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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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.
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Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens, White Bear Theatre – Review
Elegies isn’t a perfect musical, but it is brilliantly executed in this production. Both joyful and touching!
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Fucking Outside the Box, VAULT Festival, Waterloo Tunnels – Review
Polished and well-crafted, this show is completely focused on a 17-year-old’s sexual experiences so will only interest people who engage with the character and her message.
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The Final Revelation of Sherlock Holmes, Pleasance Theatre – Review
Strapped for cash and remembering the good old cases, The Final Revelation is a playful adaptation of England’s most famous detective duo.
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A Wedding Story, Tristan Bates Theatre – Review
A richly rewarding show about filial duty, personal relationships, and the ties that bind us together.
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Ballad of the Burning Star, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
Cutting-edge experimental theatre that is quite simply a delight to watch. Tremendously meaningful yet light-hearted. Bravo!
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The Fat Man’s Wife, Canal Café Theatre – Review
The show delivers what you want out of a Williams play, with panache and charm to spare.