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Review of ‘Present Laughter’ (2026, Richmond Theatre): “Gender-swapped revival is not that transgressive, but it’s remarkably funny”
Nothing says Noël Coward like a snowballing series of shenanigans featuring the most endearingly self-entitled characters anybody could ever imagine. And Present Laughter spares no expense in that department. Over 80 years after its original post-war incarnation, the play still shows how timeless Coward’s signature wit is, keeping its freshness and infectiousness intact—without a single…
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Review of ‘The Price’ (2026, Marylebone Theatre): “High-value revival spares no expense despite slightly austere plot”
We know what to expect when we’re talking about an Arthur Miller play. For starters, don’t expect an ending where justice is served. At least not in a smooth way, without the necessary sacrifices. It comes as no surprise that a narrative involving two estranged brothers reunited to sell their late father’s old clutter has…
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Review of ‘Our Town’ (2026, Rose Theatre): “Michael Sheen’s triumphant performance makes him Kingston’s honorary citizen”
The Rose Theatre welcomes this new adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s existential play, featuring a star-led cast under Francesca Goodridge’s direction. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this touring production is either going to town or crying to be banished. It’s still set in America, but everyone has a…
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Actor and director Paul Goodwin talks upcoming one-man adaptation of ‘Macbeth’: “Finding the drama continues to be my greatest challenge”
The Bard’s bewitching play returns to the London scene through this new one-hander version running next week as part of the Camden Fringe Festival. Guillermo Nazara chats with the artiste behind and in front of this banquet of creativity – to learn more about the development of the piece, its toil, and trouble. How did…
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Review of ‘Much Ado About Nothing’: “As merry as the show is long”
Shakespeare’s ultimate rom-com returns to the Globe in a new period-themed production under Sean Holmes’s vision. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its situational humour actually fell out of place. “Here lies Hero, A hero killed by slanderous tongues”. Oh, thanks for the compliment, darling – but it’s actually…
