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Review of ‘The Little Prince’: “What is essential is invisible to the eye, but should be shown someway”
The Cockpit Theatre hosts this new adaptation of the classic children’s novel, combining puppetry and mime to bring its fanciful world from the page onto the stage. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if in this reimagined take everything ends up coming up roses. It may not be the…
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Review of ‘A Letter to Lyndon B. Johnson’: “Battling its own elements”
The Soho Theatre hosted the London transfer of this historical two-hander comedy, following its initial run at the Edinburgh Fringe. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this farcical tale set during the Vietnam comes well-armed to the front line of the stage. They love Lyndon. They’re doing it…
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Review of ‘The Society For New Cuisine’: “Piquoant ingredients leave audiences with a mild aftetaste”
The Omnibus Theatre hosts West End performer Chrid Fung’s writing debut, landing on the London scene upon its initial run at the Edinburgh Fringe. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this cauldron of crude topics regales viewers with a house speciality or ends up feeling out to lunch.…
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Review of ‘Double Act’: “Twice as good as you’d expect”
The Southwark Playhouse welcomes this two-hander exploring the experiences of a young man going through the strains of adult life. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this unique portrayal on mental health issues leads out to a divisive outcome or serves as an estimable addition to the London…
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Review of ‘The Last Days of Liz Truss?’: “This iceberg needs some extra tips”
The former Prime Minister returns to the public eye through this parody show, exploring her seven-week term running the country. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this comical depiction of the Radon Lady is worth your lettuce. Never trust politicians – even when they are in their salad…
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Writer and performer Josie Dale-Jones talks one-woman play ‘A Little Inquest Into What We’re Doing Here’: “It’s a solo show in celebration of togetherness”
Following a first successful run at the Edinburgh fringe, the production has landed in the London scene for one week only – putting thought and opinion into today’s reality in a time where none of which are welcome. Guillermo Nazara chats with the artist, to know more about the creation of this observational piece, intended…
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Review of ‘Cry-Baby, The Musical’: “Half the one that I want”
The Arcola Theatre opens its first-ever production of a musical, with the London premiere of John Waters’s cult classic. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if the stage adaptation of the 50s spoof tribute manages to have enough commie-cal effect. Grease is the word. You won’t hear it in…
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Review of ‘Down The Road’: “When crime doesn’t pay”
London’s newly opened Playhouse East welcomes its second production, revolving around the conversations between two journalists and a notorious serial killer. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its stinging narrative is either honed or deserves the knives out. Everyone has a little psycho in them – mine just…
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Producers Julian Bird and Denholm Spurr talk upcoming Offies ceremony: “We’re living an artistic Golden Age in the Off-West End scene within a financial mess”
UK’s Off-West End scene gets ready for a major celebration to commemorate the richness, quality, and importance of its industry. Guillermo Nazara chats with the two men in charge of redefining the gala, to learn more about their mission and this completely new version of the event – which also marks its 15th anniversary. How…
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Playwright Simon Jay plays upcoming show ‘The Sunshine Spa’: “If more shows confronted what disability means, you’d have more uncomfortable audiences”
The writer and comedian brings this new piece exploring societal prejudices and the subject of intimacy through the eyes of a disabled person. Guillermo Nazara chats with the author, to learn more about the development of its uplifting narrative – set in a Moroccan spa, and intended to clean and clear audiences’ minds. How did…
