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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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Playwright Ken Ludwig talks new stage adaptation of ‘Death On The Nile’: “Traditional mysteries are a lot like comedies”
Following his latest theatrical version of Murder On The Orient Express, the author brings back the suspense to the stage with another new play based on one of Agatha Christie’s most popular works. Guillermo Nazara chats with the writer to learn about the development process of the piece — and essentially, how he’s dunnit. How…
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Review of ‘1984’: “This show is big, brother”
The literary classic returns to the London stage through this new adaptation written by Ryan Craig and starring theatre and television star Keith Allen. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if the latest take on Orwell’s dystopian universe manages to boast enough authority. Those who control thought own the…
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Review of ‘The Secret Garden’: “Unlocked wonder”
Frances Hodgson Burnett’s turn-of-the-century classic returns to the stage in a new adaptation playing at Regent’s Open Air Theatre until mid-summer. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this blooming version of a literary icon ends up coming up roses. “If someone wanted me to die, I would keep…
