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Review of ‘Crybabies: The Scaring’: “Horror parody show is frightfully hysterical”
There are three possible outcomes when making a horror story: it can be either terrible, terrific, or terrifying. This one happens to be the last two. Despite the humour (and trust me when I say that there’s A LOT of that), you’ll still find a few solid screamers in it; if you don’t believe me,…
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Review of ‘Ghost Stories By Candlelight’: “Adult ‘Goosebumps’ show sets a higher stein-dard in the genre”
Following an extensive national tour for the Halloween season, the show concluded its run this weekend at London’s Battersea Arts Centre, bringing back the mystery, spooks, and shivers under the guidance of BAFTA Award-winning director Ellie While. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its spirited narrative is likely…
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Review of ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ tour: “Dammit, Janet! Not so fast!”
The ultimate queer cult musical returns in this touring production following last year’s West End run at the Dominion Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its latest embodiment flaunts any toucha, toucha, touches of brilliance. It’s astounding. Time is fleeting. Madness takes its toll… Well, we can…
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JC Chasez and Jimmy Harry talk new album ‘Playing With Fire’: “No amount of technology can save us from being human”
The world-renowned songwriters join forces one more time, through this upcoming concept piece resurrecting Mary Shelley’s signature work through a revised, modern-life approach. Guillermo Nazara chats with the duo, to learn all the facts about the development of this musical theatre remake, as well as the prospects of their creature. What prompted you to adapt…
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Review of ‘The Witching Hour’: “Not quite the right stage fright”
The Bridewell Theatre hosts the London premiere of this new horror play, dealing with the curse of a tormented spirit taken revenge for all eternity. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this bleak recount exploring the powers of the hearafter ends up digging its own grave. Truth is…
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New horror immersive experience to play in London this summer
The show will open by the end of August in a secret location in Hackney Wick. Combining interactive moments with theatrical cinema and time-pressured tasks, the montage will submerge guests into a dystopian world ruled by political oppression, where the quest for survival is the only way to flee. We all want our dreams to…
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Review of ‘The Enfield Haunting’: “I wanted to believe”
London’s most infamous paranormal event inhabits the West End scene through this new adaptation starring Catherine Tate and David Threlfall. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this ghostly production keeps any skeletons in the closet. No one knows what awaits us once we leave this world. But what…
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Review of ‘The Woman In Black’: “Still a hot spook”
The most terrifying classic in British theatre continues to bewitch the country with its current national tour – bringing back the glitz and horror of the recently closed original. Guillermo Nazara shares spills his guts on the production, to let us know if this oldie is frightfully good. Imagine an old theatre haunted by the…
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Review of “We Are Monsters” & “Glass”: “Viewer, beware – you’re in for a pair!”
Horror, comedy and thriller lurk onstage through this double-featured show presented by the young Just A Regular House company. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the plays, to let us know if these terror-themed pieces literally looked a fright. Thank you… for that MARVELOUS introduction! Sorry, I couldn’t help it. I just like complimenting –…
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Review of ‘Death Note’: “On its way to slay it”
London’s West End goes otaku with the European premiere of this new manga-based musical. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its killer storyline actually took his breath away. What would you do if you could decide upon who lives and who dies? It may sound crazy, but we’ve…
