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Review of ‘GuyMart’: “It needs to unload”
London’s Waterloo East Theatre hosts, only for this week, the transfer of this new musical exploring the ups and downs of online dating. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if the piece is worth rooting…for. Fee-fi-fo-fum – I smell the blood of an Englishman. Fee-fi-fo-fum – I cannot wait…
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Review of ‘Lizzie’: “Carrie-d away”
Lizzie Borden’s infamous story jumps to the stage through this new musical adaptation transferring to London for a limited run. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if the montage is actually a good stab. There’s something about naming a child ‘Elizabeth’ that makes them all become queens at some…
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Review of ‘Musicals by Candlelight’: “A little fall of rain”
The world’s most flickering concert series starts a new episode with their latest rendition of some of the most popular theatre tunes. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if he dared trust the music of that night. Those who work in the creative side are often warned (specially, by…
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Review of ‘Club Kabarett’: “It was a fine affair”
German performer Bernie Dieter returns to London with her newest cabaret creation, bringing with her an enticing troupe of acrobats and stunt performers. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this bundle of laughs piece was actually a comedy of errors. Mama doesn’t even have an inkling that I’m…
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Review of ‘Via Katlehong’s Via Injabulo’: “Lekker jol”
Dance Umbrella presents this new experimental proposal bringing out the cultural background of South Africa’s townships. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if their heels were either kicked or dragged. How can you tell a thousand stories without even saying a single word? There’s something about dance that epitomizes,…
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Review of ‘Elephant’: “Unresolved harmonies”
Love, passion and shame tune in through this discordant new play exploring the personal and cultural struggles of a young artist. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its shrill drama hit the wrong key. We often hear that music soothes the savage beast. But actually, no other art…
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Director Hero Baatar talks ‘The Mongol Khan’: “This show is inspired by our kings’ most precious secrets”
The London Coliseum prepares to welcome one of the most extravagant productions of its last season, in a show celebrating not only its West End premiere but also the friendship between Eastern and Western culture. Guillermo Nazara chats with its director, to learn more about this spectaculra piece inspired by three thousand years of history.…
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Review of La Voix’s ‘Red Ambition Tour’: “Lip gloss fantasy”
The celebrity drag queen continues to conquer the stage with her new show currently touring across the UK. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the production upon his attendance in the West End, to let us know if this goofy comedy piece was actually a royal pain. Turn around, wide eyes… Oh, I remember the…
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Review of ‘Trompe L’Oleil”: “Still needs to do the trick”
Politics and unconventional love get mixed in this blasting comedy about Donald Trump’s presidential term. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to fire up some fake news on the most beloved man on earth. To take the Trump administration seriously would be as crazy as calling Suella a gay icon – though we…
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New production of ‘Starlight Express’ to open in London next year
The show will return next summer in a new immersive production performed at a custom-built theatre. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and direction by Luke Sheppard, the musical tells the story of a group of toy trains that magically come to life, as they get ready to compete in the most epic race ever…
