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Review of ‘The Tailor-Made Man’: “Too Much In Love To Care”
Claudio Macor’s historical play returns to the London scene in this new production playing at the recently opened Stage Door Theatre until mid-summer. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this explosive gay-themed drama in movie making is either a blast or a bomb. As much of a cliche…
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Review of ‘People, Places and Things’: “Almost the formula for the right chem”
The National Theatre’s acclaimed play returns to London scene in this new limited run currently playing in the West End until mid summer. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this stirring recount of drug abuse is actually a hard pill to swallow. “It’s hard to tell the truth…
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Review of ‘Twelfth Night’: “Witty foolishness”
Shakespeare’s beloved comedy classic returns to the London scene in a new queer-themed production starting Regent’s Park’s Open Air Theatre’s next season. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this piece upon a stage now should be condemned as improbable fiction. “Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born…
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Kyle Falconer and Laura Wilde talk new musical ‘No Love Songs’: “Writing this show has been a therapy session”
The acclaimed songwriting duo brings one of their most personal experiences under the spotlight through this new original musical transferring to London next month. Guillermo Nazara chats with the team about the development of the show, to learn all the fun facts about a piece that’s been a transformation for audiences and creatives alike. Dear…
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Review of ‘Awful Auntie’: “We like it rough, but not as a draft”
David Walliams’s best-selling children’s book relives onstage through this new adaptation travelling across the UK until the end of the year. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this production is either giddy or sally. We all have that relative that can’t help but feel not particularly fond of.…
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Review of ‘Sappho’: “Just love is not always the answer”
Queer identities and lush romance blend together in this explosive comedy bringing back the allure and stories from classic times. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this Greek gift could actually open Pandora’s box. Passion is that rare force of nature that both makes us and destroys us.…
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Review of ‘Spirited Away’: “Dawn of the dragon”
The allure and bewitchment of the animated classic casts a new spell on the London stage through the UK premiere of John Caird’s theatrical adaptation. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this extravagant production set in a world of fantasy actually built castles in the air. Reality is…
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West End concert production of ‘Bonnie & Clyde’ to be available for streaming from next month
Frank Wildhorn and Don Black’s popular musical travels to the screen through this play-on-demand recording filmed at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Directed by Nick Winston and with sets and costume design by Philip Whitcomb, the performance features Jeremy Jordan and Frances MaylI McCann in the lead parts. It’s time to raise a little hell… But…
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Review of ‘Captain Amazing’: “The cape doesn’t make the hero”
The Southwark Playhouse opens its stage to the 10th anniversary production of Alistair McDowall’s play, exploring the struggles of a first-time father in both the real and make-believe world. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this bittersweet reflection about parenting actually has daddy issues. I shall only refer…
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Review of ‘Much Ado About Nothing’: “As merry as the show is long”
Shakespeare’s ultimate rom-com returns to the Globe in a new period-themed production under Sean Holmes’s vision. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its situational humour actually fell out of place. “Here lies Hero, A hero killed by slanderous tongues”. Oh, thanks for the compliment, darling – but it’s actually…
