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Review of ‘Twelfth Night’ (Barbican, 2025): “Darker revival of classic rom-com isn’t quite what you will”
London’s Barbican Theatre welcomes the RSC’s latest production of the Bard’s popular love story, featuring new musical numbers and inventive scenery. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this new version has been born great, achieved greatness, or has greatness thrust upon it. Before we delve into the pros…
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Review of ‘The Highgate Vampire’: “Viewers’ stakes are high with this anaemic horror comedy”
The Omnibus Theatre hosts this humorous act inspired by real-life events. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its bloodthirsty narrative made him sanguine. It may be due to its vampire nature. Or it may have happened in spite of it. Whatever the case, the truth is that they sucked…
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Review of Top Hat: “New revival of Berlin’s classic is caught in the rain, and it isn’t lovely”
Following its world premiere at the Chichester Festival and subsequent national tour, the show arrives on the London scene for the festive season. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this latest incarnation can be brushed off. I’m not sure if they put all their eggs in one basket.…
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Review of ‘Christmas Day’: “Jewishness play brims with poignancy despite sabbatical elements”
London’s Almeida Theatre hosts the world premiere of Sam Grabiner’s latest piece, which explores the trials and tribulations of a Jewish family and their clashing opinions on their community. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its piercing analysis on cultural identity is worth a Mazel Tov. It might…
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Review of ‘Cinderella’ (Richmond Theatre, 2025): “New panto production pumpkin spices the classic fairy tale up”
The timeless love story relives on the Richmond Theatre stage in this year’s pantomime, starring Helen George and Charlie Stemp. Guillermo Nazara shares his views to let us know if this latest adaptation, directed by Gary Wilmot, is going to the ball. I came from East London, like Jacky The Ripper,To witness the story of…
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Review of ‘Paranormal Activity’ (Ambassadors, 2025): “Stage addition to the movie franchise is terrifically horrible but not that haunting”
The West End’s festive season takes a dark turn with the theatrical version of the legendary film saga. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its new supernatural plot put him through the witching hour. I want to believe, but modern horror isn’t making it easy for me. Gone…
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Review of ‘Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo’: “Roaring premise delivers a scaredy-cat narrative”
London’s Young Vic welcomes the UK premiere of Rajiv Joseph’s play about the Iraq War. Guillermo Nazara shares his views to let us know if this fierce breed of a show earns its stripes onstage. I must applaud Kathryn Hunter for stepping into a lead role overnight and performing it semi-off-book. She was reading the…
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Review of ‘Christmas Carol Goes Wrong’: “Last instalment in Mischief’s saga is a creative Scrooge”
Charles Dickens’s festive classic meets the Ghost of Christmas Chaos through Mischief’s newest addition to the West End. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if the latest Goes Wrong honours its title a little too much. If you’ve previously seen The Play That Goes Wrong, you know what you’re…
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Review of ENB’s ‘The Nutcracker’ (London Coliseum, 2025): “Lush revamp of Tchaikovsky’s classic is a candied Christmas treat”
The English National Ballet brings back its latest production of the late-Romantic masterwork from last year’s world premiere. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this new take on the fairytale piece is either a smasher or a broken toy. You may say it is required by law that,…
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Review of ‘KENREX’: “Angry-mob narrative secures a happy crowd”
Following its initial success at the Southwark Playhouse, Jack Holden’s true-crime show returns to the London scene for a limited run at The Other Palace. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this murderous act is bound to make a killing. Snitches get stitches. In the end, however, bullies…
