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Writer and performer Ted Walliker talks new one-man show ‘RON’: “Struggling to make people laugh makes for a fascinating glimpse into what kind of person you are”
Following its inaugural run last March, the show returns to London’s Riverside Studios for Pride Month, bringing back the laughs, trills, and horrors of this unconventional queer love story. Guillermo Nazara chats with its creator to learn more about the piece’s development and how this story involving toxic relationships intends to make a killing. How…
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Performer and producer Tanya Truman talks upcoming Nigella Lawson-inspired musical: “This show could absolutely build a strong community following”
London’s Upstairs at the Gatehouse gets a taste of Britain’s sweetest (and somewhat spiciest) culinary author with this new musical honouring her legacy through laughter, tears, and home-cooked meals. Guillermo Nazara chats with the actress portraying the iconic TV personality to learn more about the show’s development and how it will stir the pot in…
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Director Adam Karim talks new London revival of ‘What Fatima Did…’: “We are crying out for the next generation to get involved”
Continuing its mission of championing emerging talent, the company presents this new production of Atiha Sen Gupta’s heartfelt play about cultural identity, featuring an all-18 to 25-year-old cast. Guillermo Nazara chats with the show’s director to learn more about his approach, as well as the piece’s connection with the current zeitgeist. How does it feel…
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Review of ‘Blink’: “Parasocial love story is almost as detached as its characters”
London’s King’s Head Theatre presents this new play exploring a one-sided relationship. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this alienated romance should enjoy any audience reciprocation. This is no Baby Reindeer. Fortunately, no creatives will be sued. There is a downside to it, too. And that concerns its…
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Review of ‘Mrs. President’: “Return of political play still ranks low in the polls”
Following its initial run at the Charing Cross Theatre last year, the piece makes a comeback in a reformed version starring Keala Settle as Mary Todd Lincoln. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if it’s worth electing. Oh, Mary! If only you knew what theatre has turned you into.…
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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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Review of ‘Garry Starr: Classic Penguins”: “Over-baring parody strips humour down to monotonous slapstick”
Following its initial success in the fringe scene, the show lands in the West End for the festive season ahead of a new tour and subsequent run at the Garrick Theatre. Guillermo Nazara tells the naked truth about the show to let us know if its humorous take on literature will make audiences wear nothing…
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Director Max Elton talks upcoming new play ‘Most Favoured’: “Unlike with Meg Ryan, neither of these characters are faking it”
Following several critically acclaimed collaborations, including Not Now and Yes, So I Said Yes, the dramaturg-director reunites with playwright David Ireland with this new comedy, running at the Soho Theatre for the festive season. Guillermo Nazara chats with the creative to learn more about the development process, and how this two-hander about a one-night stand…
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Review of ‘Jobsworth’: “Employment comedy stands high on the corporate ladder”
Following last summer’s run at the Edinburgh Fringe, the show travels to the London stage in its first full-length version. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its multitasking narrative brims with human resourcefulness or should be dismissed. She was hard for the money. So hard for the money.…
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Review of ‘Ride The Cyclone’: “Funfair-themed musical builds a whirling carousel of songs but the attraction derails”
The Southwark Playhouse hosts the London premiere of Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell’s cult musical. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this metaphysical ride is Carnie-gie Hall material. Life is a roller coaster, or so they say. Apparently, death can be too — or at least, what causes…
