Off the West End

S and I have recently taken a liking to 'Off the West End' theatre.  There are hundreds of fabulous independent small theatres dotted around London that showcase alternatives to the glitz and glam of the big musicals.

The Kings Head is one our locals - a small, intimate theatre inside an old pub.  We recently saw a musical rendition of The Great Gatsby and earlier this year we saw Constance by Oscar Wilde.

We have also found the great Southwark Playhouse situated under the arches of a railway line - it was dark and mystical.  We saw a fabulous play called Mack & Mabel - a story about a famous producer and actress from 1920's Hollywood.  The singing, the dancing and the acting were incredibly impressive.

The actors and actresses have huge talent and because they theatres are often smaller, it feels way more intimate.

We can't forget the many wonderful big productions we've seen though - Matilda (by far my favourite); Lion King (fantastic music and costumes); Wicked; One Man Two Guvnors (absolutely hilarious); Blood Brothers; Legally Blonde; Priscilla the Queen of the Desert.....

E&S
xoxo