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Review of ‘Sister Act’: “High in ecstasy, not yet on cloud number nine”
Alan Menken’s divine score brings back its heavenly chills to the West End, in this new revised production playing at the Dominion Theatre until the end of summer. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this festival of cross-dressers has truly left him god-smacked. “It’s better than sex!!”. Why,…
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Artistic Director Suzann McLean talks 2024 Peckham Fringe Festival: “It pushes boundaries and amplifies voices from all corners of society”
The most exciting theatrical event in South London returns this spring for its 3rd edition, now expanding into a wider range of venues featuring all kinds of montages. Guillermo Nazara chats with the woman behind the action, to learn all the facts about this exhilarating showcase boosting the talent and creativity of the local community.
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Review of ‘Marry Me A Little’: “Being alive”
London’s West End celebrates the opening of a new intimate theatre with the return of this rep revue about urban relationships, putting together some of Sondheim’s most beloved tunes. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this affiancing piece is something better to separate from. I don’t like Sondheim.…
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Review of ‘Standing at the Sky’s Edge’: “A poetic construction”
Sheffield’s edificial love story returns to the London stage after its acclaimed first run at the National Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, now transferring to the West End, to let us know if this built-up romance toes the line. “Love is in the air”, claims that gentle melody that John Paul…
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Review of ‘The Big Life’: “Royal East Variety Show”
The ska-style musical celebrates its 20th anniversary by returning to its birthplace, in a new production currently playing until the end of next month. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this comedy about love affairs is worth a crush. “I’ll never fall in love again”, cries that little…
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Review of ‘Hadestown’: “Hellish heaven on earth”
Anais Mitchell’s cult musical celebrates its West End premiere upon its return to the place where it took its final steps. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this godly love story is however dealt a mortal blow. What is love but a constant struggle? It’s funny how the…
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Alex James-Hatton and Katie Tonkinson talk ‘Bonnie & Clyde’: “The writers have created a beautiful piece, but it’s a marathon!”
The most ballistic couple onstage hits the road one more time, through an enhanced version of the London production currently touring across the country. Guillermo Nazara sneaks into the rehearsal room to chat with its lead actors, and learn the most interesting facts about this fiery musical bringing back a true, exhilarating story of adventure…
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Tom Holland to star in new Jamie Lloyd production of ‘Romeo & Juliet’
The internationally acclaimed film star will take the lead in this new adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic, in a montage that also marks his return to the West End. Produced in collaboration with David Binder, the show will play for a limited 3-month run – with tickets on sale from next week on. Did my heart…
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Review of ‘Cowbois’: “Heteronormativity can’t dodge the bullet”
The Royal Court hosts the London transfer of this new Western comedy by the RSC exploring queer identities and freedom of expression. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know its absurd humour has actually substance or is all hat instead. Aw, there’s nothing like a handsome cowboy frothing some milk…
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Review of ‘Cruel Intentions’: “Sweet Foolish Games”
The guiltiest 90s gay pleasure tops itself with the London premiere of its jukebox musical adaptation. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this melange of sex and candy finally caught genie in a bottle. Seriously – there’s nothing more satisfying that seeing a b*tch being brutally destroyed. It’s…
