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Review of ‘The Ballad of Hattie and James’: “An imperfect cadence”
Charles Edwards and Sophie Thompson star in the world premiere of Samuel Adamson’s latest play, exploring the trials and tribulations of two opposite people sharing the strongest and longest bond of their entire lives. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its music-themed narrative dealing with love-hate relationships hits…
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Review of ‘F*cking Men’: “Too hard to screw”
Joe DiPietro’s spunky play brings back the edging to the stage, in this revival production coming back to the Waterloo East for a limited quick shot run. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this showering of fringe theatre gold is actually taking the piss. So rarely do I…
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Review of ‘The Divine Mrs. S’: “A bit too earthly for her title”
The world’s best actress in the 1800s returns to the stage through this new original comedy starring Rachael Stirling. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this production should pull its curtain down. There’s only one thing worse that seeing how your talent goes unrecognized. And that’s for it…
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Review of ‘The Merchant of Venice, 1936’: “”Old in limbs, in judgement young”
One of Shakespeare’s best-known and probably most controversial pieces takes a leap in time through this new version starring Tracy-Ann Oberman, and set during the East London riots against fascism. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its reinvented approach deserves a pound of flesh. No one hates stronger…
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Review of ‘A Mirror’: “A blurred reflection”
Sam Holcroft’s dystopian play lands on the West End after its original run at the Almeida Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its dark comedy plot about political oppression manages to toe his party line. As a censor, it is my job to protect you, viewers, from…
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Review of ‘The Woman In Black’: “Still a hot spook”
The most terrifying classic in British theatre continues to bewitch the country with its current national tour – bringing back the glitz and horror of the recently closed original. Guillermo Nazara shares spills his guts on the production, to let us know if this oldie is frightfully good. Imagine an old theatre haunted by the…
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Review of ‘Flip’: “It needs a different filter”
The social media craze gets even madder in this new comedy dealing with the dangers of online fame. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its promising premise was actually a clickbait. Pose, snap, edit, post. Pose, snap, edit, post. Like me, share me, use me, tell me I’m…
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Review of ‘The Diviners’: “Still not too earthly”
The People Show Company breaks it own record by staging its 145th production through a new play exploring the meaning of human existence. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this mystic piece has been met with good omens. If the human brain were so simple that we could…
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Review of ‘Imposter 22’: “There’s still one more piece in the puzzle”
The Royal Court Theatre welcomes this new montage by the Access All Areas company, raising awareness about people with disabilities while regaling its audience with a good laugh. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to give us all the details about this surrealistic piece where murder brings out love. Being normal only means…
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Review of ‘A Man and a Washing Machine’: “It needs more softener”
The Devised Theatre Company held last week the world premiere of their newest play – featuring unspoken scenes and a symbolic vision of the human condition. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on the production, to let us know if this swirling whirlpool of ideas made his head spin-dry. Life is a mystery. Thanks, Madonna, for…
