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Review of ‘Cable Street’: “Riot-themed musical still has a lot to demonstrate”
The Marylebone Theatre welcomes the show’s latest comeback, which is playing for a new limited run until the end of February. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the piece to let us know if this artistic tribute to those fighting the system screams anarchy. There’s always a reason for a show’s return. And when it’s…
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Review ‘Safe Heaven’: “Gulf War-themed political drama is a massive weapon of self-destruction”
The Arcola Theatre presents this new piece exploring the diplomatic maneuvers amidst one of the most delicate international conflicts in recent history. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its attempts to strike as a poignant plot should be followed by a white flag. “Oh, I write a letter…
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Writer Richard Adetunji talks new play ‘Ego’s Killing the Mandem’: “When talking about the challenges of young black boys nowadays, we don’t want it to be all doom and gloom”
For one more year, Creative Acting Studio offers emerging writers the opportunity to shine under its spotlight, presenting a showcase of new work with a special focus on underheard voices. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of the selectees to learn more about their piece and the challenges faced by up-and-coming talent nowadays. How does it…
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Review of ‘Eat the Rich (but not me mates x)’: “Impoverished comedy fails to cover basic cheque-points”
Following a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, the show lands on the Soho Theatre’s stage for a limited run until the end of the month. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this droll comedy cashing in on the affluent is as prosperous as its subject. It’s not…
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Performer and producer Duru Agirbas talks modern adaptation of Turkish play, ‘Gelin’: “. It is valuable to create work that allows some audiences to fully relate, while also inviting others to learn”
Nearly two centuries after its original run, İbrahim Şinasi’s Şair Evlenmesi returns to the stage through a modern revision, swapping the Ottoman Empire for London’s multicultural landscape. Guillermo Nazara chats with the artist to learn more about the development of this updated play of manners, what ideas they are still married to, and what concepts…
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Review of ‘God, The Devil and Me’: “Celestial topics and angelic intentions get stuck in development hell”
Following a first incursion at the Edinburgh Fringe, the show lands on the London stage for a limited run until the end of the week. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this religious-based exploration of mental health led to a divine experience or if, instead, it stinks to…
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Writer and performer Alice Bloomer talks new one-woman show ‘For Puck’s Sake’: “Shakespeare wrote me the perfect moments for this”
London’s Etcetera Theatre hosts the world premiere of this solo piece merging two of the Bard’s most popular works. Guillermo Nazara chats with its creator to learn more about this dream of a play and if it’ll be done as we like it. How does it feel to be finally performing your own written solo…
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Review of ‘The Highgate Vampire’: “Viewers’ stakes are high with this anaemic horror comedy”
The Omnibus Theatre hosts this humorous act inspired by real-life events. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its bloodthirsty narrative made him sanguine. It may be due to its vampire nature. Or it may have happened in spite of it. Whatever the case, the truth is that they sucked…
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Writer and performer Ailun Zhou talks debut play ‘Self Tape’: “Casting has started to feel increasingly like a lottery”
Following a five-year collaboration with director Robert Price, the actress premieres her first solo show inspired by her own experiences in the industry. Guillermo Nazara chats with the artist to learn more about the development of the piece and whether its portrayal of audition processes should be regarded as open call to action. How does…
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Review of ‘The Fit Prince’: “Hyper-gay rom-com manages to bear fruit”
Following the success of previous productions such as Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story and Gwyneth Goes Skiing, the team returns to the London scene with a parody love story between a monarch from a fictional realm and a baker from New York. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know…
