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Review of ‘HOLE!’: “Weak arse-nal turns promising comedy into a bummer”
It’s exactly what you’re thinking about. Why you were thinking about it is between you and your therapist, however. But yes — this is a show about orifices. The kind we all have. The kind we all use. And the kind some of us have learned to use in a different yet pleasurable manner. Not…
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Playwright Eleanor Tindall talks London return of ‘Tender’: “Repressing queerness is only getting worse with the increased hostility towards LGBTQIA+ people”
Following a critically acclaimed inaugural run in 2024, the play transfers to the Bush Theatre’s main house in an upgraded production also featuring new material and cast members. Guillermo Nazara chats with the show’s creator to learn more about her and the piece’s journey over the years, and its depiction of queer relationships in a…
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Review of ‘Hot Pot’: “Simmering tension quickly goes cold”
It’s a hard swallow. Not because it’s too raw to digest. And definitely not because it comes across as too sugarcoated. The thing is, there are barely any flavours to analyse in Hongwei Bao’s overall bland play, which celebrated its world premiere at London’s Playhouse East last week and lacks the spice, heat, and elaborateness…
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Review of ‘Redcliffe’: “Promising gay romance caves in to shallow execution”
These are the words of someone who had his whole childhood and adolescence ruined by overwhelming homophobia. And yet, I’m grateful. For the fact that, despite the progress that still needs to be made, I can live truthfully and away from the pain others inflicted on me. It’s not been easy. It never is. And…
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Review of ‘Josh Sharp: ta-da!’: “Bottomless-fun play tops many forecomers”
The Soho Theatre hosts the London premiere of Sharp’s autobiographical comedy monologue, led by Oh, Mary’s director, Sam Pinkleton. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its coming-out, coming-of-age story has any skeletons (or twinks) in the closet. He’s gay. He’s very gay. That’s what this fabulous is all…
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Review of ‘Beauty & The Beast – A Horny Love Story’: “Fur-nomenal fairy tale works like a clogsworth”
The Charing Cross Theatre welcomes back its signature panto season with a fag-tastic new adaptation of the popular children’s story. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if, in this remake of a tale as old as time, there’s still something there. It’s the festive season, for better or worse,So…
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Review of ‘In Conversation with Graham Norton’: “Queer coming-of-age play sets the right path but struggles to walk it down”
London’s Waterloo East Theatre welcomes Simon Perrott’s new play, exploring the trials and tribulations of a gay teenager struggling to embrace his sexuality. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this tale of courage and self-acceptance is likely to give viewers a prime time. Before you ask, or book…
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Review of ‘The Comparable Dina Martina’: “Irreverent act sends rousing vibrations but needs a firmer hand on the job”
The renowned drag queen is back at the Soho Theatre with her latest solo act, featuring an array of musical tributes combined with fabricated personal stories, occasional shade, and absolute camp. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if the return of the successful Chariots of Failure creator is fine…
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Review of ‘Daddy’s First Gay Date’: “Flavourless new rom-com is bound to stay in the dark room”
London’s Seven Dials Playhouse hosts the world premiere of Sam Danson’s latest work, exploring sexual identity through a story of love, friendship, and self-discovery. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its humour has twink-le and the plot is good enough for us to bear. I wouldn’t advise anyone…
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Review of ‘Born With Teeth’: “Hardly palatable play shows too many biting issues”
London’s Wyndham’s Theatre hosts the West End premiere of Liz Duffy Adam’s fictional depiction of Shakespeare and Marlowe’s relationship beyond the stage. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this romantic fantasy makes itself immortal with a kiss. It would be unfair to compare this play to a summer’s…
