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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Will, The Rose Playhouse – Review
This is a truly unique piece of theatre, which incorporates modern dance and song to tell the moving story of young William Shakespeare’s life.
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Junk, Little Angel Studios – Review
An endearing show which, while it entertains and amuses, educates children and serves as a reminder to the rest of us.
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Ouroboros, Rosemary Branch Theatre – Review
A fast-paced dark comedy that uses physical acting and impersonation to expose a narcissistic and harmful mindset.
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An Abundance of Tims, The Bread & Roses Theatre – Review
Original and enjoyable show by one man (and two speakers!) which offers an interesting view on self-reflection and the play-within-the-play theme.
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Crazy Gary’s Mobile Disco, Landor Theatre – Review
Pros: Gary Owen’s witty script and the actors’ fine performances. Cons: Depiction of the women in the play as universally Machiavellian and abusive. Thursday night at the Boar’s Head is disco night: Gary’s disco night. Except that this Thursday, the…
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Songs For Nobodies, Wilton’s Music Hall – Review
A delight of an evening; entertaining monologues interspersed with powerfully performed songs.
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Love Me Now, Tristan Bates Theatre – Review
An of-the-moment piece that feels true to the state of modern dating and intertwined issues around consent, truth and power.
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Trainspotting Live, The Vaults – Review
Loud. Obnoxious. Intense. Disgusting. And bloody brilliant.
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Loop, Gerry’s Stratford East – Review
A delightful and sweet play about three different generations, their ambitions and struggles, and the music that inspired their youth.
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Richard Alston Dance Company – Mid Century Modern, Sadler’s Wells- Review
Pros: A programme of finely tuned and fast-paced choreography which elicits technical and musical prowess. Cons: A characteristic as much as a con, but a little too repetitive in movement terms. This programme marks Richard Alston’s fiftieth year as…