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Review of ‘Seven Drunken Nights’: “Great craic act takes audiences on a rocky road to Dublin”
Nothing screams Irishness like pub gatherings, beer, folk songs, and perhaps some more beer. With that in mind, there’s nothing else to bring into this equation other than, perhaps, one of Motherland’s most popular ambassadors. Or, in its defect, a tribute act that knows how to honour their legacy — with enough magnetism to make…
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Performer Anton Stephans talks touring production of ‘Rock & Roll Man’: “The power of musical will bring us all together — without judgement”
Known for his multiple career milestones, such as participating in the 2015 edition of The X Factor or starring in the UK tour of Little Shop of Horrors, the actor steps into a new multi-character role in this musical biopic of the man who changed the course of rock ‘n’ roll forever. Guillermo Nazara chats…
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Review of ‘Murder, She Didn’t Write’: “Whodunit impro play provides conclusive evidence of success”
The classic detective story takes an unexpected twist in this ad-lib spoof, turning viewers into its partners in crime. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this tongue-in-cheek take on the genre keeps audiences engaged through Act One and Two, or if by then there were none. It feels…
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Writer-director Nick Lane talks new play ‘Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty’: “Neither the Holmesian devotees or the first-time visitors to 221B Baker Street will know what’s going to happen”
Following the success of their two previous productions, Blackeyed Theatre brings the shrewdest detective in Baker Street back to the stage with this new original play combining several of Arthur Conan Doyle’s short stories. Guillermo Nazara chats with the man behind its creation to learn more about its development and what’s on the plot. How…
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Playwright Ken Ludwig talks new stage adaptation of ‘Death On The Nile’: “Traditional mysteries are a lot like comedies”
Following his latest theatrical version of Murder On The Orient Express, the author brings back the suspense to the stage with another new play based on one of Agatha Christie’s most popular works. Guillermo Nazara chats with the writer to learn about the development process of the piece — and essentially, how he’s dunnit. How…
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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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Review of ‘Yamato’: “Palpitating wonder”
The Japanese percussion group returns to the London stage for the first time in 2019, presenting a new show featuring a combination of music renditions, visual stunts and audience interaction. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the production, to let us know if this oriental beat-themed piece is worth banging the drum. We are Yamatoooooo!…
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Review of ‘Awful Auntie’: “We like it rough, but not as a draft”
David Walliams’s best-selling children’s book relives onstage through this new adaptation travelling across the UK until the end of the year. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this production is either giddy or sally. We all have that relative that can’t help but feel not particularly fond of.…
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Review of ‘A Song For Ella Grey’: “The uncharted melody”
David Almond’s young adult best-seller turns its myth into a stage reality through this new adaptation by the Pilot Theatre Company, currently touring across the UK. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its discordant narrative was actually music to his ears. Lore dwells within ourselves. It’s either a…
