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Actor Jeremy Kareken talks new UK-premiere play ‘The Value of Names’: “We all are progressives until the problem is at our doorstep”
The White Bear Theatre hosts the first-ever London run of Jeffrey Sweet’s political dark comedy, exploring the complexities of people’s moral compasses through the aftermath of McCarthy’s infamous witch hunt. Guillermo Nazara chats with one its leads, to know more about the ingrains of the show’s thought-provoking plot, depicting a disturbing episode in history that’s…
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Review of ‘Mrs. President’: “Logged-off pathos”
The Charing Cross Theatre welcomes the London premiere of John Ranson Phillips’s historical play – exploring the confidante relationship between Mrs. Lincoln and her photographer after her husband’s death. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if, when it comes to any flaws, he should let ’em up easy. It…
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Review of ‘The Double Act’: “One was already enough”
The Arcola Theatre welcomes Mark Jagasia’s latest play, dealing with the awkward reunion between the members of a former comedy duo, as they must face the consequences of a darker past they can’t escape from anymore. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its whimsical but poignant plot line…
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Review of ‘Under The Table’: “Dry intoxication”
Barons Court Theatre hosted Aaron Thakar’s latest play, exploring the conflicts of human nature through a melange of satirical situations. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to give us a sip of what’s in store and let us know if the piece caught lightning in a bottle. They say that love is the…
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Review of ‘As Long As We’re Breathing’: “An expired heart”
The Arcola Theatre welcomes the London premiere of Diane Samuels’s Holocaust-themed play, picturing the strife of the Jewish community through a spiritual, yoga-based frame. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its transcendent narrative style brings koshas to its kosher tale. Life is a sigh. It’s a passing line…
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Playwright Maureen Lennon talks upcoming show ‘Mary and the Hyenas’: “It’s surprising we don’t have fifteen plays about her already”
The legacy of Mary Wollstronecraft endures onstage through this new original play exploring the trials and tribulations of her striking life. Guillermo Nazara chats with its author, to learn all the facts about this historical piece exploring the path of a woman who changed the course of all womanhood. How did the idea for this…
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Sam Jenkins-Shaw talks upcoming play ‘Mrs. President’: “It’s a privilege to play a man who himself was disabled just like me”
The Charing Cross Theatre looks across the pond to bring one of the most prominent episodes of American history through a completely different set of eyes. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of the show’s leads, to learn all the facts about this new piece dealing with the woman standing with the man that stood right.…
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Review of ’10 Nights’: “Dramatic fasting”
Riverside Studios welcomes the London return of Shahid Iqbal Khan’s spiritual play – exploring the journey of a young man reconnecting with his religion, as he tries to heal the scars from a horrible past. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us if this soulful story of grievance and self-improvement is…
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Review of Jonny Woo’s ‘Suburbia’: “An inalianable sight to be gay”
The Soho Theatre welcomes the drag queen–performer’s latest solo show, exploring the path of a 80s – 90s gay man in his pursuit to find his true self. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this musical declaration of self-love and determination shares a strong enough message. AIDS is…
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Writer Eva Hudson talks upcoming play ‘855-FOR-TRUTH’: “Listen to young people”
London’s Hope Theatre hosts the world premiere of this philosophical drama exploring the conflict of science and religion by building bridges between them both. Guillermo Nazara chats with its playwright, to learn more about the creation of this spiritual piece guaranteed to give us one hell of a journey. 855-FOR-TRUTH, Eva Hudson Interview for First…
