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Review of ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ tour: “Dammit, Janet! Not so fast!”
The ultimate queer cult musical returns in this touring production following last year’s West End run at the Dominion Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its latest embodiment flaunts any toucha, toucha, touches of brilliance. It’s astounding. Time is fleeting. Madness takes its toll… Well, we can…
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London production of ‘Phantom of the Opera’ to be rebooted as a rom-com opening next year
The current version will conclude its run in the next few months – to leave room for a reimagined version featuring new plot devices and a revised score. Bringing a different team of creatives, this contemporary approach will include influences by Yoko Ono, among other equally great singers. It’s over now the music of the…
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Co-directors Phillip McMahon & Jennifer Jennings talk upcoming dance show ‘WAKE’: “Irish artists are leading a contemporary revival of our culture”
The THISISPOPBABY company lands on the West End stage with this new montage blending cabaret with Irish culture. Guillermo Nazara chats with its creatives, to learn all the facts about the development of a show that promises to have audiences in clover in every sense of the word. How did the idea for this show come…
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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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Review of ‘Picture You Dead’: “An inert portrayal”
Peter James’s best-selling book lands onstage through this new touring adaptation currently playing at the Richmond Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its fraudster-themed plot leads to a feign-tastic result. Forging is a talent. But exploring that talent can be just as counterfeit. That seemed to be…
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Review of Jonny Woo’s ‘Suburbia’: “An inalianable sight to be gay”
The Soho Theatre welcomes the drag queen–performer’s latest solo show, exploring the path of a 80s – 90s gay man in his pursuit to find his true self. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this musical declaration of self-love and determination shares a strong enough message. AIDS is…
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Review of ‘Looking For Giants’: “Fifty shades off-grey”
The King’s Head Theatre hosts the London premiere of this one-woman show embracing sexuality through the exploration of verbal BDSM fantasies. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the piece, to let us know if this intercourse of comedy and eroticism manages to kink in. I swear to God (I know – that’s a good one)…
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The 50 best shows of 2024
As this year’s last act gets ready for its grand finale, we present our annual list of the most enduring productions in both the London and UK scene. Join us, as we take a journey into the past – and reveal which ones, out of our 288 posts, have made it into our stagy wall…
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Review of ‘The Cane’: “When things just won’t stick”
The Questors Studio Theatre hosts the world premiere of this new drama exploring the clashes between generations and their understanding of discipline and abuse. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its uncanny narrative deserves to kiss the rod. Blood helps the lesson be learned… It’s a horrible thing…
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Review of ‘Macbeth’: “What bloody man is that?”
The Bard’s signature piece dealing with lust, corruption and ambition travels around all around the London scene through this new itinerary production by Shakespeare In The Squares. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this reenvision of the author’s horrible imaginings ends up bringing up present fears. Just so…
