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Review of ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’: “Interlaced narratives result in a few split ends”
The Lyric Hammersmith hosts the London premiere of Jocelyn Bioh’s comedy play. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know the mane problems of its hairy plot. They’ve cut it a little too short. And if that’s not the issue, they should definitely let it grow longer. There’s no question about the…
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Review of ‘Lost Atoms’: “Chemistry-lacking performance and periodically shallow script crave stronger elements”
Following an initial tryout in the regional circuit, Anna Jordan’s love story arrives in the London scene, playing for a limited run until the end of the month. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this compound of romantic memories passes his acid test. It’s not that it’s boring,…
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Review of ‘Sing Street’: “Musical adaptation of cult film gives us an entertaining play”
The 2016 coming-of-age movie travels to the London scene through the world premiere of its stage version, featuring direction and book by Tony Award winners Rebecca Taichman and Enda Walsh. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this tale of keyboards, guitars, and drums sticks to the spirit of…
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Review of ‘Marriage Material’: “Popping too many questions without leading to any engagement”
The Lyric Hammersmith hosts the London premiere for the stage adaptation of Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti’s novel. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its themes and storyline form a solid union. This is no Pakistani soap opera. Yet, for some reason, I was expecting its lead to spin around…
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Review of ‘Ghosts’: “Grave matters don’t spirit away in this still haunting reimagining”
Ibsen’s masterpiece relives on the London stage through this modern-day interpretation, playing at the Lyric Hammersmith until next month and starring Callum Scott-Howells and Victoria Smurfit. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this new revision manages to capture the author’s essence or turns out to be an embarrassing…
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Review of ‘Play On!’: “A-list passengers take the B train”
The Duke Ellington jukebox musical lands on the London scene after several months on the road – bringing back the allure of the Jazz Golden Age through a tale of love, resilience and inspiration. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know all its beats and bops make a success in…
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Review of ‘Fangirls’: “Love is blind”
The award-winning Australian musical celebrates its UK premiere, in a new brand production playing at the Lyric Hammersmith until the end of August. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if in this teen-celebrity fantasy the stars have aligned. “She’ craaaaazy.” Yeah, I know what you’re thinking. That’s such an…
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Review of ‘The Empress’: “Do you hear the people sing?”
Queen Victoria’s platonic love story with her Indian adviser comes to the stage in a new play with songs, brought to life by the Royal Shakespeare Company. Guillermo Nazara gives his views on the show, to let us know if this historical piece of noble affairs deserves to hold court. A friendship is a soul…
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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.
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Review of ‘Accidental Death of an Anarchist’: “Life is a farce”
Dario Fo’s acclaimed 70s comedy relives through this modernized adaptation starring BAFTA-winning actor and comedian Daniel Rigby. Guillermo Nazara shares his vision on this new production running at the Lyric Hammersmith only until next month, to let us know if the show deserves to be the laughing stock in town.
