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Review of ‘The Empress’: “Do you hear the people sing?”
Queen Victoria’s platonic love story with her Indian adviser comes to the stage in a new play with songs, brought to life by the Royal Shakespeare Company. Guillermo Nazara gives his views on the show, to let us know if this historical piece of noble affairs deserves to hold court. A friendship is a soul…
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Review of La Voix’s ‘Red Ambition Tour’: “Lip gloss fantasy”
The celebrity drag queen continues to conquer the stage with her new show currently touring across the UK. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the production upon his attendance in the West End, to let us know if this goofy comedy piece was actually a royal pain. Turn around, wide eyes… Oh, I remember the…
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Review of ‘What It Means’: “Strong significance”
Merle Miller’s gay-activist book travels to the stage through the world premiere of its theatrical adaptation. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this rainbow-flagged piece also features any red ones. “If you try it once, you’re a philosopher; if twice, you’re a sodomite”. I guess my case calls…
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Review of ‘The Foreigners’ Panto’: “Suella wants it out”
Tears and laughter become partners in crime in this crazy comedy about political oppression. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this new musical piece has actually fallen out of bounds. “I was born in the wagon of a travelling show, my mama used to dance for the money…
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Review of ‘Shooting Hedda Gabler’: “Still to find its silver bullet”
Ibsen’s theatrical masterpiece takes a new turn through this loose adaptation starring Antonia Thomas. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this adaptation of the literary classic actually sticks its guns. I want for once in my life to have power to mold a human destiny. It’s funny how…
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Review of ‘Fell’: “A brotherhood of trust”
The Barons Court Theatre hosts the London premiere of this piercing new play dealing with the struggles of two teenage outcasts. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know more about this play where grief can become the road to happiness. Have you ever felt the urge to run away just…
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Review of ‘Trompe L’Oleil”: “Still needs to do the trick”
Politics and unconventional love get mixed in this blasting comedy about Donald Trump’s presidential term. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to fire up some fake news on the most beloved man on earth. To take the Trump administration seriously would be as crazy as calling Suella a gay icon – though we…
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Review of ‘Imposter 22’: “There’s still one more piece in the puzzle”
The Royal Court Theatre welcomes this new montage by the Access All Areas company, raising awareness about people with disabilities while regaling its audience with a good laugh. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to give us all the details about this surrealistic piece where murder brings out love. Being normal only means…
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Review of ‘The Island’: “Coming up to the surface”
The Cervantes Theatre hosts the London premiere of this new play dealing with the struggles of parenthood and self love. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know more about this piece where dreaming can mean torture. So often do we hear that we, as humans, aren’t meant to be alone.…
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Review of ‘Frank and Percy’: “Love is like a butterfly”
Ian McKellen and Roger Allam star in this new romantic play currently running in London after touring around the UK. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this love story is an idea he’s married to. Being happy is not a crime. How many times have we found ourselves…
