sold out run.
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It Goes Here Now, Blue Elephant Theatre – Review
An energetic, bold production catering primarily for a niche audience.
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Blues in the Night, Hackney Empire – Review
Sultry, sexy, soulful and sassy. A wonderful musical production in the glorious Hackney Empire. Not to be missed!
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An Intervention, Watford Palace Theatre – Review
A classic Bartlett play that entertains while giving food for thought.
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A Dashing Fellow, New Diorama Theatre – Review
A very enjoyable piece that is definitely worth the watch. Could have benefitted from being a bit more ambitious with the staging and adaptation of the source stories.
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Love in the 21st Century, Hen & Chickens Theatre – Review
Actors triumph over the script but that sadly doesn’t make the play worthwhile.
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The Chairs, The Albany – Review
A challenging but entertaining piece of theatre, encouraging discussion amongst its audience.
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Orpheus, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
If you have any love for theatre and performance it is imperative you go and see this play.