Off West End shows

From debut productions of future hits to gripping revivals, Off-West End shows at small theatres in London and the London Fringe boast theatrical excellence.
ABBA Voyage
From £66

ABBA Voyage

ABBA Arena
Here You Come Again
From £15Save 56%

Here You Come Again

Riverside Studios
A Very Naughty Christmas
From £15Save 44%

A Very Naughty Christmas

Southwark Playhouse Elephant
Guys & Dolls
From £23Save 32%

Guys & Dolls

Bridge Theatre
Guys & Dolls - Standing & Stage Area
From £30Save 32%
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
From £25Save 42%

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

The Other Palace - Main Theatre
A Midsummer Night's Dream - Barbican
From £28Save 41%
Starlight Express
From £33

Starlight Express

Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
Hansel and Gretel - Globe
From £8Save 35%
Aladdin
From £18Save 51%

Aladdin

Lyric Hammersmith
Richard II
From £23

Richard II

Bridge Theatre
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Circa’s Duck Pond
From £23Save 39%

Circa’s Duck Pond

Royal Festival Hall - Southbank Centre
Only Fools and Horses The Musical
From £39
The Little Foxes
From £25Save 39%

The Little Foxes

Young Vic (Main House)
Horrible Christmas
From £15Save 44%

Horrible Christmas

Alexandra Palace
Witness for the Prosecution
From £18

Witness for the Prosecution

London County Hall
Cyrano
From £20Save 38%

Cyrano

Park Theatre
Macbeth
From £13Save 44%

Macbeth

Lyric Hammersmith
East is South
From £25Save 40%

East is South

Hampstead Theatre
The Snowman
From £25Save 36%

The Snowman

Peacock Theatre
The Lonely Londoners
From £15Save 35%
Tom Fletcher's The Creakers
From £23

Tom Fletcher's The Creakers

Queen Elizabeth Hall - Southbank Centre
Drum Tao - The Dream
From £15Save 46%

Drum Tao - The Dream

Peacock Theatre
Cinderella
From £13Save 62%

Cinderella

King's Head Theatre
Dick Whittington and His Cat
From £15Save 52%
Cirque du Soleil - Corteo
From £66.63Save 25%

Cirque du Soleil - Corteo

Royal Albert Hall
Bat Out of Hell
From £28

Bat Out of Hell

Peacock Theatre
Ballet Shoes
From £43

Ballet Shoes

Olivier Theatre
The Brightening Air
From £25Save 40%
Dear England
From £28

Dear England

Olivier Theatre
Birdsong
From £15Save 40%

Birdsong

Alexandra Palace
101 Dalmatians - The Musical
From £28Save 31%
Shanghai Dolls
From £15Save 35%

Shanghai Dolls

Kiln Theatre
F**king Men
From £20Save 35%

F**king Men

Waterloo East Theatre
Speed
From £15Save 46%

Speed

Bush Theatre
La Clique
From £56

La Clique

Leicester Square Spiegeltent
Three Sisters - Globe
From £23Save 32%

Three Sisters - Globe

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Cymbeline - Globe
From £23Save 32%

Cymbeline - Globe

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Homo Alone
From £36
Play On!
From £13Save 36%

Play On!

Lyric Hammersmith
TRASH!
From £14Save 48%

TRASH!

Peacock Theatre
Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew
From £15Save 46%
Manhunt
From £18

Manhunt

Royal Court
Stalled
From £13Save 36%

Stalled

King's Head Theatre
SCISSORHANDZ: A Musical Reinvented
From £23Save 33%

SCISSORHANDZ: A Musical Reinvented

Southwark Playhouse Elephant
How To Fight Loneliness
From £15Save 46%
Sh!t-faced Showtime®: A Pissedmas Carol
From £28
…blackbird hour
From £13Save 43%
Nye
From £39

Nye

Olivier Theatre
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
From £31

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Off-West End and West End?

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.

What are the most popular Off-West End shows?

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.

Top selling

The Devil Wears Prada
From £28

The Devil Wears Prada

Dominion Theatre
Why Am I So Single?
From £28Save 37%

Why Am I So Single?

Garrick Theatre
Oliver!
From £33

Oliver!

Gielgud Theatre
Stranger Things: The First Shadow
From £25
Wicked
From £28

Wicked

Apollo Victoria Theatre
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