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Review of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ family panto: “Suitable for the pricky eaters”
Brighton Family Panto returns for the festive season with this jukebox remake of the enchanting fairy tale. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if in this new awakening of the classic story, the fun ever goes dormant. As the West End gets stormed by the landing of WeaverThe Brighton…
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Review of Rick Astley’s ‘Swinging Christmas’: “You never wanna give him up”
The Royal Albert Hall continues its holiday programming with the return of the pop star’s festive-themed gig. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this everlong tribute manages to get the angels on its side. It really feels like a big relief to come for holiday-themed montage that’s guaranteed…
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Review of ‘The Secret That Saved Christmas’: “Well-behaved delivery, but no present wow factor”
The Hampton Hill Theatre opens its stage to this new children’s piece – bringing adventure, friendship, and new layers of magic through this original narrative inspired by the festive season. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this holiday fantasy ends up feeling too santa-monious. Somebody’s been naughty this…
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Review of ‘Pan! Peter Comes Out To Play’: “Good faith and trust, but not that much of the last”
Theatre Peckham welcomes back this modernized adaptation of James M. Barrie’s ageless story, combining amateur and professional performers through original songs and a contemporary South London setting. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this retelling of the beloved classic turns out to be a darling one. When James…
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Review of ‘The Lightning Thief’: “Thunderous theming, but struggling to strike its audience”
The Percy Jackson saga lands on the London stage with the opening of the first book’s musical theatre adaptation. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this rock-based tale of Grek teenage demigods gets anywhere close to a ten. It’s another cold day in London town (quelle surprise…). As…
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Review of ‘White Christmas’: “No chance of a silent night”
Irving Berlin’s film classic relives on Sonning’s Mill’s stage through this new production of its popular musical theatre adaptation. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if all the hype for this wintry montage turns out to be a snow job. I know what you’re waiting for. You’ve read it…
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Creative Bertie Watkins talks new immersive adult panto ‘Dead Hard’: “We applied for a world record of most amount of dildos in a live production”
London’s Southwark area gets even gayer with the opening of this new drag parody show, turning one of the most iconic classics in film history into a different kind of… iconography. Guillermo Nazara chats with the man leading thus gang banger, to learn all the fun facts about this glittering montage – where there won’t…
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Review of ‘The Devil Wears Prada’: “Is that all?”
The most fashionable film of all time lands on the West End through this new musical adaptation featuring songs by Elton John and starring Vanessa Williams. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the piece, to let us know if London’s latest show in vogue brings up any value to the wintour season. “She’s on her…
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Review of ‘Homo Alone’: “A tale by Macaulay Cock-in”
The most beloved Christmas movie classic is given a twisted twist on the London stage through this camp parody revision playing at The Other Palace’s Studio until the start of the New Year. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this tale of a homo is worth the FOMO.…
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Review of ‘Dick Whittington and His Cat’: “You can’t stop the beat”
The Greenwich Theatre opens its panto season with this 1960s retelling of the beloved fairy tale. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if in this boogielicious revision of the classic lore he ended up smelling a rat. I LOVE Dick! Those are not my words. I’m not saying I…
