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Review of ‘Christmas Day’: “Jewishness play brims with poignancy despite sabbatical elements”
London’s Almeida Theatre hosts the world premiere of Sam Grabiner’s latest piece, which explores the trials and tribulations of a Jewish family and their clashing opinions on their community. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its piercing analysis on cultural identity is worth a Mazel Tov. It might…
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Review of ‘The Line of Beauty’ (Almeida 2025): “Promising AIDS-themed storyline ends up in a slight crisis”
The stage adaptation of Alan Hollinghurst’s queer novel celebrates its world premiere, featuring a script by Jack Holden and direction by Michael Grandage. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its depiction of gay life during the Thatcher era ends up in the right section. The word ‘struggle’ seems…
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Review of ‘Romans, a novel’: “Gripping production mans compelling tale of masculinity despite disappointing ending”
The Almeida Theatre hosts the world premiere of Alice Birch’s latest play, exploring male-related issues through the trials and tribulations of three siblings. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its depiction of brother and individual resilience is, in frat, worth seeing. Manhood — once an honourable term, now…
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Review of ‘A Moon for the Misbegotten’: “Star-studded London revival doesn’t gibbous all its heart”
The Almeida Theatre hosts the London revival of Eugene O’Neil’s stage classic — in a new production directed by Rebecca Frecknall and starring Michael Shannon and Ruth Wilson. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if this latest landing ends up feeling out of orbit. Even the strongest-looking build…
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Review of ‘The Years’: “Long-time memories, but short endurance”
London’s Harold Pinter Theatre hosts the West End transfer for the Almeida Theatre’s stage adaptation of Annie Ernaux’s acclaimed book – depicting half a century of history through the eyes of women’s rights. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this piercing journey into the old days manages to…
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Review of ‘A Mirror’: “A blurred reflection”
Sam Holcroft’s dystopian play lands on the West End after its original run at the Almeida Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its dark comedy plot about political oppression manages to toe his party line. As a censor, it is my job to protect you, viewers, from…
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Review of ‘Cold War’: “Inner conflict”
Paweł Pawlikowski’s acclaimed film comes to the stage through this brand new musical adaptation playing at the Almeida Theatre until the end of the month. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this jump from the screen to the stage managed to dodge the bullet. Love is the only…
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Review of ‘Patriots’: “Too bright for Putin’s soul”
Amidst one of the most agitated chapters in Eastern Europe’s late life, the West End welcomes a new striking recount on the events that led Putin into his tyrannical upheaval. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this political thriller starring Tom Hollander, to let us know more about this story dealing with the shadows of…
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Review of ‘Women, Beware The Devil’: “Hazed darkness”
Hell rises onstage in this original play about ambition, greed and the powers of the occult. Guillermo Nazara reviews this new limited-running production delivered by renowned director Rupert Goold, to share his thoughts on a piece where good and evil are partners in crime.
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Review of ‘Duet for One’: “A haunting enticement”
Tom Kempinski’s touching piece dealing with terminal disease returns to London in a fully reworked production directed by Richard Beecham. Guillermo Nazara reviews this limited-running play starring Tara Fitzgerald and Maureen Beattie, to share his thoughts about a work of fiction raising awareness about a most devastating reality.
