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Review of ‘The Good Person of Szechwan’: “Let’s reinvent the classics”
Bertolt Brecht’s classic lands at the Lyric Hammersmith in this new production featuring reimagined visuals and a modernized interpretation. Guillermo Nazara gives us his thoughts on this play with songs exploring the contradictions of society’s morals, to let us know if the show makes any good.
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Review of ‘Makings of a Murderer’: “Deadly sharp”
Scottish Detective and TV personality David Swindle stars in this personal monologue exploring the profiles of some of the most notorious serial killers in the country. Guillermo Nazara reviews this montage currently on tour across the UK, to dissect (and maybe butcher) this show by the man who caught one of the most ruthless murderers…
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Review of ‘Generation Games’: “We always need to hear it”
The trials and tribulations of life acquire a new meaning through this gay-themed double play running at White Bear Theatre until the end of this week. Guillermo Nazara reviews this show exploring different age relationships, to let us know what’s in store in a piece where humour and thought bond their creative power.
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Review of ‘The Wagatha Christie Trial’: “A b*tch-slap turn-on”
The gossip and bickering jump from the small screen to the big scene in this spoofy (though unbelievably realistic) recount of the tabloids’ favourite trial. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this comedy playing once again in the West End only until next month, to let us know what awaits in this play inspired by…
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Review of ‘Betty Blue Eyes’: “Happy as a pig in the mud”
Stiles and Drewe’s farcical musical returns to London in its firs-ever revival since the original West End production over a decade ago. Guillermo Nazara shares his thought on this comedy set during the starvation times of World War II, to let us know what‘s to expect this highly boar-ing show.
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Review of ‘Gone Too Far’: “Truth can be fictional”
Drama and comedy merge in this staggering portrayal of everyday life and social struggle. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on the National Youth Theatre company’s latest production, to let us know more about a play where true love comes from within.
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Review of ‘Berlusconi’: “E la Madonna!”
Il Cavalieri becomes a Prima Donna in this original musical having its world premiere at the Southwark Playhouse’s newly opened venue. Guillermo Nazara gives us his thoughts on the show upon his attendance to the opening night, to share all the details about a man so over-the-top even the Romans would ban.
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Review of ‘Killing The Cat’:”Ideas aren’t just enough”
London’s iconic Riverside Studios host the world’s first run of this original musical about the conflicts between reason and faith. Guillermo Nazara reviews this show starring Madalena Alberto and Tim Rogers, to let us know his thoughts about a this romantic comedy dealing with a deeper philosophical tone.
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Review of ‘Beak Speaks’: “The b*tch is back”
The worst actress in the world returns to fringe theatre with her one-woman show on how to follow her footsteps. Guillermo Nazara reviews this masterclass founded on 30 years of inexperience (or literally a helluva one), to let us know about the tips and lessons he had to unlearn.
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Review of ‘Creature’: “They dared to play God”
Akram Khan’s expressionist ballet lands on the Sadler’s Wells for a strictly run until the end of the week. Guillermo Nazara reviews this return production by the English National Ballet, where beauty and horror are the inseparable sides of the same creation.
