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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Le Docteur Miracle – Pop-Up Venue: Drink, Shop & Do Café, Review
Wonderful for opera lovers and novices alike. This kind of production proves that opera can be fun for anyone, and that it needn’t take itself too seriously.
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The Boy Who Cried, Hope Theatre – Review
A paranormal mystery with some 'bite'!
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A Hard Rain, Above the Stag Theatre – Review
An interesting production which, with a few tweaks and additions and potentially a little extra length, could easily be taken to a bigger audience.
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Heresy, Tabard Theatre – Review
A thought-provoking exploration of a dark period of history. Beautiful new writing that could do with some editing and restructuring.
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Medea, Riverside Studios – Review
An epic, dramatic ancient tale of the world’s most passionate woman performed with a bit too much passion and drama.
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Richard III, Blue Elephant Theatre – Review
Feisty women, a touch of Patrick Bateman and lots of puns. It’s a very likeable Shakespeare in a modern jacket...or plastic apron.
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The Mistress Cycle, The Landor Theatre – Review
This song-cycle is well-performed and the actresses are great to watch and listen to, but the story lacks direction.
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Affairs, Camden People’s Theatre – Review
The concept and the tale are both interesting and engaging, however the over abundance of literary devices and the lack of real emotion in the delivery of the character left me cold. I simply didn’t believe her.
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Never Mind the Botox, White Bear Theatre – Review
Don’t be superior and disregard this production just because it’s a farce; put prejudices aside and let the doctor tickle your funny bone.
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The Musical Detective Agency, The Space – Review
This is a brave, high energy piece packed with talent and good intentions, but it slightly misses the mark.