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Review of ‘No Love Songs’: “Too rough for its crude affairs”
The Southwark Playhouse hosts the London premiere of Kyle Falconer and Laura Wilde’s semi-biographical musical, exploring the struggles of becoming a first-time parent. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if personal family-themed piece actually deserves to be kept mum. Parenting is the only lesson nobody can teach you, but…
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Review of ‘Cirque’: “The Greatest Showmanship”
The grand spectacle production gets back on tour one more year, bringing a new improved montage featuring additional variety performances and mesmerising physical numbers. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the piece, to let us know if this ambitious display of stunts and vocals actually strikes a chord. Every artist knows that moment… That singular…
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Review of ‘Fabulous Creatures’: “These slayers can’t slay it yet”
The ancient myths relive onstage through this cabaret play bringing together three of the most frightful female beasts from Greek folklore. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the montage, to let us know if its divinely camp approach either kicks up its heels or shows the Achilles one. Some men just cannot die… I could…
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Artistic director Kris Nelson talks London International Theatre Festival: “It’s essential for artists to feed from other cultural backgrounds”
The countdown begins for UK’s capital to welcome a new burst of worldwide talent taking place at the very heart of the city’s theatreland. Guillermo Nazara chats with the man behind its exciting programming, to learn all the fun facts about this upcoming edition based on the power of multinational fusion. How does it feel…
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Kyle Falconer and Laura Wilde talk new musical ‘No Love Songs’: “Writing this show has been a therapy session”
The acclaimed songwriting duo brings one of their most personal experiences under the spotlight through this new original musical transferring to London next month. Guillermo Nazara chats with the team about the development of the show, to learn all the fun facts about a piece that’s been a transformation for audiences and creatives alike. Dear…
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Review of ‘Spirited Away’: “Dawn of the dragon”
The allure and bewitchment of the animated classic casts a new spell on the London stage through the UK premiere of John Caird’s theatrical adaptation. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this extravagant production set in a world of fantasy actually built castles in the air. Reality is…
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Review of ‘Sophie’s Surprise 29th’: “It was the right choice”
Fire, spectacle and excitement explode in the heart of Soho through this bombastic cabaret experience playing at one of the most intimate venues in the West End. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this colourful birthday themed show truly painted the town red. The title is not a…
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Review of ‘Pippin In Concert”: “Glory, glory!”
Stephen Schwartz’s first signature work relives on the West End stage for two nights only, in this celebration concert honouring its 50 years of history – featuring some of the most acclaimed talent in the industry. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the performance, to let us know if this ambitious tribute to the show’s…
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Review of ‘Opening Night’: “Someone should have previewed it”
Sheridan Smith returns to the London scene by starring in this new original musical featuring a score by Rufus Wainwright and direction by Ivo Van Hoven. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the production, to let us know if the piece is either a show stopper or a show to be stopped. “It’s just a…
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Review of ‘Priscilla, The Party!’: “The way we girls just wanna have fun”
The lipstick and the glitter return to the West End in this new immersive production playing at the Outernet. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this rainbow-coloured carnival of hot stuff will survive. “I thought they loved us… Only until sunrise”. It’s been 10 years since I heard…
