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Review of ‘A Good House’: “A sharp look under the hood”
The Royal Court Theatre hosts the London premiere of this new play made in co-production with the Bristol Old Vic – exploring the struggles of racial prejudice and cultural clash through neighbour-to-neighbour relationships. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its home-arresting narrative ends ups mortgaging itself. The Bible…
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The Royal Court announces full cast for upcoming futuristic play ‘More Life’
The venue will premiere this new piece directed by James Yeatman, produced in tandem with the Kandisnky Theatre Company. Written by Lauren Mooney, the story explores the facts of human existence through the story of a woman revived into a robotic body. What does it mean to be human? Are we still people when we…
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Review of ‘Nowhere’: “It’s found its path”
Film and television star Khalid Abdalla makes his play-writing debut in this one-man show dealing with his own personal struggles as he reflects on racial discrimination and social upheaval. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this heartfelt portrait of a rough reality leaves enough room to wonder. On…
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Review of ‘Bluets’: “Specks of lapis lazuli emotion”
Maggie Nelson’s acclaimed novel travels to the London stage in this new adaptation originally developed in the Hamburg scene. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the production, to let us know if this ethereal montage manages to show its true colours . I’ve fallen in love with the colour blue. Well, you would think it’s…
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A breath of Mexico blows on the Royal Court stage this week
The venue continues its endeavour with international institutions to bring and boost the talent of authors from all around the world while helping them explore their craft and skills. Among playwrights from other countries, the upstairs auditorium will host the UK premiere of two original Mexican pieces, with a community-conscious theme as its main element.…
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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 ‘Mates in Chelsea’: “A rich seam”
New writing meets old money in this priceless comedy dealing with the material drama of the upper class. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if the piece has been granted with the Midas touch. When I grow up, when I grow up… (that’s as much as I can take…
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Paul Kaye & Matthew Tennyson confirmed for West End premiere of ‘The Pillowman’
The cast will also Steve Pemberton and Lily Allen, who will play the leads in this comedic thriller following the investigation of several mysterious murders. Directed by Matthew Dunster, the show is produced by the same company that brought Prima Fascie, and will run a similar scheme of Pay What You Can for a selected…
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Lily Allen & Steve Pemberton to star in West End premiere of ‘The Pillow Man’
Martin McDonagh acclaimed play returns to London, playing in the West End for the first time, in a star-studded production directed by Matthew Dunster. Scheduled to open by the beginning of summer 2023, the piece is a dark humourous observation of freedom of speech and the price we pay for saying our own thought out…
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Lily Allen y Steve Pemberton protagonizan el estreno de “The Pillow Man” en el West End
La aclamada obra de Martin McDonagh vuelve a Londres, actuando por primera vez en el West End, en una producción repleta de estrellas dirigida por Matthew Dunster. La obra, cuyo estreno está previsto para principios del verano de 2023, es una observación de humor negro sobre la libertad de expresión y el precio que pagamos…
