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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. BARBER OF SAVILLE - Wilton's Music Hall. Opera set in the Wild West. To March 23 BREEDING - King's Head Theatre. Gay adoption. To April 14 BRONCO BILLY - Charing Cross Theatre. Musical. To April 7 CRUEL INTENTIONS - Other Palace. Musical. To May 19 THE DIVINE MRS S - Hampstead Theatre. Portrait of actress Sarah Siddons. To April 27 FAITH HEALER - Lyric Hammersmith. Brian Friel play about possible fraud. To April 28 FOAM - Finborough Theatre. Gays encounter fascists. To April 13 FRANK'S CLOSET - Union Theatre. Clearing out memories. To March 30 THE LONELY LONDONERS - Jermyn Street Theatre. Windrush generation stories. To April 6 LOVE FROM CARMEN - Chickenshed Theatre. Rap musical. To March 23 MACBETH - Dock X. Ralph Fiennes in Shakespeare. To March 30 MARRY ME A LITTLE - Stage Door Theatre. Sondheim compilation musical. To April 13 NACHTLAND - Young Vic. Painting may be by Hitler. To April 20 OTHELLO - Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Modern dress Shakespeare. To April 13 OUT OF SEASON - Hampstead Theatre. Comedy of aging rockers. To March 23 POLICE COPS - Southwark Playhouse. Comic musical. To April 30 POWER OF SAIL - Menier Chocolate Factory. Questions of free speech in academia. To May 18 SHIFTERS - Bush Theatre. Romance. To March 30 UNCLE
VANYA - Orange Tree Theatre. Chekhov. To April 13 And here are links to some of the more established Off-West End theatres: 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. Return to Theatreguide.London
home page.
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