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Writer Temi Majekodunmi talks new queer play ‘Positive’: “We are more than our trauma”
The Southwark Playhouse hosts the world premiere of this new piece dealing with black masculinity, queerness, and the HIV stigma through a humorous, uplifting approach. Guillermo Nazara chats with the author, to learn more about the development of a show set to infect audiences with hope and sympathy. How does it feel to be bringing…
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Review of ‘Faygele’: “Mensch plot but absent plotz”
The Marylebone Theatre hosts the UK premiere of Shimmy Braun’s queer-themed play, exploring the struggles of a gay teenage boy as he faces rejection from his orthodox family. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its real-life inspired narrative is worth a Mazel Tov. We won’t succeed on Broadway…
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Review of ‘Salty Brine: These Are The Contents of My Head’: “Keep that big thing coming”
The American drag queen returns to the London stage with this new act blending Kate Chopin’s The Awakening plot with his own personal journey as a gay teenager. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this camp cabaret adaptation of the literary classic ends up blowing in an undesired…
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Review of Jonny Woo’s ‘Suburbia’: “An inalianable sight to be gay”
The Soho Theatre welcomes the drag queen–performer’s latest solo show, exploring the path of a 80s – 90s gay man in his pursuit to find his true self. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this musical declaration of self-love and determination shares a strong enough message. AIDS is…
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Review of ‘Homo Alone’: “A tale by Macaulay Cock-in”
The most beloved Christmas movie classic is given a twisted twist on the London stage through this camp parody revision playing at The Other Palace’s Studio until the start of the New Year. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this tale of a homo is worth the FOMO.…
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Review of ‘The Liar, The Bitch and The Wardrobe’: “No room to the imagination”
C. S. Lewis’s beloved children’s book gets butchered up in this hilarious adult panto giving a fag-tastical makeover the original tale. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this not too straightforward adaptation of the classic novel keeps up the fairy dust. This made me happyThis made me happy…
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Review of ‘Smoke’: “And true – the vision’s hazy”
The King’s Head Theatre hosted the London premiere of Alexis Gregory’s newest one-man show, dealing with the ominous quest of a middle-aged grieving man after allegedly receiving a message from the dead. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this gay-themed dark comedy manages to poke enough gags. Alright,…
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Review of ‘Earworm’: “Still teething until it bites”
The Divine Theatre hosts the London premiere of this new queer-themed play, depicting the struggles of love relationships. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its biting concept managed to pump something palatable. On my own – pretending he’s behind me… I mean, beside me. Well, now that I…
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Review of ‘Antony & Cleopatra’: ” The breaking of so great a thing should make a greater crack”
The Bard’s epic love-and-loss play returns to the London scene in a fully revised version reflecting queer identities through an alternative. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this new look into the classic tale still manages to bring eternity into their lips and our eyes. What is power…
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Review of ‘Myra Dubois: Be Well’: “The b*tch is back!”
The acclaimed drag artist presents her latest national tour, playing all across the UK and Ireland until the end of the next month. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this heavy piece of comedy needs to be given some lip or suction. I’m a b*tch, I’m a b*tch,…
