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Review of ‘The Box’: “Delivering the part, but missing the parcel”
Brian Coyle’s latest play lands on the London fringe scene, in this new two-handed production playing at The White Bear Theatre until the start of August. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this edgy narrative ends up feeling rough. We all have secrets that we carry along with…
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Review of ‘Marie Curie’: “In search for the missing element”
The Charing Cross Theatre hosts the London (and English-language) premiere of the Korean musical depicting the life of the iconic scientist. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this sung-through recount of the acclaimed researcher manages to bring chemistry to the stage. The world is run by outcasts. And…
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Review of ‘Cold Water’: “Still not ready to make a splash”
The Park Theatre hosts the premiere of this original play as part of their new talent support programme, exploring the trials and tribulations of two friends of different age coming to terms with their personal journeys. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its emotion-pouring manages to keep its…
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Review of ‘The Cord’: ‘The heart’s missing string’
London’s Bush Theatre hosts the world premiere of Bijan Sheiband’s latest play, exploring the trials and tribulations of parenting from different perspectives. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this piece dealing with family ties actually puts its head on the noose. No matter where or when, every parent has…
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Review of ‘The Dream of a Ridiculous Man’: “Whimsical gravitas”
Dostoyevsky’s words transcend onto the stage through this new one-man show adaptation penned by Laurence Boswell and starring Greg Hicks. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the piece, to let us know if this philosophical fantasy is actually a castle in the air. “For I have seen the truth – I have seen and I…
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Review of Reboot Festival Week 2: “Kings, nobles and commoners”
The fringe scene buzzes on one single stage as this showcase of new creative talent returns to London for its third season. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on last night’s performance, to let us know all the details about four separate plays dealing with the many forms of love and attraction. I am a man…
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Review of ‘No Man’s Island’: “There’s something on the air”
London’s Big House Theatre opens its doors to clandestine reality, with this play about an illegal radio station and the lives of those who give it voice to. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this original show, to let us know what’s to expect in this story of commitment, fight and brotherhood. Life is a…
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FEATURE: Read all about last night’s Off West End Awards ceremony
The Offies are back! For the first time in 3 years, the most prestigious awards celebrating the talent and effort of fringe and alternative theatre return to a live event – hosted on this occasion in the allure of London’s staggering Alexandra Palace. Guillermo Nazara tells us all the details about the experience, to take…
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Review of ‘Smoke’: “A misty view”
Shame, temptation and regret merge together in this new play dealing with rough sexual relationships and the limits of consent. Guillermo Nazara reviews this original work currently playing at London’s Southwark Playhouse until the end of the month, to let us know what awaits amidst the fog and darkness of its eerie plot.
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Review of ‘The Mistake’: “Somebody had to make it”
One of the most horrific episodes in recent history relives onstage through the words and eyes of those who stood before it. Guillermo Nazara reviews this play dealing with the massacre of the Hiroshima bombing, to share this thoughts on this in-depth analysis about the people that lived through the terror but also the ones…
