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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Grantley’s Show, The Poor School – Review
An entertaining evening which showcased the talents of the students very effectively, but which was lacking in variety.
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The Trunk, The Space – Review
It would have worked wonderfully as a short-story but it does not play out well on the stage.
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I Wish I Was Lonely, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
A theatre workshop rather than a theatre performance. This show offers what feels like a one-sided opinion on the very interesting debate about the first world’s reliance on their mobile phones.
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I Do, Hilton Hotel, Docklands – Review
Gives you licence to let your voyeuristic tendencies range free. An evening of highly enjoyable awkwardness.
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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.