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Review of ‘High Society’ (2026, Barbican): “Flimsy narrative rides high on spectacle, and that’s alright with me”
It is what it is. We couldn’t have asked for more. Or less. And that is fine. In fact, it might be more than fine. Not every musical needs to be poignant, moving, or thought-provoking. And that’s okay. Because this one is nothing of the sort. Still, it works — provided that you limit your…
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Felicity Kendal talks new revival of ‘High Society’: “We need less criticism and less disaster”
Considered one of the most prominent actresses of her generation, reunites with Cole Porter and musical theatre after her 2021 debut in Anything Goes, once again bringing back the glitz and glamour of old Broadway, accompanied by a star-studded cast. Guillermo Nazara chats with her during rehearsals to learn more about this new take on…
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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 ‘Noises Off’: “Someone truly broke a leg”
Michael Fayne’s uproarious 80s comedy returns to London in a new production currently celebrating its second West End. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this disaster theatre-themed comedy literally brought the house down. It’s often said in this industry that if you don’t want to suffer, you’d better…
