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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…
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Review of ‘The Crumple Zone’: “Crushing crushes”
London’s Waterloo East Theatre welcomes this new gay comedy exploring the struggles of romantic relationships as well as complying with personal realizations. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this droll comment on love and sex life keeps some balls rolling. I can talk about two different shows here…
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Reviews on ‘Wolves On Road’: “You’re a long way from home, yuppie boy”
London’s Bush Theatre hosts the world premiere of this new play dealing with the dangers of delusional ambition. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its Wall Street narrative is able to issue enough bonds with its audience. Greed is the scavenger that predates on other people’s dreams. We’ve…
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Review of ‘Animal Farm – The Sequel’: “Still to put the cattle on”
Orwell’s literary masterpiece relives on the London stage through this new original play exploring the aftermath of the novel’s political allegory. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this rural recount of societal upheaval ends ups being all bark and no bite. Do you hear the critters sing? Singing…
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Review of ‘L’Addition’: “Too many ideas yet to un-wine-d”
The 40th anniversary edition of the Force Entertainment festival welcomes the London premiere of this two-hander comedy revolving around, quite literally, the pouring of liquor. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this bottle-shock farce features enough sway to leave its audiences intoxicated. There are just as many things…
