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Review of ‘Avenue Q’ (2026, West End): “Carefully puppeted revival keeps every string attached with its predecessor”
London’s Shaftesbury Theatre presents the much-anticipated return of Lopez and Marx’s musical comedy hit. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this ironic portrayal of adult life still has purpose or anything special to it. I still think Wicked should have won the 2003 Tony for Best Musical. And…
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Review of ‘Oliver!’ (2026, West End): “1960s-inspired revival is good — gloriously good”
Following its inaugural run at the Chichester Festival, Lionel Bart’s musical-theatre classic celebrates its first anniversary since its latest return to the London scene. Guillermo Nazara reviews the situation to let us know if its newest West End version should consider itself at home. Some of you might leave the theatre begging for more. Some…
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Review of ‘Kinky Boots’ (2026, London Coliseum): “Well-heeled spectacle isn’t laced with narrative deftness”
Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein’s hit musical treads the West End boards for the first time since its original run in this new production starring Johannes Radebe and Matt Cardle. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this sole-ful celebration of individuality is still the most beautiful thing in…
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EXCLUSIVE: London production of ‘Phantom of the Opera’ to be replaced by Jamie Lloyd reimagining
The music of the night is about to go silent in its birthplace. At least, for a few months. Today, producers have announced that the legendary revised version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic will go dark before experiencing a complete makeover under the guidance of reputed director Jamie Lloyd. “It feels like the right time…
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Performer Thomas Dennis talks West End production of ‘The Mousetrap’: “If I don’t trust anyone, the audience won’t either”
After nearly 75 years of dominating the West End as the ultimate murder-mystery show, Agatha Christie’s theatrical phenomenon continues to captivate worldwide audiences with its slaying narrative and surprising twists. Guillermo Nazara chats with the actor currently playing the enigmatic Detective Sergeant Trotter to learn more about his performance and how the company manages to…
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Review of ‘The Beekeper of Aleppo’: “Refugee play is a hive of narrative activity, but its pathos doesn’t sting”
Christy Lefter’s popular novel returns to the stage through this touring adaptation produced in collaboration with the Nottingham Playhouse. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if it’s bound to make the theatre colony buzz. I wanted to cry. I wanted to be moved. Sadly, my wishes weren’t granted. I…
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Feature: Fantasies Come True! In the launch of Avenue Q’s West End revival
Twenty years after the show puppeted the London scene for the first time, Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx’s hit musical settles back in the West End in a revised version, playing for a strictly limited run. Join us as we attend the launch of this new production and discover what it has to offer only…
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Review of ‘Sea Witch’: “Adroit cast and superb lighting can’t save saltless musical from drowning”
London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane hosted the world premiere of this prequel to Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this new dive into The Little Mermaid’s lore managed to make a splash. Something shone last night, and it wasn’t the writing. Anyone…
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Review of ‘Josh Sharp: ta-da!’: “Bottomless-fun play tops many forecomers”
The Soho Theatre hosts the London premiere of Sharp’s autobiographical comedy monologue, led by Oh, Mary’s director, Sam Pinkleton. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its coming-out, coming-of-age story has any skeletons (or twinks) in the closet. He’s gay. He’s very gay. That’s what this fabulous is all…
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Review of ‘I’m Sorry, Prime Minister’: “Return of Downing Street farce nearly scores a ten”
London’s Apollo Theatre welcomes the final instalment of the classic BBC comedy series. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this cabinet reunion calls for a reshuffle. Yes, you’ve read right. Jim Hacker is back. He’s no longer in charge, however. We could literally say that he’s passed his…
