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Review of ‘Oliver!’ (2026, West End): “1960s-inspired revival is good — gloriously good”
Following its inaugural run at the Chichester Festival, Lionel Bart’s musical-theatre classic celebrates its first anniversary since its latest return to the London scene. Guillermo Nazara reviews the situation to let us know if its newest West End version should consider itself at home. Some of you might leave the theatre begging for more. Some…
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Review of ‘Miss Saigon’ (2025 UK & Ireland tour): “New revival engineers adequate staging but lead cast isn’t too much for one heart”
Schönberg & Boublil’s timeless musical returns to the British stage in this new production, touring across the country until summer next year. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if the heat is still on. There is no helicopter flying onstage. The sooner I lower your expectations, the faster we…
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Review of ‘Opening Night’: “Someone should have previewed it”
Sheridan Smith returns to the London scene by starring in this new original musical featuring a score by Rufus Wainwright and direction by Ivo Van Hoven. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the production, to let us know if the piece is either a show stopper or a show to be stopped. “It’s just a…
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Award-winning musical ‘Mary Poppins’ to embark on a new touring production this year
Cameron Mackintosh’s dreamy adaptation will bring back the magic for the next holiday season, celebrating 20 years since it first opened at the Bristol Hippodrome. Going all across Ireland and the UK, the montage will feature Stephanie Jones and Jack Chambers in the lead roles, reprising their roles after their praised performances in the recent…
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Sheridan Smith to star in new West End musical opening next year
The show will feature music and lyrics by singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright, apart from book and direction by Ivo Van Hove. Based on the emblematic 1970s film classic, the piece revolves around the creation of a Broadway play and the drama taking place behind the scenes. I devoted my life to you. To movies. To music.…
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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…
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Peter Wilson, Pippa Ailion, Andrew Bruce and Amanda Parker to be granted the Olivier Industry Recognition Award next week
The Society of London Theatre has announced the upcoming recipients of this category, acknowledging pioneering, excellence and determination in their fields of work. Taking place next month at the Royal Albert Hall, the full award ceremony will be hosted by Hannah Waddingham.
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Review of ‘The Great British Bake Off Musical’: “The proof is in the pudding”
One of the most anticipated shows of the season made its West End debut last night, in a star-studded event supporting a legendary cast-filled production. Guillermo Nazara reviews this new original music based on one the most successful realities in British television, to let us know if this sweet attempt has turned out to be…
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El Musical Con volverá a Londres el año que viene
El evento se desarrollará en un espacio más amplio y contará con nuevas actuaciones y entrevistas, paneles de debate, encuentros, fotos y firmas. Producida por Chris Steward y Shanay Holmes, la convención también recuperará el cosplay de los fans, las batallas de sincronización labial, las canciones, además de la exposición y el mercado de Theatreland.
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Musical Con to return to London next year
The event will play at a larger space and feature new performances and interviews, discussion panels, meet and greets, photo and signing opportunities. Produced by Chris Steward and Shanay Holmes, the convention will also bring back the fan cosplay, lip-sync battles, sing-alongs, plus the Theatreland exhibition and marketplace.
