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Review of ‘Cash On Delivery’: “Poorly executed account shows capital problems”
The Mill at Sonning hosts the latest revival of Michael Cooney’s 1997 farce. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this tender return manages to hit the jackpot. This was supposed to be funny. It really wasn’t — not that the idea isn’t promising, but I was expecting something…
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Review of ‘Da Vinci’s Laundry’: “Farce forgery fails to deliver a comedic renaissance”
London’s Riverside Studios welcomes this new play inspired by Leonardo’s most expensive painting and its disputed authenticity. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this crazy depiction of the fine art industry is able to raise more than a Mona Lisa smile. I must say it’s been a while…
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Review of ‘The Comedy About Spies’: “Scene-shaking, laughter-stirring camp”
Mischief’s latest creation lands on the West End stage, bringing back its signature humour into the secret-agent world. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this thunderball of slapstick turns out to be a view to kill. This may not be the usual James Bond escapade you’re expecting. But in…
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Review of ‘A Letter to Lyndon B. Johnson’: “Battling its own elements”
The Soho Theatre hosted the London transfer of this historical two-hander comedy, following its initial run at the Edinburgh Fringe. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this farcical tale set during the Vietnam comes well-armed to the front line of the stage. They love Lyndon. They’re doing it…
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Review of ‘Pride & Prejudice (*sort of)’: “Bringing out an Aust-entatious laugh”
Jane Austen’s literary classic gets a wacky makeover with the return of this farcical remake, currently touring around the UK. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this parody version of the Romantic novel managed to entice him in some manner. Love is the biggest b*tch ever. Well, that…
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Adam Jackson-Smith talks ‘Fawlty Towers – The Play’: “Basil is truly the hero, everyone else is the enemy”
John Cleese’s beloved sitcom continues to crack West End audiences through this new stage adaptation bringing together some of the best moments from the iconic television series. Guillermo Nazara chats with the man in charge of playing Torquay’s most enchanting hotelier, to learn all of the fun facts about the show that we need to…
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Review of ‘Filumena’: “Bland puttanesca”
The Richmond Theatre welcomes director Sean Mathias’s take on the Italian comedy classic, in a new production starring celebrity actors Felicity Kendall and Matthew Kelly. Guillermo Nazara will put analysis into the show, to let us know if this droll romance between a streetwalker and a wealthy tycoon is able to bring a whore lot…
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Review of ‘Animal Farm – The Sequel’: “Still to put the cattle on”
Orwell’s literary masterpiece relives on the London stage through this new original play exploring the aftermath of the novel’s political allegory. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this rural recount of societal upheaval ends ups being all bark and no bite. Do you hear the critters sing? Singing…
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Edith Vernes talks upcoming play ‘French Toast’: “The audience will surely walk away singing and smiling”
Jean Poiret’s effervescent comedy lands on the London stage through this new adaptation running at the Riverside Studios for the whole next month. Guillermo Nazara chats with its lead actress, to learn all the fun facts about this play dealing with the clashes between French and British cultures, penned by the same author who gave…
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Review of ‘The Play That Goes Wrong – 10th Anniversary’: “Joyous decade-nce”
Mischief’s signature comedy celebrates its first decennium in the West End, through a special performance reuniting its original team as well as presenting a new cast. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this spectacle of unfortunate events ends up being another comedy of errors. Mother always told me…
