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Review of ‘Firebird’: “Let the soviets’ union last longer”
Sergey Fetisov’s autobiographical novel communes onstage with the world premiere of its first theatrical adaptation. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this real-life romance set during the Cold War is in need of a Perestroika. Every gay story is just the same. It’s a disgustingly heternormative comment to…
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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 ‘The Crumple Zone’: “Crushing crushes”
London’s Waterloo East Theatre welcomes this new gay comedy exploring the struggles of romantic relationships as well as complying with personal realizations. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this droll comment on love and sex life keeps some balls rolling. I can talk about two different shows here…
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Review of ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’: “Filthy fi-fo fun”
The Charing Cross Theatre hosts its annual adult panto production with this camp retelling of the English folk tale. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this bottomless pit of dirty humour ends up earning a magna…cum… laude. Ladies and gentlemen, fairies and whores,The pantomime season has opened its…
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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 ‘Dracula’: “Biting issues”
Bram Stoker’s literary classic returns to the stage through this latest adaptation by the Blackeyed Theatre company – currently going on tour across the country. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this new version of the horror masterpiece continues to be a fang-tastic experience. It may seem almost…
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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 ‘Gay Pride and No Prejudice’: “A play on man-ners”
Jane Austen’s 19th-century grand romance relives on the London stage through this new, reimagined version, bringing some extra fantasy onto the table… and into the bed! Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this edgier take on the literary classic manages to breed something worth swallowing. What else says…
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Review of ‘Flock’: “Not quite ahead of the pack”
The Soho Theatre hosts the London premiere of multi-award winning writer Lin Coghlan’s new play, depicting the struggles of two young siblings living a life that’s shown not much kindness to them. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this bold tale of resilience manages to ride against the…
