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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Woman in the Dunes, Theatre503 – Review
A good edit would make all the difference to this production, and may offer a more succinct and relatable way to get the message across.
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Valley of Song: A Musical Romance, Finborough Theatre – Review
A very well performed, charming revival for the WW1 centenary that feels undeveloped.
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As You Like It, Barons Court Theatre – Review
A genuinely solid staging of a lesser performed, but still delightful Shakespearian comedy with a refreshing sense of girl power.
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Macbeth, Ashcroft Theatre – Review
A valiant attempt at making Shakespeare engaging for a young audience, though teenagers are more savvy audience members than this production gives them credit for.
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Cuckoo, Unicorn Theatre – Review
No arguments that teenage girl violence needs writing about; sadly this show misses the mark.
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A Spoonful of Sherman, St James Theatre – Review
Enjoy schmaltzy songs, Dick Van Dyke and singing orangutans? Then indulge in a trip down memory lane and worship at the shrine of Sherman.
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A Question of Consent, The Rag Factory – Review
This is a very personal story and there is more work to be done before it communicates meaningfully with an audience.
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Only Our Own, Arts Theatre – Review
An enjoyable new production that will surely raise many emotions. If the pace were to pick up a bit it may make waves once it reaches the Irish shores.
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Bloodshot, St James Theatre (Studio) – Review
A one-man tour-de–force thriller that reminds us what’s great about live theatre.
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Women of Twilight, White Bear Theatre – Review
Women of Twilight is a hard hitting play which had me gripped from the very beginning and on the edge of my seat as the drama unfolded.