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Review of ‘The Code’: “Rainbow-coated storyline shows audiences the greyest side of Hollywood history”
Tracie Bennett and John Patridge star in this new heart-rending comedy, which explores the darkest face of Tinseltown through three major legends of its Golden Age. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if it’s either ready for its closeup or destined to close down. It was in the late…
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Review of ‘Born With Teeth’: “Hardly palatable play shows too many biting issues”
London’s Wyndham’s Theatre hosts the West End premiere of Liz Duffy Adam’s fictional depiction of Shakespeare and Marlowe’s relationship beyond the stage. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this romantic fantasy makes itself immortal with a kiss. It would be unfair to compare this play to a summer’s…
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Review of ‘Clive’: “One-man show featuring a cactus sidekick pricks in audience’s hearts with its dry bluntness”
The Arcola Theatre hosts the world premiere of Olivier and BAFTA Award-winning writer Michael Wynne’s latest play, exploring the struggles of an OCD-suffering man and his scars from school and wor harassment. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if its psychologically rooted drama is worth any seeds of…
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Performers Sadiq Ali and David Banks (Fox) and director Pete Lannon talk upcoming touring show ‘Stuntman’: “We see violence as something inherently masculine, and I don’t think that’s true”
The award-winning Scottish company SUPERFAN brings this new dance montage exploring the concept of masculinity and its traditional understanding. Guillermo Nazara chats with the show’s creators to learn more about the development of a piece that doesn’t pull its punches back when conveying its message. How did the idea for the show come about? DB:…
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Writer and performer Sierra Callaghan talks new comedy show ‘Hysteria’: “Ignorance is a huge motivator behind a lot of people’s worst behaviours”
The TikTok personality returns to the stage with this solo performance exploring the history of sexuality and gender identity, currently running at the Edinburgh Fringe. Guillermo Nazara chats with the artiste — to learn more about the development of the piece, which promises to drill audiences deep in the subject. Your coming to the stage…
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Review of ‘Four Play’: “Slightly rough handling leads to nearly bottomless enjoyment”
Jake Brunger’s play returns to the London scene in a new production directed by Jack Sain, running at the King’s Head Theatre until mid-August. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its narrative about sexual exploration comes off as a big enough satisfier. Here it comes again (no pun…
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Review of ‘Faygele’: “Mensch plot but absent plotz”
The Marylebone Theatre hosts the UK premiere of Shimmy Braun’s queer-themed play, exploring the struggles of a gay teenage boy as he faces rejection from his orthodox family. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its real-life inspired narrative is worth a Mazel Tov. We won’t succeed on Broadway…
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Writer and performer Tim McArthur talks upcoming show ‘Eurovision, Your Decision’:”The whole point of theatre is to be challenged”
The campiest comedy in town about the campiest festival in the world returns to the stage in an updated version featuring new numbers, new cast additions, and more silliness than ever. Guillermo Nazara chats with the man behind and in front of the show, to learn more about this lively piece celebrating its Big Five…
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Review of ‘Heisenberg’: “We can’t love what we can’t feel”
Simon Stephen’s play relives at the Arcola Theatre in this new production starring Jenny Galloway and Faline England. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this queer revival of the love story is a concept to be married to. Train stations are romantic. Or so they say. To many,…
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Review of ‘Salty Brine: These Are The Contents of My Head’: “Keep that big thing coming”
The American drag queen returns to the London stage with this new act blending Kate Chopin’s The Awakening plot with his own personal journey as a gay teenager. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this camp cabaret adaptation of the literary classic ends up blowing in an undesired…
