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Review of ‘The Daughter of Time’: “Richard III-themed play comes across as dated rather than historical”
The Charing Cross Theatre hosts the world premiere of Josephine Tey’s detective novel’s stage adaptation. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this revision of the infamous king’s legacy heads off a cliff — or tower. It’s only the greatest that make history — or so they say. For…
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Review of ‘One Small Step’: “There’s notions to take in stride”
London’s Charing Cross Theatre hosts the English-language premiere of Takuya Kato’s intimate play, exploring the clashing views of an expecting couple living in the not-too-distant future. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its wandering narrative is worth a leap of faith. If there’s something fiction has taught me about…
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Review of ‘Rebecca, The Musical’: “Glow and darkness”
Du Maurier’s best-selling book celebrates a new milestone with the world premiere of its English-version musical adapation. Guillermo Nazara shares his views about this show filled with mystery, lies and unconfessed secrets, to let us know if the production actually got away with murder. Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again… Oh, wait……
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Review of ‘Glory Ride’: “We may need a spare wheel”
Gino Bartali’s inspirational life story premieres as a musical at London’s Charing Cross Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts upon his attendance to the opening night, to let us know more about this show dealing with one of Italy’s highest esteemed heroes.
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Review of ‘Allegiance’: “A beacon of intentions”
George Takei’s semi-biographical musical lands on the West End upon its previous first runs both on Broadway and across the US. Guillermo Nazara reviews this new original piece dealing with the aftermath of war and racism, to share his thoughts about a work that aims to do justice to the spirits of thousands of people…
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Review of ‘Come From Away’: “It’s all about the theatre”
In an unknown town somewhere in Canada, the locals face the heroic task of hosting foreign air passengers on the dawn of the day that changed not only America but the entire world’s History. Guillermo Názara reviews below the London production of Come From Away, to share his thoughts and vision about one of the…
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Crítica de ‘Come From Away’: “Es todo teatro”
En un pueblo desconocido de algún lugar de Canadá, los lugareños se enfrentan a la heroica tarea de acoger a pasajeros aéreos extranjeros en el amanecer del día que cambió no sólo la Historia de América, sino la de todo el mundo. Guillermo Názara repasa a continuación la producción londinense de Come From Away, para…
