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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…
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Writer and performer Jules Coyle talks upcoming play ‘Managed Approach’: “I hope audiences leave with a deeper appreciation for empathy”
Following its successful inaugural run at the Edinburgh Fringe, the show will make its London debut in two months, offering audiences a semi-verbatim portrayal of the lives of sex workers, inspired by Holbeck’s temporary red-light district. Guillermo Nazara chats with the author to learn about the piece’s development and how she’s managed to pimp the…
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Writer Elise Esther Hearst talks upcoming stage adaptation of ‘Yentl’: “As Jewish, I come to understand the world needs to see us in our full humanity”
Following the success of its initial Australian runs, the production travels to the Marylebone Theatre to celebrate its UK premiere. Guillermo Nazara chats with the show’s creator to learn how she’s manned this new adaptation of the gender-role-breaking tale. After several Australian runs, how does it feel to be finally bringing the show to the…
