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Writer and performer Abigail Weinstock talks upcoming show ‘Giraffe’: “Masking is such a big part of the autistic experience”
Inspired by her own personal accounts, the actress and comedian brings humour and drama to this year’s Edinburgh Fringe through a semi-autobiographical play exploring queerness, neurodiversity, and self-acceptance. Guillermo Nazara chats with the performer to learn more about the show’s development and how its celebration of individuality makes a difference. How does it feel to…
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Christine Lahti talks London transfer of ‘The Smile of Her’: “I’m hoping people take a lot of inspiration for a more equitable future”
Following its original New York run, the Academy Award-, Emmy-, and Golden Globe winner debuts on the London stage with this intimate biographical show that reflects on her personal journey and her family through the lens of social justice. Guillermo Nazara chats with the actress to learn more about the piece’s development and what makes…
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Review of ‘26.2 Reasons To Stay Alive’: “Galloping monologue delivers a marathon of instropection”
Alright — there’s no need to panic. I know what you’re thinking after reading that title. And I want you to take a deep breath and say to yourself that everything will be fine. Yes, it’s called 26.2 Reasons. Yes, that’s a reference to the London Marathon’s distance. And yes, its average running time is…
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Riki Lindhome talks new one-woman show ‘Dead Inside’: “The more these experiences are spoken about honestly, the less isolating they become”
Known for her acting work in hit shows such as Wednesday and Big Bang Theory, the TV star arrives in the London scene with a personal piece exploring pregnancy loss, adoption, and surrogacy. Guillermo Nazara chats with the writer and performer to learn more about the gestation of the show and how she’s turned all…
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Review of ‘Magdalena, Woman of Joy’: “A whore lot of nonsense”
The young Playhouse East hosts the London premiere of Lily Sinko’s one-woman piece — starring an eccentric prostitute and her reflections on her past life. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its thumping story ends up screwing more than it should. The 70s preshow music should have served…
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Review of ‘A Knock On The Roof’: “A powder-keg narrative still waiting for ignition”
The Royal Court Theatre welcomes the London premiere of Khawla Ibraheem, exploring the struggles of a young Palestinian mother trying to survive during the Gaza Strip conflict. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this singular vision of a globally conscious topic manages to bring a universal grasp into…
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Review of ‘Looking For Giants’: “Fifty shades off-grey”
The King’s Head Theatre hosts the London premiere of this one-woman show embracing sexuality through the exploration of verbal BDSM fantasies. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the piece, to let us know if this intercourse of comedy and eroticism manages to kink in. I swear to God (I know – that’s a good one)…
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Singer-songwriter Amy Engelhardt talks upcoming show ‘IMPACT’: “It’s an honor to celebrate these people who embodied the best of humanity in the worst of circumstances”
The American performer returns to the London scene with this one-woman show honouring the 1988 Pan Am plane crash victims – five of whom were her own peers while studying at University. Guillermo Nazara chats with the author, to learn the most interesting facts about the creation of this piece, whose tragic inspiration is meant…
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Sarah McGuinness’s one-woman cabaret show to transfer to London this month
The internationally acclaimed film director returns to the stage with this musical recount exploring the trauma, struggles and joys of her personal and professional life. Putting her documentary expertise into the narrative, the montage will include a diverse repertoire ranging from music theatre classics to pop and rock icons. Leave all your troubles outside! And…
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Milanka Brooks talks Ed Fringe play ‘Mum and I Don’t Talk Anymore’: “If my Mum were to ever see this, I’m certain she’d shout at me!”
Known for her television work in recent hits such as Black Mirror or The Windsors, Milanka Brooks makes her writing debut through this one-woman show exploring some of the most personal themes in her life. Guillermo Nazara chats with the actress and author, to learn all the fun facts about this new piece where mum…
