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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Review: No Good Drunk, Greenwich Theatre
No Good Drunk is an all-American autobiographical musical drama exploring generational ripples of alcoholism with pictures, video and catchy song.
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Review: The League of Improv, Underbelly Boulevard
Improv meets stand-up in this jam-packed comedy night, which will leave you laughing until your cheeks ache.
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Review: Kindling, Park Theatre
Five women are brought together on a camping trip to scatter their mutual friend’s ashes, which leads to personality clashes and bonding in this poignant comedy/drama that is an ode to friendship.
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Review: The Bang Gang, Riverside Studios
A hilarious parody paying homage to gangster films.
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Review: Little M, The Place
A coming of age story reimagined using dance, projection and puppetry to transform The Little Mermaid into an aesthetic tale/tail of acceptance and self-discovery.
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Review: This Little Earth, Arcola Theatre
This absolute gem of a show delivers up a (snow)storm, in a deceptively clever, superbly surreal contemplation of the confusing world of fake news and conspiracy theories.
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Review: Crocodile Fever, Arcola Theatre
A dark comedy set in The Troubles that is both shocking and gripping. Female rage takes the forefront as two sisters reconnect and enact revenge.
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Review: Little Brother, Soho Theatre
A tender portrait of care, exhaustion and love filled with dark humour
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Review: Hot Mess, Southwark Playhouse
A big success for Hot Mess
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Review: Deciphers, Coronet Theatre
A deeply generous contemporary dance piece exploring parallel stories of the immigrant experience.