ABBA Voyage
ABBA ArenaGuys & Dolls
Bridge TheatreGuys & Dolls - Standing & Stage Area
Bridge TheatreManhunt
Royal CourtCome Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
Empress MuseumMatthew Bourne's Swan Lake
Sadler's WellsA Raisin in the Sun
Lyric HammersmithWitness for the Prosecution
London County HallStarlight Express
Troubadour Wembley Park TheatreViola's Room
One Cartridge PlaceFly More Than You Fall
Southwark Playhouse ElephantThe Buddha of Suburbia
Barbican CentreOnly Fools and Horses The Musical
Eventim ApolloThe Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
The Other Palace - Main TheatreA Knock on the Roof
Royal CourtA Good House
Royal CourtMusicals by Candlelight at Christmas - The Actors' Church
The Actors' ChurchThe Snowman
Peacock TheatreA Face in the Crowd
Young Vic (Main House)The Cabinet Minister
Menier Chocolate FactoryLa Clique
Leicester Square SpiegeltentA Midsummer Night's Dream - Barbican
Barbican CentreHansel and Gretel - Globe
Globe TheatreA Very Naughty Christmas
Southwark Playhouse ElephantMusicals by Candlelight at Christmas - St Giles-in-the-Fields
St Giles-in-the-FieldsRichard II
Bridge TheatreAladdin
Lyric HammersmithThe Forsyte Saga Part 1: Irene
Park TheatreSh!t-faced Showtime®: A Pissedmas Carol
Leicester Square TheatreThe Lonely Londoners
Kiln TheatreAll’s Well That Ends Well - Globe
Sam Wanamaker PlayhouseThe Legends Of Them
Royal CourtHere You Come Again
Riverside StudiosStories – The Tap Dance Sensation
Peacock TheatreMusicals by Candlelight: Andrew Lloyd Webber
The Actors' ChurchTom Fletcher's The Creakers
Queen Elizabeth Hall - Southbank CentreThe Little Foxes
Young Vic (Main House)The Producers
Menier Chocolate FactoryStrictly Come Dancing - Birmingham - The Live Tour 2025
Utilita Arena BirminghamDracula
Lyric HammersmithGiant
Royal CourtStrictly Come Dancing - London - The Live Tour 2025
The O2 ArenaRoots
Almeida TheatreThe Nutcracker
Royal Albert HallHorrible Christmas
Alexandra PalaceThe Forsyte Saga Part 2: Fleur
Park Theatre1984
Hackney Town HallEscape 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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