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Review of Puddles Pity Party: “Don’t you love farce?”
America’s Got Talent’s finalist puts his red nose into the grin-stone through this new touring show currently playing for one week only at the heart of the London scene. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the production, to let us know if this comical rendition actually had the last laugh. It’s not difficult to put…
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Review of ‘Casserole’: “Unspiced flavour”
The Arcola Theatre hosts the world premiere of the Actors East company’s opening montage, written in a joined effort between its director and performer. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this simmering pie of humour and grief is full of beans. “There is no sincerer love than the…
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Award-winning musical ‘Mary Poppins’ to embark on a new touring production this year
Cameron Mackintosh’s dreamy adaptation will bring back the magic for the next holiday season, celebrating 20 years since it first opened at the Bristol Hippodrome. Going all across Ireland and the UK, the montage will feature Stephanie Jones and Jack Chambers in the lead roles, reprising their roles after their praised performances in the recent…
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Review of ‘Marry Me A Little’: “Being alive”
London’s West End celebrates the opening of a new intimate theatre with the return of this rep revue about urban relationships, putting together some of Sondheim’s most beloved tunes. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this affiancing piece is something better to separate from. I don’t like Sondheim.…
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Review of ‘Standing at the Sky’s Edge’: “A poetic construction”
Sheffield’s edificial love story returns to the London stage after its acclaimed first run at the National Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, now transferring to the West End, to let us know if this built-up romance toes the line. “Love is in the air”, claims that gentle melody that John Paul…
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Review of ‘A Song For Ella Grey’: “The uncharted melody”
David Almond’s young adult best-seller turns its myth into a stage reality through this new adaptation by the Pilot Theatre Company, currently touring across the UK. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its discordant narrative was actually music to his ears. Lore dwells within ourselves. It’s either a…
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Review of ‘West End Magic’: “A wand-ering affair”
Charm, suspense and illusion blend altogether in this tinseling showcase of make-believe. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its bewitching numbers manage to do the trick. I put spell on you, and now you’re mine. I wonder why guys run away every time I tell them that. Meh…
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Review of ‘The Merchant of Venice, 1936’: “”Old in limbs, in judgement young”
One of Shakespeare’s best-known and probably most controversial pieces takes a leap in time through this new version starring Tracy-Ann Oberman, and set during the East London riots against fascism. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its reinvented approach deserves a pound of flesh. No one hates stronger…
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Review of ‘Shifters’: “Undefined terms”
Passion, distress and heartbreak clash in this explosive tale about two souls building a special bond that will remain unbroken all through their lifetime. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its romantic narrative is worth the engagement. Love is in the air… And it’s DISGUSTING! I mean… Yeah,…
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Review of ‘The Big Life’: “Royal East Variety Show”
The ska-style musical celebrates its 20th anniversary by returning to its birthplace, in a new production currently playing until the end of next month. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this comedy about love affairs is worth a crush. “I’ll never fall in love again”, cries that little…
