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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Then Again, King’s Head Theatre – Review
Whilst not exactly breaking new ground, a natural energy carried the play through any rough patches.
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Man Up, Drayton Arms Theatre – Review
There’s some promise in this debut show by Temper-Mental Theatre, but a stiff edit and some more prep work would not have gone amiss.
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Summer and Smoke, Almeida Theatre – Review
One of Tennessee Williams' lesser known plays gets a stunning reboot in a production oozing with class.
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Br’er Cotton, Theatre503- Review
An enjoyable piece of theatre that is well worthwhile, unless you really want your theatre to come with a heavier dollop of social commentary.
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Kindertransport, Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch – Review
Beautiful and poignant production of a timely play about the heartbreaking experience of those children who came to Britain fleeing Nazi Germany leaving their parents and roots behind.
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Electra, The Bunker – Review
Pros: The pulsating soundtrack, which is performed live on stage by the actors. Cons: This ‘reinvention’ of the classic story is more of a superficial update, and it’s in need of a good edit. For those of you whose classics are…
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Candoco Dance Company Double Bill, Sadler’s Wells – Review
Contemporary dance at its best – exhilarating to watch, entertaining and thought-provoking.
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After The Ball, Upstairs at The Gatehouse – Review
Although Ian Grant aims to create a play around the themes of politics, women and war, the result resembles more a confusing period drama as seen from the eyes of his male protagonist.
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Stuffed, Brockley Jack Studio Theatre – Review
We laughed, we cried, we loved it.
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The O.S. Map Fan Club, Etcetera Theatre – Review
Pros: Endearing, sincere, wholesome and zany. Cons: As of yet no news of a sequel. You may think that an hour-long solo performance about O.S. maps might be a little on the dull side – but oh no, you…