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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…
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Artistic Director Adrian Berry talks Jacksons Lane Theatre’s upcoming 50th-anniversary programming: “We think of many kinds of audiences when we devise our shows”
The venue makes history by celebrating its own – presenting an exciting new offer combining a diverse repertoire with several tributes to its legacy and local community. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of the masterminds behind its evolution, to learn more about what’s in store in a season looking into both the theatre’s past and…
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Review of ‘Firebird’: “Let the soviets’ union last longer”
Sergey Fetisov’s autobiographical novel communes onstage with the world premiere of its first theatrical adaptation. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this real-life romance set during the Cold War is in need of a Perestroika. Every gay story is just the same. It’s a disgustingly heternormative comment to…
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Review of ‘Tarantula’: “A truthful web of lies”
Georgie Henley stars in this gripping one-woman thriller dealing with the effects of psychological strain and personal growth. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this biting exploration of mental health made him catch the bug. There’s nothing you can do to hide from trauma – it will keep…
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Review of ‘Higher Ups’: “The devil wears nada”
London’s Old Red Lion Theatre welcomes this new play depicting the savageness of the entertainment industry through the eyes of satire. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its drastic narrative about an alleged alien invasion actually needs to come back to earth. We’ve all had that boss that,…
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Review of ‘The Massive Tragedy of Madame Bovary’: “I left in tears”
Flaubert’s literary masterpiece travels to the London stage in this new comical adaptation playing at the Southwark Playhouse until the start of the New Year. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this cheered up retelling of the doomed adulteress ends up feeling like a cheat. I truly dislike…
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Review of ‘The Liar, The Bitch and The Wardrobe’: “No room to the imagination”
C. S. Lewis’s beloved children’s book gets butchered up in this hilarious adult panto giving a fag-tastical makeover the original tale. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this not too straightforward adaptation of the classic novel keeps up the fairy dust. This made me happyThis made me happy…
