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Review of ‘End of the Rainbow’ (2026, Soho Theatre): “Technicolor revival dazzles, but it still is a bit green”
Judy Garland is back. In the flesh. In the spirit. And in the drag. Before anyone jumps to conclusions, let me be clear: this is no drag show. And for the most part, it doesn’t come across as one. But the fact that the winner of American RuPaul’s fifth edition stars in it cannot be…
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Review of ‘The Anti “Yogi”‘: “Multi-limbed spectacle needs a little extra hand”
There’s no doubt about her flexibility onstage. Both as a performer and in any yoga position. She can also dance. And even play God. Literally, you shall see some interesting interpretations of how the Buddha and Krishna are supposed to talk. It’s all in good faith, though (no pun intended — well, maybe a little…
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Review of ‘Riki Lindhome: Dead Inside’: “Motherhood comedy is impregnated with pathos”
The Big Bang Theory star settles at the Soho Theatre’s main stage with this one-woman piece exploring her real-life struggles with pregnancy through humour and musical theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views to let us know if this newly born show is everything audiences are expecting. There’s only one thing that sucks worse than parenting.…
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Riki Lindhome talks new one-woman show ‘Dead Inside’: “The more these experiences are spoken about honestly, the less isolating they become”
Known for her acting work in hit shows such as Wednesday and Big Bang Theory, the TV star arrives in the London scene with a personal piece exploring pregnancy loss, adoption, and surrogacy. Guillermo Nazara chats with the writer and performer to learn more about the gestation of the show and how she’s turned all…
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Review of ‘This Is Not About Me’: “Heartless romance doesn’t have a pulse”
London’s Soho Theatre presents this new two-hander exploring the explosive relationship between two young lovers. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its passionate narrative needs to patch anything up. There was only one single line that resonated with me throughout the entire performance. A brief incident, but no…
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Review of ‘Welcome to Pemfort’: “Towering premise doesn’t hold strong as a play”
London’s Soho Theatre presents this new play by budding writer Sarah Power, which explores the reintegration of a returning citizen landing a job in a historical destination. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its fortified narrative will catapult it to success. We’ve all done things in the past…
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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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Review of ‘Eat the Rich (but not me mates x)’: “Impoverished comedy fails to cover basic cheque-points”
Following a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, the show lands on the Soho Theatre’s stage for a limited run until the end of the month. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this droll comedy cashing in on the affluent is as prosperous as its subject. It’s not…
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Director Max Elton talks upcoming new play ‘Most Favoured’: “Unlike with Meg Ryan, neither of these characters are faking it”
Following several critically acclaimed collaborations, including Not Now and Yes, So I Said Yes, the dramaturg-director reunites with playwright David Ireland with this new comedy, running at the Soho Theatre for the festive season. Guillermo Nazara chats with the creative to learn more about the development process, and how this two-hander about a one-night stand…
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Review of ‘Period Parrty’: “Menarcheal writing shows promise but slightly over-padded delivery”
The Soho Theatre hosts the world premiere of Gayathiri Kamalakanthan’s coming-of-age play, which explores the trials and tribulations of a non-binary teenager trying to break away from their family’s tradition. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its self-affirming narrative discharges its duty over the curse of the evening.…
