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Review of ‘The Black Saint and The Sinner Lady’: “Don’t bother taking a seat”
Clod Ensemble & Nu Civilisation Orchestra bring back the charm of old jazz standards through this immersive montage taking audiences as the very core of their performance. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this big-banded jaunt is deserving of some song and dance. Dancing through life, skimming the…
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Kirill Richter talks upcoming epic concert ‘The Sands of Time’: “It’s vital to make music that reflects people’s lives”
The internationally acclaimed piano virtuoso and composer returns to London for the British premiere of his latest epic concert, performed through a lavish montage playing at the Coliseum for one night only. Guillermo Nazara chats with the artist, to learn all the fun facts about a piece that goes beyond every sense and genre. How…
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Review of BBC Proms ‘Carmen’: “Destin d’amour”
The Glydebourne Festival production travels to the Royal Albert Hall for one night only, bringing the fervorous allure of Bizet’s score through a new, up-to-date vision. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this modernized take on the late Romantic masterpiece still manages to live up to its myth.…
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Review of ‘Mr. Punch at the Opera’: “You’ll get a kick, but still makes no good fist”
The 2024 edition of the Grimeborn Festival brings the classical genre closer to the youngest viewers, through this panto-style remake of Pergolesi’s La Serva Padrona. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this camp initiation to classical music made him change his tune. It’s not that often that you…
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Review of ‘The Fabulist’: “A tricky business”
The Charing Cross Theatre hosts the London premiere of this new operatic musical, setting new lyrics and storylines to Giovanni Paisello’s music. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this magic-themed re-writing of classical repertoire ended up putting a spell on him. Prestidigitator: “a type of illusionist characterised for…
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Review of ‘I Ran With The Gang’: “It’s good for the fangirls”
Alan Longmuir’s story lives on under the spotlight through this stage biopic making its debut in the London scene. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the piece, to let us know if this quasi sing-a-lang show manages to be a summerlove sensation. “Anyone knows which song I’m talking about?”. Well, at least they tried to…
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Review of ‘Mischief Movie Night’: “That’s a wrap – of laughter!”
The wrongest company in the world brings the screen to the stage with this new parody piece featuring improv comedy, live music renditions, and nonsense galore. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this one-of-a-kind homage manages to be the talkie of the town. Last time I extemporized a…
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Review of ‘Fiddler On The Roof’: “Hitting the right chord”
The American classic returns to the London stage in a new, special production taking place at the Open Air Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this musical revival manages to bring out any resonance. “Matchmaker, matchmaker, bring me a catch.” I mean – I’m not asking much:…
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Review of ‘Something Rotten In Concert’: “No eggs short of for this ‘Omelet’”
The 2015 Broadway musical celebrates its West End debut through a two-day-only concert playing at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this Shakespeare-themed musical suits the action to the word. “I find it hard to believe that people would actually pay to see something like this”. I wonder if producers…
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Review of ‘A Chorus Line’: “Singularly sensational”
The 1975 musical theatre icon returns to the London stage through Nikolai Foster’s touring revival, playing at the Sadler’s Wells until the end of the month. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this new thrilling combination is worth being given the attention. Gonorrhea, gonorrhea, gono— You get the…
