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Review of ‘Of Mice and Men’:”To move, you need to hurt”
Jon Steinbeck’s literary classic relives on the British stage through this new adaptation directed by Iqbal Khan. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this world-premiered production playing at Birmingham’s Rep until next month, to let us know more about a show where death and compassion stand for the same thing.
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Review of ‘Eugenius!’: “This world’s for the dreamers”
The most acclaimed superhero musical in the galaxy returns to London to save the earthlings through song, dance and a lot of camp. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this nostalgic show paying homage to 80s pop culture, to let us know about its powers and weaknesses upon his attendance to the secret headquarters.
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Review of ‘BLACK SUPERHERO’: “When sex f*cks principles up”
Desire, drugs and lust intertwine in this emotional roller coaster questioning the meanings of love and relationships. Guillermo Nazara reviews this original new play upon his attendance to its world premiere, to share his thoughts about a show where fantasy becomes the rawest depiction of reality.
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Two-time Olivier Award winner Tracie Bennett to star in ‘How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying”
The actress will be returning to the London scene through this new production of the American classic – playing at the Southwark Playhouse for a limited run. Directed by Georgie Ranckom, the show is a satire of big business and its idolization, featuring music and lyrics by legendary composer Frank Loesser, whose credits also include…
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Review of ‘Accidental Death of an Anarchist’: “Life is a farce”
Dario Fo’s acclaimed 70s comedy relives through this modernized adaptation starring BAFTA-winning actor and comedian Daniel Rigby. Guillermo Nazara shares his vision on this new production running at the Lyric Hammersmith only until next month, to let us know if the show deserves to be the laughing stock in town.
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Review of ‘Marjorie Prime’: “Don’t say we weren’t warned about the Metaverse”
Jordan Harrison’s acclaimed play lands in London in a new production directed by Dominic Dromgoole and featuring a star-studded cast. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this work dealing with the fragility of modern relationships, to let us know what awaits in this futuristic tale depicting our present.
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TV star Tom Read Wilson to join lead cast of ‘The Spongebob Musical’
Starting in Bradford, Wilson will play the role of Squidward on selected locations – his role to be alternated with other television celebrity Gareth Jones. With songs by some of the most iconic pop and rock songwriters of the last decade, the show features all of the beloved characters from the international hit series, in…
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Review of ‘Sylvia’: “You don’t fight hatred with more hatred”
London’s new historical musical continues to strike at the Old Vic’s stage through its revised telling of the suffragette movement. Guillermo Nazara reviews this original piece that’s become one of the latest talks of the town, to let us know if the commotion is worth the hype.
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Paul Kaye & Matthew Tennyson confirmed for West End premiere of ‘The Pillowman’
The cast will also Steve Pemberton and Lily Allen, who will play the leads in this comedic thriller following the investigation of several mysterious murders. Directed by Matthew Dunster, the show is produced by the same company that brought Prima Fascie, and will run a similar scheme of Pay What You Can for a selected…
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Review of ‘Good Day’: “Reworks can be refreshing”
The Vault Festival presents this week a new sci-fi play reflecting about the core principles of humanity. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts about the show, to let us know more about this piece where death is only the starting point of life.
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