-
Review of ‘Captain Amazing’: “The cape doesn’t make the hero”
The Southwark Playhouse opens its stage to the 10th anniversary production of Alistair McDowall’s play, exploring the struggles of a first-time father in both the real and make-believe world. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this bittersweet reflection about parenting actually has daddy issues. I shall only refer…
-
Review of ‘The Cord’: ‘The heart’s missing string’
London’s Bush Theatre hosts the world premiere of Bijan Sheiband’s latest play, exploring the trials and tribulations of parenting from different perspectives. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this piece dealing with family ties actually puts its head on the noose. No matter where or when, every parent has…
-
Review of ‘The Dream of a Ridiculous Man’: “Whimsical gravitas”
Dostoyevsky’s words transcend onto the stage through this new one-man show adaptation penned by Laurence Boswell and starring Greg Hicks. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the piece, to let us know if this philosophical fantasy is actually a castle in the air. “For I have seen the truth – I have seen and I…
-
Review of ‘Frank’s Closet’: “Bring out the birthday suit”
Stuart Wood’s camp-over-camp musical returns to London in a new limited-running production playing at the Union Theatre until the end of the month. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this rainbow-coloured extravaganza brings more than fuss and feathers. “What made you gay?”. It was not that long ago…
-
Review of Puddles Pity Party: “Don’t you love farce?”
America’s Got Talent’s finalist puts his red nose into the grin-stone through this new touring show currently playing for one week only at the heart of the London scene. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the production, to let us know if this comical rendition actually had the last laugh. It’s not difficult to put…
-
Review of ‘Afterglow’: “Shadowy gleam”
S. Asher Gelman’s popular piece about modern relationships returns to the London scene for its third time, in a new production currently playing at the same place that hosted its European premiere. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its intimate storyline is worth coming for. There are many…
-
Review of ‘Unfortunate’: “It almost defied gravity”
The biggest witch in the ocean (no pun intended) bucks the tide in this new musical parody telling her side of the story. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its fishy plot deserves to be raked ‘cross the coals. I’ll be bluntThe only way to say what I…
-
Review of ‘Don’t Destroy Me’: “Not that afraid of this Virginia Woolf”
Michael Hasting’s only unperformed piece celebrates its world premiere in this small production featuring both new and veteran West End actors alike. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know more about its harrowing story dealing with family issues and spiritual crisis. There’s all these little voices in my head. And…
-
Review of ‘1979’: “I want a second recount”
One of Canada’s most intense political episodes relives on the small stage of London’s fringe theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this new production is up for viewer’s reelection. Morality is the corruption of political success. It may sound depressing to say so (it’s also Monday, so…
-
The 50 best shows of 2023
One more year goes by and so does the theatre scene, regaling us with more than a few astonishing productions to treasure in our hearts for the rest of our days. Here is our list of the top 50 shows we’ve seen in 2023 – ranging from West End to fringe, while also featuring ballet…
