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Review of ‘The Crown Jewels’: “A peasant laugh”
The Tower of London cheerfully revives its days of torture and conspiracy through this new comedy featuring a star-studded cast and a true event-based story. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this farce set in the reign of Charles II, to let us know if this musical farce is actually a crowning achievement. Once upon…
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Review of ‘Before The Drugs Kick In’: “We need more cocaine”
Love, self-contempt and regret mix together in this explosive cocktail of emotions currently heading to the Edinburgh Fringe throughout the next month. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the play upon his attendance to the London preview, to let us know if this dark comedy was actually dry as snuff. A dream is sometimes truer…
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Review of ‘All of it’: “There was even more”
Kate O’Flynn stars in this puzzling show featuring three plays in one, exploring the oddities of our own existence through new unusual points of view. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this production running at the Royal Court Theatre for a strictly limited period, to tell us all about a montage that, regardless in which…
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Review of ‘Build A Rocket’: “It’s not just someone else’s story”
Christopher York’s stirring personal play returns in a new revised version directed by Jordan Langford and starring West End actress and singer Shannon Rewcroft. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this show dealing with the struggles of single teenage parenting, to let us know what lies within this story about true life success. Real heroes…
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Review of ‘Nul Points’: ‘Be more than just a candidate’
As the drums begin to roll for the only event not even Brexiteers want to miss, the Union Theatre opens its stage to this new comedy where life goes by through Eurovision galas. Guillermo Nazara gives us his thoughts on this show currently playing until the end of the month, to let us know where…
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New cast confirmed for London production of ‘2:22 – A Ghost Story’
The show will extend its run at a new venue, beginning performances by the middle of May. Currently playing at the Lyric and starring Cheryl, Jake Wood, Scot Karim and Louise Ford, the production has proven to be one of the most successful plays in London recently, breaking box office records 5 times.
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Review of ‘Gone Too Far’: “Truth can be fictional”
Drama and comedy merge in this staggering portrayal of everyday life and social struggle. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on the National Youth Theatre company’s latest production, to let us know more about a play where true love comes from within.
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Review of ‘Someone of Significance’: “The journey is yet to begin”
Last week, the Network Theatre hosted the world premiere of Amalia Kontensi’s new play, starring film and television regulars Simon Bass and Fuonlola Olunfuwa. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts about the piece, to let us know what‘s in store in this tale where the love for somebody else clashes with the love for your own…
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Review of ‘Lehman Trilogy’: “They knew how to tease our greed”
The rise and fall of the company that held dominion on the world’s economic fate gives a full testimony on the West End stand – through the acclaimed words of Stefano Massini in this revised production by the National Theatre. Guillermo Nazara reviews Ben Power’s adaptation of one the most praised plays in the last…
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Review of ‘Smoke’: “A misty view”
Shame, temptation and regret merge together in this new play dealing with rough sexual relationships and the limits of consent. Guillermo Nazara reviews this original work currently playing at London’s Southwark Playhouse until the end of the month, to let us know what awaits amidst the fog and darkness of its eerie plot.
