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Review of ‘The Spy Who Came In From The Cold’: “Stage adaptation of Le Carré’s classic isn’t getting a smiley”
Following its initial run at the Chichester Festival, David Eldridge’s play lands on the West End stage ahead of its national tour. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know whether this latest rebirth of the secret-agent novel is worth a shot. I lied in the title. Well, I only misled.…
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Review of ‘Every Brilliant Thing’: “Minnie Driver shines like a beacon of hope following lacklustre performance”
Continuing its roster of celebrity performers, the production concludes its run with this last takeover, starring Minnie Driver until its closure in mid-November. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its life-affirming narrative still has a pulse on stage. If there’s something that experience has taught me over the…
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Review of ‘Every Brilliant Thing’: “Lenny Henry gives a life-affirming performance but fails to keep up with the spirit”
Following a critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe last year, Paines Plough’s solo act arrives in the West End in a new production starring four alternative A-list performers. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if its uplifting message remains immortalised through the rendition. We don’t talk about…
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Review of ‘Kyoto’: “Homo mundi lupus”
The Soho Place hosts the West End transfer of this new play by the RSC, dealing with one of the most eminent political acts in the history of environmentalism. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its depiction of the fight against climate change left him feeling under the…
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Keelan McAuley talks ‘Heathers, The Musical’: “Most stories about high school will be timeless”
The most cheer-leading show in town moves to the heart of the West End – featuring a new principal cast determined to bring the hopes up (and a few people down…) back in Westerberg High. Guillermo Nazara chats with his male protagonist, to learn all the fun facts about this montage as we step into…
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The 50 best shows of 2023
One more year goes by and so does the theatre scene, regaling us with more than a few astonishing productions to treasure in our hearts for the rest of our days. Here is our list of the top 50 shows we’ve seen in 2023 – ranging from West End to fringe, while also featuring ballet…
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Multi-award winning play ‘Red Pitch’ to transfer to the Soho Place next year
The show will begin performances in March, with its original cast reprising their roles. Winner several major accolades such as Best New Play at the Offies and the Evening Standard for Most Promising Playwright, the piece deals with the subjects of brotherhood, love and the meaning of belonging. It’s all coming back, it’s all coming…
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Review of ‘The Little Big Things’: “A brush of energy”
Henry Fraser’s uplifting story rolls into the stage in this new British musical currently celebrating its world premiere in the heart of the West End. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know all the details about a piece where struggle only means opportunity. They often say that in this world…
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Review of ‘Brokeback Mountain’: “Still a piece of us”
Annie Proulx’s turning-point story grips audiences’ hearts again through the world premiere of its stage adaptation. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this biting play dealing with the greatest need of the human soul, to share all the details about this new version of probably the best-known secret love story. It was not that too…
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Review of ‘Marvellous’: “Thespian wonder”
West End’s first venue in 50 years has finally opened its doors to its inaugural production, transferring from the New Vic upon critical acclaim. Guillermo Názara reviews Marvellous, the play narrating the inspiring real life story of Neil Baldwin, to let us know if the hype matches the amazement of its character’s stirring achievements.
