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Review of ‘Cable Street’: “Riot-themed musical still has a lot to demonstrate”
The Marylebone Theatre welcomes the show’s latest comeback, which is playing for a new limited run until the end of February. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the piece to let us know if this artistic tribute to those fighting the system screams anarchy. There’s always a reason for a show’s return. And when it’s…
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Review of ‘Jo, The Little Women Musical’ (2026, Drury Lane): “Slightly charming musical is still taking baby steps”
The show celebrated its world premiere through a one-off semi-staged concert starring some of the biggest names in the industry. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this newest adaptation of the literary icon outgrows its former incarnations. It’s been done before. I don’t mean Louisa May Alcott’s classic…
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Review of ‘Beautiful Little Fool’: “Valley-of-ashes show isn’t worth greenlighting”
London’s Southwark Playhouse presents this new musical biopic of F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald’s tumultuous relationship, narrated through their daughter’s eyes. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this theatrical reunion between the old sports comes off as haughty. “Show me a hero, and I’ll write you a tragedy.”…
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Frances McNamee, Rebecca Trehearn and Sydney Sainté talk upcoming new musical ‘Ballad Lines’: “New writing and original stories have become unicorns in today’s musical theatre”
With only a couple of weeks left before its world premiere, we’ve sneaked into the rehearsal room to learn more about this new musical, which explores the meanings and costs of motherhood from different perspectives across history. Join us as we become the first witnesses to some of the show’s principal numbers and chat with…
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The 50 best shows of 2025
In the run-up to 2026’s exciting new offer, we’re taking a final trip down review lane to gather the most enduring shows of the year. Discover which ones have made the cut out of hundreds of press performances and how close it gets to your own selection. 50. Antigone On Strike Action, politics, and philosophy…
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Review of ‘Dracapella’: “Dumb-downed retelling of Stoker’s classic is a comedic braniac”
London’s Park Theatre hosts this new musical spoof of the famous Victorian horror story, featuring petrifying vocal performances and terribly silly humour. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this incubus of whimsy comes off more pale than desired. I wonder why vampires have always come off so gay.…
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Review of Top Hat: “New revival of Berlin’s classic is caught in the rain, and it isn’t lovely”
Following its world premiere at the Chichester Festival and subsequent national tour, the show arrives on the London scene for the festive season. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this latest incarnation can be brushed off. I’m not sure if they put all their eggs in one basket.…
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Review of ‘My Fair Lady’ (The Mill at Sonning 2025): “Intimate revival secures acclaim with a bit of luck”
The venue welcomes the Christmas season with a new production of Lerner and Loewe’s timeless piece. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know whether this latest incarnation is good enough to grow accustomed to her face. They could have danced all night. And I could have watched them all day…
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Review of ‘Ride The Cyclone’: “Funfair-themed musical builds a whirling carousel of songs but the attraction derails”
The Southwark Playhouse hosts the London premiere of Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell’s cult musical. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this metaphysical ride is Carnie-gie Hall material. Life is a roller coaster, or so they say. Apparently, death can be too — or at least, what causes…
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Review of ‘Precipice’: “New political musical brings up edgy themes but ends up falling off its own cliff”
London’s New Diorama Theatre hosts the world premiere of the newborn Timelapse’s debut piece, set in a dystopian universe where the Earth’s resources have come to an end. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its green message has also led to a green delivery. A few years ago,…
