Off West End shows
All Off West End Shows
The Hunger Games: On Stage
Troubadour Canary Wharf TheatreABBA Voyage
ABBA ArenaEnglish National Ballet – Rhythm Riot
Sadler's WellsHigh School Musical
Troubadour Wembley Park TheatreCome Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
Empress MuseumI'm Every Woman - The Chaka Khan Musical
Troubadour Wembley Park TheatreWitness for the Prosecution
London County HallMillion Dollar Quartet
The Arts at Marble Arch Powered by TodayTixPride
Bridge TheatreThe Story
Olivier TheatreAffluenza
Riverside StudiosCirque Alice
Royal Festival Hall - Southbank CentreMatthew Bourne’s New Adventures - Cinderella
Sadler's WellsKimberly Akimbo
Hampstead TheatreThelma & Louise: A New Musical
Young Vic (Main House)Electra/Persona
Lyttelton TheatreThe Jungle Book
Olivier TheatreScrooge: Cirque Extravaganza
Excel LondonMan to Man
Royal CourtJane Eyre
Southwark Playhouse ElephantMartin Guerre
The Old VicSecret Cinema presents Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Immersive Adventure
Secret Cinema, Greenwich PeninsulaJulius Caesar - Globe
Sam Wanamaker PlayhouseTru
Menier Chocolate FactoryThe Magicians Table
The Vaults TheatreDeath Note: The Musical
Barbican CentreSTORIES – The Tap Dance Sensation
Peacock Theatre58th Street
Belle Livingstone's 58th Street Country ClubLa Distance
Young Vic (Main House)Much Ado About Nothing - Globe
Globe TheatreThe Children
Lyric HammersmithGospel by Candlelight
Round Chapel, HackneyNine Night
Kiln TheatreAn Oak Tree
The Other Palace - Main TheatreTable 17
Kiln TheatreFourteen Again
Menier Chocolate FactoryThe Pianist
Park TheatreHoly Fool
Park TheatreSherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas
Alexandra PalaceTango After Dark
Sadler's WellsMiss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
Park TheatreThe Snowman
Peacock TheatreFeeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going To Happen
The Other Palace - Main TheatreSylvia
Royal Albert HallAs You Like It - Globe
Globe TheatreDarren Criss – Live at the Royal Albert Hall
Royal Albert HallDarkling
Bush TheatrePinocchio - Globe
Globe TheatreThe Urmetazoan
Hampstead TheatreFences
Lyric HammersmithJack and The Beanstalk
Hackney EmpireCloud 9
Lyttelton 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.

























































