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Review of ‘Conversations After Sex’: “It comes off too flaccid”
Mark O’Halloran’s intimate play climaxes at Park Theatre, inviting audiences to some group fun through its intercourse of comedy and drama. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its cocky narrative is worth blowing its own horn. The more you screw around, the bigger chances you have of fcking…
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Writer David Shopland talks upcoming play ‘Cul-de-Sac’: “I see a lot of people who fell into lives that don’t feel like they were made for them”
London’s Omnibus Theatre hosts the world premiere of this new coming-of-age play exploring the trials and tribulations of the millennial generation. Guillermo Nazara chats with its author, to learn more about the development of a show booming with everything but zee-mple matters. How did the idea for this play come about? Quite differently from most…
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Review of ‘Heisenberg’: “We can’t love what we can’t feel”
Simon Stephen’s play relives at the Arcola Theatre in this new production starring Jenny Galloway and Faline England. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this queer revival of the love story is a concept to be married to. Train stations are romantic. Or so they say. To many,…
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Review of ‘The Psychiatrist’: “Full of brain, but short of a heart”
London’s White Bear Theatre hosts the world premiere of Julian Bird’s second play, inspired by his own experiences as a professional mental health therapist. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this mindful dramatic construction ends up feeling unhinged. To say that we all have a little crazy in…
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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…
