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Review of ‘The Lost Library of Leake Street’: “Story-catalog play suffers from paper-thin narrative”
Waterloo’s The Glitch pub theatre welcomes a new anthological play combining fantasy, pathos, and Christmas magic. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this index of contents makes for a success in his book. It’s a library with no books. Strange, I know. Then again, nothing can’t surprise in…
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Review of ‘The Grim’: “Promising premise and striking execution can’t secure a dead-good narrative”
Following its world premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe, the play celebrates its London debut at the Southwark Playhouse for a strictly limited run. Guillermo Nazara disects the show to let us know if its death-hunting narrative left him mortified. Well, nothing screams Friday fun like seeing a play about undertakers. It’s the holiday season, so…
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Director Max Elton talks upcoming new play ‘Most Favoured’: “Unlike with Meg Ryan, neither of these characters are faking it”
Following several critically acclaimed collaborations, including Not Now and Yes, So I Said Yes, the dramaturg-director reunites with playwright David Ireland with this new comedy, running at the Soho Theatre for the festive season. Guillermo Nazara chats with the creative to learn more about the development process, and how this two-hander about a one-night stand…
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Review of ‘Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt 2B’: “Memento Mori Arty”
The Arcola Theatre celebrates the London premiere of Kate Hamill’s parody play, starring a gender-swapped remodel of Arthur Conan Doyle’s signature character in a post-pandemic setting. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if, in this version, the game is afoot. The spirit of Billy Wilder spoke to me during…
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Review of ‘Porn Play’: “Stimulating action pulls its finger out but doesn’t fully come together”
London’s Royal Court Theatre celebrates the world premiere of Sophia Chetin-Leuner’s play exploring sexuality, societal boundaries, and addiction. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its hardening narrative ends up cocking things up. I wonder what our current Government would think of this show. Or its title. Perhaps plays…
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Review of ‘Jobsworth’: “Employment comedy stands high on the corporate ladder”
Following last summer’s run at the Edinburgh Fringe, the show travels to the London stage in its first full-length version. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its multitasking narrative brims with human resourcefulness or should be dismissed. She was hard for the money. So hard for the money.…
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Review of ‘Ride The Cyclone’: “Funfair-themed musical builds a whirling carousel of songs but the attraction derails”
The Southwark Playhouse hosts the London premiere of Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell’s cult musical. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this metaphysical ride is Carnie-gie Hall material. Life is a roller coaster, or so they say. Apparently, death can be too — or at least, what causes…
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Review of ‘Precipice’: “New political musical brings up edgy themes but ends up falling off its own cliff”
London’s New Diorama Theatre hosts the world premiere of the newborn Timelapse’s debut piece, set in a dystopian universe where the Earth’s resources have come to an end. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its green message has also led to a green delivery. A few years ago,…
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Review of ‘In Conversation with Graham Norton’: “Queer coming-of-age play sets the right path but struggles to walk it down”
London’s Waterloo East Theatre welcomes Simon Perrott’s new play, exploring the trials and tribulations of a gay teenager struggling to embrace his sexuality. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this tale of courage and self-acceptance is likely to give viewers a prime time. Before you ask, or book…
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Artistic Director Michael Walling talks Border Crossings’ 30th-anniversary celebration ‘CHECKPOINT’: “Theatre is an empathy machine”
The company honours three decades of existence with an upcoming showcase revisiting some key pieces in its extensive repertoire. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of the group’s creative leaders to learn more about its long-standing mission — bringing unity in an increasingly fractured world. How does it feel to be celebrating a 30-year legacy? Before…
