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All theatre starts here. The official hub of over 150 OffWestEnd venues across London & beyond.

Our annual #Offies awards are the foremost accolades for independent theatre in the U.K.
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Design Category Winners pt2:
Toto Kerblammo!, Helen Skiera
Remembrance Monday, Jack Weir
Kim's Convenience, Mona Camille
by their fruits, Amanda Ramasawmy
Viola's Room, Casey Jay Andrews, Simon Wilkinson, Gareth Fry
The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan, Richard Evans & Rochelle Parry Clifford
This image is a promotional slide for "The Offies" awards in the "Design" category, sponsored by White Light. The slide has a black background with the "Offies" logo at the top, featuring a red background with a pattern of small blue diamonds. Below, the word "DESIGN" is prominently displayed in bold white text, followed by the sponsor’s name. Four theatre productions and their designers are listed, each accompanied by an image: "The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan" by Richard Evans & Rochelle Parry Clifford – The image shows a colorful promotional poster featuring characters from the pantomime, including Peter Pan and Captain Hook. "Remembrance Monday" by Jack Weir – The image depicts a performer in dramatic red lighting, standing on a circular platform, evoking a powerful stage presence. "Toto Kerblammo!" by Helen Skiera – The image captures a dynamic moment with a performer mid-air, engaging in acrobatic movement, with soft lighting emphasizing the scene. "Viola’s Room" by Casey Jay Andrews, Simon Wilkinson & Gareth Fry – The image features an immersive set design with an actor lying on a bed under a makeshift canopy in a warm, dimly lit, intimate space.
March 17, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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The Winners for the Design Category are (pt1):

Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five (or the children’s crusade), Douglas Baker
Now I See, Ryan Day
Kim's Convenience, Mona Camille
by their fruits, Amanda Ramasawmy
This image is a promotional slide for "The Offies" awards in the "Design" category, sponsored by White Light. The slide has a black background with the "Offies" logo at the top, featuring a red background with a pattern of small blue diamonds. Below, the word "DESIGN" is prominently displayed in bold white text, followed by the sponsor's name. Four theatre productions and their designers are listed, each accompanied by an image: "by their fruits" by Amanda Ramasawmy – The image shows two performers in a warm, intimate scene with red and purple lighting. "Kim’s Convenience" by Mona Camille – The image depicts a brightly lit convenience store set, with actors standing among colorful shelves filled with products. "Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five (or the children’s crusade)" by Douglas Baker – The image features a dramatic scene with soldiers in futuristic armor and projected text saying "Ready! Fire!" in a dark, intense setting. "Now I See" by Ryan Day – The image presents a theatrical moment with actors leaning over a glass surface, illuminated by moody lighting.
March 17, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Our Nominees in the Design Category are:

@LittleAngelTheatre @CharingCrossThr @theatre503 @Omnibus_Clapham @HackneyEmpire @GatehouseLondon @ParkTheatre @cockpittheatre @stratfordeas @7DialsPlayhouse @bhtse2 @HarrowArts @finborough @Unicorn_Theatre @BrocJackTheatre
March 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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The winners for Sound and Music are:

Beats and Elements, Romeo and Juliet @ Polkatheatre
Xana, King Troll (The Fawn), Shifters and Guards at the Taj @bushtheatre.bsky.social @orangetreetheatre.bsky.social @newdiorama.bsky.social
Liam Holmes, Songs for a New World @gatehouse.london
This image is a promotional slide for "The Offies" awards in the "Sound & Music" category. The slide has a black background with the "Offies" logo at the top, featuring a green background with white diagonal lines. Below, the words "SOUND & MUSIC" are prominently displayed in bold white text. Three theatre productions and their sound/music designers are listed, each accompanied by an image: "Romeo & Juliet" by Beats And Elements – The image shows a performer playing a guitar, wearing a cap and a dark blue jacket, standing in front of a neon sign that says "CAPULET." "King Troll (The Fawn), Shifters, Guards at the Taj" by Xana – The image depicts a dimly lit scene with actors sitting and lying down in a moody, intimate setting. "Songs for a New World" by Liam Holmes – The image features a group of performers standing in dramatic lighting with misty effects, dressed in vintage-style clothing. The design highlights these stage productions as part of the Offies awards' recognition for excellence in sound and music.
March 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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The Nominees for Sound and Music are...
@newdiorama.bsky.social @bushtheatre.bsky.social @orangetreetheatre.bsky.social @gatehouse.london @stratfordeast.com @unicorntheatre.bsky.social
March 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Our winners in the Staging Category Are:

Hannah Grennell, Giselle Remix @ The Pleasance
Christopher Haydon, Never Let Me Go @rosetheatre2008.bsky.social
Tom Littler, Twelth Knight @orangetreetheatre.bsky.social
This image is a promotional slide for "The Offies" awards in the "Staging" category. The slide has a black background with the "Offies" logo at the top, featuring colorful abstract shapes. Below, the word "STAGING" is prominently displayed in bold white text. Three theatre productions and their directors are listed, each accompanied by an image: "Giselle: Remix" directed by Hannah Grennell – The image shows a ballet performance with a central dancer in a white tutu, surrounded by other dancers in soft pink tutus. "Never Let Me Go" directed by Christopher Haydon – The image depicts a dramatic stage scene featuring a group of young actors in school uniforms, sitting on benches in a dimly lit setting. "Twelfth Night" directed by Tom Littler – The image shows a theatrical performance where actors, including older individuals, gather around a piano in an intimate, warmly lit scene. The design highlights these stage productions as part of the Offies awards' recognition for excellence in staging.
March 17, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Nominees for Staging are...
@theatre503.bsky.social, ThePleasance @parktheatrelondon.bsky.social @gatehouse.london @newdiorama.bsky.social @stratfordeast.com
@orangetreetheatre.bsky.social
March 17, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Before we kick thing off we remind you of the new category-less awards model, streamlining the process whilst making it more versatile and responsive to the rapidly evolving Off-West End theatre scene. With this we elevate categories to be considered as equals. #Offies2025
March 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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This year we are celebrating 15 years of recognizing talent in Off West End Theatre. It is truly an honour to be able to continue to make our mark in the industry and become one of the most recognised awards in the UK. #Offies2025
March 17, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Week beginning 17 March 2024
- @offwestend.bsky.social Awards 2025 - Westminster Central Hall
- Dear England 2025 @nationaltheatre.org.uk
- Retrograde @nimaxtheatres.bsky.social
- Moderation @thehopetheatre.bsky.social
- Double Act @swkplay.bsky.social
March 16, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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"It’s impossible to make a living OffWestEnd. If you’re a producer, you’re lucky to break even; if you’re an actor, you're on minimal wage – that’s not enough. I am one of the very few Arts Leaders from a working class background, which is very worrying."

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Producers Julian Bird and Denholm Spurr talk upcoming Offies ceremony: “We’re living an artistic Golden Age in the Off-West End scene within a financial mess”
UK’s Off-West End scene gets ready for a major celebration to commemorate the richness, quality, and importance of its industry. Guillermo Nazara chats with the two men in charge of redefinin…
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March 14, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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Congratulations to Gareth Williams, Reader in Composition at the Reid School of Music, whose play A History of Paper is a finalist for an OffFest award at this year’s @offwestend.bsky.social #Offies awards!

The winners will be decided on Monday – good luck, Gareth!

📸Tommy Ga-Ken Wan
Three people are gathered at a piano, singing and smiling, as confetti falls in front of them
March 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Interview: Julian Bird, the former CEO of the Society of London Theatre (SOLT), has embarked on a new venture as the producer of the Off West End Awards, better known as ‘the Offies’ @offwestend.bsky.social
Interview: Julian Bird on the Off West End Awards (the Offies)
Interview: Julian Bird, the former CEO of the Society of London Theatre (SOLT), has embarked on a new venture as the producer of the Off West End Awards, better known as ‘the Offies’
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March 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Come celebrate 15 years of the #Offies!

Hosted by @divinadecampo.bsky.social

Performances include London Gay Men's Chorus, Offies superstars @mischiefcomedy.bsky.social , Tony Award-winning @francesruffelle.bsky.social .

17 March Central Hall, Westminster
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February 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Thrilled to learn we are finalists for the @offwestend.bsky.social awards 2024 alongside some of our best friends!
March 5, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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“Today Off-West End is in a golden age with productions we recognise directly feeding — dare I say sustaining?— the commercial sector”

Managing Director Denholm Spurr spoke to Close Up Culture about our history and our future! Including a rejuvenated ceremony…

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Close-Up: An Interview With Head Of The Offies Denholm Spurr
Drag-artist superstar Divina De Campo will host the 15th anniversary Offies on Monday 17th March at Westminster Hall. A night celebrating everything the Off-West End offers, performances will inclu…
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March 6, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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The Bush Theatre trustees have appointed Taio Lawson as the theatre’s new Artistic Director and Co-CEO
Bush Theatre announces Taio Lawson as new Artistic Director and Co-CEO
The Bush Theatre trustees have appointed Taio Lawson as the theatre’s new Artistic Director and Co-CEO
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March 6, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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OffWestEnd representing 2nd year running, making up 35% of theatre/opera #OlivierAwards nominees!

What's more over 10% were also nominees at the #Offies!

Don't miss "Olivier's of the fringe" on March 17, Central Hall Westminster

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#oliviers2025 #offies2025
March 5, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Don't miss our hostess @divinadecampo.bsky.social who will also be performing!

#Offies2025 tickets are selling quicker than you can say "red hair silver dress".

🎟️https://www.gigantic.com/offies-tickets/london-central-hall-westminster/2025-03-17-18-00
March 17
Central Hall Westminster | Doors: 6PM
March 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Happy 15th Birthday to our PR Partners @chloenelkin.bsky.social

We're thrilled to be partnered with Chloé Nelkin Consulting, premier (and pink!) PR consultants with amazing industry experience.

Check out their socials and send them a message to start a chat!
March 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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🚨 Last chance to support the #Offies2025!

Book your advert in the glossy souvenir programme today. Deadline extended to this Wednesday 5 March!

The 15th #Offies Awards
Central Hall, Westminster
Hosted by @divinadecampo.bsky.social

BOOK NOW: marketing@offwestend.com
March 3, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Come celebrate 15 years of the #Offies!

Hosted by @divinadecampo.bsky.social

Performances include London Gay Men's Chorus, Offies superstars @mischiefcomedy.bsky.social , Tony Award-winning @francesruffelle.bsky.social .

17 March Central Hall, Westminster
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February 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Don’t forget Off-West End! Greater collaboration is vital to supporting grassroots theatre both regionally and the independent venues in London — perhaps even more so as they directly feed the commercial sector on a consistent basis.
February 26, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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Thank you @offwestend.bsky.social for recognising our five-star production of ANIMAL FARM.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐​
@theguardian.com, @thestage.bsky.social, @allthatdazzles.bsky.social, @broadwayworld.bsky.social, @londonunattached.bsky.social.​

🎟 bit.ly/SE_AnimalFarm ​
📅 Until SAT 08 MAR 2025​
The cast of ANIMAL FARM at Stratford East on Stage with a circle above saying "OFFIE Assessors' Choice"
February 24, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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Hello again, OffWestEnders!

After our fabulous #OffiesFinalist announcements last week, we're today announcing our finalists for our #OffFest award.

Don't forget - book tickets to our 15th anniversary #Offies15
Central Hall Westminster this March 17:

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February 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM