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Performer Borris Anthony York talks upcoming Neil LaBute’s ‘America The Beautiful’: “The most valuable voices are the ones that provoke reflection rather than agreement”
Considered one of the most divisive authors in modern theatre, a new collection of his works sets foot on the London stage for the first time, presenting nine different plays performed by a cast of only four actors. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of its leads to learn more about the show’s development, its brutal…
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Review of ‘Ukraine Unbroken’: “Vapid collection of plays has all the facts but none of the pathos”
London’s Arcola Theatre presents an array of short narratives involving the Ukrainian-Russian conflict. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if it passes with flying blue and yellow. I don’t mean to show no sympathy for Ukraine’s plight. I will, however, show little mercy to this piece. Very little. I…
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Writer and performer Jules Coyle talks upcoming play ‘Managed Approach’: “I hope audiences leave with a deeper appreciation for empathy”
Following its successful inaugural run at the Edinburgh Fringe, the show will make its London debut in two months, offering audiences a semi-verbatim portrayal of the lives of sex workers, inspired by Holbeck’s temporary red-light district. Guillermo Nazara chats with the author to learn about the piece’s development and how she’s managed to pimp the…
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Review of ‘The Sound of Absence’: “Powerful title is honoured the wrong way”
London’s Omnibus Theatre presents this one-woman autobiographical play exploring anger and grievance following the death of a toxic father. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its problems go beyond the parental realm. This happened 916 days ago. They could have said 2023, but they tried to be poetic…
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Review or ‘1:17 AM, or until the words run out’: “Eternal premise misses the right timings”
The Finborough Theatre hosts the London return of Zoe Hunter Gordon’s intimate play about loss, grievance, and friendship. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its poignancy remains at close quarters with the audience. Well, they didn’t run out of words. And to be honest, I wish I had…
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Review of ‘MILES’ (2026, Southwark Playhouse): “Offbeat biopic needs to find a better pitch”
The venue presents a new two-hander piece portraying the life of one of the biggest jazz icons of all time. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if the experience left him kind of blue. He was a legend. And, like every legend, he has been turned into a product…
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Writer and performer Jamie-Lee Money talks new solo play ‘Spin Cycles’: “Grief isn’t always packaged in a clearcut way”
Following its original 2023 season, the show lands on the London stage for the first time, playing for a strictly limited run until the end of the week. Guillermo Nazara chats with the artist to learn more about her efforts to be on a roll. How does it feel to be finally opening your show…
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Review of ‘Maggots’: “Life-affirming premise dies by worming out of its dramatic duties”
London’s Bush Theatre celebrates the world premiere of Farsh Najib’s existential play. Guillermo Nazara conducts a post-mortem on the show to let us know if any element of the plot comes off rotten. I’ve always thought that the Joyce Vincent case would make a fabulous play. For those unfamiliar with the name or her story,…
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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…
