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Review of ‘Alterations’: “A fine pattern handled by unfitting tailoring”
The National Theatre launches this new revival of Michael Abbensetts’s 1978 play, exploring the struggles of a Guyanese immigrant striving to fulfil his dream of becoming a London businessman. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its needle-sharp premise ends up coming apart at the seams. The say the…
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Review of ‘A Knock On The Roof’: “A powder-keg narrative still waiting for ignition”
The Royal Court Theatre welcomes the London premiere of Khawla Ibraheem, exploring the struggles of a young Palestinian mother trying to survive during the Gaza Strip conflict. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this singular vision of a globally conscious topic manages to bring a universal grasp into…
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Lee Mead talks upcoming concert ‘The Best Of Me’: “I connect more with those who tell a story than those who have a great voice”
The West End star returns to the Vaudeville Theatre with his latest solo performance, playing in London for one night only ahead of its following national tour. Guillermo Nazara chats with the performer, to learn all the facts about this new gig meant to be his most personal one to date – and which will…
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Review of ‘The Score’: “A D-minor work”
Acting legend Brian Cox stars in this period play depicting the later life of Johann Sebastian Bach. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this new portrayal of the celebrated composer needs to face the music. London, 1979. A young Eastern European director was making his way to an…
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Review of ‘The Last Laugh’: “Under an old gag order”
London’s West End takes audiences on a nostalgic journey through this fond tribute to three of the most important figures in British comedy. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this fictional reunion ended up cracking or cracking him up. Comedy is subjective. That’s the only certainty there is…
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Lee Mead to star in West End solo concert next month
The one-off performance will feature a repertoire blending the songs that defined the actor‘s career as well as themes from his newest EP. Delivered as part of the Westway Sessions, the show will be the first installment in a series of recitals led by A-list performers – to take place at the same venue in…
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Review of ‘More Life’: “Killer storytelling”
The Royal Court Theatre hosts the London premiere of this new science-fiction play, exploring the meaning of human existence through the advances of robotics. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if the mechanics of its narrative end up needing their plug being pulled. We only value what we can…
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Review of ‘Stalled”: “They sure can sing in the can”
The King’s Head Theatre hosts the London premiere of this new original musical, exploring the journeys of different women coinciding at the same office lavatory. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its attempts of pumping the drama end up going down the toilet. I have very little respect…
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Review of ‘Unicorn’: “Barely topping ‘Afterglow’”
London’s Garrick Theatre welcomes the world premiere of Mike Barlett’s newest play, exploring society’s conventions while challenging the true meaning of love and family. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this tale of a throuple manages to adopt a good posture for all that’s coming in it. We…
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Review of ‘MJ – The Musical’: “Blood on the dance floor”
The King of Pop relives on the London stage through his latest musical theatre biopic, currently celebrating its first anniversary in the West End. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to say, say, say if its newly arrived lead still manages to rock his world. June, 1992. An empty warehouse somewhere in Munich.…
