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Review of ‘Chat Noir!’: “Bohemian Paris dining experience is pure crème de la crème”
C’est magnifique! It has a few flaws, but it is formidable nonetheless. We wouldn’t expect otherwise when we’re referring to The Lost Estate, whose extraordinary production of Dickens’s classic, A Christmas Carol, has become a staple of London’s holiday traditions. Understandably, the anticipation for their new creation was as high as the legendary venue it’s…
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Review of ‘The Great Christmas Feast’: “Dickensian festival is a banquet for the senses”
Now in its eighth consecutive year, the show returns to The Lost Estate to immerse audiences in the magic of Dickens’s lore. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know whether it lives up to the great expectations. I’ve come to the conclusion that Ebenezer Scrooge and I have a lot…
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Review of ‘The Hunger Games’ (2025 Troubadour Canary Wharf): “Stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s best-seller builds a strong appetite but doesn’t clench audience’s thirst”
The first instalment in the acclaimed book series lands on the London stage in an immersive production featuring lavish numbers and state-of-the-art scenery. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this latest dramatisation of the novel and its custom-made theatre are the chosen ones in the district. Yes, the…
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Review of ‘Grease, The Immersive Movie Musical’: “There are worse things they could do, but also better”
The timeless film classic returns to the London scene in a new 360-degree adaptation, plunging audiences into its universe. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if this latest format of the beloved musical is a must-do (doo-doo-doo-doo) of the season. We might not need a pompadour-haired, Ibizan-dressed divinity…
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Review of ‘Storehouse Immersive’: “Intricately staged walkthrough leaves storytelling skills behind the door”
Deptford’s Storehouse hosts this new walkthrough experience — taking audiences on an adventurous quest for truth. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if its dystopian narrative stocks enough value. If you’re a regular to immersive experiences, you’re probably aware of how this type of production is either a…
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Punchdrunk Associate Artists Stephen Dobbie and Colin Nightingale talk new immersive experience ‘ORIGIN’: “We live in a world where music has become quite disposable”
Following the success of its pilot tryout in 2023, the Richmond Arts and Ideas Festival returns this month with a new showcase featuring over 50 events, celebrating both culture and community through the theme of cultural reforesting. Guillermo Nazara chats with two of the creatives behind this proposal — to learn more about its concept of…
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FEATURE: Join us on an intergalactic mission as we explore the stages of Bridge Command
Following their first anniversary of its landing in London scene, we’ve ventured into the space-themed attraction to get a taste of its skyrocketing success. Come aboard as Guillermo Nazara navigates through his own experience – while discovering more about the creation of a show that’s certainly reaching for the stars. Up, up, up, passed the…
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Review of ‘Roxie Rocks Chicago’: “Razzle-dazzle acts and all that jazz”
Kander and Ebb’s theatrical masterpiece returns to the London scene in a completely reimagined version staged performed as a cabaret act. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if, when it comes to criticism, it had it coming. Come on, babe, why don’t we paint the town? You don’t need…
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Review of ‘Swan Lake In-The-Round’: “From here to eternity”
The English National Ballet continuous its summer tradition at the Royal Albert Hall with this lavish remake of the genre’s ultimate classic. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this twin version of the illustorus piece manages to be the good one. It’s funny how the greatest minds think…
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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…
