Offies 2025: Celebrating Off-West End Excellence

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A secret field that summons lightning. A massive spiral that disappears into a salt lake. A celestial observatory carved into a volcano. Meet the wild—and sometimes explosive—world of land art, where artists craft masterpieces with dynamite and bulldozers. In our Season 2 premiere, guest Dylan Thuras, cofounder of Atlas Obscura, takes us off road and into the minds of the artists who literally reshaped parts of the Southwest. These works aren’t meant to be easy to reach—or to explain—but they just might change how you see the world. Land art you’ll visit in this episode: - Double Negative and City by Michael Heizer (Garden Valley, Nevada) - Spiral Jetty by Robert Smithson (Great Salt Lake, Utah) - Sun Tunnels by Nancy Holt (Great Basin Desert, Utah) - Lightning Field by Walter De Maria (Catron County, New Mexico) - Roden Crater by James Turrell (Painted Desert, Arizona) Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group.…

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Special Award Recipients

Lynette Linton & Daniel Bailey received special recognition for their transformative six-year tenure at The Bush Theatre. Under Linton's artistic direction, the theatre championed debuts from UK and Irish writers, including Richard Gadd's "Baby Reindeer," which won three consecutive Olivier Awards. Mischief Theatre was also honoured for ten years of West End success, known for productions like "The Play That Goes Wrong" that bring joy to diverse audiences.

Key Winners

· Production: "Blood Show," "Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five," "La Bohème," "Run, Rebel," "Sleeping Beauty," and "Sophie's Surprise 29th"

· Staging: Hannah Grennell for "Giselle: Remix," Christopher Haydon for "Never Let Me Go," and Tom Littler for "Twelfth Night"

· Innovation: "Spectacle of Herself," an acrobatic journey through mental health, queerness, and rage

Event Highlights

· Performances by the London Gay Men's Chorus, Mischief Theatre, Tony Award-winner Frances Ruffelle, and Divina De Campo

· Musical direction by Ben Goddard

· A special performance from Tobias Turley, ITV's "Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream" winner

About the Offies

Founded in 2005, OffWestEnd aims to recognise and support London's independent theatre sector, giving it a unified identity to rival Off-Broadway. The Offies have been celebrating outstanding work in London's off-West End theatres since 2010, promoting inclusivity, creativity, and excellence within the theatre community. The 2025 ceremony featured an unprecedented scale, with Executive Producer Denholm Spurr noting: "Nowhere else is there an awards system of this scale, scope, and rigour - assessing thousands of shows across hundreds of venues through an unparalleled cohort of assessors."

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Offies 2025: Celebrating Off-West End Excellence

Theatre Audience Podcast

published about a year ago

MP3•Episode home

Special Award Recipients

Key Winners

· Production: "Blood Show," "Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five," "La Bohème," "Run, Rebel," "Sleeping Beauty," and "Sophie's Surprise 29th"

· Staging: Hannah Grennell for "Giselle: Remix," Christopher Haydon for "Never Let Me Go," and Tom Littler for "Twelfth Night"

· Innovation: "Spectacle of Herself," an acrobatic journey through mental health, queerness, and rage

Event Highlights

· Performances by the London Gay Men's Chorus, Mischief Theatre, Tony Award-winner Frances Ruffelle, and Divina De Campo

· Musical direction by Ben Goddard

· A special performance from Tobias Turley, ITV's "Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream" winner

About the Offies

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154 episodes

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In this exciting episode, we review an array of captivating productions that promise to enthral theatre enthusiasts with their compelling narratives and stellar performances. Get ready for in-depth insights and exclusive backstage interviews! Between Riverside and Crazy Stephen Adly Guirgis’ fast-moving Rabelaisian tragicomedy, Between Riverside and Crazy, has won multiple awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Known for his other plays such as Jesus Hopped the A-Train, The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, and The Motherf**ker with the Hat, Guirgis’ latest work continues to captivate audiences. Michael Longhurst returns to Hampstead Theatre following his triumphant productions of Caroline or Change, Gloria, and The Blackest Black. His other notable productions include Next to Normal, The Band’s Visit, and Constellations (all at Donmar). Starring Danny Sapani as Walter ‘Pops’ Washington, this production features a stellar cast including Ayesha Antoine, Tiffany Gray, Martins Imhangbe, Daniel Lapaine, Sebastian Orozco, and Judith Roddy. Sapani’s recent theatre work includes acclaimed performances in King Lear at the Almeida Theatre and Medea at the National Theatre, alongside prominent screen roles in Killing Eve, Penny Dreadful, and Halo. Underdog: The Other Other Brontë Charlotte Brontë has a confession about how one sister became an idol, and the other became known as the third sister. No, not that one. The other, other one… Anne. The Other, Other One is not a story about well-behaved women; it’s a story about the power of words, sisters and sisterhood, love and jealousy, support and competition. Directed by Northern Stage Artistic Director Natalie Ibu (The White Card), Sarah Gordon’s (The Edit) new play is an irreverent retelling of the life and legend of the Brontë sisters, exploring the sibling power dynamics that shaped their uneven rise to fame. Romeo and Juliet Tom Holland takes on the role of Romeo, and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers is Juliet in Jamie Lloyd’s new vision of Shakespeare’s immortal tale. This stripped bare interpretation of Romeo and Juliet brings to life the timeless story of wordsmiths, rhymers, lovers, and fighters with a modern twist that promises to challenge contemporary audiences. Exclusive Interview: Strategic Love Play Natalie goes backstage at Soho Theatre to meet Archie Backhouse and Letty Thomas, the stars of Strategic Love Play. Get an inside look at this intriguing production and hear firsthand from the actors about their experiences and the unique elements that make this play a must-see. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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