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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Blue Remembered Hills, New Diorama Theatre – Review
Dark, but powerfully performed.
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Yada Yada K, The Camden Head – Review
This is witty comedy woven out of thin air that seems as effortless as it is hilarious.
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Moon Tiger, Rose Theatre Kingston – Review
An excellent adaptation that offers an evocative portrayal of one woman’s life remembrances. Some fascinating reflections on the history of the 20th century.
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Karaoke, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
For me this was a very poor show but I would be very interested to know how other audience members found the experience, if anyone would like to post comments below and provide further enlightenment.
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Frankenstein: The Modern Prometheus, Lion and Unicorn Theatre – Review
An extremely ambitious and creative production which doesn’t quite hit the spot. Some great horror moments and even better dramatic scenes, but unfortunately these are few and far between.
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Tristram Shandy: Gentleman, Tabard Theatre – Review
A gutsy adaptation, brimming with bawdy humour and rich satire.
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The Dumb Waiter, Matthews Yard – Review
The play was good, with strong acting and some very funny moments. However the venue let the overall production down.
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Poilu and Tommy, The Courtyard Theatre – Review
Less is sometimes more, as this overly ambitious and highbrow performance demonstrates.
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Ray Shell’s Back to Black, The Pheasantry – Review
Ray Shell is a great singer and talented entertainer, with charm, poise, intelligence and wonderful sense of humour. He knows how to work an audience and makes his show feel like a private party. A must see for musical theatre…
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Our Big Land, Ovalhouse – Review
A slick and professional production that could have been a bit more edgy and in-depth with its storytelling, given the fairly unusual theme.