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Review of ‘Before The Drugs Kick In’: “We need more cocaine”
Love, self-contempt and regret mix together in this explosive cocktail of emotions currently heading to the Edinburgh Fringe throughout the next month. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the play upon his attendance to the London preview, to let us know if this dark comedy was actually dry as snuff. A dream is sometimes truer…
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Review of ‘Two Faces’: “Double trouble”
London’s Barons Court Theatre continues its showcase of fringe pieces ahead of their upcoming Edinburgh run. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this new comedy dealing with international robbers, to let us know if coming to see the play was actually a fair exchange. Bee-dle-dee bee-dle-dee de! Two faces. Bee-dle-dee bee-dle-dee de! Two faces… Sorry,…
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Review of ‘Sheldrake on Shakespeare’: “We know what we are, but know not what we may be”
The most revered dramaturg of all times becomes the man of the hour through this one-man comedy exploring some of the most interesting aspects about his life and work. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on this new piece currently heading to the Edinburgh Fringe – and reveals if, to discuss this show, he must be…
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Review of ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’: “So long, lover boy!”
The Arcola Theatre opened last week the 2023 edition of the Grimeborn Opera Festival, starting with a visually reinvented production of Otto Nicolai’s most succesful piece. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on this montage featuring an queer-inclusive company, to let us know if this marriage of songs and drama has made it smoothly down the…
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Review of ‘Déjà Vu Kabaret’: “It already happened”
Art and war merge together in this musical tribute to the lost lives of those who fought for their own principles. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on this immersive piece mixing a thriller storyline with burlesque performances, to let us know if this show is the kind which couldn’t please him more. “Leave all your…
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Review of ‘Pretty, Witty Nell’: “There’s method in his madness”
Theatre history relives onstage through the true tale of one of the first actresses (and prostitutes) to ever tread the English boards. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this one-woman play written in the purest Shakesperean style, to let us know if this piece actually deserves to be or not to be. Two theatres, both…
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Review of ‘Ned’: “Too much haze onstage”
London’s Old Red Lion Theatre hosts the return of this short play exploring the madness of social media and nowadays channels of communication. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on the production, to break down the bits and pieces of a show intended to crack someone up. We’ve all been in that place where we think…
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Review of ‘The Swell’: ‘I would do anything for love’
London’s Orange Tree Theatre opens its stage to this tale of lifelong passion, grief and regret. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this piece reflecting on selfishness and sacrifice, to let us know more about a story where truth can be the recipe for deception. We’re often told that two wrongs don’t make a right.…
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Review of ‘Duck’: “The player bowled over”
Courage and resilience fuel this inspiring story about personal overcoming and self determination. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on this piece dealing with the struggles of an Indian cricketer trying to work his way through school and family, to let us know if this is a show to come see off one’s bat. Prejudice is…
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Review of ‘A Playlist for the Revolution’: “A call for action”
London’s Bush Theatre launches an offensive towards the Chinese government through this dark comedy dealing with the contradictions of people’s convictions. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on the show, to let us know more about a piece where love and hatred stand for the same cause. The problem with the world is that idiots are…
