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Review of ‘Why Am I So Single?”: “It needs a couple of twea(n)ks”
The highly anticipated musical brought by the writing team behind SIX finally lands on the West End stage, setting up a flashy megamix of laughter, romantic confidences and hit-to-be tunes. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its camp love affair theming is an idea worth marrying. Ah, the joys…
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Kirill Richter talks upcoming epic concert ‘The Sands of Time’: “It’s vital to make music that reflects people’s lives”
The internationally acclaimed piano virtuoso and composer returns to London for the British premiere of his latest epic concert, performed through a lavish montage playing at the Coliseum for one night only. Guillermo Nazara chats with the artist, to learn all the fun facts about a piece that goes beyond every sense and genre. How…
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Review of ‘Hugh Panaro – Man Without A Mask’: “Sweet intoxication”
The acclaimed Broadway legend returns to the West End scene for the very first time in 26 years, in an intimate cabaret concert playing at The Crazy Coqs for 3 nights only. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this London scene reunion with the musical theatre star featured…
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Review of ‘The Fabulist’: “A tricky business”
The Charing Cross Theatre hosts the London premiere of this new operatic musical, setting new lyrics and storylines to Giovanni Paisello’s music. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this magic-themed re-writing of classical repertoire ended up putting a spell on him. Prestidigitator: “a type of illusionist characterised for…
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Review of ‘Police Cops In Space’: “Still scores, but brings no music to our ears”
The most arresting show in town returns to the stage in a new form – bringing the second installment of its bullet-in story, with every intention of putting audiences on the edge… of the galaxy. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, let us know if its SWAT humour deserves to be gunned for. In…
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Review of ‘I Ran With The Gang’: “It’s good for the fangirls”
Alan Longmuir’s story lives on under the spotlight through this stage biopic making its debut in the London scene. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the piece, to let us know if this quasi sing-a-lang show manages to be a summerlove sensation. “Anyone knows which song I’m talking about?”. Well, at least they tried to…
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Review of ‘Mischief Movie Night’: “That’s a wrap – of laughter!”
The wrongest company in the world brings the screen to the stage with this new parody piece featuring improv comedy, live music renditions, and nonsense galore. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this one-of-a-kind homage manages to be the talkie of the town. Last time I extemporized a…
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Review of ‘Fiddler On The Roof’: “Hitting the right chord”
The American classic returns to the London stage in a new, special production taking place at the Open Air Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this musical revival manages to bring out any resonance. “Matchmaker, matchmaker, bring me a catch.” I mean – I’m not asking much:…
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Review of ‘Something Rotten In Concert’: “No eggs short of for this ‘Omelet’”
The 2015 Broadway musical celebrates its West End debut through a two-day-only concert playing at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this Shakespeare-themed musical suits the action to the word. “I find it hard to believe that people would actually pay to see something like this”. I wonder if producers…
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Review of ‘A Chorus Line’: “Singularly sensational”
The 1975 musical theatre icon returns to the London stage through Nikolai Foster’s touring revival, playing at the Sadler’s Wells until the end of the month. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this new thrilling combination is worth being given the attention. Gonorrhea, gonorrhea, gono— You get the…
