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Review of ‘The Price’ (2026, Marylebone Theatre): “High-value revival spares no expense despite slightly austere plot”
We know what to expect when we’re talking about an Arthur Miller play. For starters, don’t expect an ending where justice is served. At least not in a smooth way, without the necessary sacrifices. It comes as no surprise that a narrative involving two estranged brothers reunited to sell their late father’s old clutter has…
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Director Jonathan Munby talks new London revival of ‘The Price’: “I’m interested in how the play speaks to a post-Covid world”
London’s Marylebone Theatre presents a brand new revival of Arthur Miller’s intimate play about inherited trauma and family relationships. Guillermo Nazara chats with the man behind its latest incarnation to learn about his vision — as well as Miller’s ability to speak across generations. How does it feel to direct this latest revival of Arthur…
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Review of ‘John Proctor Is The Villain’: “Revisionist play is a crucible of ideas, but the narrative is a witch’s brew”
Following the success of its original Broadway run, London’s Royal Court presents Kimberly Belflower’s modern exploration of Arthur Miller’s classic. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its execution is hanging by a thread. I still think Abigail Williams is the bad guy. In other words, we could confidently…
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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 ‘The Crucible’: “What in the devil has comedy got to do?”
Arthur Miller’s timeless play relives on The Globe’s stage, in a new atmospheric production running until the beginning of summer. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its approach to the classic is either bewitching or should go to hell. Yesterday, it was corn that made us choke. Today,…
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Review of ‘Retrograde’: “A dream of a play about a Hollywood nightmare”
Ryan Calais Cameron’s semi-historical play lands on the West End following a first acclaimed run at the Kiln Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this distressing picture of the real side of Tinseltown brings along too many negatives. There’s some sort of poetry about the West End…
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Actor Jeremy Kareken talks new UK-premiere play ‘The Value of Names’: “We all are progressives until the problem is at our doorstep”
The White Bear Theatre hosts the first-ever London run of Jeffrey Sweet’s political dark comedy, exploring the complexities of people’s moral compasses through the aftermath of McCarthy’s infamous witch hunt. Guillermo Nazara chats with one its leads, to know more about the ingrains of the show’s thought-provoking plot, depicting a disturbing episode in history that’s…
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Review ‘A View From The Bridge’: “A glorious arc of truthfulness”
Dominic West stars in this new production put together by the Theatre Royal Bath, currently playing in the West End until the middle of summer. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this version on one of the greatest contemporary classics deserves the cross. Life is a permanent struggle…
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The 50 best shows of 2023
One more year goes by and so does the theatre scene, regaling us with more than a few astonishing productions to treasure in our hearts for the rest of our days. Here is our list of the top 50 shows we’ve seen in 2023 – ranging from West End to fringe, while also featuring ballet…
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Review of ‘The Crucible’: “The past is never passed”
Arthur Miller’s historical classic lands on the West End with the return of the National Theatre’s revival production. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this haunting play dealing with the powers of deception and fanaticism, to let us know if this actually is one hell of a show. Never before has Satan been closer. Or…
