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Christine Lahti talks London transfer of ‘The Smile of Her’: “I’m hoping people take a lot of inspiration for a more equitable future”
Following its original New York run, the Academy Award-, Emmy-, and Golden Globe winner debuts on the London stage with this intimate biographical show that reflects on her personal journey and her family through the lens of social justice. Guillermo Nazara chats with the actress to learn more about the piece’s development and what makes…
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Review of ‘The Smile of Her’: “Scant narrative is off the beam”
This is a true story. It is her story. Our theirs. Maybe everyone’s, too. To be fair, Christine Lahti seems to have trouble deciding who the real protagonist is in her autobiographical play. The term itself should clear the air. But it doesn’t. Perhaps ego may have got in the way of a potentially poignant…
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Director Jonathan Munby talks new London revival of ‘The Price’: “I’m interested in how the play speaks to a post-Covid world”
London’s Marylebone Theatre presents a brand new revival of Arthur Miller’s intimate play about inherited trauma and family relationships. Guillermo Nazara chats with the man behind its latest incarnation to learn about his vision — as well as Miller’s ability to speak across generations. How does it feel to direct this latest revival of Arthur…
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Review of ‘Yentl’ (2026, Marylebone Theatre): “Oblivious adaptation is no wonder or piece of sky”
Following its acclaimed original run at the Sydney Opera House, the production lands on the London stage for a limited engagement until mid-April. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this English-Yiddish retelling of Isaac Bashevis Singer’s classic is worth rushing for tomorrow night. Papa shall hear about this.…
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Writer Elise Esther Hearst talks upcoming stage adaptation of ‘Yentl’: “As Jewish, I come to understand the world needs to see us in our full humanity”
Following the success of its initial Australian runs, the production travels to the Marylebone Theatre to celebrate its UK premiere. Guillermo Nazara chats with the show’s creator to learn how she’s manned this new adaptation of the gender-role-breaking tale. After several Australian runs, how does it feel to be finally bringing the show to the…
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Review of ‘Cable Street’: “Riot-themed musical still has a lot to demonstrate”
The Marylebone Theatre welcomes the show’s latest comeback, which is playing for a new limited run until the end of February. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the piece to let us know if this artistic tribute to those fighting the system screams anarchy. There’s always a reason for a show’s return. And when it’s…
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Review of ‘Daniel’s Husband’: “Undefined premise delivers an unbalanced marriage of ideas”
The Marylebone Theatre welcomes the London premiere of Michael McKeever’s harrowing play. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this tale of unconditional love ends conditioning itself. We don’t need Netflix to tell us these are true events. We don’t even need to watch it to believe in it.…
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Review of ‘The Wanderers’: “Klutzy script and schlocky plot give way to oy-standing play”
The Marylebone Theatre hosts the London premiere of Ana Ziegler’s intimate play, exploring the relationships within two estranged marriages in separate timelines. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its intended pathos is able to stick or is either a shtick. I distrust what the American press says about…
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Review of ‘Seagull: True Story: “New Chekhov-themed play screeches more than it soars”
The Marylebone Theatre hosts the world premiere of Eli Rarey’s newest play, based on the real-life experiences of director Alexander Molochnikov and his advocacy for artistic liberty. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this double bill of comedy and political denouncement defies gravity or should wait in the…
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Review of ‘A Role To Die For’: “007-themed comedy fails to bond with its audience”
The Marylebone Theatre hosts the London transfer of this filmmaking parody targeting Britain’s most recognised secret agent. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if his discerning goldeneye has led him to say never again. He might have a licence to kill, but surely nobody will be dying of laughter…
