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Review of ‘A Mirror’: “A blurred reflection”
Sam Holcroft’s dystopian play lands on the West End after its original run at the Almeida Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its dark comedy plot about political oppression manages to toe his party line. As a censor, it is my job to protect you, viewers, from…
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Review of ‘Bronco Billy’: “Go West!”
Clint Eastwood’s 80s comedy classic hits the road one more time through the musical adaptation currently playing at London’s Charing Cross Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his view on the show, to let us know if the production earned its spurs. When I was a little boy, I also dreamed of becoming a rich man’s widow…
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Review of ‘Look Behind You’: “Places, ladies and gentlemen!”
The panto season takes a twisted extension in West London through the opening of this new comedy showing the drama behind the curtain. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the piece, to let us know if its storyline is innovative or either more like Dame Partington and her mop. Welcome, dear readers, to a new…
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Review of ‘Kim’s Convenience’: “Señor Fawlty!”
Canada’s most mart-ass comedy brings back its launch offer with the London production of the play that inspired the popular Netflix series. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this family business is actually all over the shop. Sigh. Nothing like a smothering father who can’t speak a proper…
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Review of ‘1979’: “I want a second recount”
One of Canada’s most intense political episodes relives on the small stage of London’s fringe theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this new production is up for viewer’s reelection. Morality is the corruption of political success. It may sound depressing to say so (it’s also Monday, so…
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Review of ‘The Hunger Gays’: “There’s more to milk”
The Two Brewers Pub Theatre hosts this new adult panto taking us to the most epic battle ever dick-tated onstage. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this players made a good fist of this session. In a world (do it as deep as you can… the voice, I…
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Review of ‘Dick Whittington’: “A Lord Mayor’s show”
The great British classic returns to panto season in this new production currently playing at the Richmond Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if the cat got the cream at the end of the day. As the holiday bells are starting to chimeThe camp comes in streams on…
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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 of ‘Sleeping Beauty Takes A Prick’: “A camp re(ar)treat for queens”
The Charing Cross Theatre opens itself (don’t dig up too much…) to this new gay adult panto turning the iconic fairy tale even fairier. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if the classic got actually spindled. In a faraway land that nobody knows Developed by royals, staunch peasants and…
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Review of ‘Tinderella’: “A land of fairies – literally…”
The classic children’s story gets a bit of scissoring with this re-edited parody not suitable for the well-behaved. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the piece, to let us know if any contents were forced down his throat. When it grows up, when it grows up I will be hard enough to shoot in spades…
