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Review of ‘Cash On Delivery’: “Poorly executed account shows capital problems”
The Mill at Sonning hosts the latest revival of Michael Cooney’s 1997 farce. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this tender return manages to hit the jackpot. This was supposed to be funny. It really wasn’t — not that the idea isn’t promising, but I was expecting something…
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Review of ‘Shadowlands’: “C.S. Lewis-themed play doesn’t leave us surprised by joy”
London’s Aldwych Theatre hosts the West End revival of William Nicholson’s play, which explores the real-life romance between C.S. Lewis and Joy Davidman. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its value is all due to an experiment of criticism. I may just be a contrarian, but I don’t…
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Review of ‘I’m Sorry, Prime Minister’: “Return of Downing Street farce nearly scores a ten”
London’s Apollo Theatre welcomes the final instalment of the classic BBC comedy series. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this cabinet reunion calls for a reshuffle. Yes, you’ve read right. Jim Hacker is back. He’s no longer in charge, however. We could literally say that he’s passed his…
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Review of ‘Here There Are Blueberries’ (2026, Stratford East): “Fruitful premise is still waiting to ripen”
The venue presents the London premiere of Moises Kaufman and Amanda Gronich’s eye-opening play about the Holocaust. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this photo-based story ends up at the bottom of the barrel. You can either expect everything or nothing from a play about Nazi Germany. Surprisingly,…
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Review of ‘The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry’: “Wandering musical is only halfway there”
Following its initial run at the Chichester Festival, the stage adaptation of Rachel Joyce’s popular novel arrives in the West End, playing for a limited run until mid-May. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if it walks the extra mile. I wasn’t rooting for Harold Fry. I know I…
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Review of ‘MILES’ (2026, Southwark Playhouse): “Offbeat biopic needs to find a better pitch”
The venue presents a new two-hander piece portraying the life of one of the biggest jazz icons of all time. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if the experience left him kind of blue. He was a legend. And, like every legend, he has been turned into a product…
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Review of ‘Round About Hogarth’: “Roughly sketched script struggles to paint a discernible narrative”
London’s Theatre At The Tabard presents this historical piece exploring the profound relationship between David Garrick and William Hogarth. Guillermo Nazara share his views on the show to let us know if it gets its storytelling down to a fine art. “True art should generate a reaction and create controversy.” A strong-minded William Hogarth has…
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Review of ‘Lost Atoms’: “Chemistry-lacking performance and periodically shallow script crave stronger elements”
Following an initial tryout in the regional circuit, Anna Jordan’s love story arrives in the London scene, playing for a limited run until the end of the month. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this compound of romantic memories passes his acid test. It’s not that it’s boring,…
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Review of ‘The Tempest’ (The Globe, 2026): “Whimsical revival delivers electrifying staging, but its narrative skills are clouded”
Following its edgy and critically acclaimed remake of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the venue opens its 2026 season with this new interpretation of the Bard’s late romance. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if the results were prosperous. “I’m out of here.” She didn’t say like that, but that’s…
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Review of ‘Maggots’: “Life-affirming premise dies by worming out of its dramatic duties”
London’s Bush Theatre celebrates the world premiere of Farsh Najib’s existential play. Guillermo Nazara conducts a post-mortem on the show to let us know if any element of the plot comes off rotten. I’ve always thought that the Joyce Vincent case would make a fabulous play. For those unfamiliar with the name or her story,…
