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TV star Tom Read Wilson to join lead cast of ‘The Spongebob Musical’
Starting in Bradford, Wilson will play the role of Squidward on selected locations – his role to be alternated with other television celebrity Gareth Jones. With songs by some of the most iconic pop and rock songwriters of the last decade, the show features all of the beloved characters from the international hit series, in…
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Review of ‘Sylvia’: “You don’t fight hatred with more hatred”
London’s new historical musical continues to strike at the Old Vic’s stage through its revised telling of the suffragette movement. Guillermo Nazara reviews this original piece that’s become one of the latest talks of the town, to let us know if the commotion is worth the hype.
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Paul Kaye & Matthew Tennyson confirmed for West End premiere of ‘The Pillowman’
The cast will also Steve Pemberton and Lily Allen, who will play the leads in this comedic thriller following the investigation of several mysterious murders. Directed by Matthew Dunster, the show is produced by the same company that brought Prima Fascie, and will run a similar scheme of Pay What You Can for a selected…
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Review of ‘Good Day’: “Reworks can be refreshing”
The Vault Festival presents this week a new sci-fi play reflecting about the core principles of humanity. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts about the show, to let us know more about this piece where death is only the starting point of life.
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Peter Wilson, Pippa Ailion, Andrew Bruce and Amanda Parker to be granted the Olivier Industry Recognition Award next week
The Society of London Theatre has announced the upcoming recipients of this category, acknowledging pioneering, excellence and determination in their fields of work. Taking place next month at the Royal Albert Hall, the full award ceremony will be hosted by Hannah Waddingham.
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Glenn Adamson talks ‘Bat Out of Hell’: “We’ve got a much higher level of poignancy in the songs to carry for the fans”
Jim Steinman’s ultimate musical fantasy returns to the West End for a strictly limited run – bringing the house down through sirens and fire after touring all around the world. Guillermo Nazara chats with its lead actor, playing the role of Strat, to learn more about the show where it all literally rocks and rolls.
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Review of ‘The Great British Bake Off Musical’: “The proof is in the pudding”
One of the most anticipated shows of the season made its West End debut last night, in a star-studded event supporting a legendary cast-filled production. Guillermo Nazara reviews this new original music based on one the most successful realities in British television, to let us know if this sweet attempt has turned out to be…
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Review of ‘Someone of Significance’: “The journey is yet to begin”
Last week, the Network Theatre hosted the world premiere of Amalia Kontensi’s new play, starring film and television regulars Simon Bass and Fuonlola Olunfuwa. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts about the piece, to let us know what‘s in store in this tale where the love for somebody else clashes with the love for your own…
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Review of ‘Oklahoma!’: “Change in all things is bittersweet”
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s revolutionary masterpiece comes back to the West End in an unconventional production following its first Broadway and Young Vic runs. Guillermo Nazara reviews this original take on the ageless classic, to let us know what’s new in one of the most popular and performed shows of all time.
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FEATURE: The English National Ballet presents its 2023/24 season
Following the announcement of its new Artistic Director, the company has introduced today all the the upcoming productions that will be put together over the following months – through a programming that will combine tradition with modernism and also social awareness.
