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Review of Ballet Icons (2026, London Colliseum): “World-class showcase leaves audiences dancing on air despite perceptible issues”
The venue hosted this annual event featuring globally revered performers. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its eclectic array was delivered on pointe. They promised us quality. And above all, they promised us art. They didn’t forsake their vow, for the most part. Last Sunday’s 20th anniversary gala…
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Review of ENB’s ‘The Nutcracker’ (London Coliseum, 2025): “Lush revamp of Tchaikovsky’s classic is a candied Christmas treat”
The English National Ballet brings back its latest production of the late-Romantic masterwork from last year’s world premiere. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this new take on the fairytale piece is either a smasher or a broken toy. You may say it is required by law that,…
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Review of Fantasia Orchestra’s ‘Birdsong’: “Feathery repertoire soars across elated audience”
The group celebrated the launch of its Smith Square Hall residency with a diverse classical repertoire, including the London premiere of a new contemporary work. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the concert to let us know if its assortment of symphonic and operatic pieces hit the high notes. Sometimes the roughest starts can lead…
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Review of ‘Queen’: “Staging of the royal writings courts audiences but doesn’t come off victorious”
London’s Kings Place hosted the dramatisation of Queen Victoria’s personal journals in a one-off performance starring Deborah Findlay, accompanied by Michael Dussek’s live piano renditions and Prunella Scales’s prerecorded tracks. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this real-life ‘Princess Diaries’ act hath a way with viewers. I can’t…
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Review of BBC Proms 2025 ‘Khatia Buniatishvili plays Tchaikovsky’: “Royal mess at the Albert Hall doesn’t stop a tour de force rendition”
The acclaimed pianist returned to the Royal Albert Hall for a performance of the No.1 Concerto, accompanied by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra under Jaime Martin’s guidance. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if last Friday’s rendition was carried out without any light, dark, or ruby stains. You know…
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Review of ‘That Bastard, Puccini!’: “Compelling premise fails to surpass its ‘tosco’ writing approach”
London’s Park Theatre hosts the return of James Iverne’s period play, exploring the rivalry between the legendary Italian composer and his reputed colleague, Ruggero Leoncavallo. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if it’s appealing enough for audiences not to require a nessun-dorma shout. Good artists copy, great artists…
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Review of ‘The Magic Flute’ (Greenwich Theatre 2025): “Unpolished reimagining of opera classic fails to stand as the queen of the night”
Mozart’s popular classic was reborn last week in the London scene — in a newly themed production put together by Opera Greenwich. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if this latest approach manages to enrapture audiences and build a marriage between the old and contemporary. I so vividly…
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Opera directors William Eley and Valeria Perboni talk upcoming new production of ‘The Magic Flute’: “We’re questioning whether what we know about good and bad characters is real”
The Greenwich Theatre hosts the world premiere of this modernized interpretation of Mozart’s masterpiece, bringing sci-fi elements into the narrative while also offering new perspectives to its themes. Guillermo Nazara chats with the creatives, to learn more about the development of the production and its papa-papa-papa-genesis. How does it feel to be bringing one of…
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Review of English National Ballet’s ‘Giselle’: “Let her die again and again”
The London Coliseum hosted last week the 2025 return of one the company’s signature productions. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this revival of Adolphe Adam’s ghostly romance ends up digging its own grave. I’ve said it all in regards to Mary Skeaping’s treasured creation. It’s been watched,…
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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…
