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Review of ‘Bloody Mary and The Nine-Day Queen’: “Headless new musical shows no merits to claim the throne”
The Union Theatre hosts the world premiere of this chamber piece depicting the rise and fall of Lady Jane Grey and her rivalry with Mary Tudor. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its blithe portrayal of Grey’s tragic fate is likely to leave audiences sanguine. It’s Halloween time…
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Review of ‘Wet Feet’: “Steam spunk”
Michael Neri’s debut play opens at the Union Theatre in the midst of Pride Month, carrying on the venue’s focus on queer-related pieces. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if in this humidity-rising story his rating barometer actually goes low. Ah, I remember the first time I went to the…
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Review of ‘Romeo & Juliet’: “The art of not kissing by the book”
Shakespeare’s signature romance travels to the fringe scene in this new abridged version re-envisioned by the Clever Box Theatre company. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if as for its creatives and performers, all are punished. If there’s something I enjoy when coming to the theatre (even more than…
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Review of ‘Frank’s Closet’: “Bring out the birthday suit”
Stuart Wood’s camp-over-camp musical returns to London in a new limited-running production playing at the Union Theatre until the end of the month. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this rainbow-coloured extravaganza brings more than fuss and feathers. “What made you gay?”. It was not that long ago…
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Review of ‘Grindr, The Opera’: “It sucks… in a different way”
The Union Theatre welcomes the return of this musical parody exploring the growth (meaning life!) of four men and their circumstances regarding the most downloaded app in the gay community. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on the production, to let us know how well-endowed the show is. Yup. You’ve read right. The most used hooking…
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Review of ‘Nul Points’: ‘Be more than just a candidate’
As the drums begin to roll for the only event not even Brexiteers want to miss, the Union Theatre opens its stage to this new comedy where life goes by through Eurovision galas. Guillermo Nazara gives us his thoughts on this show currently playing until the end of the month, to let us know where…
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Review of ‘Betty Blue Eyes’: “Happy as a pig in the mud”
Stiles and Drewe’s farcical musical returns to London in its firs-ever revival since the original West End production over a decade ago. Guillermo Nazara shares his thought on this comedy set during the starvation times of World War II, to let us know what‘s to expect this highly boar-ing show.
