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Glenn Adamson talks ‘Bat Out of Hell’: “We’ve got a much higher level of poignancy in the songs to carry for the fans”
Jim Steinman’s ultimate musical fantasy returns to the West End for a strictly limited run – bringing the house down through sirens and fire after touring all around the world. Guillermo Nazara chats with its lead actor, playing the role of Strat, to learn more about the show where it all literally rocks and rolls.
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Owen Chaponda and Merryl Ansah talk Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ in the West End: “It’s uplifting, it’s heartbreaking”
As the sun continues to shine high in the London savannah, a new circle of life unrolls on the stage of the Lyceum with the arrival of its new leads. Guillermo Nazara chats with the two actors now portraying the iconic roles of Simba and Nala, to discuss the most interesting facts about the record-breaking…
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Alan Menken talks ‘Newsies’, ‘Little Mermaid’ and more
From an initially little off-Broadway musical to becoming the most Academy awarded composer in History, Alan Menken’s career is, by all means, a tale as old as time about talent, persistance and a passion for what he does. Probably the man responsible for all of your favourite songs from your childhood (and likely some of…
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Singer Jessica Walker talks ‘Scene Unseen’: “It has gone a long way to resolving some big issues from my past”
An opera performer in origin, Jessica Walker’s career has deviated into exploring as many fields as her passion for artistic truth and storytelling has taken her. Guillermo Názara conversates with the vocalist about this latest project, made in tandem with pianist Joseph Atkins, director David Lefeber and illustrator Tom Hicks (whose previously worked with Paul…
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Amy Triggs talks ‘Reasons You Should(n’t) Love Me’: “My inspiration was seeing the lack of those stories”
After selling out during its first run, Amy Trigg’s dramaturgic debut has returned on tour around the UK, currently being performed in London until the end of the month. Guillermo Názara chats with 2020 Women’s Prize for Playwriting-winning author and star of the show, to learn more about this personal piece encompassing her struggle but…
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Michael Duke talks ‘Get Up, Stand Up’: “Freedom drove Bob Marley as a human and an artist”
Every night, London’s Lyric Theatre is transformed into a world of hate and injustice won over by a message of peace and love – shouted through Jamaican reggae hearts. Though long (and too early) gone, Bob Marley’s pressence still stands strongly in the West End thanks to Get Up, Stand Up, the musical depicting the…
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Óscar Balmaseda talks ‘Mamma Mia! – The Party”: “I dare anyone not to have fun”
Just a few minutes away from the electrifying buzz of London’s West End, on the not-so-quieter bends of the Thames river, lies the Greek island of Skopelos. Well, maybe not the real one, but certainly the one with the realest feeling and essence. Mamma Mia – The Party continues to wow viewers through its dreamy…
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Dan Partridge talks ‘Grease’: “It’s actually quite a hard balance”
The ultimate musical theatre classic has returned to the West End in a brand new version also exploring new themes and tones. Guillermo Názara chats with lead actor Dan Partridge, whom every night steps into the shoes (and gel) of the unforgettable Danny Zucko at London’s Dominion Theatre.
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Laura Lindow talks ‘The Ultimate Pickle’ “Even the smallest hearts can take on the very bravest times”
Sometimes it’s the litte ones that can teach us how to overcome the biggest problems. Dramaturg Laura Lindow has no doubt about that, and so she has proven in her latest show, The Ultimate Pickle, an inspiring story dealing with the grief children may also face – but explored through the eyes of comedy, imagination…
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Paula Paz talks ‘Black, The Clown’: “Behind a love story there is is a sharp critique about power”
Amidst the hustle and bustle of the Arcola Theatre’s summer opera festival, Spanish culture stomps into the London scene through a new production of its purest stage artform. Guillermo Názara chats with its director, Paula Paz, to find out about the remake of Black, The Clown, a 30s zarzuela that mirrors today’s reality more than…
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