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Review of ‘Edgar A. Poe’s Last Call’: “Love letter to Poe honours his predicament — with darkness there and nothing more”
In some way, this is a dream within a dream. An invocation to the spirit of one of America’s enigmatic writers. And at the same time, a mournful reflection on the suffering that forges an artist’s greatness, as he yearns for the opportunity to enjoy the happiness he will never grasp. A dream of hope.…
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Review of ‘Swag Age’: “Astounding cast brings honour to us all despite writing’s shortcomings”
London’s Gillian Lynne Theatre hosted the West End première of the popular Korean musical, in a semi-staged one-off concert performed in the piece’s original language. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its celebration of East Asian lore and poetry can turn audiences into sinjo-philes. There’s a reason why…
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Review of ‘Go On Like This’: “Don’t play it again, Sam”
Performers Tim Etchells and Tony Buck join forces onstage through this alternative show blending poetry and percussion to paint a different picture of life, as well as creating a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this experimental recital is worth banging the drum for. Art…
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Review of ‘Romeo and Juliet’: “The course of true love never did run smooth”
Shakespeare’s immortal love story relives once again on its home stage, in a new abridged production playing the Globe’s main playhouse. Guillermo Nazara share his views on the show, to let us know if this revised montage still kisses by the book.
