Apart from the Offies awards (which are for productions in Greater London, and mostly for full run productions, i.e. with 10+ performaces over 2+ weeks), we also offer:
OffComm
This award is for short run shows (3-10 performaces) and is now (from July 2023) open to shows anywhere in the UK.
Click HERE for more information on the OffComm, including a list of past winners.
OffFest
This is for shows at theatre festivals – including the Brighton Fringe, the Camden Fringe, the Greater Manchester Fringe and the Edinburgh Fringe.
From the nominations during a particular festival, there will usually be a group of finalists selected, and then a winner – which will be announced at the end of the festival or at the annual Offies Awards Ceremony which is held in February/March.
Click HERE for more information on the OffFest, including a list of past winners.
If your festival is interested in participating in the OffFest award, please email info@offwestend.com
OffComm / OffFest – how to apply
In summary, the OffComm and the OffFest are awarded when a show receives 2 or more 4-5* reviews.
In summar, if your show receives 2 or more 4-5* reviews from accredited reviewers, send the details to info@offwestend.com and, once the details are checked, your OffComm award or OffFest nomination will be announced.
Click HERE to access the webpage with full guidelines and criteria, and with a list of all currently accredited reviewers.
OneOff
This is awarded from time to time for special or outstanding achievement. This could be for an individual, a group of individuals, a venue, a company, a production, a festival, a special initiative, or anything that should be especially celebrated these difficult times.
CLICK HERE for information on the OneOff, including a list of winners to date.
To submit a proposal for an OneOff, please email info@offwestend.com with details of the proposed awardee and the reasons why it should receive the award. Ideally, please also include the names of at least two independent persons we can contact as “references” for the award.
People’s Vote
This is for independent, alternative and fringe venues across Greater London. These cover a number of categories and are voted for by members of the public in the second half of each year, with the winners announced at the annual Offies awards ceremony. Click HERE for more information on the People’s Vote.
All the above awards operate on a calendar year basis.