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Playwright Ryan Calais Cameron talks about becoming the first patron of Camden People’s Theatre: “If you only invest in what’s proven, you stop discovering what’s next”
With several widely acclaimed pieces to his credit, including Retrograde and For Black Boys, Ryan Calais Cameron has cemented his status as one of the most prominent authors of his generation. Now, the writer reconnects with his roots by becoming a benefactor to the venue that gave him the opportunity to set his artistic path.…
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Review of ‘Love Omar’: “Arabian night is hardly a stroke of genius”
I didn’t love him. Or like him. Just like I didn’t love or like this play either. It’s not a bad concept. But it’s a clumsy execution. Very clumsy. To the extent that, if it hadn’t been for the final 20 minutes, I wouldn’t know what the point of this piece is. Nor what it…
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Review of ‘The Anti “Yogi”‘: “Multi-limbed spectacle needs a little extra hand”
There’s no doubt about her flexibility onstage. Both as a performer and in any yoga position. She can also dance. And even play God. Literally, you shall see some interesting interpretations of how the Buddha and Krishna are supposed to talk. It’s all in good faith, though (no pun intended — well, maybe a little…
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Review of ‘26.2 Reasons To Stay Alive’: “Galloping monologue delivers a marathon of instropection”
Alright — there’s no need to panic. I know what you’re thinking after reading that title. And I want you to take a deep breath and say to yourself that everything will be fine. Yes, it’s called 26.2 Reasons. Yes, that’s a reference to the London Marathon’s distance. And yes, its average running time is…
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Helen Atkinson-Wood talks INK Festival’s 2026 season: “Putting on a production is always a costly business”
After a decade serving as one of its patrons, the actress comes into the spotlight by starring in the world premiere of Jan Etherington’s most personal play. Guillermo Nazara chats with the artist to learn more about the festival’s evolution over the years and its commitment to championing new voices from non-theatrical backgrounds. How does…
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Review of ‘Dear Jack, Dear Louise’: “Letter-based romance doesn’t correspond with its potential”
London’s Arcola Theatre presents the revival of Ken Ludwig’s epistolary two-hander. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this post-depression love story suffers from any delivery fails. Love. Love changes everything. Don’t worry. It’s not that show. Thank goodness it isn’t. There will be romance, though. Actually, that’s the…
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Review ‘Eggs Aren’t That Easy To Make’:”Scrambled narrative leads to audience’s hard-boiled reaction”
London’s Riverside presents this play exploring new parenthood through the lens of an atypical household. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its yolked premise comes out half-baked or poached. I don’t know what it is, but it seems like the subject of pregnancy is getting momentum in the…
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Review of ‘Riki Lindhome: Dead Inside’: “Motherhood comedy is impregnated with pathos”
The Big Bang Theory star settles at the Soho Theatre’s main stage with this one-woman piece exploring her real-life struggles with pregnancy through humour and musical theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views to let us know if this newly born show is everything audiences are expecting. There’s only one thing that sucks worse than parenting.…
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Kellie Shirley talks new comedy play ‘TWO’: “It’s an actor’s dream”
Following the success of its inaugural run, the play transfers to London’s Park Theatre until the end of April, reuniting the EastEnders and In The Long Run star with his partner in crime, Peter Cauldfield, in a lively semi-immersive performance set in a working-class pub. Guillermo Nazara chats with the actress to learn more about…
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Riki Lindhome talks new one-woman show ‘Dead Inside’: “The more these experiences are spoken about honestly, the less isolating they become”
Known for her acting work in hit shows such as Wednesday and Big Bang Theory, the TV star arrives in the London scene with a personal piece exploring pregnancy loss, adoption, and surrogacy. Guillermo Nazara chats with the writer and performer to learn more about the gestation of the show and how she’s turned all…
