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Review of ENB’s ‘The Nutcracker’ (London Coliseum, 2025): “Lush revamp of Tchaikovsky’s classic is a candied Christmas treat”
The English National Ballet brings back its latest production of the late-Romantic masterwork from last year’s world premiere. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this new take on the fairytale piece is either a smasher or a broken toy. You may say it is required by law that,…
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Review of ‘The Great Gatsby, The Musical’: “Nouveau-riche staging meets old-sport storytelling”
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s literary classic lands on the London stage, in a limited-running production starring some of the biggest names in the West End. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if the highly anticipated musical extravaganza ends up being a valley of ashes. I’ll be honest with you –…
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Review of English National Ballet’s ‘Giselle’: “Let her die again and again”
The London Coliseum hosted last week the 2025 return of one the company’s signature productions. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this revival of Adolphe Adam’s ghostly romance ends up digging its own grave. I’ve said it all in regards to Mary Skeaping’s treasured creation. It’s been watched,…
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Review of ENB’s ‘The Nutcracker’: “A traditional break with the past”
The English National Ballet opens their brand new production of Tchaikovsky’s signature Christmas classic, featuring a new montage as well as a reimagined choreography co-designed by Artistic Director Aaron S. Watkin in tandem with Arielle Smith. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this different approach on the timeless…
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Review of Kirill Richter’s ‘The Sand of Time’: “The gripping charm of innocence”
The internationally acclaimed pianist and composer landed on the London stage last night, in an unique event featuring some major highlights of his career and performed along the National Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekinstan. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this contemporary classic rendition is however in need of…
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Kirill Richter talks upcoming epic concert ‘The Sands of Time’: “It’s vital to make music that reflects people’s lives”
The internationally acclaimed piano virtuoso and composer returns to London for the British premiere of his latest epic concert, performed through a lavish montage playing at the Coliseum for one night only. Guillermo Nazara chats with the artist, to learn all the fun facts about a piece that goes beyond every sense and genre. How…
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Review of The Ballet of the State of Georgia’s ‘Swan Lake’: “As if Aronofsky was behind it”
Tchaikovsky’s fairy-tale masterpiece returns to the London stage in a new limited-running production starring one of the most acclaimed companies in Eastern Europe. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this musical reverie manages, once again, to earn its wings. It’s the power of love! Far before Huey Lewis…
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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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State Ballet of Georgia’s production of ‘Swan Lake’ to extend its run at the London Coliseum
The company will perform by the end of summer, in a traditional montage bringing back the allure of Tchaikovsky’s popular creation. Considered one of the best troupes in the world, this performance will also mark the group’s first visit to London, apart from its artistic director’s, former prima ballerina Nina Ananiashvili, return to the venue…
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Review of ‘Giselle’: “Little spectre at this feast”
The English National Ballet opens its 2024 season with Adolph Adam’s romantic masterpiece, through a nostalgic old-fashioned production featuring several leads in their debut roles. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this with this heavenly work they’ve actually dug their own grave. Once upon a dream… It seems…
