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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Dead and Breathing, The Albany – Review
A timely and hilarious play about death and morality that will pull at your heart strings.
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Close Up, New Diorama Theatre – Review
A play that has some potential but is still unsure of what direction it wants to take.
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The Singing Mermaid, Little Angel Theatre – Review
A classic Julia Donaldson story is brought to life in this engaging, exhilarating adventure. Your little ones will love it.
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Consumables, VAULT Festival – Review
Precise direction, excellent writing, and perfect performances come together to ensure that Consumables’ run underground at VAULT Festival is a memorable one.
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The Tempest, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
This all-female cast shine as they navigate storms and troubled waters, with some outstanding individual performances on board.
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Gold Coast, Theatre 503 – Review
Pros: A compelling story with a central thread that held it all together. And the lighting, oh the lighting was just wonderful even in its simplicity. Cons: Some characters don’t gel within the central storyline and detract from the overall…
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Cotton, Waterloo East Theatre – Review
Pros: Intense and sometimes compelling performances from a young cast Cons: With no humour, lightness or positivity, it’s hard to identify with characters for whom everything goes wrong On a bare stage strewn with tower PCs, Playstation controllers and energy…
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Find Your Way Home, Etcetera Theatre – Review
Although brilliantly scripted, the harshly drawn characters border on caricature and the play as a whole has 1970s written all over it. Ultimately, however, the superior storytelling shines through.
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Statements, Bread & Roses Theatre – Review
A heartfelt exploration of the difficulties experienced by SEN kids and those who work with them.
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Carmen 1808, Union Theatre – Review
A lively and enjoyable mix of operatic and west end musical style songs, incorporating some excellent dance routines, with passion, betrayal and humour thrown in.