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Review of ‘Where There Is No Time’: “Hasty designer narrative is far from a model play”
London’s Seven Dials Playhouse presents this new original play about an emerging fashionmonger and his arduous rise to success. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this rare little piece is bound to become a high-street name. There’s no speech about the historical importance of cerulean blue. And there…
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Review of ‘Ruth, The Ruth Ellis Musical’: “Lady-killer musical results in a criminal act”
London’s Wilton’s Music Hall presents this new neonoir musical exploring the trials and tribulations that led the infamous historical character to her tragic ending. Guillermo Nazara shares his straight-shooting views on the show to let us know if audiences will go ballistic about it. There’s only one thing that I’m grateful for in this musical,…
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Review of ‘Body & Soul’ (Sadler’s Wells, 2026): “Spirited performance requires slightly better handling”
The English National Ballet presents this experimental production featuring two concepts by choreographers Crystal Pite and Kameron N. Saunders. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this mixture of classic and modern dance reaches its plié-nitude. Droite, gauche. Droite, gauche. Droite, gauche… The low whispers of a disembodied voice…
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Review of ‘Welcome to Pemfort’: “Towering premise doesn’t hold strong as a play”
London’s Soho Theatre presents this new play by budding writer Sarah Power, which explores the reintegration of a returning citizen landing a job in a historical destination. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its fortified narrative will catapult it to success. We’ve all done things in the past…
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Review of ‘Children of the Night’: “Promising Donny-themed play results in a little tyke”
London’s Southwark Playhouse presents this new play by new author Danielle Phillips, which explores the struggles of a Northern young woman during the post-Thatcherist note. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this lass tale will be reet. This is not another play about AIDS. Or about race. Or…
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Review of ‘America The Beautiful’ (Chapter One): “Triple-feature play is a creative triple threat”
London’s King’s Theatre presents the UK premiere of Neil LaBute’s collection of short plays, produced in collaboration with the Greenwich Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its savage narrative will take audiences on a wild ride. “Be prepared to be offended”, whispers the lady behind my row…
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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…
