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Review of ‘The Good Person of Szechwan’: “Let’s reinvent the classics”
Bertolt Brecht’s classic lands at the Lyric Hammersmith in this new production featuring reimagined visuals and a modernized interpretation. Guillermo Nazara gives us his thoughts on this play with songs exploring the contradictions of society’s morals, to let us know if the show makes any good.
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Review of ‘Makings of a Murderer’: “Deadly sharp”
Scottish Detective and TV personality David Swindle stars in this personal monologue exploring the profiles of some of the most notorious serial killers in the country. Guillermo Nazara reviews this montage currently on tour across the UK, to dissect (and maybe butcher) this show by the man who caught one of the most ruthless murderers…
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Ben Joyce talks ‘Back To The Future’: “The heart of this show is the love that people can have”
Once again, we break up the space time continuum as we travel through frames, songs and memories to reunite with the citizens of Hill Valley. After meeting with its original cast last year, now we’re returning to the place where it all began – to meet the new lead in the musical adaptation of one…
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Review of ‘Generation Games’: “We always need to hear it”
The trials and tribulations of life acquire a new meaning through this gay-themed double play running at White Bear Theatre until the end of this week. Guillermo Nazara reviews this show exploring different age relationships, to let us know what’s in store in a piece where humour and thought bond their creative power.
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Review of ‘The Wagatha Christie Trial’: “A b*tch-slap turn-on”
The gossip and bickering jump from the small screen to the big scene in this spoofy (though unbelievably realistic) recount of the tabloids’ favourite trial. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this comedy playing once again in the West End only until next month, to let us know what awaits in this play inspired by…
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New cast confirmed for London production of ‘2:22 – A Ghost Story’
The show will extend its run at a new venue, beginning performances by the middle of May. Currently playing at the Lyric and starring Cheryl, Jake Wood, Scot Karim and Louise Ford, the production has proven to be one of the most successful plays in London recently, breaking box office records 5 times.
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Alfredo Noval habla de ‘La Vida es Sueño’: “No tenemos miedo a la muerte, tenemos miedo a no existir”
El Siglo de Oro del teatro español da un giro británico esta semana con la llegada de esta nueva producción que se representa durante cinco únicas funciones en el Barbican de Londres. Guillermo Nazara habla con su protagonista, Segismundo, para saber más sobre este espectáculo que recupera la obra que definió una era.
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Alfredo Noval talks ‘Life is a Dream’: “We’re not afraid of death, we’re afraid of not existing”
The Golden Age of Spanish theatre takes a British turn this week with the arrival of this new production playing for five single performances at London’s Barbican. Guillermo Nazara talks to its lead actor, performing in the role of Segismundo, to learn more about this show bringing back the piece that defined an era.
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Elizabeth Newman discusses The Pitlochry Festival: “The companies of actors will make these productions very special”
As the summer season approaches, Scotland’s only repertory theatre prepares from one of its most intricate and exciting runs. Guillermo Nazara chats with its Artistic Director about this year’s programming, to learn the most interesting facts about an offer suiting almost all genres and audiences.
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Review of ‘Betty Blue Eyes’: “Happy as a pig in the mud”
Stiles and Drewe’s farcical musical returns to London in its firs-ever revival since the original West End production over a decade ago. Guillermo Nazara shares his thought on this comedy set during the starvation times of World War II, to let us know what‘s to expect this highly boar-ing show.
