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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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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 ‘Minority Report’: “Mind controlling, but still not blowing”
Philip K. Dick’s timeless recount brings back the future onto today’s stage in this new adaptation currently playing in London until mid-May. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this brain-based narrative actually took its audience by storm. “I have the right to hate”. Ah, if only the world could…
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Review of ‘Pippin In Concert”: “Glory, glory!”
Stephen Schwartz’s first signature work relives on the West End stage for two nights only, in this celebration concert honouring its 50 years of history – featuring some of the most acclaimed talent in the industry. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the performance, to let us know if this ambitious tribute to the show’s…
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Review of ‘Coppelia’: “Fuel beyond its mechanics”
The KVN dance company brings back the charm of Delibes’s popular ballet through a new production combining old and new approaches on its score and delivery. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this revised take on the automaton toy maker’s tale resulted in a clockwork operation. Every story…
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Review of ‘Remembrance Monday’: “Straight to the point”
Love, grief and heartbreak come together in Michael Batten’s latest play exploring the joys and wounds of a committed relationship. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this raw story dealing with the most harrowing experiences in a romance is worth falling for. There’s nothing new about what you’re…