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Review of ‘Frank’s Closet’: “Bring out the birthday suit”
Stuart Wood’s camp-over-camp musical returns to London in a new limited-running production playing at the Union Theatre until the end of the month. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this rainbow-coloured extravaganza brings more than fuss and feathers. “What made you gay?”. It was not that long ago…
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Review of ‘Marry Me A Little’: “Being alive”
London’s West End celebrates the opening of a new intimate theatre with the return of this rep revue about urban relationships, putting together some of Sondheim’s most beloved tunes. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this affiancing piece is something better to separate from. I don’t like Sondheim.…
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Review of ‘Standing at the Sky’s Edge’: “A poetic construction”
Sheffield’s edificial love story returns to the London stage after its acclaimed first run at the National Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, now transferring to the West End, to let us know if this built-up romance toes the line. “Love is in the air”, claims that gentle melody that John Paul…
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Review of ‘The Big Life’: “Royal East Variety Show”
The ska-style musical celebrates its 20th anniversary by returning to its birthplace, in a new production currently playing until the end of next month. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this comedy about love affairs is worth a crush. “I’ll never fall in love again”, cries that little…
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Review of ‘Hadestown’: “Hellish heaven on earth”
Anais Mitchell’s cult musical celebrates its West End premiere upon its return to the place where it took its final steps. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this godly love story is however dealt a mortal blow. What is love but a constant struggle? It’s funny how the…
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Review of ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’: “Limited edition, show night special”
One of the most popular musicals in recent years returns to the West End for one month only, before continuing its tour across the country. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this work of art was truly over the top. Once upon a time, there were a boy…
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Alex James-Hatton and Katie Tonkinson talk ‘Bonnie & Clyde’: “The writers have created a beautiful piece, but it’s a marathon!”
The most ballistic couple onstage hits the road one more time, through an enhanced version of the London production currently touring across the country. Guillermo Nazara sneaks into the rehearsal room to chat with its lead actors, and learn the most interesting facts about this fiery musical bringing back a true, exhilarating story of adventure…
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Tom Holland to star in new Jamie Lloyd production of ‘Romeo & Juliet’
The internationally acclaimed film star will take the lead in this new adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic, in a montage that also marks his return to the West End. Produced in collaboration with David Binder, the show will play for a limited 3-month run – with tickets on sale from next week on. Did my heart…
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Review of ‘Bronco Billy’: “Go West!”
Clint Eastwood’s 80s comedy classic hits the road one more time through the musical adaptation currently playing at London’s Charing Cross Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his view on the show, to let us know if the production earned its spurs. When I was a little boy, I also dreamed of becoming a rich man’s widow…
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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…
