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Review of ‘1536’: “Anne Boleyn-themed drama needs some reformation”
“This is England, woman”. A simple line unloads all the ominous weight of a dire age — and a most dangerous situation. What once was a harmless, playful act has become a death sentence. Yes, this England. 16th-century England. And the social dynamics among men and women, nobles and peasants, and virtually anyone abided by…
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Review of ‘Romans, a novel’: “Gripping production mans compelling tale of masculinity despite disappointing ending”
The Almeida Theatre hosts the world premiere of Alice Birch’s latest play, exploring male-related issues through the trials and tribulations of three siblings. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its depiction of brother and individual resilience is, in frat, worth seeing. Manhood — once an honourable term, now…
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Review of ‘Retrograde’: “A dream of a play about a Hollywood nightmare”
Ryan Calais Cameron’s semi-historical play lands on the West End following a first acclaimed run at the Kiln Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this distressing picture of the real side of Tinseltown brings along too many negatives. There’s some sort of poetry about the West End…
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Crítica de ‘Enrique V’: “El amor propio no es un pecado tan vil”
La última entrega de Shakespeare en esta épica historia sobre la sed de poder y la corrupción humana vuelve a las tablas del Globe, en una nueva versión que presenta retoques y escenas adicionales a la obra original. Guillermo Názara revisa esta producción reimaginada de uno de los dramas más impactantes del dramaturgo, para hacernos…
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Review of ‘Henry V’: “Self-love is not so vile a sin”
Shakespeare’s last installment on this epic tale about power thirst and human corruption returns to the Globe’s boards, in a new version featuring additional tweaks and scenes to the original work. Guillermo Názara reviews this reimagined production of one of the playwright’s most striking dramas, to let us know if the bard’s immortal spirit has…
