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Review of ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’: “Interlaced narratives result in a few split ends”
The Lyric Hammersmith hosts the London premiere of Jocelyn Bioh’s comedy play. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know the mane problems of its hairy plot. They’ve cut it a little too short. And if that’s not the issue, they should definitely let it grow longer. There’s no question about the…
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Rupert Young, Gina Beck & Simbi Akande talk upcoming new musical ‘Flyby’: “People will be surprised how much they are affected by the script”
London’s Southwark Playhouse presents the world premiere of this new chamber musical featuring an A-list West End cast. Guillermo Nazara chats with the company to learn more about the show’s development and how this atypical love story will conquer or break the audience’s hearts. How does it feel to be opening a brand new musical…
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Review of ‘A Mirrored Monet’: “There’s nothing impressive about this impressionist musical”
London’s Charing Cross Theatre hosts the world premiere of Carmel Owen’s musical biopic of the influential painter. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its portrayal of the artist should be given the brush. In their defence, they never went as far as talking about a Russian who played…
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Review of ‘Where There Is No Time’: “Hasty designer narrative is far from a model play”
London’s Seven Dials Playhouse presents this new original play about an emerging fashionmonger and his arduous rise to success. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this rare little piece is bound to become a high-street name. There’s no speech about the historical importance of cerulean blue. And there…
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Review of ‘Ruth, The Ruth Ellis Musical’: “Lady-killer musical results in a criminal act”
London’s Wilton’s Music Hall presents this new neonoir musical exploring the trials and tribulations that led the infamous historical character to her tragic ending. Guillermo Nazara shares his straight-shooting views on the show to let us know if audiences will go ballistic about it. There’s only one thing that I’m grateful for in this musical,…
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Review of ‘Welcome to Pemfort’: “Towering premise doesn’t hold strong as a play”
London’s Soho Theatre presents this new play by budding writer Sarah Power, which explores the reintegration of a returning citizen landing a job in a historical destination. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its fortified narrative will catapult it to success. We’ve all done things in the past…
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Performer Borris Anthony York talks upcoming Neil LaBute’s ‘America The Beautiful’: “The most valuable voices are the ones that provoke reflection rather than agreement”
Considered one of the most divisive authors in modern theatre, a new collection of his works sets foot on the London stage for the first time, presenting nine different plays performed by a cast of only four actors. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of its leads to learn more about the show’s development, its brutal…
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Review of ‘Sweetmeats’: “Savourless rom-com is a dramatic laughing stock”
London’s Bush Theatre presents this new play about two elderly people unexpectedly finding a second chance to fall in love. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the piece to let us know if its candy-coated narrative shows any cavities. Not much is happening on the Bush Theatre’s stage at the moment. They might have a…
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Review of ‘Ukraine Unbroken’: “Vapid collection of plays has all the facts but none of the pathos”
London’s Arcola Theatre presents an array of short narratives involving the Ukrainian-Russian conflict. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if it passes with flying blue and yellow. I don’t mean to show no sympathy for Ukraine’s plight. I will, however, show little mercy to this piece. Very little. I…
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Review of ‘Blink’: “Parasocial love story is almost as detached as its characters”
London’s King’s Head Theatre presents this new play exploring a one-sided relationship. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this alienated romance should enjoy any audience reciprocation. This is no Baby Reindeer. Fortunately, no creatives will be sued. There is a downside to it, too. And that concerns its…
