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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 ‘No Man’s Island’: “There’s something on the air”
London’s Big House Theatre opens its doors to clandestine reality, with this play about an illegal radio station and the lives of those who give it voice to. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this original show, to let us know what’s to expect in this story of commitment, fight and brotherhood. Life is a…
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Review of ‘Nul Points’: ‘Be more than just a candidate’
As the drums begin to roll for the only event not even Brexiteers want to miss, the Union Theatre opens its stage to this new comedy where life goes by through Eurovision galas. Guillermo Nazara gives us his thoughts on this show currently playing until the end of the month, to let us know where…
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Review of ‘The Vortex’: “It’s happened to me”
Noël Coward’s acclaimed classic opens this year’s season at the Chichester Festival, in a new production led by Broadway and West End director Daniel Raggett. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this play dealing with the dangers of pretense, to let us know his vision of a show where the tiniest truth can make the…
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West End legends Shaun Escoffery & George Asprey talk ‘The Lion King’: “In 15 years, it’s never felt like going to work”
As the coronation approaches, we’ve set up to speak to a different kind of royals. Guillermo Nazara chats with lead actors Shaun Escoffery and George Asprey, currently celebrating 15 years playing the iconic roles of Mufasa and Scar at the London production of Disney’s biggest international stage success. Fifteen years as a part of one…
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Review of ‘Retrograde’: ‘The circle of time’
Sidney Poitier’s inspiring story reveals one of its harshest chapters in this original play set during the 1950s political witch hunt. Guillermo Nazara shares his vision on the show, to let us know what secrets await behind the walls of Hollywood’s production offices. “I have a dream that one day the sons of former slaves…
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Review of ‘Glory Ride’: “We may need a spare wheel”
Gino Bartali’s inspirational life story premieres as a musical at London’s Charing Cross Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts upon his attendance to the opening night, to let us know more about this show dealing with one of Italy’s highest esteemed heroes.
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Tatenda Shamiso talks ‘NO I.D.’: “You don’t have to transition to undergo change in your life”
The experiences of a young trans artist throughout his journey of self-discovery come together in this fun show celebrating individuality. Guillermo Nazara chats with its author and star of the show, to learn more about this biographical piece packed with memories, songs and a whole bunch of laughs. To make a piece about your own…
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Review of ‘Wicked’: “Let’s go down to the Ozdust ballroom”
The most swankified musical in town continues to enthrall audiences from all over the world at London’s Apollo Victoria. Guillermo Nazara gives us his thoughts on this long-running production about to celebrate 17 years in the West End, to let us know if the show’s greenifying tone still means go. For good… It may be…
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Review of ‘The Good Person of Szechwan’: “Let’s reinvent the classics”
Bertolt Brecht’s classic lands at the Lyric Hammersmith in this new production featuring reimagined visuals and a modernized interpretation. Guillermo Nazara gives us his thoughts on this play with songs exploring the contradictions of society’s morals, to let us know if the show makes any good.
