Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
Empress MuseumStarlight Express
Troubadour Wembley Park TheatreThe Brightening Air
The Old VicThe Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
The Other Palace - Main TheatreShucked
Regent's Park Open Air TheatreDear England
Olivier TheatreABBA Voyage
ABBA ArenaWitness for the Prosecution
London County HallThe Crucible - Globe
Globe TheatreFiddler on the Roof
Barbican CentreRomeo and Juliet - Globe
Globe TheatreSabrage
LafayetteInto the Woods
Bridge TheatreGood Night, Oscar
Barbican CentreBat Out of Hell
Peacock TheatreNoughts & Crosses
Regent's Park Open Air TheatreBrigadoon
Regent's Park Open Air TheatreHow To Fight Loneliness
Park TheatreMidnight Cowboy A New Musical
Southwark Playhouse ElephantNye
Olivier TheatreAfter the Act
Royal CourtInter Alia
Lyttelton TheatreDracula
Lyric HammersmithA Midsummer Night's Dream
Bridge TheatreCOCKFOSTERS
Southwark Playhouse BoroughThe Ministry of Lesbian Affairs
Kiln TheatreOur Cosmic Dust
Park TheatreJane Eyre
Sadler's WellsGet Down Tonight: The KC and the Sunshine Band Musical
Charing Cross TheatreSpeed
Bush TheatreSing Street
Lyric HammersmithTrevor Ashley is LIZA in TYPSY
Menier Chocolate FactoryThe Nutcracker
Royal Albert HallReunion
Kiln TheatreMatthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell
Sadler's WellsMiss Myrtle's Garden
Bush TheatreQuadrophenia
Sadler's WellsMarriage Material
Lyric HammersmithThe Unbelievers
Royal CourtPeaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby
Sadler's WellsAn Oak Tree
Young Vic (Main House)A Midsummer Night's Dream - Standing Immersive
Bridge Theatre101 Dalmatians - The Musical
Eventim ApolloThe Enormous Crocodile
Regent's Park Open Air TheatreRodgers & Hammerstein’s Dream Ballets: A Triple Bill
Regent's Park Open Air TheatreThat Bastard, Puccini!
Park TheatreThe Merry Wives of Windsor - Globe
Globe TheatreTwelfth Night, or What You Will - Globe
Globe TheatreHouse of Games
Hampstead TheatreLondon Road
Olivier TheatreThe Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Sadler's WellsEscape 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.
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.
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.
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