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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…
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Review of ‘White Rose’: “A resistance group musical builds an unarmed narrative”
The Marylebone Theatre hosts the London premiere of the period Off-Broadway musical, exploring the real-life story of the fierce peaceful fight against Hitler’s regime. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if the piece’s inflorescence should be nipped in the bud. It was 1972 when, during the last years of…
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Lead actress Lucy Pickles talks new play ‘Too Many Books’: “When the system overtakes the individual, things get lost”
London’s Upstairs at the Gatehouse Theatre hosts the world premiere of former Sunday Times journalist Judi Bevan’s debut play – exploring the difficulties of international adoption during the 90s. Guillermo Nazara chats with the show’s leading actress, to learn all the fun facts about this poignant story meant to give birth to a new train…
