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Review of ‘Two Come Home’: “Conflicted efforts”
The Camden Fringe Festival welcomes this new -themed play exploring the struggles of a young gay man fighting to break away from his abusive past. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its bitter portrayal of life manages to bring out the home truth. One of the first lessons we,…
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Review of ‘House of Life’: “Forbidden fruits are worth a swallow”
The Soho Theatre brings back Sheep Soup’s religious parody musical, having played for a limited run in the West End fringe scene before returning to the Edinburgh Festival. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this dazzling piece made for the masses is good enough to come a-cross. What…
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Review of ‘Wet Feet’: “Steam spunk”
Michael Neri’s debut play opens at the Union Theatre in the midst of Pride Month, carrying on the venue’s focus on queer-related pieces. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if in this humidity-rising story his rating barometer actually goes low. Ah, I remember the first time I went to the…
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Review of ‘Drag Baby’: “We need a rebirth before a revival”
The Pleasance Theatre brings up the glitter with this new comedy exploring the not-so-shiny journey of a cabaret performer. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this bra-sic montage is in need of some dragstic solutions. I feel as if every time I go see a gay play, the…
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Review of ‘The Tailor-Made Man’: “Too Much In Love To Care”
Claudio Macor’s historical play returns to the London scene in this new production playing at the recently opened Stage Door Theatre until mid-summer. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this explosive gay-themed drama in movie making is either a blast or a bomb. As much of a cliche…
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Review of ‘Sappho’: “Just love is not always the answer”
Queer identities and lush romance blend together in this explosive comedy bringing back the allure and stories from classic times. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this Greek gift could actually open Pandora’s box. Passion is that rare force of nature that both makes us and destroys us.…
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Review of ‘Remembrance Monday’: “Straight to the point”
Love, grief and heartbreak come together in Michael Batten’s latest play exploring the joys and wounds of a committed relationship. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this raw story dealing with the most harrowing experiences in a romance is worth falling for. There’s nothing new about what you’re…
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Review of ‘F*cking Men’: “Too hard to screw”
Joe DiPietro’s spunky play brings back the edging to the stage, in this revival production coming back to the Waterloo East for a limited quick shot run. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this showering of fringe theatre gold is actually taking the piss. So rarely do I…
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Review of ‘Priscilla, The Party!’: “The way we girls just wanna have fun”
The lipstick and the glitter return to the West End in this new immersive production playing at the Outernet. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this rainbow-coloured carnival of hot stuff will survive. “I thought they loved us… Only until sunrise”. It’s been 10 years since I heard…
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Review of ‘Frank’s Closet’: “Bring out the birthday suit”
Stuart Wood’s camp-over-camp musical returns to London in a new limited-running production playing at the Union Theatre until the end of the month. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this rainbow-coloured extravaganza brings more than fuss and feathers. “What made you gay?”. It was not that long ago…
