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Review of ‘Fly More Than You Fall’: “Flapping before spreading its wings”
The Southwark Playhouse hosts the London premiere of the American teenage musical, featuring Broadway star Keala Settle. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its escalating drama manages to climb up the mountain. Art enthrals an audience’s spirit – and heals its creator’s soul. Anyone who’s ever faced the…
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Review of ‘No Love Songs’: “Too rough for its crude affairs”
The Southwark Playhouse hosts the London premiere of Kyle Falconer and Laura Wilde’s semi-biographical musical, exploring the struggles of becoming a first-time parent. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if personal family-themed piece actually deserves to be kept mum. Parenting is the only lesson nobody can teach you, but…
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Kyle Falconer and Laura Wilde talk new musical ‘No Love Songs’: “Writing this show has been a therapy session”
The acclaimed songwriting duo brings one of their most personal experiences under the spotlight through this new original musical transferring to London next month. Guillermo Nazara chats with the team about the development of the show, to learn all the fun facts about a piece that’s been a transformation for audiences and creatives alike. Dear…
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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 ‘Afterglow’: “Shadowy gleam”
S. Asher Gelman’s popular piece about modern relationships returns to the London scene for its third time, in a new production currently playing at the same place that hosted its European premiere. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its intimate storyline is worth coming for. There are many…
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Review on ‘Oh, What a Lovely War’: “Field marshals on a lower rank”
Joan Littlewood’s classic musical farce returns to the London scene in this new montage presented by the Blackeyed Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know half the battle of this iconic British piece. We don’t need a bellicose musical themed after a circus to get the idea that politicians…
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Review of ‘Phantasmagoria’: “Red and black”
Political turmoil breaks in the Southwark Playhouse this new drama exploring the consequences of social upheaval. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if the production is worth raising its spectre. There’s nothing scarier than speaking your own mind. I should know – try writing a bad review about a…
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Review of ‘Police Cops’: “Stage justice”
Nostalgia explodes onstage with the arrival of this comedy show paying homage to cuffs, bullets and the MTV years. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the production, to let us know if this new parody musical has managed to beat his rap. Oh, I remember the 80s so vividly! The uplifting music, the unbelievable film…
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Review of ‘Dumbledore Is So Gay’: “A fairy tale”
Magic wands take a new meaning in this uplifting new comedy dealing with gay teen issues. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this stupefying production has left him petrificus totallus. If I could turn back time… Funny how the same line can refer to either the Queen of…
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Review of ‘Then, Now & Next’: “Let’s put the affair in order”
Theatre star Alice Fearn takes the lead in this new musical co-written by also West End figure Jon Robyns. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know more about this piece dealing with the strings of a present past. Too many years fighting back tears. Why can’t the past just die?…
