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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 ‘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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International artists collective MEXA talk latest theatre piece ‘The Last Supper’: “We wanted to create a public archive of these queer lives that wouldn’t be told if we didn’t tell them ourselves”
Inspired by the iconic Da Vinci painting, the Brazil-based theatre group presents this new experimental piece, where audiences are invited to dine alongside the performers while delving into their personal experiences. Guillermo Nazara chats with the troupe to learn more about the development of this one-of-a-kind show and what makes it such a dish. How…
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Apple Derrieres talks upcoming drag panto ‘Wicked Witches’: “We all need to defy levity”
The drag queen swaps the cackles for the giggles by playing a fabulous fairy in this queer Oz-themed panto. Guillermo Nazara chats with the performer to find out if the show is worth high expectations or if it’s time to burst the audience’s bubble. How does it feel to be stepping into shoes (no pun…
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Performer and theatremaker Dan Daw talks new show ‘EXXY’: ” There is just no way I can conform, so I resist”
Following the success of his latest production, the actor and creative returns to the London stage with this new and even more personal piece, having its world premiere at the Battersea Arts Centre before embarking on its first UK tour. Guillermo Nazara chats with the artiste to learn more about the show’s development and its…
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Review of ‘Clive’: “One-man show featuring a cactus sidekick pricks in audience’s hearts with its dry bluntness”
The Arcola Theatre hosts the world premiere of Olivier and BAFTA Award-winning writer Michael Wynne’s latest play, exploring the struggles of an OCD-suffering man and his scars from school and wor harassment. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if its psychologically rooted drama is worth any seeds of…
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Writer Danny James King talks new play ‘Miss Myrtle’s Garden’: “There’s no need to visit the past when it visits you”
Currently running at London’s Bush Theatre, Danny James King’s latest theatrical endeavour digs into the relationship between an old woman with dementia and her grandson — as a new, stronger bond of trust and understanding blooms between the two. Guillermo Nazara chats with the author — to learn more about the development of a piece…
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Lead actor Newtion Matthews talks new touring production of ‘Kinky Boots’: “This role has landed as therapy to me”
Harvey Fierstein and Cyndi Lauper’s iconic musical relives on the UK stage through this reimagined production put together under Nikolai Foster’s direction. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of the show’s protagonists, to learn more about this new take on the piece – exploring some additional themes without forgetting its original message of diversity being the…
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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…
