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Performer Thomas Dennis talks West End production of ‘The Mousetrap’: “If I don’t trust anyone, the audience won’t either”
After nearly 75 years of dominating the West End as the ultimate murder-mystery show, Agatha Christie’s theatrical phenomenon continues to captivate worldwide audiences with its slaying narrative and surprising twists. Guillermo Nazara chats with the actor currently playing the enigmatic Detective Sergeant Trotter to learn more about his performance and how the company manages to…
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Writer Huw Turnbull talks new award-winning play ‘Venison’: “There is a definite financial barrier for writers who are trying to get new work staged.”
Following his victory in the inaugural edition of Ambassador Cruises and PEEL Entertainment Playwrighting Challenge, the author begins the New Year with the initial production of his recently awarded piece — a classic murder mystery with a critical eye on true-crime consumption. Guillermo Nazara chats with the artist to learn more about his process and…
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Review of ‘Death On The Nile’: “New stage adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic stays afloat despite added plot hole rocking the boat”
Following last year’s staging of one of her most prominent works, playwright Ken Ludwig and director Lucy Bailey team up again to revive another of Christie’s masterpieces. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if their latest collaboration is slaying it, or instead just good enough to kill time. There’s…
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Review of ‘Murder, She Didn’t Write’: “Whodunit impro play provides conclusive evidence of success”
The classic detective story takes an unexpected twist in this ad-lib spoof, turning viewers into its partners in crime. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this tongue-in-cheek take on the genre keeps audiences engaged through Act One and Two, or if by then there were none. It feels…
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Playwright Ken Ludwig talks new stage adaptation of ‘Death On The Nile’: “Traditional mysteries are a lot like comedies”
Following his latest theatrical version of Murder On The Orient Express, the author brings back the suspense to the stage with another new play based on one of Agatha Christie’s most popular works. Guillermo Nazara chats with the writer to learn about the development process of the piece — and essentially, how he’s dunnit. How…
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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 ‘The Play That Goes Wrong – 10th Anniversary’: “Joyous decade-nce”
Mischief’s signature comedy celebrates its first decennium in the West End, through a special performance reuniting its original team as well as presenting a new cast. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this spectacle of unfortunate events ends up being another comedy of errors. Mother always told me…
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Katie Buchholz talks ‘Witness for the Prosecution’: “This show is a magnifying glass on the establishment in our country”
Agatha Christie’s new criminal record continues to arrest audiences through its reimagined London revival, currently playing on its 6th year. Guillermo Nazara chats with the show’s lead actress, performing in the role of Christine Vole, to learn the most interesting facts about West End’s most courteous show. How does it feel to be starring in…
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Review of ‘And Then There Were None’: “Murder, She Unwrote”
Agatha Christie’s immortal murder mystery returns to the theatre through a new stage adaptation by Lucy Bailey. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this classic whodunnit set on a remote island ended up dead in the water. Ten little…. Yeah, it’s always a dangerous territory to complete the…
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Review of ‘Express G & S’: “A Maiden Fair To See”
The Kings of English Operetta do some funny business with the Queen of Mystery (only through comedy!) in this musical farce combining chills, thrills… and a lot of shrills. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this British tar was actually closer to an endless night. Ladies and gentlemen,…
