Off West End shows
All Off West End Shows
Death Note: The Musical
Barbican CentreThe Car Man
Sadler's WellsAffluenza
Riverside StudiosHeathers the Musical
The Arts at Marble Arch Powered by TodayTixThe Oresteia
Bridge TheatreABBA Voyage
ABBA ArenaCome Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
Empress MuseumTwelfth Night
Theatre on KewHow the Other Half Loves
The Old VicWitness for the Prosecution
London County HallHigh School Musical
Troubadour Wembley Park TheatreHot Mess: A New Musical
The Other Palace - Main TheatreI'm Every Woman - The Chaka Khan Musical
Troubadour Wembley Park TheatreThe Enormous Crocodile
Lyric HammersmithThe Story
Olivier TheatreKimberly Akimbo
Hampstead TheatreRide The Cyclone
Southwark Playhouse ElephantDog Man - The Musical
Queen Elizabeth Hall - Southbank CentreThelma & Louise: A New Musical
Young Vic (Main House)Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage
Capital TheatreElectra/Persona
Lyttelton TheatreNine Night
Kiln TheatreA Midsummer Night's Dream - Globe
Globe TheatreShamilton! The Improvised Hip-Hop Musical
The Other Palace - Main TheatreThe Magicians Table
The Vaults TheatreIvanov
Bridge TheatreMidnight at the Never Get
Menier Chocolate FactoryAs You Like It - Globe
Globe TheatreCirque Alice
Royal Festival Hall - Southbank CentreGarry Starr Classic Penguins
The Other Palace - Main TheatreSabrage
LafayetteJeeves Takes Charge
Charing Cross TheatreMartin Guerre
The Old VicScrooge: Cirque Extravaganza
Excel LondonMuch Ado About Nothing - Globe
Globe TheatrePride
Dorfman TheatreAlvin Ailey American Dance Theater - Legacy
Sadler's WellsSylvia
Royal Albert HallJane Eyre
Southwark Playhouse ElephantKing John - Globe
Sam Wanamaker PlayhouseThe Importance of Being Oscar
Park TheatreCinderella
Lyric HammersmithEurotrash
Young Vic (Main House)The Jonathan Larson Project
Southwark Playhouse BoroughDinosaur World Live
Troubadour Wembley Park TheatreHoly Fool
Park TheatreTango After Dark
Sadler's WellsTable 17
Kiln TheatreBerlin
Kiln TheatreTru
Menier Chocolate FactoryThe Rise and Fall of Little Voice
Dorfman TheatreThe Jungle Book
Olivier TheatreFences
Lyric HammersmithEscape 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.


























































