Off-West End and fringe theatres are the life-blood of London's theatre as a whole. Not just because of the new talent they help introduce - actors, writers, directors, designers - but because of the new audiences they attract. Off-West End theatres are, above all, accessible. A combination of relevant and innovative programming, refreshing informality and affordable pricing.
I am therefore extremely pleased that a website has been set up to specifically promote these theatres and the work they put on and I am delighted to be a patron of the site.
Kathy has worked extensively as an actress in theatre, television and
film for over 20 years. In 1990 she wrote and directed MR THOMAS, which was produced at the Old Red Lion Theatre and
subsequently televised by Channel 4. Other directing work includes OUT IN THE OPEN, BORN BAD and LOVE ME TONIGHT
(Hampstead Theatre), BOOM BANGABANG (Bush Theatre), BETTY (Vaudeville Theatre), KOSHER HARRY (Royal Court), THE QUARE
FELLOW (Oxford Stage Company), BLUE/ORANGE (Sheffield Crucible Theatre and UK Tour), THE GOD OF HELL (Donmar Warehouse)
and SMALLER (Lyric Theatre, West End and UK Tour).
