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Review of ‘In Conversation with Graham Norton’: “Queer coming-of-age play sets the right path but struggles to walk it down”
London’s Waterloo East Theatre welcomes Simon Perrott’s new play, exploring the trials and tribulations of a gay teenager struggling to embrace his sexuality. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this tale of courage and self-acceptance is likely to give viewers a prime time. Before you ask, or book…
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Review of ‘Miss Saigon’ (2025 UK & Ireland tour): “New revival engineers adequate staging but lead cast isn’t too much for one heart”
Schönberg & Boublil’s timeless musical returns to the British stage in this new production, touring across the country until summer next year. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if the heat is still on. There is no helicopter flying onstage. The sooner I lower your expectations, the faster we…
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Review of ‘The Hunger Games’ (2025 Troubadour Canary Wharf): “Stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s best-seller builds a strong appetite but doesn’t clench audience’s thirst”
The first instalment in the acclaimed book series lands on the London stage in an immersive production featuring lavish numbers and state-of-the-art scenery. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this latest dramatisation of the novel and its custom-made theatre are the chosen ones in the district. Yes, the…
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Review of ‘Old Fat F**k Up’: “Masculinity solo act exhibits a big endowment but struggles to keep it up”
Riverside Studios hosts the London premiere of Olly Hawes’s one-man show exploring the struggles of a desperate millennial father. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its tumultuous narrative has any flaws other than daddy issues. This is not a true story. Much like Baby Reindeer, its author dreams…
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Review of ‘Ghost Stories By Candlelight’: “Adult ‘Goosebumps’ show sets a higher stein-dard in the genre”
Following an extensive national tour for the Halloween season, the show concluded its run this weekend at London’s Battersea Arts Centre, bringing back the mystery, spooks, and shivers under the guidance of BAFTA Award-winning director Ellie While. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its spirited narrative is likely…
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Review of ‘The Sea Horse’: “Fringe revival of unsalted classic barely blows out of the water”
The Golden Goose Theatre hosts the London premiere of Edward J. Moore’s award-winning play, exploring the tense romance between two broken souls struggling to stay afloat. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its harrowing recount invites audiences to dive in, or if it just barely coasts along. No…
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Review of ‘The Comparable Dina Martina’: “Irreverent act sends rousing vibrations but needs a firmer hand on the job”
The renowned drag queen is back at the Soho Theatre with her latest solo act, featuring an array of musical tributes combined with fabricated personal stories, occasional shade, and absolute camp. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if the return of the successful Chariots of Failure creator is fine…
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Review of ‘Daddy’s First Gay Date’: “Flavourless new rom-com is bound to stay in the dark room”
London’s Seven Dials Playhouse hosts the world premiere of Sam Danson’s latest work, exploring sexual identity through a story of love, friendship, and self-discovery. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its humour has twink-le and the plot is good enough for us to bear. I wouldn’t advise anyone…
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Review of ‘Othello’ (2025 Theatre Royal Haymarket): “Toby Jones outshines a moor of A-list performers”
London’s West End welcomes its latest reinterpretation of one of Shakespeare’s signature tragedies, directed by Tom Morris and starring David Harewood, Toby Jones, and Caitlin Fitzgerald. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this modern revival of a classic is bound to earn a decent reputation, reputation, reputation. You…
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Review of ‘Wendy & Peter Pan’ (2025 Barbican): “Promising start doesn’t grow into anything memorable”
James M. Barrie’s ageless classic returns to the stage in a new adaptation by Ella Hickson under Jonathan Munby’s direction. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if it still flaunts the magic, adventure, and humour of the original or if, instead, they never land. There’s no question of the…
