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 Last March, Southwark Playhouse – Review
A fun play where the saying ‘time flies when you’re having fun’ really does apply. It is a light-hearted piece but perhaps Tinder Theatre try to drag out their superb jokes a little too much.
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Twelve, Tristan Bates Theatre – Review
A great and important project but far too long. More collaboration between the writers might have avoided repeating ideas.
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Sleeping Beauty – An Adult Pantomime, Hen and Chickens Theatre – Review
Filthy but delicious. A fun way to spend an evening out with your friends and most definitely away from your kids.
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Buttons – Another Cinderella Story, Rosemary Branch Theatre – Review
This is panto at it’s very best. If you see one pantomime this Christmas, make it this one!
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The Upstanding Member, Old Red Lion – Review
The Upstanding Member is a really funny play that had the whole audience in fits of laughter throughout!
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Operation Crucible, Finborough Theatre – Review
A poignant yet witty premiere of a beautifully written new play.
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Toynbee: Fragments of Other Lives and Times, Toynbee Studios – Review
A brilliant promenade performance that celebrates Toynbee Hall and Studios; its stories, past and present, at every twist and turn.
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Psychostasia, Old Cholmeley Boys’ Club – Review
The performance unfortunately relies heavily on two aspects that could do with improvement. The visuals are stunning but can’t quite make up for the rest. Interesting collaboration with lots of potential though.
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The Players Lab, St. Clements Hospital – Review
A Shutter Island experience of immersive theatre, with an old mental hospital as the setting! Make sure to always stay in the front of the group (and top of the stairs) to catch every scene.
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A Christmas Carol – The Musical, Tabard Theatre – Review
Grab a ticket and get filled with mulled wine and festive spirit. In the words of Charles Dickens and Tiny Tim, God Bless us, everyone one!