Cirque du Soleil - Corteo
Royal Albert HallStarlight Express
Troubadour Wembley Park TheatreRichard II
Bridge TheatreTRASH!
Peacock TheatreThe Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
The Other Palace - Main TheatreThe Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Sadler's WellsSCISSORHANDZ: A Musical Reinvented
Southwark Playhouse ElephantThe Brightening Air
Old VicCome Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
Empress MuseumABBA Voyage
ABBA ArenaWitness for the Prosecution
London County HallDrum Tao - The Dream
Peacock TheatreThree Sisters - Globe
Sam Wanamaker PlayhouseCruel Intentions: The '90s Musical
New Wimbledon TheatreCymbeline - Globe
Sam Wanamaker PlayhouseEast is South
Hampstead TheatreBat Out of Hell
Peacock TheatreNye
Olivier TheatreAlterations
Lyttelton TheatreShanghai Dolls
Kiln TheatreSecond Best
Riverside StudiosLavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew
Bush TheatreBirdsong
Alexandra PalaceF**king Men
Waterloo East TheatreSabrage
LafayetteThe Gift
Park TheatreThe Nutcracker
Royal Albert HallGood Night, Oscar
Barbican CentreCoven
Kiln TheatreThe Producers
Menier Chocolate FactoryMacbeth
Lyric HammersmithPunch
Young Vic (Main House)Dear England
Olivier TheatreA Knock on the Roof
Royal CourtPlease Please Me
Kiln TheatreRomeo and Juliet
Hackney EmpireStalled
King's Head TheatreThe Ministry of Lesbian Affairs
Kiln Theatre101 Dalmatians - The Musical
Eventim ApolloLondon Road
Olivier TheatreMarriage Material
Lyric HammersmithHow To Fight Loneliness
Park TheatreSing Street
Lyric HammersmithManhunt
Royal CourtMusicals by Candlelight: Stephen Schwartz Tribute
The Actors' ChurchKing Gong
The Comedy StoreSpeed
Bush TheatreKing of Pangea
King's Head TheatreSamantha Barks
London PalladiumMurder Trial Tonight III The Doorstep Case
Sadler's WellsThe Magician's Table
Ugly DuckShucked
Regent's Park Open Air 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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