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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Bukowski’s Cass, The Vaults – Review
Sexy, irreverent, but not quite truthful.
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Hobson’s Choice, South London Theatre – Review
Warm-hearted and witty, Hobson’s Choice is a highly entertaining study of 1880s family life.
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In-Finite Space #2, The Vaults – Review
Imagine Maria from The Sound of Music coming up with the lyrics to Favourite Things using Twitter. This is kind of like that, except it’s about Favourite Spaces and it’s dancing, instead of singing.
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Each of Us, Tristan Bates Theatre
A well written and directed solo comedy about love, friendship and human connection in uncertain times.
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Passion, Etcetera Theatre – Review
Overall the show felt slightly unpolished, which was a shame as some of the ideas established, alongside the brilliant music, could lend themselves to a very powerful performance.
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The Hard Man, Finborough Theatre – Review
A well-executed piece that blurs the lines between good and evil.
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33, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
A unique and beautifully executed interpretation of a harrowing story. This show is a must see purely for its originality and acting tour de force.
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Play.ground: Stonecrabs Young Directors Festival, Albany Theatre – Review
A remarkable achievement for nascent directors and an event to look out for in the future.
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Rachael’s Café, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
A well-written and well-acted one-woman show. Rachael’s view of the world is endearing and uplifting. Her journey to womanhood has many touching moments.
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Border Tales, The Place – Review
An extremely relevant study on the nature of identity using choreography as the main artistic framework of exploration. Particularly interesting in the light of today's political conflicts and the re-examination of UK immigration laws.