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Review of ‘Smoke’: “A misty view”
Shame, temptation and regret merge together in this new play dealing with rough sexual relationships and the limits of consent. Guillermo Nazara reviews this original work currently playing at London’s Southwark Playhouse until the end of the month, to let us know what awaits amidst the fog and darkness of its eerie plot.
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Review of ‘The Mistake’: “Somebody had to make it”
One of the most horrific episodes in recent history relives onstage through the words and eyes of those who stood before it. Guillermo Nazara reviews this play dealing with the massacre of the Hiroshima bombing, to share this thoughts on this in-depth analysis about the people that lived through the terror but also the ones…
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Review of ‘Two Billion Beats’: “It’s finding its pulse”
The Orange Tree Theatre opens its stage to the fight of bullying and the questioning of moral ideals in this new play penned by award-winning writer Sonali Bhattacharyya. Guillermo Nazara reviews this production directed by Nimmo Ismail, to share his thoughts on a work where sisterly love is the answer to every woe.
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Alan Menken habla de “Newsies”, “La Sirenita” y mucho más
Desde un pequeño musical off-Broadway hasta convertirse en el compositor más premiado por la Academia de la Historia, la carrera de Alan Menken es, a todas luces, una historia tan antigua como el tiempo sobre el talento, la persistencia y la pasión por lo que hace. Probablemente el responsable de todas las canciones favoritas de…
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Alan Menken talks ‘Newsies’, ‘Little Mermaid’ and more
From an initially little off-Broadway musical to becoming the most Academy awarded composer in History, Alan Menken’s career is, by all means, a tale as old as time about talent, persistance and a passion for what he does. Probably the man responsible for all of your favourite songs from your childhood (and likely some of…
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Crítica de ‘Enrique V’: “El amor propio no es un pecado tan vil”
La última entrega de Shakespeare en esta épica historia sobre la sed de poder y la corrupción humana vuelve a las tablas del Globe, en una nueva versión que presenta retoques y escenas adicionales a la obra original. Guillermo Názara revisa esta producción reimaginada de uno de los dramas más impactantes del dramaturgo, para hacernos…
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Review of ‘Henry V’: “Self-love is not so vile a sin”
Shakespeare’s last installment on this epic tale about power thirst and human corruption returns to the Globe’s boards, in a new version featuring additional tweaks and scenes to the original work. Guillermo Názara reviews this reimagined production of one of the playwright’s most striking dramas, to let us know if the bard’s immortal spirit has…
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Amy Triggs talks ‘Reasons You Should(n’t) Love Me’: “My inspiration was seeing the lack of those stories”
After selling out during its first run, Amy Trigg’s dramaturgic debut has returned on tour around the UK, currently being performed in London until the end of the month. Guillermo Názara chats with 2020 Women’s Prize for Playwriting-winning author and star of the show, to learn more about this personal piece encompassing her struggle but…
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Amy Triggs habla de ‘Reasons You Should(n’t) Love Me’: “Mi inspiración fue ver la falta de esas historias”
Tras agotar las entradas en su primera edición, el debut dramatúrgico de Amy Trigg ha vuelto de gira por el Reino Unido, representándose actualmente en Londres hasta finales de mes. Guillermo Názara conversa con la autora y protagonista del espectáculo, ganadora del Premio Femenino 2020, para conocer más sobre esta obra personal que abarca su…
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Review of ‘Here’: “It needs a voice to be heard”
London’s Southwark Playhouse hosts the world premiere of this new play by the Papatango Company, whose previous achievements include the Olivier and the Critics’ Circle Award. Guillermo Názara reviews their latest work upon his attendance to the opening night, to let us know his thoughts on this reflection on the complicated bonds tying people who…
