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Lead actor Jack Hardwick talks West End production of ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’: “Mischief just seems to have the magic formula”
Over ten years after its opening in the West End, Mischief’s hit comedy continues to mesmerise audiences through its hilarious array of absurdity and goofiness. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of its new leads — to learn what it’s like working in a show when failure is the only recipe for success. How does it…
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Review of ‘Till The Stars Come Down’: “Less than down-to-earth play is far from achieving meteoric run”
The National Theatre’s production celebrates its West End transfer, playing at the Theatre Royal Haymarket for a 12-week limited run until the end of summer. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this tragicomical proposal comes off as a match made in heaven. Mamma Mia! Here we go again!…
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Review of ‘Fawlty Towers’ (2025 West End): “New London cast charms but doesn’t captivate by going too strictly by the manuel”
The stage adaptation of John Cleese’s comedy classic returns to the West End for a limited run amidst its UK and Ireland tour. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if the hype about it is just too much buttering on its tray. Well, I knoooooooooooooooooow how many of…
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Playwright M. Kilburg Reedy talks upcoming show ‘The Daughter of Time’: “I have drilled down into the parallels between the Tudors and current examples of orchestrated disinformation”
London’s Charing Cross Theatre adds another world premiere to its roster with the stage adaptation of Josephine Tey’s historical murder mystery novel — running from the middle of the month until the end of summer. Guillermo Nazara chats with the show’s author — to learn more about her process along with her partners in crime…
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Review of ‘The Comedy About Spies’: “Scene-shaking, laughter-stirring camp”
Mischief’s latest creation lands on the West End stage, bringing back its signature humour into the secret-agent world. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this thunderball of slapstick turns out to be a view to kill. This may not be the usual James Bond escapade you’re expecting. But in…
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Writer and performer Tim McArthur talks upcoming show ‘Eurovision, Your Decision’:”The whole point of theatre is to be challenged”
The campiest comedy in town about the campiest festival in the world returns to the stage in an updated version featuring new numbers, new cast additions, and more silliness than ever. Guillermo Nazara chats with the man behind and in front of the show, to learn more about this lively piece celebrating its Big Five…
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‘Scouts! The Musical’ announces new cast for its upcoming summer tour
The show will tour around several parts of the UK for one month only, welcoming two different leads while also featuring most of the original troupe. The run will be followed by the company’s return to the Edinburgh Fringe, bringing back their latest creation upon an initial sold-out run at the festival last year. Are…
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Writer and performer Sam Ipema talks upcoming show ‘Dear Annie, I Hate You’: “Had I not been diagnosed, I highly doubt I’d find myself here putting on a play in London”
Following its successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe, the London scene welcomes the arrival of this dark comedy exploring the author’s real-ljfe journey upon suffering from an aneurysm. Guillermo Nazara chats with the playwright, to learn more about the creation of a show where positivity and inspiration are the brains of its outfit. How does…
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Review of ‘Pride & Prejudice (*sort of)’: “Bringing out an Aust-entatious laugh”
Jane Austen’s literary classic gets a wacky makeover with the return of this farcical remake, currently touring around the UK. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this parody version of the Romantic novel managed to entice him in some manner. Love is the biggest b*tch ever. Well, that…
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Review of ‘The Double Act’: “One was already enough”
The Arcola Theatre welcomes Mark Jagasia’s latest play, dealing with the awkward reunion between the members of a former comedy duo, as they must face the consequences of a darker past they can’t escape from anymore. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its whimsical but poignant plot line…
