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: 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.
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Review: New Frontiers: Trailblazers, Hackney Empire
An orchestra without a conductor blends Telemann, Rebel, and Vivaldi with dance and storytelling to celebrate the energy and intimacy of live orchestral music, enveloping the audience in a symbiotic relationship.
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Review: See It. Say It. Sorted. The Musical, Capital City College
An unattended bag brings strangers together in a charming and well-performed musical
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Review: MUSIK, Wilton’s Music Hall
A magnificent masterclass in comic character creation, Frances Barber dazzles in a glorious romp through sixty years of cultural iconography.
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Review: By Heart, Battersea Arts Centre
Ten guests: one sonnet – a richly collaborative and revolutionary act that will leave you uplifted.
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Review: Bog Witch, Soho Theatre, Walthamstow
Bryony Kimmings' latest stunning autobiographical tale is filled with both captivating delights and heartbreaking candour.