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Review of ‘Detention’: “Don’t say gay — scream it out”
The Gary Clarke company opens this new dance montage, depicting the consequences of the infamous Section 28. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if audiences have an inalianable right to be gay about it. I may speak posher than the King of England and be more flamboyant than Dame…
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Review of ‘After The Act’: “Just jacking audiences up through will and grace”
The Royal Court hosts the London return of this verbatim musical collecting testimonies of real-life LGBT people affected by Section 28. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this lively celebration of freedom and identity ends up making audiences gay. This is no fairy tale. Well, it is, but…
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Mark Underwood or Tobias Künzel talk new musical ‘Death on the Throne’: “It’s important to still poke fun even if it’s uncomfortable”
Upon its initial run at London’s Upstairs at the Gatehouse, the puppet show gets ready for it first German-language production – playing in Halle and Saale at the start of summer. Guillermo Nazara chats with the two men pulling the strings, to learn more about the development of this toilet-themed musical, as well as the…
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Review of ‘Handbagged’: “‘Diana’ led the crash”
Moira Buffini’s 2010 political farce returns to the London stage in a new limited running production currently playing in Hornchurch. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this comical battle royal between Queen Elizabeth and Mrs. Thatcher manages to conserve enough wit and pungency. It’s not a thrilla. It’s…
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Review of ‘The Boys From The Blackstuff”: “Cracks in the iron”
The Garrick Theatre hosts the West End transfer of James Graham’s stage adaptation of the popular television series. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this new version of the 80s crisis-based drama fails to employ its potential. Work makes the man. That’s the ultimate rule that forges our…
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Crítica de ‘Billy Elliot’: “Un pequeño paso para el hombre, un gran paso para España”
El Teatro Nuevo Alcalá acoge una de las producciones más ambiciosas de España: un musical de gran formato compuesto por Elton John y con un elenco liderado por niños. Duar Martín nos cuenta su visión sobre la nueva apuesta de SOM Produce, en la que también participan caras tan conocidas como Carlos Hipólito, Natalia Millán…
