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Review of ‘The Crown Jewels’: “A peasant laugh”
The Tower of London cheerfully revives its days of torture and conspiracy through this new comedy featuring a star-studded cast and a true event-based story. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this farce set in the reign of Charles II, to let us know if this musical farce is actually a crowning achievement. Once upon…
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Review of ‘Before The Drugs Kick In’: “We need more cocaine”
Love, self-contempt and regret mix together in this explosive cocktail of emotions currently heading to the Edinburgh Fringe throughout the next month. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the play upon his attendance to the London preview, to let us know if this dark comedy was actually dry as snuff. A dream is sometimes truer…
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Review of ‘Two Faces’: “Double trouble”
London’s Barons Court Theatre continues its showcase of fringe pieces ahead of their upcoming Edinburgh run. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this new comedy dealing with international robbers, to let us know if coming to see the play was actually a fair exchange. Bee-dle-dee bee-dle-dee de! Two faces. Bee-dle-dee bee-dle-dee de! Two faces… Sorry,…
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Review of ‘Ride’: “Off the back”
Cycling icon Annie Londonderry comes back to life in this new musical exploring the achievements of the first female rider to journey all around the world. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on the show, to let us know if this montage will either sweep an audience or be picked by the sweeper car. If we…
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Review of ‘Sheldrake on Shakespeare’: “We know what we are, but know not what we may be”
The most revered dramaturg of all times becomes the man of the hour through this one-man comedy exploring some of the most interesting aspects about his life and work. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on this new piece currently heading to the Edinburgh Fringe – and reveals if, to discuss this show, he must be…
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Review of ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’: “So long, lover boy!”
The Arcola Theatre opened last week the 2023 edition of the Grimeborn Opera Festival, starting with a visually reinvented production of Otto Nicolai’s most succesful piece. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on this montage featuring an queer-inclusive company, to let us know if this marriage of songs and drama has made it smoothly down the…
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Review of ‘Déjà Vu Kabaret’: “It already happened”
Art and war merge together in this musical tribute to the lost lives of those who fought for their own principles. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on this immersive piece mixing a thriller storyline with burlesque performances, to let us know if this show is the kind which couldn’t please him more. “Leave all your…
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Review of ‘Dazzling Divas’: “Bring shine to its glitter”
Sonning’s Mill Theatre hosts this new cabaret tribute to the lives of some of the icons that defined (and changed) the path of showbusiness forever. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts about this dinner-show experience, to let us know if this is the work of a Karen or a prima donna. Please, sir, may I have…
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Review of ‘Pretty, Witty Nell’: “There’s method in his madness”
Theatre history relives onstage through the true tale of one of the first actresses (and prostitutes) to ever tread the English boards. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this one-woman play written in the purest Shakesperean style, to let us know if this piece actually deserves to be or not to be. Two theatres, both…
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Review of ‘Cuckoo’: “Where do we go from here?”
BAFTA Award winning writer Michael Wynne returns to the Royal Court Theatre with the world premiere of his latest play, exploring the threats of an outside world we cannot control. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know more about a piece where the real danger comes from one’s inner fears.…
