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Review of ‘Smoke’: “And true – the vision’s hazy”
The King’s Head Theatre hosted the London premiere of Alexis Gregory’s newest one-man show, dealing with the ominous quest of a middle-aged grieving man after allegedly receiving a message from the dead. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this gay-themed dark comedy manages to poke enough gags. Alright,…
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Milanka Brooks talks Ed Fringe play ‘Mum and I Don’t Talk Anymore’: “If my Mum were to ever see this, I’m certain she’d shout at me!”
Known for her television work in recent hits such as Black Mirror or The Windsors, Milanka Brooks makes her writing debut through this one-woman show exploring some of the most personal themes in her life. Guillermo Nazara chats with the actress and author, to learn all the fun facts about this new piece where mum…
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Review of ‘Death of England’: “The poisoned heart of a nation”
The National Theatre brings back Dyer and Williams’s hot-blooded trilogy, depicting the country’s tumultuous zeitgeist through the singular eyes of everyday people. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show’s first two installments, to let us know if this harrowing portrait of modern society manage to knock audiences beyond its name. British houses for British…
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Review of ‘At Least I’m Not Bald’: “Let’s add a few notes”
Valery Reva stars in this new own-written one-woman piece, exploring the trials and tribulations of a cancer patient through the eyes of innocence and fantasy. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its entangled narrative ends up bringing a bad hair day. The other day, I felt the impulse…
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Review of ‘Captain Amazing’: “The cape doesn’t make the hero”
The Southwark Playhouse opens its stage to the 10th anniversary production of Alistair McDowall’s play, exploring the struggles of a first-time father in both the real and make-believe world. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this bittersweet reflection about parenting actually has daddy issues. I shall only refer…
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Review of ‘Honey Badger’: “There’s a pulse, but still not a beat”
The Cockpit Theatre welcomes this experimental one-man show led by internationally renowned director Roberta Carreri, coming all the way from Denmark’s Nordisk Teaterlaboratorium. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this display of crumbling emotions really brings the house down. Families are not the people we’re born to, but…
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Review of ‘Heart’: “Love Gets To Be Queer”
Acclaimed performer Jade Anouka stars in her debut play as a writer with this autobiographical story dealing with love, deception and self-discovery. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its straightforward narrative manages to deliver a true, different identity. Love can hurt. And sometimes, it must. Love can be…
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Review of ‘A Christmas Carol’: “Thespian candour”
Charles Dickens’s timeless classic brings out the holiday spirit on the Barons Court’s stage, through this one-man show delivered as a faithful reenactment of the original book. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the production, to let us know if this haunting monologue actually has a ghost of a chance. ‘Twas five days before Christmas…
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Review of ‘Elephant’: “Unresolved harmonies”
Love, passion and shame tune in through this discordant new play exploring the personal and cultural struggles of a young artist. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its shrill drama hit the wrong key. We often hear that music soothes the savage beast. But actually, no other art…
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Review of ‘Eve: All About Her’: “I detest cheap sentiment”
One of the most iconic villainesses in movie history comes to London to tell her own side of the story. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on this one-man show combining comedy with musical renditions and high drama, to let us know if this play is worth an encore du champagne. Fasten your seatbelts, it’s gonna…
