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Review of ‘Two Billion Beats’: “It’s finding its pulse”
The Orange Tree Theatre opens its stage to the fight of bullying and the questioning of moral ideals in this new play penned by award-winning writer Sonali Bhattacharyya. Guillermo Nazara reviews this production directed by Nimmo Ismail, to share his thoughts on a work where sisterly love is the answer to every woe.
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Review of Frantic Assembly’s ‘Othello’: “In search for the immortal Shakespeare”
The bard’s most iconic work about mischievous friendship and envy’s destructive feelings is reborn in a new version currently playing at the Lyric Hammersmith until mid-February. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on the production, to let us know if one of the author’s greatest and most famous classics has been properly treated.
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Cast announced for UK & Ireland production of ‘The Spongebob Musical’
Gareth Gates and Divina de Campo lead the troupe in the stage adaptation of one of the most memorable animated shows in television history. Featuring original songs by some of the most renowned pop and rock artists in the world, performances will beging in April in Southampton, the show will tour extensively around the country.
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Review of ‘The Unfriend’: “The divine comedy”
The spooks and the scares have been replaced on the boards of London’s Criterion Theatre for the laughs and feel-good vibe of a most delightful serial killer. Guillermo Nazara reviews this new comedy now playing in the West End for a strictly limited run, to let us know if the victims of this show lie […]
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Review of ‘Moulin Rouge’: “Diamonds are this show’s best friend”
The scent of la vie boheme infects the boards of the Picadilly Theatre through the stage adaptation of one of the most popular movie musicals in the last 20 years. Guillermo Nazara reviews the production and new cast of one of West End’s latest jukebox acquisitions, to let us know if this the kind of […]
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Review of ‘Allegiance’: “A beacon of intentions”
George Takei’s semi-biographical musical lands on the West End upon its previous first runs both on Broadway and across the US. Guillermo Nazara reviews this new original piece dealing with the aftermath of war and racism, to share his thoughts about a work that aims to do justice to the spirits of thousands of people […]
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Review of Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Kurios’: “De la scène a la lune”
The bronze allure of French 1800s steampunk lures within the walls of London’s Royal Albert Hall – through this new production by one the most highly regarded companies in the world. Guillermo Nazara reviews this montage of artistic awe and gifted oddities, to let us know what awaits in one of the most anticipated shows […]
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London production of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ announces new cast
The show will welcome two West End legends to play the lead role on separate stages of the run, as well as a new official and alternate Christine. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the piece tells the unfortunate tale of a disfigured genius who insanely falls in love with a young beautiful ingenue.
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‘Rock of Ages’ announces full cast for UK & Ireland farewelltour
The production will open in Peterborough by the start of next month, visiting a long list of venues until May this year. Featuring some of the most relevant rock anthems of the last century, the show will be led by Coronation Street star Kevin Kennedy in the role of Dennis Dupree.
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Crítica de “El lago de los cisnes” de la ENB: “Un tesoro para el corazón”
La mundialmente admirada obra maestra de Chaikovski regresa al Coliseo de Londres para una temporada limitada en una producción a la antigua usanza a cargo del English National Ballet. Guillermo Nazara comparte sus impresiones sobre este montaje que recupera el clásico por excelencia del género, para hacernos saber si este nuevo recuento sobre el eterno […]
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