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Review of ‘John Proctor Is The Villain’: “Revisionist play is a crucible of ideas, but the narrative is a witch’s brew”
Following the success of its original Broadway run, London’s Royal Court presents Kimberly Belflower’s modern exploration of Arthur Miller’s classic. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its execution is hanging by a thread. I still think Abigail Williams is the bad guy. In other words, we could confidently…
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Review of ‘The Crucible’: “What in the devil has comedy got to do?”
Arthur Miller’s timeless play relives on The Globe’s stage, in a new atmospheric production running until the beginning of summer. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its approach to the classic is either bewitching or should go to hell. Yesterday, it was corn that made us choke. Today,…
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Review of ‘Retrograde’: “A dream of a play about a Hollywood nightmare”
Ryan Calais Cameron’s semi-historical play lands on the West End following a first acclaimed run at the Kiln Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this distressing picture of the real side of Tinseltown brings along too many negatives. There’s some sort of poetry about the West End…
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Actor Jeremy Kareken talks new UK-premiere play ‘The Value of Names’: “We all are progressives until the problem is at our doorstep”
The White Bear Theatre hosts the first-ever London run of Jeffrey Sweet’s political dark comedy, exploring the complexities of people’s moral compasses through the aftermath of McCarthy’s infamous witch hunt. Guillermo Nazara chats with one its leads, to know more about the ingrains of the show’s thought-provoking plot, depicting a disturbing episode in history that’s…
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Review of ‘The Witching Hour’: “Not quite the right stage fright”
The Bridewell Theatre hosts the London premiere of this new horror play, dealing with the curse of a tormented spirit taken revenge for all eternity. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this bleak recount exploring the powers of the hearafter ends up digging its own grave. Truth is…
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Review ‘A View From The Bridge’: “A glorious arc of truthfulness”
Dominic West stars in this new production put together by the Theatre Royal Bath, currently playing in the West End until the middle of summer. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this version on one of the greatest contemporary classics deserves the cross. Life is a permanent struggle…
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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…
