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Playwright Barney Norris talks new contemporary adaptation of Lorca’s ‘Blood Wedding’: “The words alone aren’t a translation, it’s everything in the show”
Following the success of his last play starring Asa Butterfield, Norris lands his latest creation on the stage of the Omnibus Theatre – transforming Lorca’s turn-of-the-century drama into a dark comedy set in modern-day England. Guillermo Nazara chats with the author, to learn more about the development of the piece and what prompted him to…
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Actor Mark Lockyer and director Fiona Laird talk upcoming one-man ‘Hamlet’: “What holds your audience is not your acting, it’s the narrative”
Following the success of his previous solo play, portraying his own personal struggles with mental health, Lockyer reunites with his former wife through this new artistic bond – which promises audiences to experience Shakespeare in a way they never have before. Guillermo Nazara chats with both performer and creative, to learn more about the development…
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Review of ‘Richard II’: “This blessed plot, The King shall do it”
Jonathan Bailey returns to the stage in Nicholas Hytner’s latest production of Shakespeare’s historical piece. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this new revival of the Bard’s royal tragedy still holds the power that made him king. The heart lives for its own demise. No one else like…
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Review of ‘The Comedy of Errors’: “Make no mistake by missing it”
The Bard’s popular comedy returns to The Globe through the revival of its latest production, currently playing at its open-air theatre until the end of October. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this showcase of wrongs manages to get anything right. I don’t care for Shakespeare’s comedies. Yes,…
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Review of ‘The Dream of a Ridiculous Man’: “Whimsical gravitas”
Dostoyevsky’s words transcend onto the stage through this new one-man show adaptation penned by Laurence Boswell and starring Greg Hicks. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the piece, to let us know if this philosophical fantasy is actually a castle in the air. “For I have seen the truth – I have seen and I…
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Review of ‘Romeo and Juliet’: “The course of true love never did run smooth”
Shakespeare’s immortal love story relives once again on its home stage, in a new abridged production playing the Globe’s main playhouse. Guillermo Nazara share his views on the show, to let us know if this revised montage still kisses by the book.
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Review of ‘Macbeth (An Undoing)”: “Nothing wicked this way comes”
Shakespeare’s fiendish tragedy takes another form in this new interpretation playing at London’s Rose Theatre ahead of its New York and Edinburgh runs. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this re-imagined version of a classic is bound for a tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow. “Double, double, toil and…
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Kenneth Branagh’s ‘King Lear’ to release £20 ticket schemes throughout run
The production will launch front row and standing tickets every week through three different process of booking, including an online lottery. Starring and directed by Branagh, the cast features Mara Allen, Deborah Alli and Raymond Anum, among many others. How sharper than a serpent’s tooth is to have a thankless child… Well, maybe we can…
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Review of ‘Sheldrake on Shakespeare’: “We know what we are, but know not what we may be”
The most revered dramaturg of all times becomes the man of the hour through this one-man comedy exploring some of the most interesting aspects about his life and work. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on this new piece currently heading to the Edinburgh Fringe – and reveals if, to discuss this show, he must be…
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Review of ‘The Comedy of Errors’: “Good old camp”
Shakespeare’s most farcical work returns to the Globe in a visually staggering production at itts open-air theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this version bringing back the full allure of the 1600s, to let us know if this silly-fun piece was actually a fool’s errand. Roses are red, violets are blue. And that’s all…
