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Review of Släpstick’s ‘Scherzö’: “Hitting the right note”
The Dutch troupe settles in the London scene with their latest show, currently going on an international tour. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the piece, to let us know if this camp rendition of classical music is in need of some fine tuning. When it comes to music, we all love a good bang…
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Chris Fonseca talks ‘Follow The Signs’: “If you can’t find a community that fully represents you, consider starting one”
The Soho Theatre welcomes the world premiere of a new experimental piece blending hip-hop, dance, BSL and spoken English altogether, to create a one-of-a-kind experience full of heart, advocacy and identity. Guillermo Nazara chats with its creator, to learn all the details about this unmuted show, whose artistry and messages are determined to resonate. How…
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Review of ‘The Black Saint and The Sinner Lady’: “Don’t bother taking a seat”
Clod Ensemble & Nu Civilisation Orchestra bring back the charm of old jazz standards through this immersive montage taking audiences as the very core of their performance. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this big-banded jaunt is deserving of some song and dance. Dancing through life, skimming the…
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Paul Jenkins & Dollie Henry MBE talk upcoming show ‘Jazz Conversations’: “We have a long way to go to show Jazz is worthy”
Founders of the long-standing BOP Jazz company return to the London stage with their latest showcase, digging into the genre’s roots through original music and choreography, while also introducing new emerging talent. Guillermo Nazara chats with the creative duo, to learn all the facts about this ambitious artistic venture serving as the zenith of a…
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Review of The Ballet of the State of Georgia’s ‘Swan Lake’: “As if Aronofsky was behind it”
Tchaikovsky’s fairy-tale masterpiece returns to the London stage in a new limited-running production starring one of the most acclaimed companies in Eastern Europe. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this musical reverie manages, once again, to earn its wings. It’s the power of love! Far before Huey Lewis…
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Review of ‘A Chorus Line’: “Singularly sensational”
The 1975 musical theatre icon returns to the London stage through Nikolai Foster’s touring revival, playing at the Sadler’s Wells until the end of the month. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this new thrilling combination is worth being given the attention. Gonorrhea, gonorrhea, gono— You get the…
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Review of ‘Fuerza Bruta: Aven’: “Unity makes the real strength”
The world-famous Argentinian performing company returns to its London home, presenting their latest montage for a strictly limited run playing until the end of summer. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its intense display of acrobatics ends up feeling high up in the air. “Esto es… FUERZA BRUTA”,…
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Review of ‘Invocación’: “Looking for that final sword thrust”
London’s Sadler’s Wells Theatre opens its yearly flamenco festival with a lavish montage by the Spanish National Ballet. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its romantic tribute to the country’s folklore turns out to be an ole-mpic triumph. “To burn with desire and keep quiet about it is the…
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Review of ‘Swan Lake In-The-Round’: “From here to eternity”
The English National Ballet continuous its summer tradition at the Royal Albert Hall with this lavish remake of the genre’s ultimate classic. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this twin version of the illustorus piece manages to be the good one. It’s funny how the greatest minds think…
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Review of Gandini Juggling’s ‘Smashed’:”Not that much of a fruitful business”
The company arrived to the London stage last weekend to present their new show, featuring acrobatic performances using apples as their lead element. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the piece, to let us know if this pome-pous performance actually went bananas. When I was a little boy, Mother taught me not to play with…
