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Writer and performer Paulus the Cabaret Geek talks Victoria Wood tribute show ‘Looking For Me Friend’: “If you’ve been marginalised, you will quickly get where she was coming from”
Currently celebrating its fifth anniversary treading the boards, the show returns to the UK for another tour, reuniting audiences once again with their fondest memories of the revered comedian. Guillermo Nazara chats the man in charge of this one-woman(ish) act — to learn more about the development of the piece and how he’s managed to…
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Review of ‘Burlesque’: “Christina Aguilera’s West End baby brings a lush array of visuals but poor storytelling”
The much anticipated adaptation of the 2010 movie musical arrives in the West End for a strictly limited run playing until the beginning of September. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the piece — to let us know if this tough lover of a show makes Aguilera a good girl in the scoring department. Every story…
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Review of ‘Diamonds and Dust’: “Glittering spectacle gives audiences a tease of potential but lacks dita-tion”
London’s brand new Emerald Theatre hosts the premiere of Dita von Teese’s latest burlesque show, playing until the end of summer and starring acclaimed musical theatre performer Faye Tozer. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if venturing into its gleaming extravaganza is a mission to a-bort. Nobody is…
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Review of ‘WAKE’: “The dawn of utmost showmanship”
The THISISPOPBABY company arrives in the West End with their flagship show – bringing an assortment of cabaret numbers coated with an Irish flavour. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this celebration of folklore and spectacle manages to too-ra-loo-ra lure its viewers. What’s the purpose of life? I keep…
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Co-directors Phillip McMahon & Jennifer Jennings talk upcoming dance show ‘WAKE’: “Irish artists are leading a contemporary revival of our culture”
The THISISPOPBABY company lands on the West End stage with this new montage blending cabaret with Irish culture. Guillermo Nazara chats with its creatives, to learn all the facts about the development of a show that promises to have audiences in clover in every sense of the word. How did the idea for this show come…
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Artistic Director Adrian Berry talks Jacksons Lane Theatre’s upcoming 50th-anniversary programming: “We think of many kinds of audiences when we devise our shows”
The venue makes history by celebrating its own – presenting an exciting new offer combining a diverse repertoire with several tributes to its legacy and local community. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of the masterminds behind its evolution, to learn more about what’s in store in a season looking into both the theatre’s past and…
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Sarah McGuinness’s one-woman cabaret show to transfer to London this month
The internationally acclaimed film director returns to the stage with this musical recount exploring the trauma, struggles and joys of her personal and professional life. Putting her documentary expertise into the narrative, the montage will include a diverse repertoire ranging from music theatre classics to pop and rock icons. Leave all your troubles outside! And…
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Review of ‘Officer Scott’: “Tryin to cop-e”
London’s King’s Head Theatre opens its stage to a new international troupe of actors, bringing their latest LGBT+ – themed comedy all the way from the Brooklyn scene. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its arresting plot manages to make out like a bandit. It’s well-known by anyone…
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Review of ‘Deux Grandes Dames’: “Oeuvre de rigueur, mais non cordon bleu”
Internationally-renowned musical theatre performers Melissa Errico and Isabelle George land on the London scene for the first time with this two-hander concert celebrating all things French. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if the duo’s pièce de résistance ends up being a cause célèbre. The lady is a tramp!…
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Review of ‘Sophie’s Surprise 29th’: “It was the right choice”
Fire, spectacle and excitement explode in the heart of Soho through this bombastic cabaret experience playing at one of the most intimate venues in the West End. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this colourful birthday themed show truly painted the town red. The title is not a…
