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Review of ‘This Is Not About Me’: “Heartless romance doesn’t have a pulse”
London’s Soho Theatre presents this new two-hander exploring the explosive relationship between two young lovers. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its passionate narrative needs to patch anything up. There was only one single line that resonated with me throughout the entire performance. A brief incident, but no…
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Review of ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’: “Interlaced narratives result in a few split ends”
The Lyric Hammersmith hosts the London premiere of Jocelyn Bioh’s comedy play. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know the mane problems of its hairy plot. They’ve cut it a little too short. And if that’s not the issue, they should definitely let it grow longer. There’s no question about the…
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Founder Steve Roe and producer Angela Pollard talk Hoopla’s 20th anniversary festival: “Improv is part of a big, joyful human rebellion”
After becoming pioneers in the UK scene by opening the first-ever improv-based theatre, the company enters its third decade with an impressive track record of shows, positioned artists, and the largest educational program for this genre across the country. Guillermo Nazara chats with the company’s leaders to reflect on its legacy and the future of…
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Rupert Young, Gina Beck & Simbi Akande talk upcoming new musical ‘Flyby’: “People will be surprised how much they are affected by the script”
London’s Southwark Playhouse presents the world premiere of this new chamber musical featuring an A-list West End cast. Guillermo Nazara chats with the company to learn more about the show’s development and how this atypical love story will conquer or break the audience’s hearts. How does it feel to be opening a brand new musical…
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Review of ‘Teeth ‘n’ Smiles’: “Rocky drama isn’t in tune with its characters”
London’s Duke of York’s Theatre presents the West End revival of David Hare’s 1975 play. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this new return rocks the stage. This is a confusing show. Not due to its complexity, but the exact opposite. As a drama, it is that sketchy.…
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Director Nancy Medina talks new London production of ‘Choir Boy’: “The world makes black and brown boys men before they are men”
Following a successful inaugural run at the Bristol Old Vic, the production travels to London’s Theatre Royal Stratford East for a limited run until the end of April. Guillermo Nazara chats with the director to learn more about her approach to the piece and how this 2012 play resonates in today’s world more than ever.…
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Review of ‘A Mirrored Monet’: “There’s nothing impressive about this impressionist musical”
London’s Charing Cross Theatre hosts the world premiere of Carmel Owen’s musical biopic of the influential painter. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its portrayal of the artist should be given the brush. In their defence, they never went as far as talking about a Russian who played…
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Review of ‘Where There Is No Time’: “Hasty designer narrative is far from a model play”
London’s Seven Dials Playhouse presents this new original play about an emerging fashionmonger and his arduous rise to success. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this rare little piece is bound to become a high-street name. There’s no speech about the historical importance of cerulean blue. And there…
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Review of ‘Ruth, The Ruth Ellis Musical’: “Lady-killer musical results in a criminal act”
London’s Wilton’s Music Hall presents this new neonoir musical exploring the trials and tribulations that led the infamous historical character to her tragic ending. Guillermo Nazara shares his straight-shooting views on the show to let us know if audiences will go ballistic about it. There’s only one thing that I’m grateful for in this musical,…
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Ella Spira and Pietra Mello-Pittman MBE talk House of Sisters Grimm: “We have created a world where there is storytelling to be found in every detail”
With a consolidated artistic brand in world-renowned venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, the Dubai Opera, and Carnegie Hall, the duo has recently opened their own creative hub at the very heart of the capital, where live theatre, gastronomy, and fine-art exhibitions merge in a narrative symbiosis. Guillermo Nazara chats with the two creatives…
