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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…
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Review of ‘Old Fat F**k Up’: “Masculinity solo act exhibits a big endowment but struggles to keep it up”
Riverside Studios hosts the London premiere of Olly Hawes’s one-man show exploring the struggles of a desperate millennial father. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its tumultuous narrative has any flaws other than daddy issues. This is not a true story. Much like Baby Reindeer, its author dreams…
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Review of ‘Ghost Stories By Candlelight’: “Adult ‘Goosebumps’ show sets a higher stein-dard in the genre”
Following an extensive national tour for the Halloween season, the show concluded its run this weekend at London’s Battersea Arts Centre, bringing back the mystery, spooks, and shivers under the guidance of BAFTA Award-winning director Ellie While. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its spirited narrative is likely…
