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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The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk, Wilton’s Music Hall – Review
Pros: Everything about this production, from the performances and the writing to the music and the design, is fascinating to watch and touching to experience. Cons: It is hard to say anything bad about this deeply felt love story and the…
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Woman Before A Glass, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
Worth seeing for the performance, but the show overall left me cold.
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Sacha Guitry, Ma Fille et Moi, Drayton Arms Theatre – Review
Multipurpose theatre that will leave you smiling, questioning and full of admiration.
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The Silhouette in the Smoke, London Museum of Water and Steam – Review
A thrilling immersive theatre experience supported by stellar performances and storytelling.
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Cry, Blueberry, The Cockpit – Review
An affecting one-man show in which a clown pours his heart out, recounting his personal journey through the opening three decades of the 20th century in America.
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The Here and This and Now, Southwark Playhouse – Review
From the dullness of the day-to-day to the dread of a dystopian downfall, this play is compelling and ominously logical.
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Doodle the Musical, Waterloo East Theatre – Review
A very amusing musical mocking the tropes of WWII films.
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Alice, Landor Theatre -Review
Three Trees Theatre delves into the allegations of Lewis Carroll's controversial relationship with children: interesting but rough around the edges.
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Tiny Dynamite, The Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
A brilliantly scripted play, twisting and turning every step of the way, constantly challenging and surprising the audience.
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East, King’s Head Theatre – Review
As beautifully written as it is astoundingly performed, East at King’s Head Theatre is a play like no other.