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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,…
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Review of ‘Wet Feet’: “Steam spunk”
Michael Neri’s debut play opens at the Union Theatre in the midst of Pride Month, carrying on the venue’s focus on queer-related pieces. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if in this humidity-rising story his rating barometer actually goes low. Ah, I remember the first time I went to the…
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Review of ‘Sappho’: “Just love is not always the answer”
Queer identities and lush romance blend together in this explosive comedy bringing back the allure and stories from classic times. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this Greek gift could actually open Pandora’s box. Passion is that rare force of nature that both makes us and destroys us.…
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Review of ‘Exhibitionits’: “Don’t try to be gay”
The King’s Head’s Theatre opens its new venue with the world premiere of Shaun McKenna and Andrew Van Sickle’s latest play. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know how hard he can get when shooting his ink. Oh, nothing says ‘marriage’ like being torn to pieces. Having yourself screwed and…
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Review of ‘GuyMart’: “It needs to unload”
London’s Waterloo East Theatre hosts, only for this week, the transfer of this new musical exploring the ups and downs of online dating. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if the piece is worth rooting…for. Fee-fi-fo-fum – I smell the blood of an Englishman. Fee-fi-fo-fum – I cannot wait…
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Review of ‘Brokeback Mountain’: “Still a piece of us”
Annie Proulx’s turning-point story grips audiences’ hearts again through the world premiere of its stage adaptation. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this biting play dealing with the greatest need of the human soul, to share all the details about this new version of probably the best-known secret love story. It was not that too…
