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Review of Lee Mead’s ‘The Best of Me’: “Any theme will do”
The West End star gave the London stage a taste of his new solo show – soon to be touring around the UK by the end of Spring. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if the world should still be waiting for this performance – or instead, hesitating about…
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Review of ‘Roxie Rocks Chicago’: “Razzle-dazzle acts and all that jazz”
Kander and Ebb’s theatrical masterpiece returns to the London scene in a completely reimagined version staged performed as a cabaret act. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if, when it comes to criticism, it had it coming. Come on, babe, why don’t we paint the town? You don’t need…
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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…
