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Review of ‘While They Were Waiting’: “Existential play justifies everything but its own existence”
Gary Wilmot and Steve Furst reunite onstage through this philosophical play exploring different layers of the human condition. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its Samuel Beckett-inspired style will grant the run a few happy days. He’s an excellent actor. So is his co-star. And his admiration for…
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Review of ‘Dr. Freud Will See You Now, Mrs. Hitler’: “Psycho-analytical play shows an id-entity but needs a stronger superego”
London’s Upstairs At The Gatehouse hosts the world premiere of this fictional account, starring two of the most defining figures of the 20th century. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its mindful narrative exhibits too many complexes. Old-school parents would argue that an early slap on the wrist…
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Mark Underwood or Tobias Künzel talk new musical ‘Death on the Throne’: “It’s important to still poke fun even if it’s uncomfortable”
Upon its initial run at London’s Upstairs at the Gatehouse, the puppet show gets ready for it first German-language production – playing in Halle and Saale at the start of summer. Guillermo Nazara chats with the two men pulling the strings, to learn more about the development of this toilet-themed musical, as well as the…
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‘Scouts! The Musical’ announces new cast for its upcoming summer tour
The show will tour around several parts of the UK for one month only, welcoming two different leads while also featuring most of the original troupe. The run will be followed by the company’s return to the Edinburgh Fringe, bringing back their latest creation upon an initial sold-out run at the festival last year. Are…
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Lead actress Lucy Pickles talks new play ‘Too Many Books’: “When the system overtakes the individual, things get lost”
London’s Upstairs at the Gatehouse Theatre hosts the world premiere of former Sunday Times journalist Judi Bevan’s debut play – exploring the difficulties of international adoption during the 90s. Guillermo Nazara chats with the show’s leading actress, to learn all the fun facts about this poignant story meant to give birth to a new train…
