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Review of ‘Nowhere’: “It’s found its path”
Film and television star Khalid Abdalla makes his play-writing debut in this one-man show dealing with his own personal struggles as he reflects on racial discrimination and social upheaval. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this heartfelt portrait of a rough reality leaves enough room to wonder. On…
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Review of ‘One Small Step’: “There’s notions to take in stride”
London’s Charing Cross Theatre hosts the English-language premiere of Takuya Kato’s intimate play, exploring the clashing views of an expecting couple living in the not-too-distant future. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its wandering narrative is worth a leap of faith. If there’s something fiction has taught me about…
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Chris Fonseca talks ‘Follow The Signs’: “If you can’t find a community that fully represents you, consider starting one”
The Soho Theatre welcomes the world premiere of a new experimental piece blending hip-hop, dance, BSL and spoken English altogether, to create a one-of-a-kind experience full of heart, advocacy and identity. Guillermo Nazara chats with its creator, to learn all the details about this unmuted show, whose artistry and messages are determined to resonate. How…
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Review of ‘The Sex Lives of Puppets’: “Evening wood”
Mark Down and Ben Keaton’s heavy-loaded comedy returns to the Southwark Playhouse this month, bringing back the laughs (and a good bunch of moans) through the whole inter-course of the performance. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this mastur-ful piece of theatre is actually hard to swallow. I…
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Review of ‘Bitter Lemons’: “The unsqueezed sweetness of maturity”
The Park Theatre welcome the London return of Lucy Hayes’s 2023 play, returning to the scene after a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its social conscious plot is prone to bearing fruit. There’s only one unequivocal certainty about life – and…
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Review of ‘The Fabulist’: “A tricky business”
The Charing Cross Theatre hosts the London premiere of this new operatic musical, setting new lyrics and storylines to Giovanni Paisello’s music. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this magic-themed re-writing of classical repertoire ended up putting a spell on him. Prestidigitator: “a type of illusionist characterised for…
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Milanka Brooks talks Ed Fringe play ‘Mum and I Don’t Talk Anymore’: “If my Mum were to ever see this, I’m certain she’d shout at me!”
Known for her television work in recent hits such as Black Mirror or The Windsors, Milanka Brooks makes her writing debut through this one-woman show exploring some of the most personal themes in her life. Guillermo Nazara chats with the actress and author, to learn all the fun facts about this new piece where mum…
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Review of ‘Two Come Home’: “Conflicted efforts”
The Camden Fringe Festival welcomes this new -themed play exploring the struggles of a young gay man fighting to break away from his abusive past. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its bitter portrayal of life manages to bring out the home truth. One of the first lessons we,…
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Review of ‘COMMUNION’: “Heavy ingredients, but low flavour”
The 18-25 Bush Young Company returns their Off-West End Award nominated show, in an strictly limited run playing until the end of the week. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its dining-themed narrative ends up cutting the mustard. The most important moments in life happen around the table –…
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Review of ‘Our Brothers In Cloth’:”Ripped apart”
The Camden Fringe Festival hosts the London premiere of Ronald Cofer’s latest play, dealing with concealed cases of sexual abuse by the Catholic Church. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its obscure narrative manages to shed some light on its heartwrenching topics. Those who throw the harshest arrows…
