Off West End shows
All Off West End Shows
ABBA Voyage
ABBA ArenaCome Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
Empress MuseumThe Hunger Games: On Stage
Troubadour Canary Wharf TheatreEnglish National Ballet – Rhythm Riot
Sadler's WellsHigh School Musical
Troubadour Wembley Park TheatreWitness for the Prosecution
London County HallAffluenza
Riverside StudiosCirque Alice
Royal Festival Hall - Southbank CentreMillion Dollar Quartet
The Arts at Marble Arch Powered by TodayTixPride
Bridge TheatreMuch Ado About Nothing - Globe
Globe TheatreAs You Like It - Globe
Globe TheatreThe Story
Olivier TheatreSherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas
Alexandra PalaceThe Children
Lyric HammersmithJulius Caesar - Globe
Sam Wanamaker PlayhouseSuddenly Last Summer
Olivier TheatreMr Loverman
Lyttelton TheatreThe Magicians Table
The Vaults TheatreKimberly Akimbo
Hampstead TheatreThe Jungle Book
Olivier TheatreMartin Guerre
The Old VicSylvia
Royal Albert HallElectra/Persona
Lyttelton TheatreSecret Cinema presents Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Immersive Adventure
Secret Cinema, Greenwich PeninsulaThelma & Louise: A New Musical
Young Vic (Main House)Tru
Menier Chocolate FactoryTable 17
Kiln TheatreJane Eyre
Southwark Playhouse ElephantCinderella: Buttons Undone!
Charing Cross TheatreMatthew Bourne’s New Adventures - Cinderella
Sadler's WellsStrictly Come Dancing - London
The O2 Arena58th Street
Belle Livingstone's 58th Street Country ClubGospel by Candlelight
Round Chapel, HackneyFences
Lyric HammersmithSTORIES – The Tap Dance Sensation
Peacock TheatreScrooge: Cirque Extravaganza
Excel LondonThe Pianist
Park TheatreFourteen Again
Menier Chocolate FactoryCinderella
Lyric HammersmithGarry Starr Classic Penguins
The Other Palace - Main TheatreCloud 9
Lyttelton TheatreLondon City Ballet: Firebird – A Double Bill
Sadler's WellsNine Night
Kiln TheatreThere's a Bear on My Chair
Queen Elizabeth Hall - Southbank CentreSamira
Dorfman TheatreTango After Dark
Sadler's WellsEurotrash
Young Vic (Main House)The Snowman
Peacock TheatreFlamenc Oh!!
Peacock TheatreHoly Fool
Park TheatreThe Seagull - Globe
Sam Wanamaker PlayhouseThe Urmetazoan
Hampstead 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.



























































