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Review of ‘Wendy & Peter Pan’ (2025 Barbican): “Promising start doesn’t grow into anything memorable”
James M. Barrie’s ageless classic returns to the stage in a new adaptation by Ella Hickson under Jonathan Munby’s direction. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if it still flaunts the magic, adventure, and humour of the original or if, instead, they never land. There’s no question of the…
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Review of ‘Bat Out Of Hell’ (2025 tour): “The lost boys have lost it”
The Meatloaf-Jim Steinman musical returns in a new production currently playing in London’s West End before resuming performances around the country. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this latest revival comes across as paradise by the dashboard light. I adore Jim Steinman’s music. I might be slightly obsessed…
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Katie Tonkinson talks new touring production of ‘Bat Out of Hell’: “Wherever you look, you will see magic”
The Jim Steinman-Meatloaf extravaganza brings back paradise by the stage boards lights through this updated version – currently playing across the UK until the end of next summer. Guillermo Nazara chats with its lead actress, to learn all the fun facts about this new take on the jukebox classic, and her reunion with a role…
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Review of ‘Peter Pan’ adult panto: “Loads of fairies, but little endowment”
West End’s Phoenix Theatre hosts this new not-so-wholesome retelling of James M. Barrie’s children’s classic starring RuPaul’s Drag Race contestants. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this filthy reshaping of the literary icon manages to poke… some good fun. Alright – let’s just get over with it. Yes,…
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Review of ‘Pan! Peter Comes Out To Play’: “Good faith and trust, but not that much of the last”
Theatre Peckham welcomes back this modernized adaptation of James M. Barrie’s ageless story, combining amateur and professional performers through original songs and a contemporary South London setting. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this retelling of the beloved classic turns out to be a darling one. When James…
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Lead actor Tyler Ephraim talks upcoming musical ‘Pan!’: “People of all walks of life would see this show and take away at least one message”
Following his performances in the massive hit productions of Joseph and The Wizard of Oz UK tours, Tyler Ephrain spreads his wings onto the Off West Scene through this updated musical adaptation of James M. Barrie’s classic character. Guillermo Nazara chats with the actors, to learn all the fun facts about this new production bringing…
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Review of ‘Pan’: “Strong efforts, but a few lost ones”
James M. Barrie’s ageless fairy tale flies to the Chickenshed Theatre’s stage in this new adaptation bringing song, dance, and inclusivity to the Christmas season. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if in this new take on the family classic is actually in need of some tinkering. All the…
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Theatre Peckham to host world premiere of new Peter Pan themed musical
The show will open the venue’s Christmas season, featuring a new original score, as well as music and lyrics, in an updated adaptation bringing further proximity between the characters and its audience. Their latest installment in a long series of reimagined fairy tale classics, the montage will also give the opportunity to young artists to…
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Glenn Adamson talks ‘Bat Out of Hell’: “We’ve got a much higher level of poignancy in the songs to carry for the fans”
Jim Steinman’s ultimate musical fantasy returns to the West End for a strictly limited run – bringing the house down through sirens and fire after touring all around the world. Guillermo Nazara chats with its lead actor, playing the role of Strat, to learn more about the show where it all literally rocks and rolls.
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‘The Book Thief’ to open as a new musical in September
The piece will be presented in Coventry and Leicester, after being showcased for the first time in Bolton last year and receiving a WhatsOnStage Award nomination for Best Regional Production. Based on the best-selling novel, the adaptation will include a libretto Timothy Allen McDonald and Jodi Picoult and music and lyrics by Elyssa Samsel and…
