Off West End shows

From debut productions of future hits to gripping revivals, Off-West End shows at small theatres in London and the London Fringe boast theatrical excellence.
Starlight Express
From £33

Starlight Express

Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
The Brightening Air
From £25
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
From £29

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

The Other Palace - Main Theatre
Shucked
From £18

Shucked

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Dear England
From £28

Dear England

Olivier Theatre
ABBA Voyage
From £66

ABBA Voyage

ABBA Arena
Witness for the Prosecution
From £19

Witness for the Prosecution

London County Hall
The Crucible - Globe
From £8
Fiddler on the Roof
From £28

Fiddler on the Roof

Barbican Centre
Romeo and Juliet - Globe
From £8
Sabrage
From £28

Sabrage

Lafayette
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Into the Woods
From £28

Into the Woods

Bridge Theatre
Good Night, Oscar
From £28

Good Night, Oscar

Barbican Centre
Bat Out of Hell
From £31

Bat Out of Hell

Peacock Theatre
Noughts & Crosses
From £18

Noughts & Crosses

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Brigadoon
From £18

Brigadoon

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
How To Fight Loneliness
From £15
Midnight Cowboy A New Musical
From £18

Midnight Cowboy A New Musical

Southwark Playhouse Elephant
The Mad Ones
From £28
Nye
From £39

Nye

Olivier Theatre
After the Act
From £18

After the Act

Royal Court
Inter Alia
From £76

Inter Alia

Lyttelton Theatre
Dracula
From £13

Dracula

Lyric Hammersmith
A Midsummer Night's Dream
From £23
COCKFOSTERS
From £32

COCKFOSTERS

Southwark Playhouse Borough
The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs
From £18
Our Cosmic Dust
From £18

Our Cosmic Dust

Park Theatre
Jane Eyre
From £28

Jane Eyre

Sadler's Wells
Speed
From £13

Speed

Bush Theatre
Sing Street
From £13

Sing Street

Lyric Hammersmith
Trevor Ashley is LIZA in TYPSY
From £56

Trevor Ashley is LIZA in TYPSY

Menier Chocolate Factory
The Nutcracker
From £18

The Nutcracker

Royal Albert Hall
Reunion
From £18

Reunion

Kiln Theatre
Miss Myrtle's Garden
From £18
Quadrophenia
From £31

Quadrophenia

Sadler's Wells
Marriage Material
From £13

Marriage Material

Lyric Hammersmith
The Unbelievers
From £18

The Unbelievers

Royal Court
An Oak Tree
From £57

An Oak Tree

Young Vic (Main House)
101 Dalmatians - The Musical
From £28
The Enormous Crocodile
From £18

The Enormous Crocodile

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Dream Ballets: A Triple Bill
From £18
That Bastard, Puccini!
From £18
Henry V
From £21
House of Games
From £39

House of Games

Hampstead Theatre
London Road
From £39

London Road

Olivier Theatre

Escape 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.

Top selling

Stranger Things: The First Shadow
From £20
The Great Gatsby
From £20

The Great Gatsby

London Coliseum
The Devil Wears Prada
From £28

The Devil Wears Prada

Dominion Theatre
Hamilton
From £23

Hamilton

Victoria Palace Theatre
The Book of Mormon
From £23

The Book of Mormon

Prince of Wales Theatre
I’m Sorry, Prime Minister
From £15
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