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Review of ‘Josh Sharp: ta-da!’: “Bottomless-fun play tops many forecomers”
The Soho Theatre hosts the London premiere of Sharp’s autobiographical comedy monologue, led by Oh, Mary’s director, Sam Pinkleton. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its coming-out, coming-of-age story has any skeletons (or twinks) in the closet. He’s gay. He’s very gay. That’s what this fabulous is all…
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Writer and performer Tim McArthur talks upcoming show ‘Eurovision, Your Decision’:”The whole point of theatre is to be challenged”
The campiest comedy in town about the campiest festival in the world returns to the stage in an updated version featuring new numbers, new cast additions, and more silliness than ever. Guillermo Nazara chats with the man behind and in front of the show, to learn more about this lively piece celebrating its Big Five…
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Review of ‘Looking For Giants’: “Fifty shades off-grey”
The King’s Head Theatre hosts the London premiere of this one-woman show embracing sexuality through the exploration of verbal BDSM fantasies. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the piece, to let us know if this intercourse of comedy and eroticism manages to kink in. I swear to God (I know – that’s a good one)…
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Review of ‘Earworm’: “Still teething until it bites”
The Divine Theatre hosts the London premiere of this new queer-themed play, depicting the struggles of love relationships. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its biting concept managed to pump something palatable. On my own – pretending he’s behind me… I mean, beside me. Well, now that I…
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Review of ‘Two Come Home’: “Conflicted efforts”
The Camden Fringe Festival welcomes this new -themed play exploring the struggles of a young gay man fighting to break away from his abusive past. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its bitter portrayal of life manages to bring out the home truth. One of the first lessons we,…
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Review of ‘House of Life’: “Forbidden fruits are worth a swallow”
The Soho Theatre brings back Sheep Soup’s religious parody musical, having played for a limited run in the West End fringe scene before returning to the Edinburgh Festival. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this dazzling piece made for the masses is good enough to come a-cross. What…
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Review of ‘Sappho’: “Just love is not always the answer”
Queer identities and lush romance blend together in this explosive comedy bringing back the allure and stories from classic times. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this Greek gift could actually open Pandora’s box. Passion is that rare force of nature that both makes us and destroys us.…
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Review of ‘Remembrance Monday’: “Straight to the point”
Love, grief and heartbreak come together in Michael Batten’s latest play exploring the joys and wounds of a committed relationship. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this raw story dealing with the most harrowing experiences in a romance is worth falling for. There’s nothing new about what you’re…
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Review of ‘Cowbois’: “Heteronormativity can’t dodge the bullet”
The Royal Court hosts the London transfer of this new Western comedy by the RSC exploring queer identities and freedom of expression. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know its absurd humour has actually substance or is all hat instead. Aw, there’s nothing like a handsome cowboy frothing some milk…
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Review of ‘The Swell’: ‘I would do anything for love’
London’s Orange Tree Theatre opens its stage to this tale of lifelong passion, grief and regret. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this piece reflecting on selfishness and sacrifice, to let us know more about a story where truth can be the recipe for deception. We’re often told that two wrongs don’t make a right.…
