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Review of ‘Yentl’ (2026, Marylebone Theatre): “Oblivious adaptation is no wonder or piece of sky”
Following its acclaimed original run at the Sydney Opera House, the production lands on the London stage for a limited engagement until mid-April. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this English-Yiddish retelling of Isaac Bashevis Singer’s classic is worth rushing for tomorrow night. Papa shall hear about this.…
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Review of ‘The Beekeper of Aleppo’: “Refugee play is a hive of narrative activity, but its pathos doesn’t sting”
Christy Lefter’s popular novel returns to the stage through this touring adaptation produced in collaboration with the Nottingham Playhouse. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if it’s bound to make the theatre colony buzz. I wanted to cry. I wanted to be moved. Sadly, my wishes weren’t granted. I…
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Review of ‘While They Were Waiting’: “Existential play justifies everything but its own existence”
Gary Wilmot and Steve Furst reunite onstage through this philosophical play exploring different layers of the human condition. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its Samuel Beckett-inspired style will grant the run a few happy days. He’s an excellent actor. So is his co-star. And his admiration for…
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Review of ‘It Walks Around The House At Night’: “Ghostly show is drop-dead dull”
London’s Southwark Playhouse presents the London premiere of Tim Foley’s supernatural horror play, recounting the tale of a threatening spirit haunting the gardens of an old manor. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this shadowy tale deserves to be shaded. They didn’t lie to us. An actual ghost…
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Review of ‘Sweetmeats’: “Savourless rom-com is a dramatic laughing stock”
London’s Bush Theatre presents this new play about two elderly people unexpectedly finding a second chance to fall in love. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the piece to let us know if its candy-coated narrative shows any cavities. Not much is happening on the Bush Theatre’s stage at the moment. They might have a…
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Review of ‘Age Is A Feeling’: “Maturity play is all oldie and no goodie”
London’s Soho Theatre Walthamstow presents this one-woman show reflecting on the hardships of life as we grow old. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its existential exploration is a croning dramatic achievement. Life is no fun. Life is too harsh. Life is simply not worth it after turning…
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Review of ‘Broken Glass’: “Vitriolic premise and pane-stalking performances don’t fully crystallise”
London’s Young Vic presents this new production of Arthur Miller’s classic about a brittle Jewish-American marriage amid the rise of Nazism. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this latest revival puts its themes through the right prism. It’s not Arthur Miller’s finest play. Then again, it’s difficult to…
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Review of ‘Our Town’ (2026, Rose Theatre): “Michael Sheen’s triumphant performance makes him Kingston’s honorary citizen”
The Rose Theatre welcomes this new adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s existential play, featuring a star-led cast under Francesca Goodridge’s direction. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this touring production is either going to town or crying to be banished. It’s still set in America, but everyone has a…
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Review of ‘Ukraine Unbroken’: “Vapid collection of plays has all the facts but none of the pathos”
London’s Arcola Theatre presents an array of short narratives involving the Ukrainian-Russian conflict. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if it passes with flying blue and yellow. I don’t mean to show no sympathy for Ukraine’s plight. I will, however, show little mercy to this piece. Very little. I…
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Review of ‘Blink’: “Parasocial love story is almost as detached as its characters”
London’s King’s Head Theatre presents this new play exploring a one-sided relationship. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this alienated romance should enjoy any audience reciprocation. This is no Baby Reindeer. Fortunately, no creatives will be sued. There is a downside to it, too. And that concerns its…
