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Lead actor Newtion Matthews talks new touring production of ‘Kinky Boots’: “This role has landed as therapy to me”
Harvey Fierstein and Cyndi Lauper’s iconic musical relives on the UK stage through this reimagined production put together under Nikolai Foster’s direction. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of the show’s protagonists, to learn more about this new take on the piece – exploring some additional themes without forgetting its original message of diversity being the…
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Review of ‘WAKE’: “The dawn of utmost showmanship”
The THISISPOPBABY company arrives in the West End with their flagship show – bringing an assortment of cabaret numbers coated with an Irish flavour. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this celebration of folklore and spectacle manages to too-ra-loo-ra lure its viewers. What’s the purpose of life? I keep…
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‘Scouts! The Musical’ announces new cast for its upcoming summer tour
The show will tour around several parts of the UK for one month only, welcoming two different leads while also featuring most of the original troupe. The run will be followed by the company’s return to the Edinburgh Fringe, bringing back their latest creation upon an initial sold-out run at the festival last year. Are…
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London production of ‘Phantom of the Opera’ to be rebooted as a rom-com opening next year
The current version will conclude its run in the next few months – to leave room for a reimagined version featuring new plot devices and a revised score. Bringing a different team of creatives, this contemporary approach will include influences by Yoko Ono, among other equally great singers. It’s over now the music of the…
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Review of ‘Stiletto’: “Unneutered talent flaunts promising jewells”
The Charing Cross Theatre hosts the world premiere of this period musical revolving around the castrati singers. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know how the piece has done after being put to the testes. They had the balls to do it. It took roughly 40 years (and a few…
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Special Competition: Win the chance to attend Kerry Ellis and Cassidy Janson’s West End concerts
Set off your alarms! But don’t worry, because this is not a drill. You actually have the opportunity to get a couple of free tickets to experience two of the biggest West End names in their upcoming solo gigs. We know, we know – you couldn’t be happier. You’re actually leaping for joy, so high…
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Director David Gilmore talks upcoming new musical ‘Stiletto’: “History is always meant to come back”
Currently in previous at London’s Charing Cross Theatre, the show is heading to its world premiere next week, after a development process of almost 40 years. Guillermo Nazara chats with its head creative, to learn all the facts about this period piece exploring the remarkable lives of the castrati singers – and what’s made the…
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Review of ‘Wilko’: “Not ready to pull the cover yet”
The English rock star returns to the stage through this musical biopic depicting the trials and tribulations of his extraordinary life. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this journey through melody, passion, and drugs should be kept out of sight. He was better than Mozart – or so…
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Review of ‘Man In The Mirror’: “Love never felt so good”
The acclaimed Michael Jackson impersonator returns with the latest version of his tribute act – reviving all the iconic tunes and moves by the still remembered as the King of Pop. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if audiences either got to be there or put it out of their…
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Review of ‘Clueless, The Musical’: “Everything not as perfect as she sings”
The 90s classic lands on the West End stage with the opening of its first mainstream production, currently playing at the Trafalgar Theatre until the end of summer. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this musical boinkfest is bound to leave audiences totally freakin’ out. She’s not the…
