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Review of ‘Snow White All-Drag Panto’: “Poisoned humour and dopey characters make this retelling the funniest of them all”
London’s Emerald Theatre hosts the return of TuckShop’s signature festive piece, which celebrates its 5th anniversary with an even crazier remake of the popular fairy tale. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its adult flavour leads to either a bashful attempt or a giant in its genre. I…
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Review of Disney’s ‘Hercules’: “Divine adaptation of the 90s classic brings thunder to the stage but not that much humanity”
London’s West End goes into full a-muse-ment as the legendary film finally lands on its stage. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if this retelling of the hero is either a zero or if, instead, a star is born. What makes a true hero? And what makes a…
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Composer Matthew Wilder talks upcoming new musical ‘Stiletto’: “I’ve been able to discuss topics I couldn’t have touched decades ago”
The Academy Award nominee is finally bringing to the stage the project of a lifetime – depicting the fascinating real story of the now gone castrati singers. Guillermo Nazara chats with the artist, to learn all the facts about the creation of this ambitious piece, and how they got the balls rolling. After 40 years…
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Review of ‘Mufasa’: “Not everything can be wicked”
Disney’s worldwide phenomenon returns to the big screen, through this new instalment exploring the beginnings of one of its most iconic characters. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the film, to let us know if, when it comes to praise, this latest prequel gets to have the franchise’s lion’s share. “It’s gonna be the mane…
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Review of ‘Pinocchio’: “Well strung together, but still needing to be showed a few ropes”
London’s Theatre Royal Stratford Eats welcomes its seasonal family panto with this original retelling of the childhood classic. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this funky revision of the wooden puppet tale is good enough for audiences to log in. When I say Krik, you say Krak. When…
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Director James Haddrell and writers Sidonie Welton and Brad Tutt talk new upcoming musical ‘Beauty and the Beast’: “A big thing for me was promoting the neutrality of a ‘happy ending’”
The classic fairy tale gets twisted, turned and relived in this original musical adaptation coming to the Greenwich Theatre for the whole month of August. Guillermo Nazara chats with the lead creative team, to learn all the fun facts about the development of this family piece, where children and adults alike are welcome to be…
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Review of ‘Fangirls’: “Love is blind”
The award-winning Australian musical celebrates its UK premiere, in a new brand production playing at the Lyric Hammersmith until the end of August. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if in this teen-celebrity fantasy the stars have aligned. “She’ craaaaazy.” Yeah, I know what you’re thinking. That’s such an…
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Theatre Peckham to host world premiere of new Peter Pan themed musical
The show will open the venue’s Christmas season, featuring a new original score, as well as music and lyrics, in an updated adaptation bringing further proximity between the characters and its audience. Their latest installment in a long series of reimagined fairy tale classics, the montage will also give the opportunity to young artists to…
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Award-winning musical ‘Mary Poppins’ to embark on a new touring production this year
Cameron Mackintosh’s dreamy adaptation will bring back the magic for the next holiday season, celebrating 20 years since it first opened at the Bristol Hippodrome. Going all across Ireland and the UK, the montage will feature Stephanie Jones and Jack Chambers in the lead roles, reprising their roles after their praised performances in the recent…
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Review of ‘Cinderella In The Round’: “That’s the wish her heart made”
Prokofiev’s luscious ballet soars over its own fantasy in this lavish production by the ENB. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this extravagant montage depicting one of the most famous fairy tales ever told, to let us know if magic was eventually made at the ball last night. There are many kinds of Cinderella. The…
