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Review of ‘The Comedy of Errors’: “Make no mistake by missing it”
The Bard’s popular comedy returns to The Globe through the revival of its latest production, currently playing at its open-air theatre until the end of October. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this showcase of wrongs manages to get anything right. I don’t care for Shakespeare’s comedies. Yes,…
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Review of ‘The Taming of the Shrew’: “Rougher touches increase the arousal”
Shakespeare’s love-hate comedy returns to the Globe, in a new production bringing a more callow approach to its maddening storyline. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this modernized revision ends up killing it in its own humour. “Could you stop being such a b*tch?”. I wonder how many…
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Review of ‘Othello’: “Betrayal pays off”
The Bard’s greatest classic about disloyalty and deception returns to the Globe in a visually modernized production played by candlelight. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this recurring piece in the London scene is still worth coming even now, now, very now. No good deed goes unpunished. Yet,…
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Review of ‘Macbeth’: “Big toil, no trouble”
Shakespeare’s most haunting tragedy returns to its birthplace in a new production starring Max Bennett. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if the charm of this montage is truly firm and good. By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes. Tonight, at the Apollo Victoria… Come…
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7 theatre plans to enjoy with your family this summer
As we get ready to let the sunshine in, here comes the chance for everyone at home to spend a spectacular day all together. Or perhaps, a whole week! From some of the most memorable West End musicals to classic masterpieces (and a bit of outskirts entertainment), here are our top 7 selections for you…
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Review of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’: “The right delusion”
Fairy tale chaos inundates the Globe with the return of Shakespeare’s most whimsical comedy. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this new production bringing back one of the author’s most popular plays, to let us know if the company should have kept their feet on the ground. The course of true love never did run…
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Review of ‘The Comedy of Errors’: “Good old camp”
Shakespeare’s most farcical work returns to the Globe in a visually staggering production at itts open-air theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this version bringing back the full allure of the 1600s, to let us know if this silly-fun piece was actually a fool’s errand. Roses are red, violets are blue. And that’s all…
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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.
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9 new shows to watch from this month for only a limited run
As February bridges into its second half, the London scene gets packed with productions of all kind you must be sure to enjoy before it’s too late! Today, we’re presenting you with our selection of recently opened and upcoming montages you shouldn’t forget to put in your bucket list – but in the one you…
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Review of ‘Titus Andronicus’: “It didn’t die with shame”
Murder and revenge return to the Globe in this new production of Shakespeare’s first and most gruesome tragedy. Guillermo Nazara reviews a re-envisioned approach on this classic tale about pride and honour, to let us know what’s in store within the now blood-stained walls of the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
