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Review of ‘Pirates of Penzance’: “A first-rate opportunity”
Sasha Regan’s signature all-male production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s masterpiece returns to the London scene, featuring a new cast performing at the Wilton’s Music Hall until the end of the month. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this ‘sir-gent’ approach on the classic work is something he’d jolly…
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Review of ‘Little Piece of You’: “Big hopes, but small delivery”
London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane hosts the UK premiere of father-daughter team Jeremy and Kjersti Long’s rock musical – exploring the struggles of mental health as well as the lack of communication across three generations of the same family. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its conscious story…
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Tsemaye Bob-Egbe talks musical ‘Play On!’: “We want to carry a feeling of joy across the nation”
Talawa Theatre Company brings the first UK production of the Duke Ellington jukebox musical, reimagining Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night through the specs of the 1940s underground culture. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of its lead actresses, to learn all the fun facts about performing in such funky piece of theatre – and all that jazz! How…
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Review of ‘Fly More Than You Fall’: “Flapping before spreading its wings”
The Southwark Playhouse hosts the London premiere of the American teenage musical, featuring Broadway star Keala Settle. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its escalating drama manages to climb up the mountain. Art enthrals an audience’s spirit – and heals its creator’s soul. Anyone who’s ever faced the…
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Mica Paris and Dujonna Gift talk upcoming concert ‘Little Piece Of You – An Atypical Musical: “A lot of people do not connect with musical theatre because they can’t connect with the characters”
London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane hosts the European premiere of Kjersti Long‘s family-themed musical, exploring the issues of generational trauma and featuring a star-studded cast in a concert production playing at the end of the month. Guillermo Nazara chats with two of its lead performers, to learn all the fun facts about the development of…
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Vasco Emauz and Orlando Gibbs talk ‘Back To The Future’: “Doing something that’s been done before requires a more specific kind of creativity”
The worldwide musical theatre hit continues to enthrall West End audiences as it celebrates its third anniversary with the welcoming of a new cast. Guillermo Nazara chats with the lead actors portraying father-and-son duo George and Marty McFly, as they travel 88 miles per hour to discuss all the fun facts about a show that’s…
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Review of Släpstick’s ‘Scherzö’: “Hitting the right note”
The Dutch troupe settles in the London scene with their latest show, currently going on an international tour. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the piece, to let us know if this camp rendition of classical music is in need of some fine tuning. When it comes to music, we all love a good bang…
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Review of ‘Buyer & Cellar’: “She’s such a funny girl”
Jonathan Tolins’s Off-Broadway hit lands on the London scene in a new, limited running production starring Rob Madge. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its fairy tale plot puts too much “streiss” on itself. People. People who need people are the luckiest people in the world… I like…
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Chris Fonseca talks ‘Follow The Signs’: “If you can’t find a community that fully represents you, consider starting one”
The Soho Theatre welcomes the world premiere of a new experimental piece blending hip-hop, dance, BSL and spoken English altogether, to create a one-of-a-kind experience full of heart, advocacy and identity. Guillermo Nazara chats with its creator, to learn all the details about this unmuted show, whose artistry and messages are determined to resonate. How…
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Review of ‘The Black Saint and The Sinner Lady’: “Don’t bother taking a seat”
Clod Ensemble & Nu Civilisation Orchestra bring back the charm of old jazz standards through this immersive montage taking audiences as the very core of their performance. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this big-banded jaunt is deserving of some song and dance. Dancing through life, skimming the…
