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Review of Fulltone Orchestra’s ‘Christmas Concert’: “Somewhere in my memory”
London’s Westminster Central Hall hosted this one-night-only event, making a musical tribute to the holiday spirit through carols, film scores, and musical theatre anthems live renditions. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this symphonic treat managed to hit the high notes. ‘Twas the weekend before Christmas, a time…
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Review of ENB’s ‘The Nutcracker’: “Old-school charm”
Tchaikovsky’s Christmas masterpiece lands on the London Coliseum through one of the longest-running theatrical traditions in the West End. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this return montage was actually sugar-plum. They say that dreams are the actual magic that makes the world go around. Truth or not,…
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Review of ‘Edward Scissorhands’: “A nostalgic reverie”
Tim Burton’s 90s classic returns to the stage through the touring production of Matthew Bourne’s ballet adaptation, currently playing in London during the holiday season. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if it’s ambitious montage ended up making the cut. The more you like yourself, the less you are…
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Review of the Royal Choral Society at the Royal Albert Hall: “O come all ye faithful”
The allure of the holidays blasts through the most enchanting melodies in what marks the company’s 148th Christmas concert at their home venue. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the performance, to let us know if this classical rendition truly was a joy to the world. There’s something about this time of the year that…
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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…
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Review of ‘A Christmas Carol’: “All I want for Christmas is this”
Charles Dickens’s old time classic returns to the Old Vic’s stage through Jack Thorne’s play with songs adaptation. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this holiday treat was actually a stocking filler. We can’t erase the blots from the past. But we still can paint a better future.…
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Broadway star Marisha Wallace releases new original Christmas song
The internationally renowned actress and singer has launched an introspective tune to celebrate this year’s festivities. Written in collaboration with Grammy winning composer Toby Gad, the song explodes the memories of a harsh childhood while keeping an uplifting tone. So often do we hear that Christmas is a time for hope, magic and memories. Well,…
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Explore the magic of London’s most whimsical Christmas show
The allure of the holidays blasts onstage through this new immersive experience taking us to the realm of wishes and fantasy. Guillermo Nazara takes on a ride through this production currently playing until the end of the season, to let us know what sort of proof lies in this pudding. It’s beginning to look a…
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Review of ‘La Clique’: “A Grinchy pleasure”
Excitement explores every possible meaning in this sensually dazzling show returning to the West End for the Christmas holidays. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the piece, to let us know if, in this carousel of talent, the merriment does go around. “We are the creatures of the night!”, cries the mysterious singer as he…
