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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Feta With The Queen, The Camden Head – Review
Katerina Vrana Presented by Angel Comedy ★★★★★ Pros: Stand Up doesn’t get better than this. Intelligent content; expertly crafted humour; deliciously responsive audience dynamic and performance skill so good it actually hurts a little bit.Cons: Guilt. She’s not charging for…
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The Act, Ovalhouse – Review
Thomas Hescott & Matthew BaldwinDirected by Thomas Hescott★★★★ Pros: A clever and complex construction dovetailing fact with fiction to great effect and an admirable performance by Matthew Baldwin. Cons: Not really an official ‘con’ but if you expect this to…
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The White Witch of Rose Hall, The Broadway Theatre – Review
Simon James CollierDirected by Omar F. Okai★★★★★ Pros: Very well cast, very well written, and the atmosphere created is fantastic. Cons: The ticketing system was a bit stressful, as it allowed everyone to play musical chairs during the interval. Our…
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X&Y, Science Museum – Review
Presented by Twin Primes Theatre Company Directed by Dermot Keany ★★★ Pros: A noble attempt at sharing the glory of mathematics with the wider public. Cons: Erratic storyline, making it difficult to follow. Too in depth for maths-novices, too shallow…
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Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, New Wimbledon Theatre – Review
All-out family fun! Keeps to the standard of the original, but provides the added benefit of live performances.
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Women of Twilight, White Bear Theatre – Review
Sylvia Rayman Directed by Jonathan Rigby ★★★★ Pros: Solid, gritty drama and a talented company of actresses. Cons: The subject may seem an unlikely source of entertainment for some. Our Verdict: This lost play is definitely worthy of revival and…
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The Various Lives of Infinite Nullity, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
Clout TheatreDirected by Mine Cerc★★ Pros: The excellent physical performances from the Lecoq-trained ensemble are extremely polished and highly skilled. Cons: Falling in the genre of performance art, it will not be to everyone’s taste and the theme was rehashed…
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Fresh Off The Boat, Hen and Chickens Theatre – Review
A Border Story – Sarah Pitard Directed by Eyal Israel The Utility People – Michael Ross Directed by Cat Robey ★★ Pros: A lot of genuine humour and originality in the writing, delivered admirably by the actors Cons: Two short plays meant…