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Review of ‘Kyoto’: “Homo mundi lupus”
The Soho Place hosts the West End transfer of this new play by the RSC, dealing with one of the most eminent political acts in the history of environmentalism. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its depiction of the fight against climate change left him feeling under the…
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Review of Jonny Woo’s ‘Suburbia’: “An inalianable sight to be gay”
The Soho Theatre welcomes the drag queen–performer’s latest solo show, exploring the path of a 80s – 90s gay man in his pursuit to find his true self. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this musical declaration of self-love and determination shares a strong enough message. AIDS is…
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Artistic Director Adrian Berry talks Jacksons Lane Theatre’s upcoming 50th-anniversary programming: “We think of many kinds of audiences when we devise our shows”
The venue makes history by celebrating its own – presenting an exciting new offer combining a diverse repertoire with several tributes to its legacy and local community. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of the masterminds behind its evolution, to learn more about what’s in store in a season looking into both the theatre’s past and…
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Review of ‘The Nutcracker’: “Eye-candy staging, but Fossil-meyer movements”
The Birmingham Royal Ballet continues its holiday tradition, bringing back the magic of Tchaikovsky’s signature Christmas piece to the stage of the Royal Albert Hall. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this return production still serves as the company’s toy soldier Every time this quintessentially Christmas plan (I guess…
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Review of ‘The Legends of Them’: “Unformed fantasies”
Singer-songwriter, playwright, and actress Lorna Gee treads the boards of the Royal Court through this personal, one-woman piece exploring the trials and tribulations of life through the eyes of a black queer person. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this intimate journey through everyday struggles manages to take…
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Review of ‘War Horse’: “Galloping poignancy at an almost steady trot”
Nick Stafford’s acclaimed theatrical adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s novel returns to the UK and Irish stage with the National Theatre’s latest touring production, currently playing in Oxford until the end of the holiday season. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this new theatrical run ends up deserving to…
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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…
