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Review of ‘Bloody Mary and The Nine-Day Queen’: “Headless new musical shows no merits to claim the throne”
The Union Theatre hosts the world premiere of this chamber piece depicting the rise and fall of Lady Jane Grey and her rivalry with Mary Tudor. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its blithe portrayal of Grey’s tragic fate is likely to leave audiences sanguine. It’s Halloween time…
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Lead actor Johnson Willis talks upcoming play ‘Wilko’: “He stands for life”
The British rock legend relives onstage through this musical biopic portraying a more personal side that not so many may know about. Guillermo Nazara chats with the man playing the icon all through city, to learn more about his process of putting Wilko back in the night. How does it feel to be playing one…
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Review of ‘[title of show]’: “Just listen to my ‘I want’ song”
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The 2008 Broadway musical lands on the London fringe scene through this new production playing at the Southwark Playhouse until the end of the month. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this parody on theatre craftsmanship ends up being a comedy of errors. Ah, the joyful naivity of…
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Review of ‘Trompe L’Oleil”: “Still needs to do the trick”
Politics and unconventional love get mixed in this blasting comedy about Donald Trump’s presidential term. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to fire up some fake news on the most beloved man on earth. To take the Trump administration seriously would be as crazy as calling Suella a gay icon – though we…
