London's Off-West End and Fringe, like New York's Off-Broadway and Off Off-Broadway, ranges from established theatres that just happen to be in different parts of town from the West End, to dozens of small companies and venues, many in pubs, showcasing new talent. Some shows may be on only on weekends or have very short runs, so it is best to check with the theatres (Scroll down for links to some leading Off-West End and fringe theatres).

Be aware that all plans depend on the health of casts, and are subject to last-minute changes.

BUYER AND CELLAR - King's Head Theatre. Sorting Barbra Streisand's clothes. To October 19 (We reviewed an earlier production HERE)

THE CABINET MINISTER - Menier Chocolate Factory. 19th century farce. To November 16

CABLE STREET - Southwark Playhouse. 1930s political clash. To October 10

COMEDY OF ERRORS - Globe Theatre. Shakespeare. To October 27

EURYDICE - Jermyn Street Theatre. Greek myth. To November 9

A FACE IN THE CROWD - Young Vic Theatre. Dark musical. To November 9

GUYS AND DOLLS - Bridge Theatre. Classic Broadway musical. To January 4

HERE IN AMERICA - Orange Tree Theatre. David Edgar drama. To October 19

JULIUS CAESAR - Southwark Playhouse. Shakespeare. To October 5

KIM'S CONVENIENCE - Riverside Studios. Korean neighbourhood store. To October 26

THE LIGHTEST ELEMENT - Hampstead Theatre. Academic politics. To October 12

THE MAD GAY KING - King's Head Theatre. Historical drama. To October 18

MY ENGLISH PERSIAN KITCHEN - Soho Theatre. Cooking as a tie to the past. To October 5

NOW HERE - Battersea Arts Centre.  Living in a time of crisis. To October 19

ONE SMALL STEP - Charing Cross Theatre. Japanese drama. To October 9

PINS AND NEEDLES  - Kiln Theatre. Politics of vaccines. To October 26

THE REAL ONES - Bush Theatre. Best friends. To October 193+

STARLIGHT EXPRESS - Troubador Theatre. Lloyd Webber on rollerskates. To June 2025

THE STORY OF MY LIFE - Stage Door Theatre. Musical. To October 19

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW - Globe Theatre. Shakespeare. To October 26

THE TRUTH ABOUT HARRY BECK - Transport Museum. Designer of the tube map. To November 10 

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT WHEN WE TALK ABOUT ANNE FRANK - Marylebone Theatre. Being Jewish today. To November 23

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And here are links to some of the more established Off-West End theatres:

ALMEIDA THEATRE	HAMPSTEAD THEATRE	THE PRINT ROOM
ARCOLA THEATRE	JERMYN STREET THEATRE	SHAKESPEARE'S GLOBE
BATTERSEA ARTS CENTRE	KILN THEATRE	SOHO THEATRE
BRIDGE THEATRE	KING'S HEAD THEATRE	SOUTHWARK PLAYHOUSE
BUSH THEATRE	LYRIC HAMMERSMITH	THEATRE 503
CAMDEN PEOPLE'S THEATRE	MENIER CHOCOLATE FACTORY	THEATRE ROYAL STRATFORD EAST
CHARING CROSS THEATRE	OLD RED LION THEATRE
COURTYARD THEATRE	ORANGE TREE THEATRE	UNION THEATRE
FINBOROUGH THEATRE	PARK THEATRE	UPSTAIRS AT THE GATEHOUSE
GATE THEATRE	PLEASANCE THEATRE	YOUNG VIC THEATRE

Also:

BITE - Barbican and Pit Theatres. The Barbican plays host to a yearlong programme of visits by theatre, dance and performance art companies, many for only 3 or 4 performances.

OPEN AIR THEATRE, Regent's Park. Outdoor performances May-September. 

OPERA HOLLAND PARK Outdoor performances June-August

SHAKESPEARE'S GLOBE. Shakespeare and other plays in replica theatre.

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