ABBA Voyage
ABBA ArenaSecond Best
Riverside StudiosSCISSORHANDZ: A Musical Reinvented
Southwark Playhouse ElephantRichard II
Bridge TheatreThe Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
The Other Palace - Main TheatreStarlight Express
Troubadour Wembley Park TheatreBallet Shoes
Olivier TheatreWitness for the Prosecution
London County HallA Good House
Royal CourtThe Lonely Londoners
Kiln TheatreDracula, A Comedy of Terrors
Menier Chocolate FactoryCome Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
Empress MuseumMacbeth
Lyric HammersmithPlay On!
Lyric HammersmithThe Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Sadler's WellsEast is South
Hampstead TheatreCirque du Soleil - Corteo
Royal Albert HallThe Little Foxes
Young Vic (Main House)Dear England
Olivier TheatreBirdsong
Alexandra PalaceLove Songs by Candlelight
The Actors' ChurchLavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew
Bush TheatreCymbeline - Globe
Sam Wanamaker PlayhouseManhunt
Royal CourtSing Street
Lyric HammersmithCanned Goods
Southwark Playhouse BoroughThe Seagull
Barbican CentreOnegin
Royal Opera HouseShanghai Dolls
Kiln TheatreThe Gift
Park TheatreThree Sisters - Globe
Sam Wanamaker PlayhouseMarriage Material
Lyric HammersmithAlterations
Lyttelton TheatreDracula
Lyric HammersmithThe Brightening Air
Old VicTRASH!
Peacock TheatreStalled
King's Head TheatreSpeed
Bush TheatreLight of Passage
Royal Opera HouseGhosts
Lyric HammersmithPunch
Young Vic (Main House)F**king Men
Waterloo East Theatre101 Dalmatians - The Musical
Eventim ApolloThe Magician's Table
Ugly DuckIl trovatore
Royal Opera HouseNye
Olivier TheatreDimanche
Peacock TheatreAn Evening with Sir Lenny Henry
Bush TheatreFarewell Mister Haffmann
Park TheatreBat Out of Hell
Peacock 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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