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Review of ‘Berlusconi’: “E la Madonna!”
Il Cavalieri becomes a Prima Donna in this original musical having its world premiere at the Southwark Playhouse’s newly opened venue. Guillermo Nazara gives us his thoughts on the show upon his attendance to the opening night, to share all the details about a man so over-the-top even the Romans would ban.
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Review of ‘Killing The Cat’:”Ideas aren’t just enough”
London’s iconic Riverside Studios host the world’s first run of this original musical about the conflicts between reason and faith. Guillermo Nazara reviews this show starring Madalena Alberto and Tim Rogers, to let us know his thoughts about a this romantic comedy dealing with a deeper philosophical tone.
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Review of ‘Creature’: “They dared to play God”
Akram Khan’s expressionist ballet lands on the Sadler’s Wells for a strictly run until the end of the week. Guillermo Nazara reviews this return production by the English National Ballet, where beauty and horror are the inseparable sides of the same creation.
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Review of ‘Eugenius!’: “This world’s for the dreamers”
The most acclaimed superhero musical in the galaxy returns to London to save the earthlings through song, dance and a lot of camp. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this nostalgic show paying homage to 80s pop culture, to let us know about its powers and weaknesses upon his attendance to the secret headquarters.
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Two-time Olivier Award winner Tracie Bennett to star in ‘How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying”
The actress will be returning to the London scene through this new production of the American classic – playing at the Southwark Playhouse for a limited run. Directed by Georgie Ranckom, the show is a satire of big business and its idolization, featuring music and lyrics by legendary composer Frank Loesser, whose credits also include…
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TV star Tom Read Wilson to join lead cast of ‘The Spongebob Musical’
Starting in Bradford, Wilson will play the role of Squidward on selected locations – his role to be alternated with other television celebrity Gareth Jones. With songs by some of the most iconic pop and rock songwriters of the last decade, the show features all of the beloved characters from the international hit series, in…
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Review of ‘Sylvia’: “You don’t fight hatred with more hatred”
London’s new historical musical continues to strike at the Old Vic’s stage through its revised telling of the suffragette movement. Guillermo Nazara reviews this original piece that’s become one of the latest talks of the town, to let us know if the commotion is worth the hype.
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Review of ‘The Great British Bake Off Musical’: “The proof is in the pudding”
One of the most anticipated shows of the season made its West End debut last night, in a star-studded event supporting a legendary cast-filled production. Guillermo Nazara reviews this new original music based on one the most successful realities in British television, to let us know if this sweet attempt has turned out to be…
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Review of ‘Oklahoma!’: “Change in all things is bittersweet”
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s revolutionary masterpiece comes back to the West End in an unconventional production following its first Broadway and Young Vic runs. Guillermo Nazara reviews this original take on the ageless classic, to let us know what’s new in one of the most popular and performed shows of all time.
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The Oliviers announce their 2023 recipients of the Special Award and Lifetime Achievement Award
As the most prestigious accolades in London and British theatre are about to disclose their new list of nominees, Dame Arlene Phillips and Sir Derek Jacobi have been made the beneficiaries of this year’s categories. Set to hold their ceremony in the beginning of April at the Royal Albert Hall, all the rest of candidates…
