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Review of ‘Salty Brine: These Are The Contents of My Head’: “Keep that big thing coming”
The American drag queen returns to the London stage with this new act blending Kate Chopin’s The Awakening plot with his own personal journey as a gay teenager. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this camp cabaret adaptation of the literary classic ends up blowing in an undesired…
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Lead actor Newtion Matthews talks new touring production of ‘Kinky Boots’: “This role has landed as therapy to me”
Harvey Fierstein and Cyndi Lauper’s iconic musical relives on the UK stage through this reimagined production put together under Nikolai Foster’s direction. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of the show’s protagonists, to learn more about this new take on the piece – exploring some additional themes without forgetting its original message of diversity being the…
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Review of ‘Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew’: “A crisis story in storytelling crisis”
The Bush Theatre hosts the world premiere of this queer-themed play exploring the struggles of the LGBT community through a look into both the past and today. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this new play by a flourishing author turns out to be any green. I remember…
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Review of Jonny Woo’s ‘Suburbia’: “An inalianable sight to be gay”
The Soho Theatre welcomes the drag queen–performer’s latest solo show, exploring the path of a 80s – 90s gay man in his pursuit to find his true self. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this musical declaration of self-love and determination shares a strong enough message. AIDS is…
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Tatenda Shamiso talks ‘NO I.D.’: “You don’t have to transition to undergo change in your life”
The experiences of a young trans artist throughout his journey of self-discovery come together in this fun show celebrating individuality. Guillermo Nazara chats with its author and star of the show, to learn more about this biographical piece packed with memories, songs and a whole bunch of laughs. To make a piece about your own…
