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Review of ‘Ukraine Unbroken’: “Vapid collection of plays has all the facts but none of the pathos”
London’s Arcola Theatre presents an array of short narratives involving the Ukrainian-Russian conflict. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if it passes with flying blue and yellow. I don’t mean to show no sympathy for Ukraine’s plight. I will, however, show little mercy to this piece. Very little. I…
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Review of ‘Seagull: True Story: “New Chekhov-themed play screeches more than it soars”
The Marylebone Theatre hosts the world premiere of Eli Rarey’s newest play, based on the real-life experiences of director Alexander Molochnikov and his advocacy for artistic liberty. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this double bill of comedy and political denouncement defies gravity or should wait in the…
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Review of ‘in|Secure’: “Just one more battle to win the war”
The sorrow and grief of the Ukraine war flies to the London stage in this one-woman show recounting the experiences of those who never left their homes. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this play presented as part of this year’s Camden Fringe, to let us know more on a play that haunts on the…
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Review of ‘The Last Laugh’: “Too silly for the dumb”
Acclaimed playwright Richard Harris brings to the stage this comedic though insightful reflection on human values and life priorities, first coined on paper by Japanese writer Koki Mitani. Guillermo Názara reviews this new production by Take Note Theatre, to let us know what’s in store in this tale of artistic persecution by an oppressive government.
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Crítica de ‘The Last Laugh’: “Demasiado tonta para los imbéciles”
El aclamado dramaturgo Richard Harris lleva a escena esta cómica pero perspicaz reflexión sobre los valores humanos y las prioridades vitales, acuñada por primera vez en papel por el escritor japonés Koki Mitani. Guillermo Názara reseña esta nueva producción de Take Note Theatre, para que conozcamos lo que nos depara esta historia de persecución artística…
