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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…
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Writer Krishna Istha talks new queer play ‘Thunder Thighs’: “I’m interested in writing characters who are more than their identities”
The National Youth Festival celebrates the 2025 edition of StoryFest, continuing their mission of supporting up-and-coming talent through this latest showcase of new work. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of its authors to learn more about the development of their piece and why its derby-themed narrative is bound to be on a roll. How did…
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Review of ‘Four Play’: “Slightly rough handling leads to nearly bottomless enjoyment”
Jake Brunger’s play returns to the London scene in a new production directed by Jack Sain, running at the King’s Head Theatre until mid-August. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its narrative about sexual exploration comes off as a big enough satisfier. Here it comes again (no pun…
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Review of ‘After The Act’: “Just jacking audiences up through will and grace”
The Royal Court hosts the London return of this verbatim musical collecting testimonies of real-life LGBT people affected by Section 28. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this lively celebration of freedom and identity ends up making audiences gay. This is no fairy tale. Well, it is, but…
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Review of ‘Eurovision, Your Decision’: “Douze-point performances don’t make the show reach the big five”
London’s Royal Vauxhall Tavern hosted the 5th-anniversary return of this musical comedy spoofing some of the campiest moments in the history of the festival. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if it is worth some congratulations and celebrations or ends up going off a cliff instead. This is a…
