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The 50 best shows of 2025
In the run-up to 2026’s exciting new offer, we’re taking a final trip down review lane to gather the most enduring shows of the year. Discover which ones have made the cut out of hundreds of press performances and how close it gets to your own selection. 50. Antigone On Strike Action, politics, and philosophy…
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Review of ‘Snow White All-Drag Panto’: “Poisoned humour and dopey characters make this retelling the funniest of them all”
London’s Emerald Theatre hosts the return of TuckShop’s signature festive piece, which celebrates its 5th anniversary with an even crazier remake of the popular fairy tale. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its adult flavour leads to either a bashful attempt or a giant in its genre. I…
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Review of ‘Dracapella’: “Dumb-downed retelling of Stoker’s classic is a comedic braniac”
London’s Park Theatre hosts this new musical spoof of the famous Victorian horror story, featuring petrifying vocal performances and terribly silly humour. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this incubus of whimsy comes off more pale than desired. I wonder why vampires have always come off so gay.…
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Review of ‘Twelfth Night’ (Barbican, 2025): “Darker revival of classic rom-com isn’t quite what you will”
London’s Barbican Theatre welcomes the RSC’s latest production of the Bard’s popular love story, featuring new musical numbers and inventive scenery. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this new version has been born great, achieved greatness, or has greatness thrust upon it. Before we delve into the pros…
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Writer and performer Alice Bloomer talks new one-woman show ‘For Puck’s Sake’: “Shakespeare wrote me the perfect moments for this”
London’s Etcetera Theatre hosts the world premiere of this solo piece merging two of the Bard’s most popular works. Guillermo Nazara chats with its creator to learn more about this dream of a play and if it’ll be done as we like it. How does it feel to be finally performing your own written solo…
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Review of ‘The Highgate Vampire’: “Viewers’ stakes are high with this anaemic horror comedy”
The Omnibus Theatre hosts this humorous act inspired by real-life events. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its bloodthirsty narrative made him sanguine. It may be due to its vampire nature. Or it may have happened in spite of it. Whatever the case, the truth is that they sucked…
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Review of Top Hat: “New revival of Berlin’s classic is caught in the rain, and it isn’t lovely”
Following its world premiere at the Chichester Festival and subsequent national tour, the show arrives on the London scene for the festive season. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this latest incarnation can be brushed off. I’m not sure if they put all their eggs in one basket.…
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Review of ‘Christmas Day’: “Jewishness play brims with poignancy despite sabbatical elements”
London’s Almeida Theatre hosts the world premiere of Sam Grabiner’s latest piece, which explores the trials and tribulations of a Jewish family and their clashing opinions on their community. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its piercing analysis on cultural identity is worth a Mazel Tov. It might…
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Review of ‘Cinderella’ (Richmond Theatre, 2025): “New panto production pumpkin spices the classic fairy tale up”
The timeless love story relives on the Richmond Theatre stage in this year’s pantomime, starring Helen George and Charlie Stemp. Guillermo Nazara shares his views to let us know if this latest adaptation, directed by Gary Wilmot, is going to the ball. I came from East London, like Jacky The Ripper,To witness the story of…
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Review of ‘Paranormal Activity’ (Ambassadors, 2025): “Stage addition to the movie franchise is terrifically horrible but not that haunting”
The West End’s festive season takes a dark turn with the theatrical version of the legendary film saga. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its new supernatural plot put him through the witching hour. I want to believe, but modern horror isn’t making it easy for me. Gone…
