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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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Review of ‘After All These Years”: “All in good time”
The Theatre at the Tabard hosts the London transfer of the latest Outstanding Theatre Award–winner at the Brighton Fringe Festival. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on this show exploring regret, sacrifice and the pursue of happiness, to let us know if its about elderly love preserves an old flame. Wanna know a secret? Promise not…
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Review of ‘Ghosts’: “A twinge of fear for every immortal soul”
Ibsen takes a Shakesperian turn through the first-ever Globe production of his work. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this new adaptation on one of his most controversial, later acclaimed plays keeps up its mystifying spirit. Thou shalt honour thy father and thy mother… Sometimes, grief and terror…
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Review of ‘The Love of Don Perlimplin’: “We almost fell for it”
Lorca’s classic short play relives on the London stage through this new adaptation combining tradition and modernity. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to explore all the facts about a work perhaps depicting the author’s most personal side. The only thing worse than a broken heart is a heart that’s forbidden to feel.…
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Review of ‘Dear England’: “Play of the match”
James Graham’s acclaimed play travels from the National Theatre to the heart of the West End in a limited running production starring Joseph Fiennes. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this goal-scoring piece will make you get a kick out of it. Sometimes we need to win to…
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Review of ‘Elephant’: “Unresolved harmonies”
Love, passion and shame tune in through this discordant new play exploring the personal and cultural struggles of a young artist. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its shrill drama hit the wrong key. We often hear that music soothes the savage beast. But actually, no other art…
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Review of ‘Imposter 22’: “There’s still one more piece in the puzzle”
The Royal Court Theatre welcomes this new montage by the Access All Areas company, raising awareness about people with disabilities while regaling its audience with a good laugh. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to give us all the details about this surrealistic piece where murder brings out love. Being normal only means…
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Review of ‘As We Face The Sun’: “The sky’s not clear yet”
The Bush Young Company presented this new play dealing with the struggles of former students sharing a haunting past. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know more about this piece where loss is the path to win. Nothing builds a stronger bond than shedding the same tears… I think I’m…
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Review of ‘Before The Drugs Kick In’: “We need more cocaine”
Love, self-contempt and regret mix together in this explosive cocktail of emotions currently heading to the Edinburgh Fringe throughout the next month. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the play upon his attendance to the London preview, to let us know if this dark comedy was actually dry as snuff. A dream is sometimes truer…
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Review of ‘Cuckoo’: “Where do we go from here?”
BAFTA Award winning writer Michael Wynne returns to the Royal Court Theatre with the world premiere of his latest play, exploring the threats of an outside world we cannot control. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know more about a piece where the real danger comes from one’s inner fears.…
