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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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Co-director Hector Harkness talks Punchdrunk’s latest production ‘Viola’s Room’: “This show is the culmination of twenty years of work”
UK’s top immersive experience company presents its newest montage, breaking from the style of their previous shows and featuring astonishing highlights, including a full-length narration recorded by Helena Bonham Carter. Guillermo Nazara chats with one its lead creatives, to learn more about this alternative piece of storytelling, and shed some light on this haunting recount…
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Review of Gandini Juggling’s ‘Smashed’:”Not that much of a fruitful business”
The company arrived to the London stage last weekend to present their new show, featuring acrobatic performances using apples as their lead element. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the piece, to let us know if this pome-pous performance actually went bananas. When I was a little boy, Mother taught me not to play with…
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Artistic director Kris Nelson talks London International Theatre Festival: “It’s essential for artists to feed from other cultural backgrounds”
The countdown begins for UK’s capital to welcome a new burst of worldwide talent taking place at the very heart of the city’s theatreland. Guillermo Nazara chats with the man behind its exciting programming, to learn all the fun facts about this upcoming edition based on the power of multinational fusion. How does it feel…
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Review of ‘F*cking Men’: “Too hard to screw”
Joe DiPietro’s spunky play brings back the edging to the stage, in this revival production coming back to the Waterloo East for a limited quick shot run. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this showering of fringe theatre gold is actually taking the piss. So rarely do I…
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Review of ‘Cowbois’: “Heteronormativity can’t dodge the bullet”
The Royal Court hosts the London transfer of this new Western comedy by the RSC exploring queer identities and freedom of expression. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know its absurd humour has actually substance or is all hat instead. Aw, there’s nothing like a handsome cowboy frothing some milk…
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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…
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Review of ‘Mates in Chelsea’: “A rich seam”
New writing meets old money in this priceless comedy dealing with the material drama of the upper class. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if the piece has been granted with the Midas touch. When I grow up, when I grow up… (that’s as much as I can take…
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Review of ‘Flip’: “It needs a different filter”
The social media craze gets even madder in this new comedy dealing with the dangers of online fame. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its promising premise was actually a clickbait. Pose, snap, edit, post. Pose, snap, edit, post. Like me, share me, use me, tell me I’m…
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Review of ‘Sheldrake on Shakespeare’: “We know what we are, but know not what we may be”
The most revered dramaturg of all times becomes the man of the hour through this one-man comedy exploring some of the most interesting aspects about his life and work. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on this new piece currently heading to the Edinburgh Fringe – and reveals if, to discuss this show, he must be…
