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.
The Brightening Air
From £25
The Crucible - Globe
From £8
Richard II
From £23

Richard II

Bridge Theatre
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
From £29

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

The Other Palace - Main Theatre
Dear England
From £28

Dear England

Olivier Theatre
Starlight Express
From £33

Starlight Express

Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
Witness for the Prosecution
From £19

Witness for the Prosecution

London County Hall
Sabrage
From £28

Sabrage

Lafayette
ABBA Voyage
From £60

ABBA Voyage

ABBA Arena
Shucked
From £18

Shucked

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Fiddler on the Roof
From £28

Fiddler on the Roof

Barbican Centre
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Romeo and Juliet - Globe
From £8
Good Night, Oscar
From £28

Good Night, Oscar

Barbican Centre
An Oak Tree
From £57

An Oak Tree

Young Vic (Main House)
Bat Out of Hell
From £31

Bat Out of Hell

Peacock Theatre
COCKFOSTERS
From £27

COCKFOSTERS

Southwark Playhouse Borough
Marriage Material
From £13

Marriage Material

Lyric Hammersmith
Ghosts
From £18

Ghosts

Lyric Hammersmith
Shanghai Dolls
From £39

Shanghai Dolls

Kiln Theatre
How To Fight Loneliness
From £15
Natalie Palamides: WEER
From £24

Natalie Palamides: WEER

Soho Theatre Walthamstow
A Midsummer Night's Dream
From £23
The Mad Ones
From £28
Noughts & Crosses
From £18

Noughts & Crosses

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
King of Pangea
From £18

King of Pangea

King's Head Theatre
101 Dalmatians - The Musical
From £28
Midnight Cowboy A New Musical
From £18

Midnight Cowboy A New Musical

Southwark Playhouse Elephant
Jane Eyre
From £28

Jane Eyre

Sadler's Wells
Brigadoon
From £18

Brigadoon

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
The Unbelievers
From £18

The Unbelievers

Royal Court
The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs
From £18
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Dream Ballets: A Triple Bill
From £18
The Enormous Crocodile
From £18

The Enormous Crocodile

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Trevor Ashley is LIZA in TYPSY
From £56

Trevor Ashley is LIZA in TYPSY

Menier Chocolate Factory
House of Games
From £39

House of Games

Hampstead Theatre
Coven
From £18

Coven

Kiln Theatre
The Nutcracker
From £18

The Nutcracker

Royal Albert Hall
Inter Alia
From £56

Inter Alia

Lyttelton Theatre
Our Cosmic Dust
From £18

Our Cosmic Dust

Park Theatre
Alice in Wonderland
From £16

Alice in Wonderland

Marylebone Theatre
End
From £45

End

Dorfman Theatre
ECHO
From £23

ECHO

Royal Court
Jack and the Beanstalk - Family
From £13
Speed
From £13

Speed

Bush Theatre
Ballet Shoes
From £39

Ballet Shoes

Olivier Theatre

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

Stranger Things: The First Shadow
From £20
The Brightening Air
From £25
The Great Gatsby
From £20

The Great Gatsby

London Coliseum
The Devil Wears Prada
From £28

The Devil Wears Prada

Dominion Theatre
The Crucible - Globe
From £8
Hamilton
From £23

Hamilton

Victoria Palace Theatre
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