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Review of Disney’s ‘Hercules’: “Divine adaptation of the 90s classic brings thunder to the stage but not that much humanity”
London’s West End goes into full a-muse-ment as the legendary film finally lands on its stage. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if this retelling of the hero is either a zero or if, instead, a star is born. What makes a true hero? And what makes a…
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Review of ‘Who Is Claude Cahun?’: “Photo-based play struggles to create a three-dimensional picture”
The Southwark Playhouse hosts the London premiere of this historical play — exploring the romantic relationship between the surrealist artist and their photographer during the Nazi occupation of Jersey. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if its attempts come across as a hollow cause. They say we all…
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Review of ‘54.60 Africa’: “Spiritual transcontinental play fails to embody a compelling narrative”
London’s Arcola Theatre hosts the premiere of Femi Elufowoju Jr.’s latest theatrical endeavour — bringing a collective narrative that pays homage to Africa’s cultural wealth. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if this guinea piece turns out to be a successful experiment. “To forget one’s ancestors is to…
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Review of ‘The Magic Flute’ (Greenwich Theatre 2025): “Unpolished reimagining of opera classic fails to stand as the queen of the night”
Mozart’s popular classic was reborn last week in the London scene — in a newly themed production put together by Opera Greenwich. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if this latest approach manages to enrapture audiences and build a marriage between the old and contemporary. I so vividly…
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Review of ‘4.48 Psychosis’: “Killing prose fails to live up to full potential in unresponsive revival”
The Royal Court Theatre hosts the return of Sarah Kane’s posthumous play — in a production delivered in collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of its world premiere on the same stage. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if its crude depiction of…
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Review of ‘Just For One Day’: “Nostalgic radio-GaGa show gets viewers dancing with tears in their eyes”
London’s Shaftesbury Theatre hosts the West End transfer of The Old Vic musical — celebrating 40 years after the event that shook the world and changed the lives of so many in so many ways. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if its bohemian, rhapsodic narrative comes across…
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Writer Danny James King talks new play ‘Miss Myrtle’s Garden’: “There’s no need to visit the past when it visits you”
Currently running at London’s Bush Theatre, Danny James King’s latest theatrical endeavour digs into the relationship between an old woman with dementia and her grandson — as a new, stronger bond of trust and understanding blooms between the two. Guillermo Nazara chats with the author — to learn more about the development of a piece…
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Lead actors Danny Becker and Peter McGovern talk ‘Operation Mincemeat’: “It’s a glowing vindication of what happens when producers believe and invest in unknown talent”
As the show celebrates its second triumphant year in the West End, a new troupe of agents set base at the Fortune Theatre headquarters — determined to carry on with the laughter, tears, and heart of one of the best-received British musicals in the last few years. Guillermo Nazara chats with two of the production’s…
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Review of ‘Lovestuck’: “Oh, crap! They made a musical of it”
London’s Theatre Royal Stratford East hosted the world premiere of this new rom-com musical — inspired by the awkward real case of a first date that literally went to waste. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if it’s worth giving a dung about its whoopsie narrative. A few…
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Review of ‘Storehouse Immersive’: “Intricately staged walkthrough leaves storytelling skills behind the door”
Deptford’s Storehouse hosts this new walkthrough experience — taking audiences on an adventurous quest for truth. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if its dystopian narrative stocks enough value. If you’re a regular to immersive experiences, you’re probably aware of how this type of production is either a…
