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Writer and director Sam Cochrane talks the return of family musical ‘Scouts!’: “Some of my favourite memories were audience members showing off their musical theatre talents”
The show returns to the stage for its third run, in a revised version featuring new scenes and numbers, as well as some recent additions to its cast. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of its creators, to learn more about the development of a piece that’s giving audiences a different kind of cabin fever. How…
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Review of ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ tour: “Dammit, Janet! Not so fast!”
The ultimate queer cult musical returns in this touring production following last year’s West End run at the Dominion Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its latest embodiment flaunts any toucha, toucha, touches of brilliance. It’s astounding. Time is fleeting. Madness takes its toll… Well, we can…
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Review of ‘Hotel Elsinore’: “To be completed or not to be delivered”
Riverside Studios hosts the return of this metadramatic piece revolving around the Bard’s greatest tragedy. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if, in this abridged version of the play, brevity is the soul of wit. There are countless ways of reinventing Shakespeare. But no matter how far they drift…
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Review of ‘The Great Gatsby, The Musical’: “Nouveau-riche staging meets old-sport storytelling”
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s literary classic lands on the London stage, in a limited-running production starring some of the biggest names in the West End. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if the highly anticipated musical extravaganza ends up being a valley of ashes. I’ll be honest with you –…
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Review of ‘Dick’: “It drilled me at first, but ended up blowing”
The Drayton Arms Theatre hosts the return of Adam Kinneen’s play – dealing with five friends testing their sexual boundaries and life experiences from their different perspectives. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this gang bang is an easy swallow. I’ve done a lot in my young life…
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Review of Kerry Ellis’s ‘Queen of the West End’: “No one but her”
The musical theatre star brings back her solo concert – with a repertoire featuring some of the most memorable showtunes that have concocted her career over the boards. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know f this tribute to her bewitching journey ended up feeling a bit green. Some of…
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West End stars Stevie Doc and Tobias Turley talk upcoming concert ‘Here We Go Again’: “Definitely expect the unexpected”
Following their rise to stardom in the TV competition I Have A Dream and lead performances in the London production of Mamma Mia!, the couple reunites onstage for a special concert, playing at the Cadogan Hall for one night only. Guillermo Nazara chats with both singers – to learn more about their artistic journey and…
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Writer and performer Tim McArthur talks upcoming show ‘Eurovision, Your Decision’:”The whole point of theatre is to be challenged”
The campiest comedy in town about the campiest festival in the world returns to the stage in an updated version featuring new numbers, new cast additions, and more silliness than ever. Guillermo Nazara chats with the man behind and in front of the show, to learn more about this lively piece celebrating its Big Five…
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Review of ‘Tending’: “Infectious poignancy”
Riverside Studios hosts the London premiere of this documentary-style play, celebrating the endeavours of NHS nurses as well as denouncing their current working conditions. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, directing its elements to offer a closer look into its entrails. There are many reasons not to see this show. Yet, none of…
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Review of ‘Speed’: “It should be re-fined”
The Bush Theatre hosts the world premiere of this new comedy play, marking the reunion of writer Mohamed-Zain Dada and director Milli Bhatia. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its road rage–themed plot ended up driving him up the wall. The signs were all there. I should have known better.…
