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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…
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Review of ‘Pride & Prejudice (*sort of)’: “Bringing out an Aust-entatious laugh”
Jane Austen’s literary classic gets a wacky makeover with the return of this farcical remake, currently touring around the UK. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this parody version of the Romantic novel managed to entice him in some manner. Love is the biggest b*tch ever. Well, that…
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Review of ‘Chimeras’: “An illusiory experience brings an illusion of a show”
London’s Reference.Point hosted this one-night-only performance blending contemporary dance with conceptual art within an immersive atmosphere. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this oniric creation feels either unreal or delusional. What defines true art? Is it the kind that appeals to what we know we like? Or is…
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Review of ‘Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew’: “A crisis story in storytelling crisis”
The Bush Theatre hosts the world premiere of this queer-themed play exploring the struggles of the LGBT community through a look into both the past and today. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this new play by a flourishing author turns out to be any green. I remember…
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Review of ‘Richard II’: “This blessed plot, The King shall do it”
Jonathan Bailey returns to the stage in Nicholas Hytner’s latest production of Shakespeare’s historical piece. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this new revival of the Bard’s royal tragedy still holds the power that made him king. The heart lives for its own demise. No one else like…
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Lee Mead to star in West End solo concert next month
The one-off performance will feature a repertoire blending the songs that defined the actor‘s career as well as themes from his newest EP. Delivered as part of the Westway Sessions, the show will be the first installment in a series of recitals led by A-list performers – to take place at the same venue in…
