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Adam Jackson-Smith talks ‘Fawlty Towers – The Play’: “Basil is truly the hero, everyone else is the enemy”
John Cleese’s beloved sitcom continues to crack West End audiences through this new stage adaptation bringing together some of the best moments from the iconic television series. Guillermo Nazara chats with the man in charge of playing Torquay’s most enchanting hotelier, to learn all of the fun facts about the show that we need to…
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Review of ‘1984’: “This show is big, brother”
The literary classic returns to the London stage through this new adaptation written by Ryan Craig and starring theatre and television star Keith Allen. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if the latest take on Orwell’s dystopian universe manages to boast enough authority. Those who control thought own the…
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Review of ‘Murder On The Orient Express’: “Still on tracks, but slightly screechy ones”
Agatha Christie’s revered mystery returns to the stage in this new adaptation by Ken Ludwig featuring a star-studded cast. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this recent revival of the classic novel manages to work under its own steam. Every murderer is probably somebody’s old friend… And sometimes,…
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Review of ‘Dracula’: “Biting issues”
Bram Stoker’s literary classic returns to the stage through this latest adaptation by the Blackeyed Theatre company – currently going on tour across the country. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this new version of the horror masterpiece continues to be a fang-tastic experience. It may seem almost…
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Classical tenor Rafael Montero talks upcoming show ‘The Mouth of the Gods’: “I don’t aspire to be compared with British or European singers”
The London scene turns its eyes to Latin American history, through this new piece celebrating the best of both cultures through the merge of European classical music and Indigenous folklore. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of its lead performers, to learn all the fun facts about this montage where past and present blend together in…
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Review of ‘Tattooer’: “Delible imprints”
The Charing Cross Theatre hosts the English-language premiere of Japanese author Takuya Kaneshima’s experimental play, in its second collaboration this with the Umeda Arts Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this body of art ends up getting under the skin. Ink and blood. Two opposites that converge in one…
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Review of ‘Go On Like This’: “Don’t play it again, Sam”
Performers Tim Etchells and Tony Buck join forces onstage through this alternative show blending poetry and percussion to paint a different picture of life, as well as creating a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this experimental recital is worth banging the drum for. Art…
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Artistic Director Freddie Opoku-Addaie talks Dance Umbrella Festival 2024: “We’re celebrating the past, but still always looking forward to the future”
The acclaimed showcase returns one more year with a new, exciting programme featuring versatile performances along with artists from all over the world. Guillermo Nazara chats with the man behind every move, to learn all the fun facts about this last edition and how it will challenge the concept of its own art. As its…
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Review of ‘COMMUNION’: “Heavy ingredients, but low flavour”
The 18-25 Bush Young Company returns their Off-West End Award nominated show, in an strictly limited run playing until the end of the week. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its dining-themed narrative ends up cutting the mustard. The most important moments in life happen around the table –…
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Director James Haddrell and writers Sidonie Welton and Brad Tutt talk new upcoming musical ‘Beauty and the Beast’: “A big thing for me was promoting the neutrality of a ‘happy ending’”
The classic fairy tale gets twisted, turned and relived in this original musical adaptation coming to the Greenwich Theatre for the whole month of August. Guillermo Nazara chats with the lead creative team, to learn all the fun facts about the development of this family piece, where children and adults alike are welcome to be…
