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Review of ‘Circus 1903’: “Nostalgia takes its toll”
For its fourth year in a row, this musical extravaganza featuring the most unusual display of talents visits London for a strictly limited run during the Christmas season. Guillermo Názara reviews this family show put together by an impressive troupe of artists and even West End award-winning creatives, to let us know if this is…
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Review of Katherine Jenkins at the Royal Albert Hall: “Look no further for a Christmas star”
Wales’s worlwide acclaimed mezzo-soprano returned last week to London’s most enchanting concert hall, in an event which marked her first comeback ever to the venue since her special lockdown gig. Guillermo Názara reviews this once-in-a-lifetime performance, to let us know if the charm of the season was matched by this never-seen-before rendition.
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Review of ‘The Great Gatsby Immersive Play’: “Which way is the party?”
The allure of the Jazz Age flies over the Atlantic to bring the folly and seduction of the Roaring ’20s into the streets of London. Guillermo Názara reviews this new live adaptation on one of the greatest American classics, to let us know what kind of folly awaits inside the mansion of Long Island’s most…
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Review of Miz Cracker’s ‘Who’s Holiday’: “Baffling Irreverent Touching Crooked Hasty”
Rupaul’s Drag Race’s most lovelable (only kidding…) contestant has left the catwalk for the more glamourous setting of a tiny trailer in the middle of snowy nowhere. Guillermo Názara tells us his vision about this uplifting story about a friendless Christmas party, to share with us the joy and wonder of the show’s holiday spirit.
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Review of ‘The Choir of Man’: “A toast to a new beginning”
The most itinerant pub in the world is bringing its pints, snacks and songs to its new location at the hub of London’s West End. Guillermo Názara reviews this newly arrived show, which has already conquered the international scene – to comment about its depiction of life, friendship and community.
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Review of ’12:37′: “The poison of faith”
Chelsea’s Finborough Theatre flies its stage around the world in this epic tale dealing with moral convictions and religion travelling from the foggy shores Ireland to the burning sands of Palestine. Guillermo Názara reviews this new play by Julia Pascal, to let us know what awaits under the spotlight of this story about passion, love…
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Review of ‘Elf, The Musical’: “Christmassy AF”
The 2003 holiday film classic returns to London in this lavish musical adaptation all the way from the North Pole. Guillermo Názara reviews the show’s comeback to the West End, to let us know if this is the kind of treat suitable for the good or the naughty.
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Review of ‘Baghdaddy’: “It’s building its wings”
Jasmine Naziha Jones’s playwriting debut takes us through a reverie of horrid revelations to analyze the morals supporting one of the most controversial conflicts in recent history. Guillermo Názara reviews this new work internationally premiered at London’s Royal Court, to let us know what’s awaiting in this story of clashing worlds and feelings.
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Review of ‘Henry V’: “Self-love is not so vile a sin”
Shakespeare’s last installment on this epic tale about power thirst and human corruption returns to the Globe’s boards, in a new version featuring additional tweaks and scenes to the original work. Guillermo Názara reviews this reimagined production of one of the playwright’s most striking dramas, to let us know if the bard’s immortal spirit has…
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Review of ‘2:22’: “Time raised hell”
The London scene continues to scream in fear and delight thanks to this eerie tale about the afterlife, now playing on its last weeks at the Criterion Theatre before transferring to its next venue. Guillermo Názara reviews the new cast of the original West End production (soon to fly to the States too), to let…
