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Review of ‘Emerald Storm’: “Adam Garcia’s show builds a tap-estry of Irish folk beauty, but its structure fails to strike”
The show is concluding its tour with this one-week run at London’s newly opened Emerald Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this explosion of Gaelic culture managed to catch lighting in a bottle. It may be ugly to draw comparisons with Adam Garcia’s previous cabaret appearances when…
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Review of Kerry Ellis and The Fulltone Orchestra (2025 Cadogan Hall): “Lavish vocal renditions prove how the lady is far from green”
The West End and Broadway sensation starred in this one-off recital featuring an eclectic repertoire ranging from musical theatre classics to symphonic arrangements of pop anthems and film songs. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if the performance was memorable enough to make audiences dream the dream. She may…
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Playwright Ken Ludwig talks new stage adaptation of ‘Death On The Nile’: “Traditional mysteries are a lot like comedies”
Following his latest theatrical version of Murder On The Orient Express, the author brings back the suspense to the stage with another new play based on one of Agatha Christie’s most popular works. Guillermo Nazara chats with the writer to learn about the development process of the piece — and essentially, how he’s dunnit. How…
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Review of BBC Proms 2025 ‘Khatia Buniatishvili plays Tchaikovsky’: “Royal mess at the Albert Hall doesn’t stop a tour de force rendition”
The acclaimed pianist returned to the Royal Albert Hall for a performance of the No.1 Concerto, accompanied by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra under Jaime Martin’s guidance. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if last Friday’s rendition was carried out without any light, dark, or ruby stains. You know…
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Review of ‘Interview’ (Riverside Studios): “Overly predictable narrative gives away too many answers”
Robert Sean Leonard returns to the London stage with the theatrical adaptation of Teunkie Van Der Sluij’s 2003 Dutch film. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its investigative journalistic narrative leads to a favourable opinion piece. Nobody questions the power of an interview-themed two-hander to explore the depths…
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Review of Glyndebourne’s ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ (2025 BBC Proms): “Visceral conducting keeps Mozart’s alma viva”
The festival’s latest production of Mozart’s masterwork landed on the Royal Albert Hall’s stage for one night only, following its initial midsummer run. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this new revival of noble affairs comes across as a common piece — or a bon-marchais. It’s always funny…
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Review of SPID’s ‘Yes, I Am’: “Socially concious show puts the spot on relevant themes but keeps theatricality in the shadows”
London’s Riverside Studios celebrates the company’s two decades onstage through this one-woman show connecting audiences with its legacy and altruistic mission. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if its intentions of serving the community are as solidary to a paying audience. A few weeks ago, I conducted a…
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Review of ‘Make Me Feel’: “Well-intentioned play struggles to follow its mantra”
The Bush 18-25 Young Company returns to the stage with Will Jackson’s coming-of-age play, exploring the bonds and relationships among two groups of pals in the days leading up to their best friends’ wedding. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if these theatrical nuptials will lead audiences to walk…
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Review of ‘A Role To Die For’: “007-themed comedy fails to bond with its audience”
The Marylebone Theatre hosts the London transfer of this filmmaking parody targeting Britain’s most recognised secret agent. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if his discerning goldeneye has led him to say never again. He might have a licence to kill, but surely nobody will be dying of laughter…
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Review of ‘The Gathered Leaves’: “Soul-searching narrative builds characters worth rooting for, but cuts down their growth”
London’s Park Theatre hosts the return of Andrew Keatly’s stirring play about autism and family relationships, in a new full-scale production featuring a star-studded cast. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its shaded storyline brings enough poignancy to the frond. It’s become fashionable in the last few years…
