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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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.
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Bombshells, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
A great show consisting of larger than life characters that will have you in stitches and hanging on every word. If this is a sample of young British theatrical talent then we are in for some treats ahead.
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A Bad Case of the Mondays, Park Theatre – Review
A highly entertaining way to spend a Monday evening after a day at work, but the unrelenting flow of comedy was a bit much.
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The Snow Spider, Tristan Bates Theatre – Review
A production sure to charm all ages.
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Don Quijote, Camden People’s Theatre – Review
A visual feast of excitement and eccentricity: rough round the edges but on the whole it worked well and was totally in keeping with its subject matter.