Off West End shows
All Off West End Shows
The Hunger Games: On Stage
Troubadour Canary Wharf TheatreMillion Dollar Quartet
The Arts at Marble Arch Powered by TodayTixABBA Voyage
ABBA ArenaHigh School Musical
Troubadour Wembley Park TheatreSylvia
Royal Albert HallThe Story
Olivier TheatreThelma & Louise: A New Musical
Young Vic (Main House)Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
Empress MuseumWitness for the Prosecution
London County HallI'm Every Woman - The Chaka Khan Musical
Troubadour Wembley Park TheatreShamilton! The Improvised Hip-Hop Musical
The Other Palace - Main TheatreThe Children
Lyric HammersmithPride
Bridge TheatreKimberly Akimbo
Hampstead TheatreDeath Note: The Musical
Barbican CentreMuch Ado About Nothing - Globe
Globe TheatreAffluenza
Riverside StudiosThe Snowman
Peacock TheatreBerlin
Kiln TheatreAs You Like It - Globe
Globe TheatreThe Jungle Book
Olivier TheatreCATS
Regent's Park Open Air TheatreSherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas
Alexandra PalaceThe Oresteia
Bridge TheatreFences
Lyric HammersmithCloud 9
Lyttelton TheatreJulius Caesar - Globe
Sam Wanamaker PlayhouseScrooge: Cirque Extravaganza
Excel LondonElectra/Persona
Lyttelton TheatreTru
Menier Chocolate FactoryJane Eyre
Southwark Playhouse ElephantFeeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going To Happen
The Other Palace - Main TheatreGlobal Majority
Bush TheatreMan to Man
Royal CourtAlvin Ailey American Dance Theater - New Works
Sadler's WellsEnglish National Ballet – Rhythm Riot
Sadler's WellsNine Night
Kiln TheatreCinderella
Lyric HammersmithCirque Alice
Royal Festival Hall - Southbank CentreFlamenc Oh!!
Peacock TheatreGospel by Candlelight
Round Chapel, HackneyTable 17
Kiln TheatreSTORIES – The Tap Dance Sensation
Peacock TheatreHow the Other Half Loves
The Old VicSecret Cinema presents Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Immersive Adventure
Secret Cinema, Greenwich PeninsulaJumpers
Hampstead TheatreThe Pianist
Park TheatreDarkling
Bush TheatreEurotrash
Young Vic (Main House)Garry Starr Classic Penguins
The Other Palace - Main TheatreCinderella: Buttons Undone!
Charing Cross TheatreDirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage
Capital 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.


























































