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Review of ‘The Mad Ones’: “Insane voices, but not crazy about the whole thing”
Following its initial run at Birmingham’s Old Join Stock, the production has pulled the brakes at London’s The Other Palace, playing at the Studio Theatre until the start of next month. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this road-trip-themed musical ended up driving him up the wall. Nothing’s…
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Review of ‘Marie and Rosetta’: “Shout, sister, shout – but that’s not all”
Kingston’s Rose Theatre hosts this new period play starring Beverly Knight, exploring the backgrounds and relationship between two defining black music icons. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if it’s worth watching four or five times, or if it ends up going down the riverside. Oh, Lord, can they…
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Review of ‘The Magic of Animation’: “Accidentally in love”
West End Does returned to the Cadogan Hall last weekend, bringing the third instalment of its star-studded concert series. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this theatrical homage to the soundtrack of our childhood was either part or out of this world. Regardless of how much the company…
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Writer and director Sam Cochrane talks the return of family musical ‘Scouts!’: “Some of my favourite memories were audience members showing off their musical theatre talents”
The show returns to the stage for its third run, in a revised version featuring new scenes and numbers, as well as some recent additions to its cast. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of its creators, to learn more about the development of a piece that’s giving audiences a different kind of cabin fever. How…
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Review of ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ tour: “Dammit, Janet! Not so fast!”
The ultimate queer cult musical returns in this touring production following last year’s West End run at the Dominion Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its latest embodiment flaunts any toucha, toucha, touches of brilliance. It’s astounding. Time is fleeting. Madness takes its toll… Well, we can…
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Review of ‘The Great Gatsby, The Musical’: “Nouveau-riche staging meets old-sport storytelling”
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s literary classic lands on the London stage, in a limited-running production starring some of the biggest names in the West End. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if the highly anticipated musical extravaganza ends up being a valley of ashes. I’ll be honest with you –…
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Review of Kerry Ellis’s ‘Queen of the West End’: “No one but her”
The musical theatre star brings back her solo concert – with a repertoire featuring some of the most memorable showtunes that have concocted her career over the boards. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know f this tribute to her bewitching journey ended up feeling a bit green. Some of…
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West End stars Stevie Doc and Tobias Turley talk upcoming concert ‘Here We Go Again’: “Definitely expect the unexpected”
Following their rise to stardom in the TV competition I Have A Dream and lead performances in the London production of Mamma Mia!, the couple reunites onstage for a special concert, playing at the Cadogan Hall for one night only. Guillermo Nazara chats with both singers – to learn more about their artistic journey and…
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Writer and performer Tim McArthur talks upcoming show ‘Eurovision, Your Decision’:”The whole point of theatre is to be challenged”
The campiest comedy in town about the campiest festival in the world returns to the stage in an updated version featuring new numbers, new cast additions, and more silliness than ever. Guillermo Nazara chats with the man behind and in front of the show, to learn more about this lively piece celebrating its Big Five…
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Mark Underwood or Tobias Künzel talk new musical ‘Death on the Throne’: “It’s important to still poke fun even if it’s uncomfortable”
Upon its initial run at London’s Upstairs at the Gatehouse, the puppet show gets ready for it first German-language production – playing in Halle and Saale at the start of summer. Guillermo Nazara chats with the two men pulling the strings, to learn more about the development of this toilet-themed musical, as well as the…
