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Review of ‘The Comedy About Spies’: “Scene-shaking, laughter-stirring camp”
Mischief’s latest creation lands on the West End stage, bringing back its signature humour into the secret-agent world. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this thunderball of slapstick turns out to be a view to kill. This may not be the usual James Bond escapade you’re expecting. But in…
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Review of ‘The Last Laugh’: “Under an old gag order”
London’s West End takes audiences on a nostalgic journey through this fond tribute to three of the most important figures in British comedy. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this fictional reunion ended up cracking or cracking him up. Comedy is subjective. That’s the only certainty there is…
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Review of ‘Player Kings’: “Nowhere near a fallen staff”
Ian McKellen becomes the fat of the land in this new adaptation of Shakespeare’s Henry IV duology, currently playing in the West End before embarking on a limited tour across the UK. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this revised take on the Bard’s historical narrative is actually…
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Steve Coogan to star in stage adaptation of ‘Dr. Strangelove’
The show will start performances next year, marking the first stage adaptation of Kubrick’s iconic film classic. Directed and co-written by Steve Foley, the play tells the hilarious story of a US General who triggers a nuclear crisis. Gentlemen, you can’t fight in here! This is the War Room. Well, you’d better get ready for…
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Review of ‘The Great British Bake Off Musical’: “The proof is in the pudding”
One of the most anticipated shows of the season made its West End debut last night, in a star-studded event supporting a legendary cast-filled production. Guillermo Nazara reviews this new original music based on one the most successful realities in British television, to let us know if this sweet attempt has turned out to be…
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Lily Allen to make her West End debut in the world premiere of Danny Robin’s new play
The Nöel Coward Theatre will be home to this new supernatural thriller directed by Matthew Dunster, whose previous credits include critically acclaimed productions of A Very Very Very Dark Matter and Hangmen, among others. Also starring Hadley Fraser, Jake Wood and Julia Chan, the plot centers around a couple who’s recently moved to their new…
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Lily Allen debuta en West End con el estreno mundial de la nueva obra de Danny Robins
El teatro Nöel Coward acogerá este nuevo thriller supernatural dirigido por Matthew Dunster, cuyos créditos anteriores incluyen producciones aclamadas por la crítica deA Very Very Very Dark Matter y Hangmen, entre otros. Protagonizada también por Hadley Fraser, Jake Wood y Julia Chan, la obra gira alrededor de una pareja que se acaba de mudar a…
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Producer Sonia Friedman to open new comedy at London’s Noel Coward Theatre
Renowned performers Ben Asheden and Alex Owen will star in this new production, which marks the return of the SFP company since the lockdown. Abiding by all the necessary health safety rules to prevent COVID, the show will offer the audience the chance to both laugh and spare a few tears, while taking them through…
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La productora Sonia Friedman estrena una nueva comedia en el Noel Coward Theatre de Londres
Los reconocidos intérpretes Ben Asheden y Alex Owen protagonizarán este nuevo montaje, que supone el regreso de la compañía SFP desde el confinamiento. Siguiendo todas las normas de seguridad para prevenir el COVID, el espectáculo le ofrecerá al público la oportunidad tanto de reír como de echar alguna lágrima, mientras exploran una nostalgia agridulce y…
