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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…
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Review on ‘Oh, What a Lovely War’: “Field marshals on a lower rank”
Joan Littlewood’s classic musical farce returns to the London scene in this new montage presented by the Blackeyed Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know half the battle of this iconic British piece. We don’t need a bellicose musical themed after a circus to get the idea that politicians…
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‘Next To Normal’ to transfer to the West End next summer
The show will begin performances in June, running for a strictly limited period at the Wyndham’s Theatre. With music by Tom Kitt and book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, the piece explores the struggles of a middle-aged mother dealing with mental illness. It’s alive! It’s alive! It is so alive!!! Frustrations ran high last summer,…
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Review of ‘Treason’: “It’s finding its spark”
The most explosive event in Britain’s history erupts on stage through the return of its musical adaptation. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this limited-running production is either a blast or a bombshell. Imagine a world where you can live fear-free. A place where you’re welcome to speak…
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Sheridan Smith to star in new West End musical opening next year
The show will feature music and lyrics by singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright, apart from book and direction by Ivo Van Hove. Based on the emblematic 1970s film classic, the piece revolves around the creation of a Broadway play and the drama taking place behind the scenes. I devoted my life to you. To movies. To music.…
