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Review of ‘Flock’: “Not quite ahead of the pack”
The Soho Theatre hosts the London premiere of multi-award winning writer Lin Coghlan’s new play, depicting the struggles of two young siblings living a life that’s shown not much kindness to them. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this bold tale of resilience manages to ride against the…
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Artistic Director Freddie Opoku-Addaie talks Dance Umbrella Festival 2024: “We’re celebrating the past, but still always looking forward to the future”
The acclaimed showcase returns one more year with a new, exciting programme featuring versatile performances along with artists from all over the world. Guillermo Nazara chats with the man behind every move, to learn all the fun facts about this last edition and how it will challenge the concept of its own art. As its…
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Review of ‘Juno and the Paycock’: “Brought back to the stage, but not that much to life”
Seán O’Casey’s stage classic returns to the West End in a new star-studded production led by J. Smith-Cameron and Mark Rylance. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if the much anticipated revival of the Irish masterpiece still flaunts the gift of the gab. We all know the story. We all know…
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Review of ‘French Toast’: “It is what it is”
Jean Poiret’s 1977 play returns to the London scene in a revised adaptation starring acclaimed French performer Edith Varnes. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this lively recount by the man who gave us The Birdcage ends up striking a folie-Ã -deux. Animals, actors – two kinds of hell!…
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Review of ‘Nowhere’: “It’s found its path”
Film and television star Khalid Abdalla makes his play-writing debut in this one-man show dealing with his own personal struggles as he reflects on racial discrimination and social upheaval. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this heartfelt portrait of a rough reality leaves enough room to wonder. On…
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Jessica Kaur talks stage play ‘Run, Rebel’: “This story will teach the generation after us”
Manjeet Maat best-selling teen novel returns to the stage through this first-ever adaptation currently touring around the UK until the end of the month. Guillermo Nazara chats with its lead actor, to learn all the details about performing a story where strength lies within every impediment. How does it feel to be originating the lead…
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Review of ‘One Small Step’: “There’s notions to take in stride”
London’s Charing Cross Theatre hosts the English-language premiere of Takuya Kato’s intimate play, exploring the clashing views of an expecting couple living in the not-too-distant future. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its wandering narrative is worth a leap of faith. If there’s something fiction has taught me about…
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Review of ‘Buyer & Cellar’: “She’s such a funny girl”
Jonathan Tolins’s Off-Broadway hit lands on the London scene in a new, limited running production starring Rob Madge. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its fairy tale plot puts too much “streiss” on itself. People. People who need people are the luckiest people in the world… I like…
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Chris Fonseca talks ‘Follow The Signs’: “If you can’t find a community that fully represents you, consider starting one”
The Soho Theatre welcomes the world premiere of a new experimental piece blending hip-hop, dance, BSL and spoken English altogether, to create a one-of-a-kind experience full of heart, advocacy and identity. Guillermo Nazara chats with its creator, to learn all the details about this unmuted show, whose artistry and messages are determined to resonate. How…
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Edith Vernes talks upcoming play ‘French Toast’: “The audience will surely walk away singing and smiling”
Jean Poiret’s effervescent comedy lands on the London stage through this new adaptation running at the Riverside Studios for the whole next month. Guillermo Nazara chats with its lead actress, to learn all the fun facts about this play dealing with the clashes between French and British cultures, penned by the same author who gave…
