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Review of ‘The Secret That Saved Christmas’: “Well-behaved delivery, but no present wow factor”
The Hampton Hill Theatre opens its stage to this new children’s piece – bringing adventure, friendship, and new layers of magic through this original narrative inspired by the festive season. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this holiday fantasy ends up feeling too santa-monious. Somebody’s been naughty this…
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Review of ‘Nutcracker in Havana’: “Fuerza latina galore, but milder in sabor”
Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic relives on the Southbank Centre stage through this Caribbean-flavoured revision put together by Carlos Acosta. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its toying with the iconic original turns out to be a sugar plum assignment. I know what you’re thinking – just as I know…
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Review of ‘A Sherlock Carol’: “Elementary, that’s what’s on”
Charles Dickens marries Arthur Conan Doyle in their literary canon through this fantasy-crime play returning to the Marylebone Theatre for the holiday season. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this retelling of the Christmas classic verging on the valley of fear is worth any great expectations. It is…
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Review of ‘White Christmas’: “No chance of a silent night”
Irving Berlin’s film classic relives on Sonning’s Mill’s stage through this new production of its popular musical theatre adaptation. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if all the hype for this wintry montage turns out to be a snow job. I know what you’re waiting for. You’ve read it…
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Review of ‘Homo Alone’: “A tale by Macaulay Cock-in”
The most beloved Christmas movie classic is given a twisted twist on the London stage through this camp parody revision playing at The Other Palace’s Studio until the start of the New Year. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this tale of a homo is worth the FOMO.…
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Review of ‘Pinocchio’: “Well strung together, but still needing to be showed a few ropes”
London’s Theatre Royal Stratford Eats welcomes its seasonal family panto with this original retelling of the childhood classic. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this funky revision of the wooden puppet tale is good enough for audiences to log in. When I say Krik, you say Krak. When…
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Tatenda Matsvai talks upcoming musical ‘Alice In Wonderland’: “Every character you meet in this show you could so easily meet in the streets of Brixton”
Lewis Carroll’s all-time classic puts the revisionist hat on with the return of the acclaimed fringe musical adaptation, taking the beloved story into a contemporary setting as it brings the fantasy to very heart of South London. Guillermo Nazara chats with this season’s lead actress, to learn all the fun facts about her performance –…
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Denzel Baidoo talks upcoming family show ‘The Fir Tree’: “Intimate shows like this bring unique joys rather than challenges”
Hans Christians Andersen’s enchanting tale relives on the London stage through this impending theatrical adaptation combining songs, live foley, and puppetry to honour the piece’s 180th birthday. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of its lead actors, to learn all the fun facts about this exciting new piece rooted in the charm of Christmas magic. How…
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Chastity Belt talks ‘La Clique’: “We’re naked. But we’re silly, too!”
The naughtiest Christmas show in town continues to enthrall London audiences with it sumptuous display of stunts, music and, above all, fun. Guillermo Nazara chats with its new Emcee, cabaret singer Chastity Belt, to learn the most interesting facts about this annual montage where trouble is not left outside, but its very essence. How does…
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Review on ‘The Nutcracker – An Adult Panto’: “Done with a big pair of Christmas balls”
The classic fairy tale spreads its wings (and something else) through this irreverent show not suitable for the tight ones. Guillermo Nazara shares squeezes every part of the piece, to let us know if this touching affair was actually funny business. On the twelfth day of Christmas my dealer gave to meTwelve drillers drillingEleven pumpers…
