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Review of ‘Trainspotting, The Musical’: “H-themed show appropriately scores below an F”
Ignore the negativity. It’s probably sugarcoated. Nothing you have heard or read can prepare you for this show’s deplorable quality. And that concerns every single aspect of it. If you value your time and, most importantly, your well-being, I must urge you not to watch it. It is that bad. You won’t be touched —…
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EXCLUSIVE: London production of ‘Phantom of the Opera’ to be replaced by Jamie Lloyd reimagining
The music of the night is about to go silent in its birthplace. At least, for a few months. Today, producers have announced that the legendary revised version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic will go dark before experiencing a complete makeover under the guidance of reputed director Jamie Lloyd. “It feels like the right time…
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Review of Cirque du Soleil’s ‘OVO’ (2026, Royal Albert Hall): “All-mitey spectacle needs little debugging”
The Royal Albert Hall welcomes the company’s latest addition to their London season, this year themed after the smallest wildlife. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know whether it’s an insect-ivizing experience or theatrical vermin. I never thought I said this, but I’ve actually liked the sight of multi-legged critters…
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Co-founder Shanay Holmes talks upcoming 2025 edition of Musical Con: “The UK is learning how to start investing in the new”
Following the enthusiastic reception of its past editions, the event returns to London for its fourth consecutive year — reuniting artists, fans, and everyone sharing a passion, love, and commitment to the genre. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of its masterminds to learn more about the development process and what’s new in this ever-growing stagy…
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Actor and director Paul Goodwin talks upcoming one-man adaptation of ‘Macbeth’: “Finding the drama continues to be my greatest challenge”
The Bard’s bewitching play returns to the London scene through this new one-hander version running next week as part of the Camden Fringe Festival. Guillermo Nazara chats with the artiste behind and in front of this banquet of creativity – to learn more about the development of the piece, its toil, and trouble. How did…
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Review of ‘North by Northwest’: “39 steps down in comedy”
Following its national tour, the stage adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic arrives on the London scene — reviving one of his most popular works by turning mystery into chuckles. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if they granted care to its treatment or if, instead, it is in…
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Review of ‘Retrograde’: “A dream of a play about a Hollywood nightmare”
Ryan Calais Cameron’s semi-historical play lands on the West End following a first acclaimed run at the Kiln Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this distressing picture of the real side of Tinseltown brings along too many negatives. There’s some sort of poetry about the West End…
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Review of Jonny Woo’s ‘Suburbia’: “An inalianable sight to be gay”
The Soho Theatre welcomes the drag queen–performer’s latest solo show, exploring the path of a 80s – 90s gay man in his pursuit to find his true self. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this musical declaration of self-love and determination shares a strong enough message. AIDS is…
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Kerry Ellis talks upcoming concert production of ‘If/Then’: “It’s so exciting because you really don’t know what’s going to happen”
The international musical theatre legend lands on the Savoy’s stage to lead the show’s first-ever London performance. Guillermo Nazara chats with the actress, to get a glimpse of what’s coming for this one-night-only event where every moment will certainly explode. How does it feel to be starring in the first-ever West End production of such…
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Artistic Director Freddie Opoku-Addaie talks Dance Umbrella Festival 2024: “We’re celebrating the past, but still always looking forward to the future”
The acclaimed showcase returns one more year with a new, exciting programme featuring versatile performances along with artists from all over the world. Guillermo Nazara chats with the man behind every move, to learn all the fun facts about this last edition and how it will challenge the concept of its own art. As its…
