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Review of ‘MILES’ (2026, Southwark Playhouse): “Offbeat biopic needs to find a better pitch”
The venue presents a new two-hander piece portraying the life of one of the biggest jazz icons of all time. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if the experience left him kind of blue. He was a legend. And, like every legend, he has been turned into a product…
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Review of ‘The Black Saint and The Sinner Lady’: “Don’t bother taking a seat”
Clod Ensemble & Nu Civilisation Orchestra bring back the charm of old jazz standards through this immersive montage taking audiences as the very core of their performance. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this big-banded jaunt is deserving of some song and dance. Dancing through life, skimming the…
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Paul Jenkins & Dollie Henry MBE talk upcoming show ‘Jazz Conversations’: “We have a long way to go to show Jazz is worthy”
Founders of the long-standing BOP Jazz company return to the London stage with their latest showcase, digging into the genre’s roots through original music and choreography, while also introducing new emerging talent. Guillermo Nazara chats with the creative duo, to learn all the facts about this ambitious artistic venture serving as the zenith of a…
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Review of ‘Hadestown’: “Hellish heaven on earth”
Anais Mitchell’s cult musical celebrates its West End premiere upon its return to the place where it took its final steps. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this godly love story is however dealt a mortal blow. What is love but a constant struggle? It’s funny how the…
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Review of Jazz Arts Rewired: “Passion on a passion”
The BOP Jazz Theatre Company presented this one-night-only event exploring the possibilities of dance and music through the merging of tradition and contemporary. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on the festival, to gives all the details about production introducing some of the mos promising new talent in the genre. “What is jazz?”, a simple question…
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‘Hadestown’ confirmed for London’s Lyric Theatre next year
The musical will be making its West End debut in February next year, with its cast to be announced in due time. Mixing contemporary folk and New Orleans-style jazz, the show is a modernized version of Orpheus and Euridice’s mythological love story. The world we dream about, and the world we live in now. They…
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Review of ‘Let’s Fall In Love’: “We need more theatre”
Acclaimed American singer and songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway reunites with her London audience for only four exclusive concerts at the heart of Chelsea and Soho. Guillermo Názara reviews the very first of these unique performances, to let us know about the show going through the passions and achievements of one the most prominent jazz composers…
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Crítica de ‘Let’s Fall in Love’: “Necesitamos más teatro”
La aclamada cantante y compositora estadounidense Ann Hampton Callaway se reencuentra con su público londinense en cuatro exclusivos conciertos en el corazón de Chelsea y el Soho. Guillermo Názara repasa la primera de estas singulares actuaciones, para darnos a conocer el espectáculo recorriendo las pasiones y logros de una de las compositoras de jazz más…
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EXCLUSIVE – Acclaimed music producer Jonathan Hay releases new Diana Ross-inspired single to celebrate Pride
The tune has been launched today solely on Primera Fila, where it will be available for listening until the full album is on sale in July. With the wish for it to become a new Pride anthem, Hay intends to raise awareness about the new anti-LGBT ideas and laws recently emerging around the world, and…
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EXCLUSIVA – El aclamado productor musical Jonathan Hay lanza un nuevo single inspirado en Diana Ross para celebrar el Orgullo
El tema se ha compartido hoy únicamente en Primera Fila, donde se podrá escuchar hasta que el álbum completo salga a la venta en julio. Con el deseo de que se convierta en un nuevo himno del Orgullo, Hay pretende concienciar sobre las nuevas ideas y leyes anti-LGBT que están surgiendo recientemente en todo el…
