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Review of ‘The Witching Hour’: “Not quite the right stage fright”
The Bridewell Theatre hosts the London premiere of this new horror play, dealing with the curse of a tormented spirit taken revenge for all eternity. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this bleak recount exploring the powers of the hearafter ends up digging its own grave. Truth is…
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Review of ‘At Least I’m Not Bald’: “Let’s add a few notes”
Valery Reva stars in this new own-written one-woman piece, exploring the trials and tribulations of a cancer patient through the eyes of innocence and fantasy. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its entangled narrative ends up bringing a bad hair day. The other day, I felt the impulse…
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Review of ‘Deux Grandes Dames’: “Oeuvre de rigueur, mais non cordon bleu”
Internationally-renowned musical theatre performers Melissa Errico and Isabelle George land on the London scene for the first time with this two-hander concert celebrating all things French. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if the duo’s pièce de résistance ends up being a cause célèbre. The lady is a tramp!…
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Review of ‘Fuerza Bruta: Aven’: “Unity makes the real strength”
The world-famous Argentinian performing company returns to its London home, presenting their latest montage for a strictly limited run playing until the end of summer. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its intense display of acrobatics ends up feeling high up in the air. “Esto es… FUERZA BRUTA”,…
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Review of ‘Mean Girls’: “It can’t help it if it gets that popular”
Tina Fey’s classic 2000s comedy travels to the West End stage through the UK premiere of its musical adaptation. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this far-fetched piece is worth the grool. “On October 3rd, he asked me what day it was”. Come on, you knew I was…
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Review of ‘Accolade’: “The prize is almost right”
Emylin Williams classic thriller returns to the stage in this new production starring Ayden Callaghan under Sean Mathias’s direction. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its obscure plot revolving the secret life of award-winning author deserves to be cut to ribbons. History always finds a way to repeat…
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Review of ‘Mnemonic’: “No need for idiot cards”
The National Theatre hosts the 25th anniversary revival of the Citalité company’s philosophical play, exploring the attachments among unrelated people through the corners of memory. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its experimental narrative ends up going out of its mind. What gives meaning to our existence other…
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Review of ‘House of Life’: “Forbidden fruits are worth a swallow”
The Soho Theatre brings back Sheep Soup’s religious parody musical, having played for a limited run in the West End fringe scene before returning to the Edinburgh Festival. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this dazzling piece made for the masses is good enough to come a-cross. What…
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Review of Avocado’s ‘Improv In Three Acts’: “Group fun never fails”
The company brings its triple comedy rendition to the London pub theatre scene, in a performance done in tandem with Noises From The Attic and Rose, Bud and Thorn groups. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this off the cuff interpretation manages to hook its audience instead. “I’m a…
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Review of ‘The Taming of the Shrew’: “Rougher touches increase the arousal”
Shakespeare’s love-hate comedy returns to the Globe, in a new production bringing a more callow approach to its maddening storyline. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this modernized revision ends up killing it in its own humour. “Could you stop being such a b*tch?”. I wonder how many…
