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Review of ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ (Royal Albert Hall, 2026): “Enchanting production has no dormant talents”
You can’t go wrong with Tchaikovsky, except perhaps if you’re listening to the 1812 Symphony. And you can hardly go wrong with the English National Ballet. It doesn’t take another genius to realise that combining the two will likely result in a tour de force. But it might take a trip to the Royal Albert…
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First Artist Anri Sugiura talks ENB’s upcoming production of ‘Sleeping Beauty’: “You can feel the pure joy of dancing”
Following the success of previous classical productions such as Cinderella and Swan Lake, the English National Ballet returns to the Royal Albert Hall with Kenneth MacMillan’s timeless adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of its prima ballerinas to learn about the piece’s highlights and how it will put audiences under a…
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Review of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ family panto: “Suitable for the pricky eaters”
Brighton Family Panto returns for the festive season with this jukebox remake of the enchanting fairy tale. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if in this new awakening of the classic story, the fun ever goes dormant. As the West End gets stormed by the landing of WeaverThe Brighton…
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Review of ‘Sleeping Beauty, The Drag Panto’: “Fairies! God, Mother!”
The children’s classic takes an adult twist through this naughty adaptation crossing a few lines and dresses. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if in this f*cked-up universe anyone got to wave their magic wand… It’s a thrilla in Manilla between Diana and Camilla! Oh, wait – that line…
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Review of ‘Sleeping Beauty Takes A Prick’: “A camp re(ar)treat for queens”
The Charing Cross Theatre opens itself (don’t dig up too much…) to this new gay adult panto turning the iconic fairy tale even fairier. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if the classic got actually spindled. In a faraway land that nobody knows Developed by royals, staunch peasants and…
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Review of ‘Someone of Significance’: “The journey is yet to begin”
Last week, the Network Theatre hosted the world premiere of Amalia Kontensi’s new play, starring film and television regulars Simon Bass and Fuonlola Olunfuwa. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts about the piece, to let us know what‘s in store in this tale where the love for somebody else clashes with the love for your own…
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Review of ‘The Nutcracker’: “The spell can’t be broken”
Tchaikovsky’s most family-beloved masterwork returns to many corners of the London scene for the Christmas season. Guillermo Názara reviews the English National Ballet’s take on this charming fairy tale featuring one of the most popular scores in classical music History, to let us know if this holiday treasure has been properly guarded.
