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Review of ‘Grace Pervades’: “Ralph Fiennes shines as Irving’s dullest stage appearance”
It’s funny, if not ironic, that the story of a frustrated, perfectionist actor trying to deliver the finest theatre has been told by somebody who doesn’t seem to know the basics of proper storytelling. There is only one reason to come see this show, and after a glimpse of it, you don’t need to stay…
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Review of ‘The Price’ (2026, Marylebone Theatre): “High-value revival spares no expense despite slightly austere plot”
We know what to expect when we’re talking about an Arthur Miller play. For starters, don’t expect an ending where justice is served. At least not in a smooth way, without the necessary sacrifices. It comes as no surprise that a narrative involving two estranged brothers reunited to sell their late father’s old clutter has…
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Review of ‘Chat Noir!’: “Bohemian Paris dining experience is pure crème de la crème”
C’est magnifique! It has a few flaws, but it is formidable nonetheless. We wouldn’t expect otherwise when we’re referring to The Lost Estate, whose extraordinary production of Dickens’s classic, A Christmas Carol, has become a staple of London’s holiday traditions. Understandably, the anticipation for their new creation was as high as the legendary venue it’s…
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Review of ‘Two Halves of Guinness’: “Star-driven subject creates great expectations, but the force isn’t with the script”
What I like the most about this actor- the one portrayed, that is -is that he made an annoying little kid cry with class and politeness. For the record, the child was just a fan who asked him to deliver his most famous (and apparently, misquoted) line. Nothing wrong with that, but I’m a critic.…
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Review of ‘Masquerade’: “Cold, unfeeling narrative has twisted every way for the classic’s reboot”
Anyone reading this review remembers the strange affair of the Phantom of the Opera. And the reason for its success is no mystery needing to be fully explained. That is, perhaps, with the exception of those behind its New York City resurrection, which, despite the hype it’s gathered over the past few months since its…
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Review of ‘Seven Drunken Nights’: “Great craic act takes audiences on a rocky road to Dublin”
Nothing screams Irishness like pub gatherings, beer, folk songs, and perhaps some more beer. With that in mind, there’s nothing else to bring into this equation other than, perhaps, one of Motherland’s most popular ambassadors. Or, in its defect, a tribute act that knows how to honour their legacy — with enough magnetism to make…
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Review of ‘Don Quixote’ (2026, Sadler’s Wells): “Lavish production doesn’t tilt at windmills, but its execution isn’t a giant”
They’ve honoured the classic. Not the novel- that was already butchered by Minkus back in the 19th century -but its ballet adaptation. Don’t expect herds to be attacked as enemy armies or galley prisoners to be unlawfully freed. Instead, this is another love story presented under the lens of the romanticised Spanish mythos. As such,…
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Review of ‘Avenue Q’ (2026, West End): “Carefully puppeted revival keeps every string attached with its predecessor”
London’s Shaftesbury Theatre presents the much-anticipated return of Lopez and Marx’s musical comedy hit. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this ironic portrayal of adult life still has purpose or anything special to it. I still think Wicked should have won the 2003 Tony for Best Musical. And…
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Review of ‘Oliver!’ (2026, West End): “1960s-inspired revival is good — gloriously good”
Following its inaugural run at the Chichester Festival, Lionel Bart’s musical-theatre classic celebrates its first anniversary since its latest return to the London scene. Guillermo Nazara reviews the situation to let us know if its newest West End version should consider itself at home. Some of you might leave the theatre begging for more. Some…
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Review of ‘Dear Jack, Dear Louise’: “Letter-based romance doesn’t correspond with its potential”
London’s Arcola Theatre presents the revival of Ken Ludwig’s epistolary two-hander. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this post-depression love story suffers from any delivery fails. Love. Love changes everything. Don’t worry. It’s not that show. Thank goodness it isn’t. There will be romance, though. Actually, that’s the…
