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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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.
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The Beloved, Drayton Theatre – Review
A well-crafted drama that confounds expectations.
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The Three Rings of Cirque Tsuki, Babel Studios – Review
Enjoyable, but it didn't make me want to run away with the circus.
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La Merda, Soho Theatre Upstairs – Review
With only a repetition of general themes, and a character journey revolving around bodily functions and gratuitous nudity, this piece does not say anything new or narrate a cohesive thread.
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BABY/LON, Hackney Downs Studios – Review
A powerful and hard-hitting show, which gives voice to care-leavers who want to share their experiences.
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Brainville At Night, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
An inspired exploration into dementia that is a labour of love for all involved.
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Modern Jesus, The Nursery – Review
Not my cup of tea. A play representing the dissatisfaction of my generation in London that didn't ring true.
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Women of Twilight, Pleasance London – Review
An intelligent revival of a deeply evocative play from the post war era. Highlights some important points in the struggle for women’s rights.
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Out of Order, The Courtyard – Review
Out of Order has the marks of something, in a fledgling state, which has a lot of potential.