Sabrage
LafayetteRichard II
Bridge TheatreStarlight Express
Troubadour Wembley Park TheatreABBA Voyage
ABBA ArenaDear England
Olivier TheatreDracula, A Comedy of Terrors
Menier Chocolate FactoryThe Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
The Other Palace - Main TheatreWitness for the Prosecution
London County HallCome Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
Empress MuseumPunch
Young Vic (Main House)Manhunt
Royal CourtAlterations
Lyttelton TheatreFiddler on the Roof
Barbican CentreRomeo and Juliet - Globe
Globe TheatreThe Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Sadler's WellsSing Street
Lyric HammersmithGood Night, Oscar
Barbican CentreMacbeth
Lyric HammersmithFarewell Mister Haffmann
Park TheatreSCISSORHANDZ: A Musical Reinvented
Southwark Playhouse ElephantMusicals by Candlelight: Andrew Lloyd Webber Tribute
The Actors' ChurchShanghai Dolls
Kiln Theatre(This is not A) Happy Room
King's Head TheatreCockfosters
Southwark Playhouse BoroughLavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew
Bush TheatreApex Predator
Hampstead TheatreStalled
King's Head TheatreSpeed
Bush TheatreMidnight Cowboy A New Musical
Southwark Playhouse ElephantRodgers & Hammerstein’s Dream Ballets: A Triple Bill
Regent's Park Open Air TheatreKing of Pangea
King's Head TheatreBrigadoon
Regent's Park Open Air TheatreThe Magician's Table
Ugly DuckSamantha Barks
London PalladiumThe Enormous Crocodile
Regent's Park Open Air TheatreRough Magic - Globe
Sam Wanamaker PlayhouseShucked
Regent's Park Open Air TheatreThe Merry Wives of Windsor - Globe
Globe TheatreWeather Girl
Soho TheatreGodz
Peacock TheatreRomeo and Juliet
Hackney EmpireDracula
Lyric HammersmithGhosts
Lyric HammersmithNoughts & Crosses
Regent's Park Open Air TheatreThe Ministry of Lesbian Affairs
Kiln TheatreTwelfth Night, or What You Will - Globe
Globe TheatreTroilus and Cressida - Globe
Globe TheatreEnd
Dorfman TheatreThe Forsythe Programme
Sadler's WellsThe Brightening Air
Old VicWilko: Love and Death and Rock ‘n’ Roll
Southwark Playhouse BoroughEscape the glimmering lights of the West End and immerse yourself in the unique charm of Off-West End shows. Step into a world where intimacy and proximity to the stage redefine your theatre experience. Off-West End theatres are known for their smaller venues, allowing you to be up close and personal with the performers, creating an immersive atmosphere that transports you right into the heart of the action.
Discover a diverse range of Off-West End shows that cater to all tastes and preferences. From fresh works by acclaimed writers to captivating revivals of dramatic classics, and even star-studded productions with limited engagements, there's something to captivate every theatre lover. Keep in mind that Off-West End shows often make their mark in smaller theatres and then go on to have a hugely long life by transfering into the West End, on Broadway, and beyond. You may be among the first few audiences to see a new world famous musical hit.
Don't let these extraordinary Off-West End shows slip through your fingers. Explore the vibrant landscape of the London Fringe and witness the birthplace of theatrical brilliance. Whether you're seeking thought-provoking dramas, innovative experimental pieces, or daring avant-garde performances, the Off-West End scene has it all.
Generally, major commercial venues with hundreds of seats or more, located in the West End neighbourhood, are considered West End theatres. Theatres located outside that neighbourhood, plus small theatres located within the neighbourhood, are generally considered Off-West End. However, there is no universal distinction, so some exceptions apply.
Off-West End shows often play for limited runs on a rotating basis, unlike West End shows, which sometimes stick around for years. Thus, a West End show that's popular right now might be closed by tomorrow! But there are multiple famous Off-West End theatres — like the National Theatre and Almeida Theatre — that always have buzzy new shows premiering, which sometimes transfer to the West End for an extended run if they're successful.
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