Abbreviation | The Offies |
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Formation | 2010 |
Type | Independent Theatre Awards |
Purpose | Excellence in Off West End Theatre |
Region served | United Kingdom |
Official language | English |
Patron | Kathy Burke (since 2010) |
Founders | Sofie Mason & Diana Jervis-Read |
Chief Executive | Geoffrey Brown (since 2017) |
Staff | 2 |
Volunteers | approximately 60 |
Website | offies |
The Off West End Theatre Awards, nicknamed The Offies, were launched in 2010 to recognise and celebrate excellence, innovation and ingenuity of independent Off West End theatres across London. Over 80 theatres participate in the awards, with more than 400 productions being considered annually by a team of 40 assessors, with the winners chosen by a select panel of critics.