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Review of Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Alegría’: “Come la magia di vita “
One of the company’s signature and most popular pieces returns to the London scene in a revised production exuding even more thrills and enchantment than the first time. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this aerial display of talent was actually a flight of fantasy. Very few times…
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Review of ‘Giselle’: “Little spectre at this feast”
The English National Ballet opens its 2024 season with Adolph Adam’s romantic masterpiece, through a nostalgic old-fashioned production featuring several leads in their debut roles. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this with this heavenly work they’ve actually dug their own grave. Once upon a dream… It seems…
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Review of ‘Sleeping Beauty, The Drag Panto’: “Fairies! God, Mother!”
The children’s classic takes an adult twist through this naughty adaptation crossing a few lines and dresses. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if in this f*cked-up universe anyone got to wave their magic wand… It’s a thrilla in Manilla between Diana and Camilla! Oh, wait – that line…
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The 50 best shows of 2023
One more year goes by and so does the theatre scene, regaling us with more than a few astonishing productions to treasure in our hearts for the rest of our days. Here is our list of the top 50 shows we’ve seen in 2023 – ranging from West End to fringe, while also featuring ballet…
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Review of ENB’s ‘The Nutcracker’: “Old-school charm”
Tchaikovsky’s Christmas masterpiece lands on the London Coliseum through one of the longest-running theatrical traditions in the West End. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this return montage was actually sugar-plum. They say that dreams are the actual magic that makes the world go around. Truth or not,…
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Review of ‘Edward Scissorhands’: “A nostalgic reverie”
Tim Burton’s 90s classic returns to the stage through the touring production of Matthew Bourne’s ballet adaptation, currently playing in London during the holiday season. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if it’s ambitious montage ended up making the cut. The more you like yourself, the less you are…
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Review of the Royal Choral Society at the Royal Albert Hall: “O come all ye faithful”
The allure of the holidays blasts through the most enchanting melodies in what marks the company’s 148th Christmas concert at their home venue. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the performance, to let us know if this classical rendition truly was a joy to the world. There’s something about this time of the year that…
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Chastity Belt talks ‘La Clique’: “We’re naked. But we’re silly, too!”
The naughtiest Christmas show in town continues to enthrall London audiences with it sumptuous display of stunts, music and, above all, fun. Guillermo Nazara chats with its new Emcee, cabaret singer Chastity Belt, to learn the most interesting facts about this annual montage where trouble is not left outside, but its very essence. How does…
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Review on ‘The Nutcracker – An Adult Panto’: “Done with a big pair of Christmas balls”
The classic fairy tale spreads its wings (and something else) through this irreverent show not suitable for the tight ones. Guillermo Nazara shares squeezes every part of the piece, to let us know if this touching affair was actually funny business. On the twelfth day of Christmas my dealer gave to meTwelve drillers drillingEleven pumpers…
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Review of ‘Tinderella’: “A land of fairies – literally…”
The classic children’s story gets a bit of scissoring with this re-edited parody not suitable for the well-behaved. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the piece, to let us know if any contents were forced down his throat. When it grows up, when it grows up I will be hard enough to shoot in spades…
