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Review of ‘Ride The Cyclone’: “Funfair-themed musical builds a whirling carousel of songs but the attraction derails”
The Southwark Playhouse hosts the London premiere of Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell’s cult musical. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this metaphysical ride is Carnie-gie Hall material. Life is a roller coaster, or so they say. Apparently, death can be too — or at least, what causes…
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Review of ‘Precipice’: “New political musical brings up edgy themes but ends up falling off its own cliff”
London’s New Diorama Theatre hosts the world premiere of the newborn Timelapse’s debut piece, set in a dystopian universe where the Earth’s resources have come to an end. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its green message has also led to a green delivery. A few years ago,…
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Review of ‘Miss Saigon’ (2025 UK & Ireland tour): “New revival engineers adequate staging but lead cast isn’t too much for one heart”
Schönberg & Boublil’s timeless musical returns to the British stage in this new production, touring across the country until summer next year. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if the heat is still on. There is no helicopter flying onstage. The sooner I lower your expectations, the faster we…
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Review of ‘The Comparable Dina Martina’: “Irreverent act sends rousing vibrations but needs a firmer hand on the job”
The renowned drag queen is back at the Soho Theatre with her latest solo act, featuring an array of musical tributes combined with fabricated personal stories, occasional shade, and absolute camp. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if the return of the successful Chariots of Failure creator is fine…
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Composer & lyricist Jack Godfrey talks new musical ‘Hot Mess’: “I would like to think that Earth and Humanity do have a future together”
Following a triumphant original run at the Edinburgh Fringe, the show is currently celebrating its first season in the London scene. Guillermo Nazara chats with the man behind the show’s score to learn more about its environmentalist rom-com plot, its development from a recycled germinal song, and the production’s globally warm reception. How does it…
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Review of ‘Bloody Mary and The Nine-Day Queen’: “Headless new musical shows no merits to claim the throne”
The Union Theatre hosts the world premiere of this chamber piece depicting the rise and fall of Lady Jane Grey and her rivalry with Mary Tudor. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its blithe portrayal of Grey’s tragic fate is likely to leave audiences sanguine. It’s Halloween time…
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Composer, lyricist, and bookwriter Hans Jacob Hoeglund talks upcoming new musical ‘Moominvalley in November’: The hardest part is not the writing of the piece, but getting it produced”
After making the Mercury Musical shortlist for the 2025 BEAM showcase, the piece gets ready for its first-ever full-scale production, opening this week at The Gatehouse for a limited three-week run. Guillermo Nazara chats with the man behind every note and word to learn more about the creation of the piece and how he’s managed…
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Review of ‘Get Down Tonight’: “Garish production limits audiences to put on their boogie shoes”
The story of KC and The Sunshine Band travels to the London stage through this jukebox musical running at the Charing Cross Theatre until mid-November. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this journey into the Golden Age of disco music is the audience’s next sweet love. I may…
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Co-founder Shanay Holmes talks upcoming 2025 edition of Musical Con: “The UK is learning how to start investing in the new”
Following the enthusiastic reception of its past editions, the event returns to London for its fourth consecutive year — reuniting artists, fans, and everyone sharing a passion, love, and commitment to the genre. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of its masterminds to learn more about the development process and what’s new in this ever-growing stagy…
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Review of ‘Swag Age’: “Astounding cast brings honour to us all despite writing’s shortcomings”
London’s Gillian Lynne Theatre hosted the West End première of the popular Korean musical, in a semi-staged one-off concert performed in the piece’s original language. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its celebration of East Asian lore and poetry can turn audiences into sinjo-philes. There’s a reason why…
