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Director Jonathan Munby talks new London revival of ‘The Price’: “I’m interested in how the play speaks to a post-Covid world”
London’s Marylebone Theatre presents a brand new revival of Arthur Miller’s intimate play about inherited trauma and family relationships. Guillermo Nazara chats with the man behind its latest incarnation to learn about his vision — as well as Miller’s ability to speak across generations. How does it feel to direct this latest revival of Arthur…
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Review of ‘Choir Boy’: “Socially vocal story needs to breathe”
The critically acclaimed coming-of-age play arrives in the London scene for a limited run, playing until the end of April. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this heartening story of friendship, discrimination, and resilience is likely to sing. There’s a lot to take from this play. Some good…
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Director Maxim Didenko talks upcoming new West End production of ‘Salomé’: “The way to honour Wilde is by not preserving but by reimagining”
Following its world premiere at Tel Aviv’s Jaffa Fest last year, Gersher Theatre’s reinterpretation of Oscar Wilde’s most controversial play arrives in the West End for an extremely limited run — also marking the company’s first-ever return to the UK since their 1999 Barbican performance. Guillermo Nazara chats with the man behind the vision to…
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Writer-director Nick Lane talks new play ‘Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty’: “Neither the Holmesian devotees or the first-time visitors to 221B Baker Street will know what’s going to happen”
Following the success of their two previous productions, Blackeyed Theatre brings the shrewdest detective in Baker Street back to the stage with this new original play combining several of Arthur Conan Doyle’s short stories. Guillermo Nazara chats with the man behind its creation to learn more about its development and what’s on the plot. How…
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Review of ‘A Brief Case of Crazy’: “It’d stick better with fewer slaps”
The Riverside Studios hosts this three-hander play by the Skedaddle company, combining clown, puppetry, and all sorts of physical comedy to deliver a classic story of love and kindness. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this jokey piece of theatre ended up being a joke of a show.…
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Writers Magero and Anyebe Goodwin talk upcoming ‘TRIPLE BILL: EVERYWHERE’: “Humanity doesn’t have a skin colour, a country or an accent”
The Birmingham Rep hosts this one-night-only event by the tiata fahodz company, giving voice and spotlight to British African writers through stories that reflect the current trials and tribulations of the community. Guillermo Nazara chats with two of the authors, to learn more about this new set of pieces aiming to bring theatre to new…
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The 50 best shows of 2024
As this year’s last act gets ready for its grand finale, we present our annual list of the most enduring productions in both the London and UK scene. Join us, as we take a journey into the past – and reveal which ones, out of our 288 posts, have made it into our stagy wall…
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Artistic director Kris Nelson talks London International Theatre Festival: “It’s essential for artists to feed from other cultural backgrounds”
The countdown begins for UK’s capital to welcome a new burst of worldwide talent taking place at the very heart of the city’s theatreland. Guillermo Nazara chats with the man behind its exciting programming, to learn all the fun facts about this upcoming edition based on the power of multinational fusion. How does it feel…
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Artistic Director Suzann McLean talks 2024 Peckham Fringe Festival: “It pushes boundaries and amplifies voices from all corners of society”
The most exciting theatrical event in South London returns this spring for its 3rd edition, now expanding into a wider range of venues featuring all kinds of montages. Guillermo Nazara chats with the woman behind the action, to learn all the facts about this exhilarating showcase boosting the talent and creativity of the local community.
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The 50 best shows of 2023
One more year goes by and so does the theatre scene, regaling us with more than a few astonishing productions to treasure in our hearts for the rest of our days. Here is our list of the top 50 shows we’ve seen in 2023 – ranging from West End to fringe, while also featuring ballet…
