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Review of ‘That Bastard, Puccini!’: “Compelling premise fails to surpass its ‘tosco’ writing approach”
London’s Park Theatre hosts the return of James Iverne’s period play, exploring the rivalry between the legendary Italian composer and his reputed colleague, Ruggero Leoncavallo. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if it’s appealing enough for audiences not to require a nessun-dorma shout. Good artists copy, great artists…
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Review of ‘Conversations After Sex’: “It comes off too flaccid”
Mark O’Halloran’s intimate play climaxes at Park Theatre, inviting audiences to some group fun through its intercourse of comedy and drama. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its cocky narrative is worth blowing its own horn. The more you screw around, the bigger chances you have of fcking…
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Review of ‘Antigone [on strike]’: “Unboxing a modern Pandora”
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London’s Park Theatre welcomes this new, interactive play challenging the political status quo through a pungent drama exploring compassion and forgiveness. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this contemporary remake of Sophocles’s classic bears better gifts than the Greeks. Hatred is a sign of our nature, while forgiveness…
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Review of ‘The Gift’: “That’s hardly a wrap”
Park Theattre hosts the London premiere of this new comedy play dealing with the mysteries surrounding an unexpected crappy message. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its toilet humour ends up doing a dung good job. We’ve all done some stinky stuff in the past. I, for once,…
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Review of ‘Bitter Lemons’: “The unsqueezed sweetness of maturity”
The Park Theatre welcome the London return of Lucy Hayes’s 2023 play, returning to the scene after a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its social conscious plot is prone to bearing fruit. There’s only one unequivocal certainty about life – and…
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Review of ‘Kim’s Convenience’: “Señor Fawlty!”
Canada’s most mart-ass comedy brings back its launch offer with the London production of the play that inspired the popular Netflix series. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this family business is actually all over the shop. Sigh. Nothing like a smothering father who can’t speak a proper…
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Review of ‘Leaves of Glass’: “A brotherhood of treachery”
Philip Ridley’s shattering drama returns to London after its original critically acclaimed run at the Soho Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this new production playing at the Park Theatre before embarking on its first tour, to let us know more about this cracked picture of a loving family. “The bond that links your…
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FEATURE: Read all about last night’s Off West End Awards ceremony
The Offies are back! For the first time in 3 years, the most prestigious awards celebrating the talent and effort of fringe and alternative theatre return to a live event – hosted on this occasion in the allure of London’s staggering Alexandra Palace. Guillermo Nazara tells us all the details about the experience, to take…
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Review of ‘A Single Man’: “There’s room for more”
Christopher Isherwood’s acclaimed novel comes to life in a new form after its praised film adaptation. Guillermo Názara tells us his vision about this new play by Simon Reade, exploring the weaknesses of a brilliant mind succumbing to the needs of the heart.
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Crítica de ‘Un hombre soltero’: “Hay espacio para algo más”
La aclamada novela de Christopher Isherwood cobra vida en una nueva forma tras su elogiada adaptación cinematográfica. Guillermo Názara nos cuenta su visión sobre esta nueva obra de Simon Reade, que explora las debilidades de una mente brillante que sucumbe a las necesidades del corazón.
