Off West End shows
All Off West End Shows
The Hunger Games: On Stage
Troubadour Canary Wharf TheatreHigh School Musical
Troubadour Wembley Park TheatreABBA Voyage
ABBA ArenaCome Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
Empress MuseumWitness for the Prosecution
London County HallPride
Bridge TheatreThe Story
Olivier TheatreI'm Every Woman - The Chaka Khan Musical
Troubadour Wembley Park TheatreThelma & Louise: A New Musical
Young Vic (Main House)Much Ado About Nothing - Globe
Globe TheatreKimberly Akimbo
Hampstead TheatreElectra/Persona
Lyttelton TheatreJulius Caesar - Globe
Sam Wanamaker PlayhouseSherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas
Alexandra PalaceAffluenza
Riverside StudiosSecret Cinema presents Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Immersive Adventure
Secret Cinema, Greenwich PeninsulaMillion Dollar Quartet
The Arts at Marble Arch Powered by TodayTixJane Eyre
Southwark Playhouse ElephantThe Children
Lyric HammersmithMatthew Bourne’s New Adventures - Cinderella
Sadler's Wells58th Street
Belle Livingstone's 58th Street Country ClubEnglish National Ballet – Rhythm Riot
Sadler's WellsPinocchio - Globe
Globe TheatreLondon City Ballet: Firebird – A Double Bill
Sadler's WellsAs You Like It - Globe
Globe TheatreCeilidh The Musical
Shoreditch Town HallGospel by Candlelight
Round Chapel, HackneyDeath Note: The Musical
Barbican CentreMiss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
Park TheatreScrooge: Cirque Extravaganza
Excel LondonFences
Lyric HammersmithSylvia
Royal Albert HallCirque Alice
Royal Festival Hall - Southbank CentreEurotrash
Young Vic (Main House)Tru
Menier Chocolate FactoryDarkling
Bush TheatreThe Snowman
Peacock TheatreCloud 9
Lyttelton TheatreThe Urmetazoan
Hampstead TheatreThe Magicians Table
The Vaults TheatreThe Animals Come to the Table - Globe
Sam Wanamaker PlayhouseDarren Criss – Live at the Royal Albert Hall
Royal Albert HallHoly Fool
Park TheatreFlamenc Oh!!
Peacock TheatreJack and The Beanstalk
Hackney EmpireMan to Man
Royal CourtNine Night
Kiln TheatreCinderella
Lyric HammersmithThe Pianist
Park TheatreThe Bridge
Bush TheatreBerlin
Kiln TheatreEscape 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Off-West End and West End?
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.
What are the most popular Off-West End shows?
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.

























































