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Review of ‘The Massive Tragedy of Madame Bovary’: “I left in tears”
Flaubert’s literary masterpiece travels to the London stage in this new comical adaptation playing at the Southwark Playhouse until the start of the New Year. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this cheered up retelling of the doomed adulteress ends up feeling like a cheat. I truly dislike…
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Review of ‘Homo Alone’: “A tale by Macaulay Cock-in”
The most beloved Christmas movie classic is given a twisted twist on the London stage through this camp parody revision playing at The Other Palace’s Studio until the start of the New Year. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this tale of a homo is worth the FOMO.…
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Review of ‘[title of show]’: “Just listen to my ‘I want’ song”
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The 2008 Broadway musical lands on the London fringe scene through this new production playing at the Southwark Playhouse until the end of the month. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this parody on theatre craftsmanship ends up being a comedy of errors. Ah, the joyful naivity of…
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Review of ‘Mind Mangler’: “Good omens”
London’s Apollo Theatre welcomes the West End transfer of Mischief’s latest creation, following its original run at the Edinburgh Fringe. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the production, to let us know if this slapstick magic show actually had a bad hare day. I’ve always said that if you were able to read my mind…
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Review of ‘Bleak Expectations’: “Butter upon bacon is kind of tasty”
The bliss and charm of Victorian Great Britain relives through this joyful story of murder, treason and animal cruelty. Guillermo Nazara narrates his experience during the opening night of this radio hit transformed for the stage, to prove his sanity after experiencing such a bonkers show. Dear Lord Saddendown of Grimville, It is my somber…
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Review of ‘Tony!’: “I cheered on Bin Laden”
The Prime Minister gets back in charge (in fiction, only!) in this musical parody exploring the rise and fall of one the UK’s most controversial political figures. Guillermo Nazara shares his vision on this rock opera soon-to-be touring across the country, to let us know if this show is fit for office. “If you can’t…
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Two-time Olivier Award winner Tracie Bennett to star in ‘How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying”
The actress will be returning to the London scene through this new production of the American classic – playing at the Southwark Playhouse for a limited run. Directed by Georgie Ranckom, the show is a satire of big business and its idolization, featuring music and lyrics by legendary composer Frank Loesser, whose credits also include…
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Review of ‘The Winter’s Tale’: “Twisted as life”
Shakespeare’s late classic brings back the drama, comedy and ambiguity to its birthplace through this new production staged at the venue’s two playhouses. Guillermo Nazara reviews Sean Holmes’s reenvisioned take, to share his thoughts about this revised adaptation on one of the bard’s most debated works.
