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Review of ‘Stuart Michael – The Psychic Medium’: “It felt a bit ghosted”
Magic and humour merge in this spiritual show erasing the boundaries between our world and the afterlife. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this new production set to go on tour this summer, to let us know if this either a heavenly montage or the spectre at the feast. What would you say to a…
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Review of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’: “The right delusion”
Fairy tale chaos inundates the Globe with the return of Shakespeare’s most whimsical comedy. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this new production bringing back one of the author’s most popular plays, to let us know if the company should have kept their feet on the ground. The course of true love never did run…
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Review of ‘The Comedy of Errors’: “Good old camp”
Shakespeare’s most farcical work returns to the Globe in a visually staggering production at itts open-air theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this version bringing back the full allure of the 1600s, to let us know if this silly-fun piece was actually a fool’s errand. Roses are red, violets are blue. And that’s all…
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Review of ‘Build A Rocket’: “It’s not just someone else’s story”
Christopher York’s stirring personal play returns in a new revised version directed by Jordan Langford and starring West End actress and singer Shannon Rewcroft. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this show dealing with the struggles of single teenage parenting, to let us know what lies within this story about true life success. Real heroes…
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Review of ‘Brokeback Mountain’: “Still a piece of us”
Annie Proulx’s turning-point story grips audiences’ hearts again through the world premiere of its stage adaptation. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this biting play dealing with the greatest need of the human soul, to share all the details about this new version of probably the best-known secret love story. It was not that too…
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Review of ‘Bleak Expectations’: “Butter upon bacon is kind of tasty”
The bliss and charm of Victorian Great Britain relives through this joyful story of murder, treason and animal cruelty. Guillermo Nazara narrates his experience during the opening night of this radio hit transformed for the stage, to prove his sanity after experiencing such a bonkers show. Dear Lord Saddendown of Grimville, It is my somber…
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Review of ‘Ain’t Too Proud’: “Shakey ground”
The beat of Detroit stomps into the West End in this freshly arrived musical about the story of The Temptations. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this new show featuring some of the most iconic R&B songs in history, to let us know how good was the way they did the things they did. Lady…
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Review of ‘How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying’: “False advertising”
Loesser and Burrows’s musical classic returns to the stage in a new Off-West End production – also bringing back to the London scene long-standing legend Tracie Bennett. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on the show, to let us know if there’s been any victory while playing this charade. Ahhh… Nothing like not lifting a finger…
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Review of ‘Leaves of Glass’: “A brotherhood of treachery”
Philip Ridley’s shattering drama returns to London after its original critically acclaimed run at the Soho Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this new production playing at the Park Theatre before embarking on its first tour, to let us know more about this cracked picture of a loving family. “The bond that links your…
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Review of ‘Tony!’: “I cheered on Bin Laden”
The Prime Minister gets back in charge (in fiction, only!) in this musical parody exploring the rise and fall of one the UK’s most controversial political figures. Guillermo Nazara shares his vision on this rock opera soon-to-be touring across the country, to let us know if this show is fit for office. “If you can’t…
