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Review of ‘Sweeney Todd’: “As English as human pie”
The horrifying lore has been resurrected with the return of one of its very first stage adaptations. Guillermo Nazara shares his vision about this new production by Opera della Luna, to give us a razor-sharp account on this old-style performance of the legendary tale. “I ‘m gonna destroy you and eat you”. Enough of my…
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Musical Con announces 70 special guests for its 2023 edition
The no. 1 musical theatre fans event in London will return next October with even a richer offer than last year. Featuring exclusive performances, meets and greets, backstage demonstrations and much more, the festival will also welcome stars from the big screen, as well as some of the most prestigious names in the West End.…
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Ben Joyce talks ‘Back To The Future’: “The heart of this show is the love that people can have”
Once again, we break up the space time continuum as we travel through frames, songs and memories to reunite with the citizens of Hill Valley. After meeting with its original cast last year, now we’re returning to the place where it all began – to meet the new lead in the musical adaptation of one…
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Elizabeth Newman discusses The Pitlochry Festival: “The companies of actors will make these productions very special”
As the summer season approaches, Scotland’s only repertory theatre prepares from one of its most intricate and exciting runs. Guillermo Nazara chats with its Artistic Director about this year’s programming, to learn the most interesting facts about an offer suiting almost all genres and audiences.
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Review of ‘Betty Blue Eyes’: “Happy as a pig in the mud”
Stiles and Drewe’s farcical musical returns to London in its firs-ever revival since the original West End production over a decade ago. Guillermo Nazara shares his thought on this comedy set during the starvation times of World War II, to let us know what‘s to expect this highly boar-ing show.
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Rob Houchen talks new upcoming show ‘At Last, It’s Summer’: “It’s the crème de la crème of musical theatre”
From fighting on the barricades to defeating the most powerful supervillains in the galaxy, Rob Houchen has starred in some of the most popular musicals both in London and across the world. Now, in just a couple of weeks, this acclaimed actor and singer will be starring in a new concert musical playing at the…
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Two-time Olivier Award winner Tracie Bennett to star in ‘How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying”
The actress will be returning to the London scene through this new production of the American classic – playing at the Southwark Playhouse for a limited run. Directed by Georgie Ranckom, the show is a satire of big business and its idolization, featuring music and lyrics by legendary composer Frank Loesser, whose credits also include…
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TV star Tom Read Wilson to join lead cast of ‘The Spongebob Musical’
Starting in Bradford, Wilson will play the role of Squidward on selected locations – his role to be alternated with other television celebrity Gareth Jones. With songs by some of the most iconic pop and rock songwriters of the last decade, the show features all of the beloved characters from the international hit series, in…
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The Oliviers announce their 2023 recipients of the Special Award and Lifetime Achievement Award
As the most prestigious accolades in London and British theatre are about to disclose their new list of nominees, Dame Arlene Phillips and Sir Derek Jacobi have been made the beneficiaries of this year’s categories. Set to hold their ceremony in the beginning of April at the Royal Albert Hall, all the rest of candidates…
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Review of ‘My Son’s A Queer’: “A million lives story”
Tears and laughs shake the stage in this proud celebration of truthfulness and individuality. Guillermo Nazara reviews this new production which has lately become one of the hottest shows in the West End, to let us know if all the gossip is as fair as its bitchy tongue.
