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Luke Conner Hall talks ‘Cruel Intentions, The Musical’: “Blaine Tuttle is probably not as happy and free as he puts across”
The musical adaptation of the 90s cult classic returns to the stage in this new touring production currently travelling across the UK. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of the show’s leads, to learn all the fun facts about his experience and if he can put it anywhere. How does it feel to be starring in…
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Review of ‘Man In The Mirror’: “Love never felt so good”
The acclaimed Michael Jackson impersonator returns with the latest version of his tribute act – reviving all the iconic tunes and moves by the still remembered as the King of Pop. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if audiences either got to be there or put it out of their…
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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 ‘War Horse’: “Galloping poignancy at an almost steady trot”
Nick Stafford’s acclaimed theatrical adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s novel returns to the UK and Irish stage with the National Theatre’s latest touring production, currently playing in Oxford until the end of the holiday season. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this new theatrical run ends up deserving to…
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Review of ‘Filumena’: “Bland puttanesca”
The Richmond Theatre welcomes director Sean Mathias’s take on the Italian comedy classic, in a new production starring celebrity actors Felicity Kendall and Matthew Kelly. Guillermo Nazara will put analysis into the show, to let us know if this droll romance between a streetwalker and a wealthy tycoon is able to bring a whore lot…
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Review of ‘Murder On The Orient Express’: “Still on tracks, but slightly screechy ones”
Agatha Christie’s revered mystery returns to the stage in this new adaptation by Ken Ludwig featuring a star-studded cast. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this recent revival of the classic novel manages to work under its own steam. Every murderer is probably somebody’s old friend… And sometimes,…
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Tom Scanlon talks ‘Burlesque, The Musical’: “It’s giving Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour vibes”
Steven Antin’s pop culture phenomenon soars from the screen onto the UK stage through its very first musical adaptation, which is set to go back on tour by the start of autumn. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of its casts members, to learn all the facts about the development of a new show which we…
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Maddie Rice talks ‘The 39 Steps’: “I like to think that Alfred Hitchock would be a fan”
The acclaimed comedy adaptation of the iconic Alfred Hitchcock thriller returns to the West End stage for a strictly limited run playing through the middle of summer. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of its cast members, to learn all the fun facts about this rich and strange show, whose murderous magic is guaranteed to leave audiences…
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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 of ‘Accolade’: “The prize is almost right”
Emylin Williams classic thriller returns to the stage in this new production starring Ayden Callaghan under Sean Mathias’s direction. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its obscure plot revolving the secret life of award-winning author deserves to be cut to ribbons. History always finds a way to repeat…
