Starlight Express
Troubadour Wembley Park TheatreCome Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
Empress MuseumRichard II
Bridge TheatreWitness for the Prosecution
London County HallThe Brightening Air
The Old VicThe Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
The Other Palace - Main TheatreDear England
Olivier TheatreGhosts
Lyric HammersmithRomeo and Juliet - Globe
Globe TheatreDracula, A Comedy of Terrors
Menier Chocolate FactoryF**king Men
Waterloo East TheatreABBA Voyage
ABBA ArenaThe Unbelievers
Royal CourtThe Enormous Crocodile
Regent's Park Open Air TheatreSabrage
LafayetteFiddler on the Roof
Barbican CentreGood Night, Oscar
Barbican Centre101 Dalmatians - The Musical
Eventim ApolloShucked
Regent's Park Open Air TheatreShanghai Dolls
Kiln TheatreA Midsummer Night's Dream
Bridge TheatreDracula
Lyric HammersmithAn Oak Tree
Young Vic (Main House)Elephant
Menier Chocolate FactorySpeed
Bush TheatreThe Ministry of Lesbian Affairs
Kiln TheatreApex Predator
Hampstead Theatre(This is not A) Happy Room
King's Head TheatreInter Alia
Lyttelton TheatreThis Is My Family
Southwark Playhouse ElephantStorehouse
Deptford StorehouseQuadrophenia
Sadler's WellsMarriage Material
Lyric HammersmithLondon Road
Olivier TheatreTwelfth Night, or What You Will - Globe
Globe TheatreBat Out of Hell
Peacock TheatreThe Rat Trap
Park TheatreKing of Pangea
King's Head TheatreManhunt
Royal CourtFanny
King's Head TheatreThe Nutcracker
Royal Albert HallNoughts & Crosses
Regent's Park Open Air TheatreSing Street
Lyric HammersmithA Midsummer Night's Dream - Standing Immersive
Bridge TheatreMidnight Cowboy A New Musical
Southwark Playhouse ElephantNye
Olivier TheatreHow To Fight Loneliness
Park TheatrePeaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby
Sadler's WellsKABEL
Sadler's Wells EastNatalie Palamides: WEER
Soho Theatre WalthamstowEscape 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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