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Review of ‘Lady Dealer’: “No joint to be blown”
London’s Bush Theatre opens its studio stage to this one-woman play exploring the insecurities and frustrations of a young life feeling at a dead end. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its leafy plot is worth going tripping balls for. Ah, I remember the last time I treated…
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Review of ‘Cold Water’: “Still not ready to make a splash”
The Park Theatre hosts the premiere of this original play as part of their new talent support programme, exploring the trials and tribulations of two friends of different age coming to terms with their personal journeys. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its emotion-pouring manages to keep its…
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Review of ‘Romeo & Juliet’: “The art of not kissing by the book”
Shakespeare’s signature romance travels to the fringe scene in this new abridged version re-envisioned by the Clever Box Theatre company. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if as for its creatives and performers, all are punished. If there’s something I enjoy when coming to the theatre (even more than…
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Review of ‘The Tailor of Inverness’: “Seaming through the wrong thread”
Matthew Zajac stars in this self-written one-man play depicting the trials and tribulations of his own father throughout his escape from Poland during World War II. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the piece, to let us know if this intimate recount dealing with a couturier’s haunting past needs any patching up. Every story has…
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Kyle Falconer and Laura Wilde talk new musical ‘No Love Songs’: “Writing this show has been a therapy session”
The acclaimed songwriting duo brings one of their most personal experiences under the spotlight through this new original musical transferring to London next month. Guillermo Nazara chats with the team about the development of the show, to learn all the fun facts about a piece that’s been a transformation for audiences and creatives alike. Dear…
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Review of ‘Sappho’: “Just love is not always the answer”
Queer identities and lush romance blend together in this explosive comedy bringing back the allure and stories from classic times. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this Greek gift could actually open Pandora’s box. Passion is that rare force of nature that both makes us and destroys us.…
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Review of ‘Captain Amazing’: “The cape doesn’t make the hero”
The Southwark Playhouse opens its stage to the 10th anniversary production of Alistair McDowall’s play, exploring the struggles of a first-time father in both the real and make-believe world. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this bittersweet reflection about parenting actually has daddy issues. I shall only refer…
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Review of ‘Diana, The Untold and Untrue Story’: “She knows how to crush it”
The People’s Princess returns from the dead in this unauthorized, unrealistic and unbelievably camp depiction exploring all the famous (and also unknown) events that defined her iconic life. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this drag queen act on monarchical affairs was actually right royal. “Serves me right…
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Review of ‘F*cking Men’: “Too hard to screw”
Joe DiPietro’s spunky play brings back the edging to the stage, in this revival production coming back to the Waterloo East for a limited quick shot run. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this showering of fringe theatre gold is actually taking the piss. So rarely do I…
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Review of ‘Playing Latinx’: “Just add some more azucar”
The Soho Theatre went passion-fruity last week with the arrival of this one-man show mocking the stereotypes film and television have reinforced on the image of Latin American people. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the piece, to let us know if this parody comment on bigotry and discrimination made him cry Ay, chihuahua!. “Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!…
