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Review of ‘Ride The Cyclone’: “Funfair-themed musical builds a whirling carousel of songs but the attraction derails”
The Southwark Playhouse hosts the London premiere of Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell’s cult musical. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this metaphysical ride is Carnie-gie Hall material. Life is a roller coaster, or so they say. Apparently, death can be too — or at least, what causes…
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New Andrew Lloyd Webber mash-up musical to open in London next autumn
The show will feature the composer’s most popular melodies, putting several motifs together to create new tunes. Set to open by the end of September, the piece will deal with a deformed evangelist freeing Argentina from an oppressive Peronist government run by space cats. Somebody’s gonna cry in Argentina this time… A mystical tagline preludes…
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Musical Con announces 70 special guests for its 2023 edition
The no. 1 musical theatre fans event in London will return next October with even a richer offer than last year. Featuring exclusive performances, meets and greets, backstage demonstrations and much more, the festival will also welcome stars from the big screen, as well as some of the most prestigious names in the West End.…
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Review of ‘Dinner with Groucho’: “Too much fandom onstage”
Irish troupe B*spoke Theatre Company lands in London for a strictly limited season to revive its latest gamble, starring two of the greatest artists (of very different kinds) of the last century. Guillermo Názara reviews this new hybrid of play and musical, to share his thoughts on this story dwelling in both the realms of…
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Crítica de ‘Dinner with Groucho’: “Demasiado fandom sobre el escenario”
La compañía irlandesa B*spoke Theatre Company aterriza en Londres durante una temporada estrictamente limitada para revivir su última apuesta, protagonizada por dos de los más grandes artistas (de muy distinta índole) del siglo pasado. Guillermo Názara revisa este nuevo híbrido de obra teatral y musical, para compartir sus reflexiones sobre esta historia que habita tanto…
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Explore the insights of Thursford Christmas Spectacular
Norfolk’s most anticipated holiday event returns home now in its 45th year, to celebrate the magic of the season through a lavish display of fantasy, talent and jaw-dropping entertainment. Join us in this exclusive tour through its attractions and experiences, accompanied by several unique chats with some of its cast members, and get to know…
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Adéntrate en el Thursford Christmas Spectacular
El evento navideño más esperado de Norfolk vuelve a casa ahora en su 45º año, para celebrar la magia de la temporada a través de un fastuoso despliegue de fantasía, talento y entretenimiento asombroso. Acompáñenos en este recorrido exclusivo por sus atracciones y experiencias, acompañado de varias charlas únicas con algunos de sus miembros del…
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Dan Partridge talks ‘Grease’: “It’s actually quite a hard balance”
The ultimate musical theatre classic has returned to the West End in a brand new version also exploring new themes and tones. Guillermo Názara chats with lead actor Dan Partridge, whom every night steps into the shoes (and gel) of the unforgettable Danny Zucko at London’s Dominion Theatre.
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Dan Patridge habla de ‘Grease’: “Es un equilibrio bastante difícil”
El clásico del teatro musical por excelencia ha vuelto al West End en una nueva versión que también explora nuevos temas y tonos. Guillermo Názara charla con el actor principal Dan Partridge, que cada noche se mete en la piel (y en la gomina) del inolvidable Danny Zucko en el Dominion Theatre de Londres.
