ABBA Voyage
ABBA ArenaSecond Best
Riverside StudiosRichard II
Bridge TheatreWitness for the Prosecution
London County HallStarlight Express
Troubadour Wembley Park TheatreGhost The Musical
New Wimbledon TheatreThe Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
The Other Palace - Main TheatreWeather Girl
Soho TheatreSCISSORHANDZ: A Musical Reinvented
Southwark Playhouse ElephantCome Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
Empress MuseumPlay On!
Lyric HammersmithLove Songs by Candlelight
The Actors' ChurchEast is South
Hampstead TheatreFiddler on the Roof
Barbican CentreCirque du Soleil - Corteo
Royal Albert HallDear England
Olivier TheatreThree Sisters - Globe
Sam Wanamaker PlayhouseSing Street
Lyric HammersmithBallet Shoes
Olivier TheatreDracula, A Comedy of Terrors
Menier Chocolate FactoryA Good House
Royal CourtStalled
King's Head TheatreRomeo and Juliet
Hackney EmpireThe Gift
Park TheatreMacbeth
Lyric HammersmithManhunt
Royal CourtThe Little Foxes
Young Vic (Main House)Punch
Young Vic (Main House)Birdsong
Alexandra PalaceThe Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Sadler's WellsCanned Goods
Southwark Playhouse BoroughThe Simon & Garfunkel Story
London PalladiumAlterations
Lyttelton TheatreCruel Intentions: The '90s Musical
New Wimbledon TheatreF**king Men
Waterloo East TheatreTRASH!
Peacock TheatreLight of Passage
Royal Opera HouseDracula
Lyric HammersmithThe Lonely Londoners
Kiln TheatreLavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew
Bush TheatreMarriage Material
Lyric HammersmithThe Seagull
Barbican CentreCymbeline - Globe
Sam Wanamaker PlayhouseMurder Trial Tonight III The Doorstep Case
Sadler's WellsThe Producers
Menier Chocolate FactoryThe Brightening Air
Old Vic101 Dalmatians - The Musical
Eventim ApolloGodz
Peacock TheatreGhosts
Lyric HammersmithShanghai Dolls
Kiln TheatreNye
Olivier 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.
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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