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Review of ‘Jo, The Little Women Musical’ (2026, Drury Lane): “Slightly charming musical is still taking baby steps”
The show celebrated its world premiere through a one-off semi-staged concert starring some of the biggest names in the industry. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this newest adaptation of the literary icon outgrows its former incarnations. It’s been done before. I don’t mean Louisa May Alcott’s classic…
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Review of ‘Guess How Much I Love You?’: “Newborn drama is followed by successful delivery”
London’s Royal Court Theatre opens its 2026 season with a poignant play about parental grieving. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this child’s play comes off as a difficult watch. It pains me to write this review. Probably, more than most I’ve penned before. And it’s not because…
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Review ‘Safe Heaven’: “Gulf War-themed political drama is a massive weapon of self-destruction”
The Arcola Theatre presents this new piece exploring the diplomatic maneuvers amidst one of the most delicate international conflicts in recent history. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its attempts to strike as a poignant plot should be followed by a white flag. “Oh, I write a letter…
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Review of ‘Beautiful Little Fool’: “Valley-of-ashes show isn’t worth greenlighting”
London’s Southwark Playhouse presents this new musical biopic of F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald’s tumultuous relationship, narrated through their daughter’s eyes. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this theatrical reunion between the old sports comes off as haughty. “Show me a hero, and I’ll write you a tragedy.”…
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Review of ‘ROTUS: Receptionist of the United States’: “Political farce is unlikely to win audience’s general election”
Following a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, the show celebrates its London premiere at Park Theatre, playing for a strictly limited run until the start of February. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this satire on the Oval matters comes off square. If you’ve seen the Will…
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Review of ‘Giselle’ (2026, London Coliseum): “Modern remake of haunting romance is this month’s theatrical heartthrob”
The English National Ballet brings back Akhram Khan’s raw reinterpretation of the stirring love story. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its aggressive style hits all the right places. If Adolphe Adam’s classical piece is widely regarded as the quintessential romantic ballet, Akram Khan’s remake of the tragic tale…
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Writer Richard Adetunji talks new play ‘Ego’s Killing the Mandem’: “When talking about the challenges of young black boys nowadays, we don’t want it to be all doom and gloom”
For one more year, Creative Acting Studio offers emerging writers the opportunity to shine under its spotlight, presenting a showcase of new work with a special focus on underheard voices. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of the selectees to learn more about their piece and the challenges faced by up-and-coming talent nowadays. How does it…
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Review of The Van Morrison Alumni Band: “Crazy-love tribute act is a sweet thing, but it’s no tupelo honey”
Following its tour across the UK, the group lands on London’s newly opened Emerald Theatre, regaling long-time fans and newcomers with an extensive musical homage to the band’s legacy. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this journey into the mystic feels as fresh as the way young lovers…
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Review of ‘Eat the Rich (but not me mates x)’: “Impoverished comedy fails to cover basic cheque-points”
Following a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, the show lands on the Soho Theatre’s stage for a limited run until the end of the month. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this droll comedy cashing in on the affluent is as prosperous as its subject. It’s not…
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Review of ‘Already Perfect’: “Gay coming-of-age musical bio sings but doesn’t grow or live on”
The King’s Head Theatre hosts the London premiere of Levi Kreis’s semi-biographical musical about a successful Broadway actor haunted by the shadows of a traumatic past. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this reflective piece of storytelling is a mirror worth looking into. There is one fundamental rule…
