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Review of ‘Alterations’: “A fine pattern handled by unfitting tailoring”
The National Theatre launches this new revival of Michael Abbensetts’s 1978 play, exploring the struggles of a Guyanese immigrant striving to fulfil his dream of becoming a London businessman. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its needle-sharp premise ends up coming apart at the seams. The say the…
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Playwright Simon Jay plays upcoming show ‘The Sunshine Spa’: “If more shows confronted what disability means, you’d have more uncomfortable audiences”
The writer and comedian brings this new piece exploring societal prejudices and the subject of intimacy through the eyes of a disabled person. Guillermo Nazara chats with the author, to learn more about the development of its uplifting narrative – set in a Moroccan spa, and intended to clean and clear audiences’ minds. How did…
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Review of ‘White Rose’: “A resistance group musical builds an unarmed narrative”
The Marylebone Theatre hosts the London premiere of the period Off-Broadway musical, exploring the real-life story of the fierce peaceful fight against Hitler’s regime. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if the piece’s inflorescence should be nipped in the bud. It was 1972 when, during the last years of…
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Author Giulio Mazzoleni talks new publication ‘Madonna Songbook’: “Her music writing talent has been buried under her controversial career”
The Queen of Pop jumps from the Top 10 charts to glossy paper through this new book covering every material that made her move from girl to icon. Guillermo Nazara chats with the man living to tell her story, to learn more about the development of this massive, exciting project all fans will surely get…
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Lead actor Johnson Willis talks upcoming play ‘Wilko’: “He stands for life”
The British rock legend relives onstage through this musical biopic portraying a more personal side that not so many may know about. Guillermo Nazara chats with the man playing the icon all through city, to learn more about his process of putting Wilko back in the night. How does it feel to be playing one…
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Review of ‘A Knock On The Roof’: “A powder-keg narrative still waiting for ignition”
The Royal Court Theatre welcomes the London premiere of Khawla Ibraheem, exploring the struggles of a young Palestinian mother trying to survive during the Gaza Strip conflict. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this singular vision of a globally conscious topic manages to bring a universal grasp into…
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Lee Mead talks upcoming concert ‘The Best Of Me’: “I connect more with those who tell a story than those who have a great voice”
The West End star returns to the Vaudeville Theatre with his latest solo performance, playing in London for one night only ahead of its following national tour. Guillermo Nazara chats with the performer, to learn all the facts about this new gig meant to be his most personal one to date – and which will…
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Lead actress Lucy Pickles talks new play ‘Too Many Books’: “When the system overtakes the individual, things get lost”
London’s Upstairs at the Gatehouse Theatre hosts the world premiere of former Sunday Times journalist Judi Bevan’s debut play – exploring the difficulties of international adoption during the 90s. Guillermo Nazara chats with the show’s leading actress, to learn all the fun facts about this poignant story meant to give birth to a new train…
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Review of ‘The Score’: “A D-minor work”
Acting legend Brian Cox stars in this period play depicting the later life of Johann Sebastian Bach. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this new portrayal of the celebrated composer needs to face the music. London, 1979. A young Eastern European director was making his way to an…
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Review of ‘The Last Laugh’: “Under an old gag order”
London’s West End takes audiences on a nostalgic journey through this fond tribute to three of the most important figures in British comedy. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this fictional reunion ended up cracking or cracking him up. Comedy is subjective. That’s the only certainty there is…
