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Maddie Rice talks ‘The 39 Steps’: “I like to think that Alfred Hitchock would be a fan”
The acclaimed comedy adaptation of the iconic Alfred Hitchcock thriller returns to the West End stage for a strictly limited run playing through the middle of summer. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of its cast members, to learn all the fun facts about this rich and strange show, whose murderous magic is guaranteed to leave audiences…
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Review of ‘The Taming of the Shrew’: “Rougher touches increase the arousal”
Shakespeare’s love-hate comedy returns to the Globe, in a new production bringing a more callow approach to its maddening storyline. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this modernized revision ends up killing it in its own humour. “Could you stop being such a b*tch?”. I wonder how many…
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Review of ‘Don’t Take The Pith’: “Mac-Goofying in the wrong way”
The Drayton Arms Theatre hosts the world premiere of this new mystery farce featuring conspiracy plots, secret motives and a lot of double entendres. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this bonkers suspense either hangs or falls off the cliff. Nothing feels lazier in a comedy than a…
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Review of ‘Deaf As A Post’: “It’s finding its tone”
War and laughter come to the front in this new fringe comedy arriving in London after its original run in Northern Ireland. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this dystopian farce also raising awareness on a different everyday reality was actually music to his ears. How many times…
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Review of ‘The Divine Mrs. S’: “A bit too earthly for her title”
The world’s best actress in the 1800s returns to the stage through this new original comedy starring Rachael Stirling. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this production should pull its curtain down. There’s only one thing worse that seeing how your talent goes unrecognized. And that’s for it…
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Review of ‘A Mirror’: “A blurred reflection”
Sam Holcroft’s dystopian play lands on the West End after its original run at the Almeida Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its dark comedy plot about political oppression manages to toe his party line. As a censor, it is my job to protect you, viewers, from…
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Review of ‘Look Behind You’: “Places, ladies and gentlemen!”
The panto season takes a twisted extension in West London through the opening of this new comedy showing the drama behind the curtain. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the piece, to let us know if its storyline is innovative or either more like Dame Partington and her mop. Welcome, dear readers, to a new…
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Review of ‘1979’: “I want a second recount”
One of Canada’s most intense political episodes relives on the small stage of London’s fringe theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this new production is up for viewer’s reelection. Morality is the corruption of political success. It may sound depressing to say so (it’s also Monday, so…
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Review on ‘Oh, What a Lovely War’: “Field marshals on a lower rank”
Joan Littlewood’s classic musical farce returns to the London scene in this new montage presented by the Blackeyed Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know half the battle of this iconic British piece. We don’t need a bellicose musical themed after a circus to get the idea that politicians…
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Review of ‘Mates in Chelsea’: “A rich seam”
New writing meets old money in this priceless comedy dealing with the material drama of the upper class. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if the piece has been granted with the Midas touch. When I grow up, when I grow up… (that’s as much as I can take…
