Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
Empress MuseumRichard II
Bridge TheatreABBA Voyage
ABBA ArenaThe Unbelievers
Royal CourtFiddler on the Roof
Barbican CentreWitness for the Prosecution
London County HallStarlight Express
Troubadour Wembley Park TheatreDear England
Olivier TheatreThe Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
The Other Palace - Main TheatreDracula, A Comedy of Terrors
Menier Chocolate FactoryThe Brightening Air
Old VicGood Night, Oscar
Barbican CentreSabrage
LafayetteF**king Men
Waterloo East TheatreRomeo and Juliet - Globe
Globe TheatreA Midsummer Night's Dream
Bridge TheatreNoughts & Crosses
Regent's Park Open Air TheatreAlterations
Lyttelton TheatreCOCKFOSTERS
Southwark Playhouse BoroughShucked
Regent's Park Open Air TheatreThe Crucible - Globe
Globe TheatreJane Eyre
Sadler's WellsCymbeline - Globe
Sam Wanamaker PlayhouseGhosts
Lyric HammersmithNOW That's What I Call A Musical
New Wimbledon TheatreSuperwoman Schema
Bush TheatreBallet Shoes
Olivier TheatreManhunt
Royal CourtECHO
Royal CourtAfter the Act
Royal CourtInto the Woods
Bridge TheatreBrigadoon
Regent's Park Open Air TheatreCoven
Kiln Theatre(This is not A) Happy Room
King's Head TheatreThe Ministry of Lesbian Affairs
Kiln TheatreDeaf Republic
Royal CourtApex Predator
Hampstead TheatreThree Sisters - Globe
Sam Wanamaker PlayhouseGhost Stories
Peacock TheatreA Midsummer Night's Dream - Standing Immersive
Bridge TheatreShanghai Dolls
Kiln TheatreJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
New Wimbledon TheatreMusicals by Candlelight: Stephen Schwartz Tribute
The Actors' ChurchMiss Myrtle's Garden
Bush TheatreHow To Fight Loneliness
Park TheatreSpeed
Bush TheatreMarriage Material
Lyric HammersmithJack and the Beanstalk - Adults Only
King's Head TheatreMidnight Cowboy A New Musical
Southwark Playhouse ElephantRodgers & Hammerstein’s Dream Ballets: A Triple Bill
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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