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Review of ‘Christmas Carol Goes Wrong’: “Last instalment in Mischief’s saga is a creative Scrooge”
Charles Dickens’s festive classic meets the Ghost of Christmas Chaos through Mischief’s newest addition to the West End. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if the latest Goes Wrong honours its title a little too much. If you’ve previously seen The Play That Goes Wrong, you know what you’re…
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Review of ‘Every Brilliant Thing’: “Lenny Henry gives a life-affirming performance but fails to keep up with the spirit”
Following a critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe last year, Paines Plough’s solo act arrives in the West End in a new production starring four alternative A-list performers. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if its uplifting message remains immortalised through the rendition. We don’t talk about…
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Review of ‘The Fifth Step’: “A shortage of spirits”
Martin Freeman makes his West End comeback with this new dark comedy two-hander, exploring the trials and tribulations of recovering alcoholics. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this stirring cocktail of dramatic possibilities ends up wasted. Trauma is the root of art. It’s dramatic for me to say…
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‘Hadestown’ confirmed for London’s Lyric Theatre next year
The musical will be making its West End debut in February next year, with its cast to be announced in due time. Mixing contemporary folk and New Orleans-style jazz, the show is a modernized version of Orpheus and Euridice’s mythological love story. The world we dream about, and the world we live in now. They…
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Review of ‘Marvellous’: “Thespian wonder”
West End’s first venue in 50 years has finally opened its doors to its inaugural production, transferring from the New Vic upon critical acclaim. Guillermo Názara reviews Marvellous, the play narrating the inspiring real life story of Neil Baldwin, to let us know if the hype matches the amazement of its character’s stirring achievements.
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Reseña de ‘Marvellous’: “Maravilla teatral”
La primera sala del West End en 50 años ha abierto por fin sus puertas a su producción inaugural, trasladada desde el New Vic tras el éxito de la crítica. Guillermo Názara reseña Marvellous, la obra que narra la inspiradora historia de la vida real de Neil Baldwin, para que sepamos si el bombo y…
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Michael Ball to star in new updated version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Aspects of Love’
The actor returns to the show he was already a part of during its original London run, which will play on Shaftesbury Avenue in Spring next year. Produced by Nica Burns, this new version will comply with the standards of today’s world and will be directed by Jonathan Kate.
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Michael Ball protagonizará la nueva versión actualizada de ‘Aspects of Love’ de Andrew Lloyd Webber
El actor regresa al espectáculo del que ya formó parte durante su representación original en Londres, que se representará en Shaftesbury Avenue en la primavera del año que viene. Producida por Nica Burns, esta nueva versión cumplirá con los estándares del mundo actual y será dirigida por Jonathan Kate.
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West End’s new theatre Soho Place announces its first production
Nimax Theatre’s fully modernised upcoming venue will begin its first season in mid-October, bringing to London a montage by the New Vic based on a real life story. Narrating the achievements of Neil Baldwin, who has also collaborated in the writing of the script, the play is an inspiring tale about following your dreams and…
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Review of ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’: “A triumphant disaster”
Since 2014, Mischief’s signature humour has conquered the London scene with its now worldwide acclaimed comedy – much to the horror of its company! After his miraculous survival from such an excrutiating experience, Guillermo Názara shares the details about the show’s newest media night, to let us know if everything went as wrong as desired.
