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Review of ‘The King of Broken Things’: “Theory comes after practice”
The Riverside Studios host the London premiere of Michael Taylor-Broderic’s inward-looking piece, delivering a message of tenderness and positivity through the comments of young autistic boy. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this potentially thoughtful theatrical experience ends up feeling like child’s play. Imagination is reality stripped of…
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Review of ‘Tattooer’: “Delible imprints”
The Charing Cross Theatre hosts the English-language premiere of Japanese author Takuya Kaneshima’s experimental play, in its second collaboration this with the Umeda Arts Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this body of art ends up getting under the skin. Ink and blood. Two opposites that converge in one…
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Review of ‘One Small Step’: “There’s notions to take in stride”
London’s Charing Cross Theatre hosts the English-language premiere of Takuya Kato’s intimate play, exploring the clashing views of an expecting couple living in the not-too-distant future. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its wandering narrative is worth a leap of faith. If there’s something fiction has taught me about…
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Review of ‘Yamato’: “Palpitating wonder”
The Japanese percussion group returns to the London stage for the first time in 2019, presenting a new show featuring a combination of music renditions, visual stunts and audience interaction. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the production, to let us know if this oriental beat-themed piece is worth banging the drum. We are Yamatoooooo!…
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Review of ‘Spirited Away’: “Dawn of the dragon”
The allure and bewitchment of the animated classic casts a new spell on the London stage through the UK premiere of John Caird’s theatrical adaptation. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this extravagant production set in a world of fantasy actually built castles in the air. Reality is…
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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…
