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: Maiden Voyage, Southwark Playhouse Elephant
A production that embarks with strong vocals and good intentions, but its storytelling lacks wind in its sails.
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Review: Brixton Calling, Southwark Playhouse
Superbly presented story of how an unlikely gamble became a defining chapter in British music history.
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Review: SPLAT!, Underbelly Boulevard
With high octane hilarity and exceptional silliness, this delightfully inclusive performance invites us to think differently about our relationship with art.
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Review: Anna Hale: Control Freak, Museum of Comedy
An intimate musical exploration of control, obsession and therapy
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Review: C U Later, Simulator, Museum of Comedy
A hilarious musical exploration of life, love and sex experienced as an online game
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Review: The Daughter of Time, Charing Cross Theatre
This light-hearted and amusing cold case detective story asks whether or not Richard III got a bad rap.
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Review: Extraordinary Women, Jermyn Street Theatre
A fascinating glimpse into the worlds of the 1920s privilege and the fascinating Sirens of Greek mythology.
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Review: For the Lack of Laura, Shaw Theatre
Despite its ambitious premise, the musical is let down by a confused and shallow storyline, clichéd characters and underdeveloped themes.
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Review: Bleached, Etcetera Theatre
Love, denial and dark humour collide at the end of the world – offering a haunting glimpse of how we live when time is running out.
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Review: Alice In Wonderland, Marylebone Theatre
A visually impressive family-friendly extravaganza