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Review of ‘America The Beautiful’ (Chapter One): “Triple-feature play is a creative triple threat”
London’s King’s Theatre presents the UK premiere of Neil LaBute’s collection of short plays, produced in collaboration with the Greenwich Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its savage narrative will take audiences on a wild ride. “Be prepared to be offended”, whispers the lady behind my row…
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Review of ‘Yentl’ (2026, Marylebone Theatre): “Oblivious adaptation is no wonder or piece of sky”
Following its acclaimed original run at the Sydney Opera House, the production lands on the London stage for a limited engagement until mid-April. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this English-Yiddish retelling of Isaac Bashevis Singer’s classic is worth rushing for tomorrow night. Papa shall hear about this.…
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Review of ‘The Beekeper of Aleppo’: “Refugee play is a hive of narrative activity, but its pathos doesn’t sting”
Christy Lefter’s popular novel returns to the stage through this touring adaptation produced in collaboration with the Nottingham Playhouse. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if it’s bound to make the theatre colony buzz. I wanted to cry. I wanted to be moved. Sadly, my wishes weren’t granted. I…
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Performer Borris Anthony York talks upcoming Neil LaBute’s ‘America The Beautiful’: “The most valuable voices are the ones that provoke reflection rather than agreement”
Considered one of the most divisive authors in modern theatre, a new collection of his works sets foot on the London stage for the first time, presenting nine different plays performed by a cast of only four actors. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of its leads to learn more about the show’s development, its brutal…
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Review of ‘Sweetmeats’: “Savourless rom-com is a dramatic laughing stock”
London’s Bush Theatre presents this new play about two elderly people unexpectedly finding a second chance to fall in love. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the piece to let us know if its candy-coated narrative shows any cavities. Not much is happening on the Bush Theatre’s stage at the moment. They might have a…
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Review of ‘Age Is A Feeling’: “Maturity play is all oldie and no goodie”
London’s Soho Theatre Walthamstow presents this one-woman show reflecting on the hardships of life as we grow old. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its existential exploration is a croning dramatic achievement. Life is no fun. Life is too harsh. Life is simply not worth it after turning…
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Review of ‘Broken Glass’: “Vitriolic premise and pane-stalking performances don’t fully crystallise”
London’s Young Vic presents this new production of Arthur Miller’s classic about a brittle Jewish-American marriage amid the rise of Nazism. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this latest revival puts its themes through the right prism. It’s not Arthur Miller’s finest play. Then again, it’s difficult to…
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Review of ‘Our Town’ (2026, Rose Theatre): “Michael Sheen’s triumphant performance makes him Kingston’s honorary citizen”
The Rose Theatre welcomes this new adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s existential play, featuring a star-led cast under Francesca Goodridge’s direction. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this touring production is either going to town or crying to be banished. It’s still set in America, but everyone has a…
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Review of ‘Ukraine Unbroken’: “Vapid collection of plays has all the facts but none of the pathos”
London’s Arcola Theatre presents an array of short narratives involving the Ukrainian-Russian conflict. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if it passes with flying blue and yellow. I don’t mean to show no sympathy for Ukraine’s plight. I will, however, show little mercy to this piece. Very little. I…
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Feature: Fantasies Come True! In the launch of Avenue Q’s West End revival
Twenty years after the show puppeted the London scene for the first time, Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx’s hit musical settles back in the West End in a revised version, playing for a strictly limited run. Join us as we attend the launch of this new production and discover what it has to offer only…
