Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
Empress MuseumRichard II
Bridge TheatreABBA Voyage
ABBA ArenaStarlight Express
Troubadour Wembley Park TheatreWitness for the Prosecution
London County HallDear England
Olivier TheatreThe Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
The Other Palace - Main TheatreFiddler on the Roof
Barbican CentreDracula, A Comedy of Terrors
Menier Chocolate FactoryF**king Men
Waterloo East TheatreInto the Woods
Bridge TheatreThe Unbelievers
Royal CourtSabrage
LafayetteCymbeline - Globe
Sam Wanamaker PlayhouseA Midsummer Night's Dream
Bridge TheatreRomeo and Juliet - Globe
Globe TheatreShucked
Regent's Park Open Air TheatreAlterations
Lyttelton TheatreApex Predator
Hampstead TheatreThree Sisters - Globe
Sam Wanamaker PlayhouseThe Nutcracker
Royal Albert HallThe Forsythe Programme
Sadler's WellsAfter the Act
Royal CourtDracula
Lyric HammersmithThe Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Sadler's WellsLondon Road
Olivier TheatreManhunt
Royal CourtMidnight Cowboy A New Musical
Southwark Playhouse ElephantGood Night, Oscar
Barbican Centre(This is not A) Happy Room
King's Head TheatreNoughts & Crosses
Regent's Park Open Air TheatreThe Ministry of Lesbian Affairs
Kiln TheatreInter Alia
Lyttelton TheatreWilko: Love and Death and Rock ‘n’ Roll
Southwark Playhouse BoroughShanghai Dolls
Kiln TheatreSpeed
Bush Theatre101 Dalmatians - The Musical
Eventim ApolloRodgers & Hammerstein’s Dream Ballets: A Triple Bill
Regent's Park Open Air TheatreECHO
Royal CourtBallet Shoes
Olivier TheatreSing Street
Lyric HammersmithSamantha Barks
London PalladiumBrigadoon
Regent's Park Open Air TheatreKing of Pangea
King's Head TheatreJack and the Beanstalk - Family
King's Head TheatreSuperwoman Schema
Bush TheatreDeaf Republic
Royal CourtAn Oak Tree
Young Vic (Main House)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.
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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