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  • Review of ‘The Merchant of Venice, 1936’: “”Old in limbs, in judgement young”

    Review of ‘The Merchant of Venice, 1936’: “”Old in limbs, in judgement young”

    One of Shakespeare’s best-known and probably most controversial pieces takes a leap in time through this new version starring Tracy-Ann Oberman, and set during the East London riots against fascism. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its reinvented approach deserves a pound of flesh. No one hates stronger…

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    27 February, 2024
    English contents, Reviews
    antisemitism, battle of cable street, criterion theatre, drama, gaza, israel, london riots, palestine, play, shakespeare, the bard, the merchant of venice, tracy ann oberman, tragedy, west end, william shakespeare
  • Dom Hodson talks ‘Bleak Expectations’: “Part of the fun of being in this show is that there’s always something that goes wrong”

    Dom Hodson talks ‘Bleak Expectations’: “Part of the fun of being in this show is that there’s always something that goes wrong”

    The world of Dickens gets a different kind of twist in this hysterical comedy currently playing to its last performances in the West End. Guillermo Nazara chats with its lead actor to discuss his experiences throughout the run, and learn more about this show dealing with the affairs of a great house. How has it…

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    4 August, 2023
    English contents, Interviews
    adjoa andoh, alexander armstrong, ben miller, bleak expectations, charles dickens, comedy, criterion theatre, Dermot O’Leary, dom hodson, farce, great expectations, jack dee, jo brand, julian clary, lee mack, london, nish kumar, pip bin, Sally Philips, stephen fry, stephen mangan, summer theatre, tom allen, west end
  • Review of ‘2:22’: “Still a hot spook”

    Review of ‘2:22’: “Still a hot spook”

    Danny Robin’s hit horror play starts its next season in the West End, now running at the Apollo Theatre until the end of summer. Guillermo Nazara returns to the production to share his thoughts on its newly arrived cast, to reveal if the show continues to have a ghost of a chance. Double, double toil and…

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    1 June, 2023
    English contents, Reviews
    2:22, 2:22 a ghost story, apollo theatre, broadway, clifford samuel, criterion theatre, danny robins, felix scott, ghost story, haunted, haunting, horror, jaime winstone, london, matthew dunster, mystery, ricky champ, shaftesbury avenue, sophia bush, tom felton, west end, whodunnit
  • Review of ‘Bleak Expectations’: “Butter upon bacon is kind of tasty”

    Review of ‘Bleak Expectations’: “Butter upon bacon is kind of tasty”

    The bliss and charm of Victorian Great Britain relives through this joyful story of murder, treason and animal cruelty. Guillermo Nazara narrates his experience during the opening night of this radio hit transformed for the stage, to prove his sanity after experiencing such a bonkers show. Dear Lord Saddendown of Grimville, It is my somber…

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    19 May, 2023
    English contents, Reviews
    abigail nmatthews, adjoa andoh, alexander armstrong, ash blackwood, bbc, ben miller, bleak expectations, charles dickens, comedy, connor dumbrell, craig ferguson, criterion, criterion theatre, dermot o leary, dom hodson, emily waters, eric mallet, great expectations, jack dee, jj henry, jo brand, john hopkins, julian clary, lee mack, marc pickering, mark evans, nina wadia, nish kumar, parody, rachel summers, robert lindsay, sally phillips, serena manteghi, shane david joseph, spoof, stephen fry, stephen mangan, sue perkins, tom allen, west end
  • ‘2:22 – A Ghost Story’ to embark on its first UK tour in September

    ‘2:22 – A Ghost Story’ to embark on its first UK tour in September

    The show will travel all across the country until May 2024, some of its locations including Bath, Salford and Belfast. Written by award-winning BBC author Danny Robins, the play tells the eerie tale of a couple moving to their new house, where they will soon find their accompanied by some unwanted guest.

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    10 February, 2023
    English contents, News
    222, 222 a ghost story, 2:22, andrew lloyd webber, ben cutler, cheryl, criterion theatre, danny robins, felix scott, florence odumosu, hamlet, hammersmith ghost, harry price, horror, jake wood, laura whitmore, london, louise ford, matt willis, matthew dunster, nigel allen, nine night, picadilly, runaway entertinment, scary, scott karim, shakespeare, sine digitl, sophia hannides, tamsin carroll, the phantom of the opera, the turn of the screw, the woman in black, thriller, tom felton, west end
  • Review of ‘2:22’: “Time raised hell”

    Review of ‘2:22’: “Time raised hell”

    The London scene continues to scream in fear and delight thanks to this eerie tale about the afterlife, now playing on its last weeks at the Criterion Theatre before transferring to its next venue. Guillermo Názara reviews the new cast of the original West End production (soon to fly to the States too), to let…

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    24 November, 2022
    English contents, Reviews
    222, 222 a ghost story, 2:22, andrew lloyd webber, ben cutler, criterion theatre, danny robins, felix scott, florence odumosu, hamlet, hammersmith ghost, harry price, horror, laura whitmore, london, matt willis, matthew dunster, nigel allen, nine night, picadilly, runaway entertinment, scary, shakespeare, sine digitl, sophia hannides, tamsin carroll, the phantom of the opera, the turn of the screw, the woman in black, thriller, west end
  • Crítica de ‘2:22’: “El tiempo creó el infierno”

    Crítica de ‘2:22’: “El tiempo creó el infierno”

    La escena londinense sigue gritando de miedo y deleite gracias a este espeluznante cuento sobre el más allá, que se representa ahora en sus últimas semanas en el Criterion Theatre antes de trasladarse a su siguiente sede. Guillermo Názara repasa el nuevo reparto de la producción original del West End (que pronto volará también a…

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    24 November, 2022
    Contenido en español, Críticas
    222 a ghost story, 2:22, andrew lloyd webber, ben cutler, criterion theatre, danny robins, felix scott, florence odumosu, hamlet, hammersmith ghost, harry price, horror, laura whitmore, london, matt willis, matthew dunster, nigel allen, nine night, picadilly, runaway entertinment, scary, shakespeare, sine digitl, sophia hannides, tamsin carroll, the phantom of the opera, the turn of the screw, the woman in black, thriller, west end
  • First images of Laura Whitmore and Matt Willis in hit play ‘2:22’ released

    First images of Laura Whitmore and Matt Willis in hit play ‘2:22’ released

    The show’s extended run will feature an entirely new lead cast completed by Felix Scott and Tamsin Carroll. 3-time Olivier Award nominee, the play is a staggering tale about a newly bought house thought to be haunted. Currently playing until January next year, the US version will have its official premiere in Los Angeles next…

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    2 September, 2022
    English contents, News
    222, 2:22, criterion theatre, ghosts, hit play, horror, imagery, laura whitmore, matt willis, thriller, west end
  • Se publican las primeras imágenes de Laura Whitmore y Matt Willis en la exitosa obra ‘2:22’

    Se publican las primeras imágenes de Laura Whitmore y Matt Willis en la exitosa obra ‘2:22’

    La prórroga del espectáculo contará con un reparto principal totalmente nuevo, completado por Felix Scott y Tamsin Carroll. La obra, nominada en tres ocasiones a los premios Olivier, es una asombrosa historia sobre una casa recién comprada que se cree embrujada. Actualmente en cartelera hasta enero del año que viene, la versión estadounidense tendrá su…

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    2 September, 2022
    Actualidad, Contenido en español
    2:22, criterion theatre, ghosts, hit play, horror, imagery, laura whitmore, matt willis, thriller, west end

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