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Review of ‘Summoning Sondheim’: “Here we are”
The spirit of one Broadway’s most celebrated composers and lyricists relives through this parody piece paying tribute to his legacy through a pair that loves farce. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if the company manages to put it together. Oh, lovely Stephen Sondheim. I wonder what you’d think…
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Review of ‘Pirates of Penzance’: “A first-rate opportunity”
Sasha Regan’s signature all-male production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s masterpiece returns to the London scene, featuring a new cast performing at the Wilton’s Music Hall until the end of the month. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this ‘sir-gent’ approach on the classic work is something he’d jolly…
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Review of ‘Barcelona’: “Rambling by Las Ramblas”
Netflix stars Lily Collins and Álvaro Morte tread the West End boards in this new play exploring the lengths of love in its many forms. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know it this romantic comedy taking Emily out of Paris manages to heist the heart. O mio babbino caro……
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Review of ‘Dr. Strangelove’: “The wheels are in motion”
The London scene welcomes the first-ever stage adaptation of a Kubrick film, through the West End premiere of Sean Foley’s take on the 1964 dark comedy classic. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this Cold War spoof starring Steve Coogan ends up being a box office bomb. Oh,…
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Review of ‘Oedipus’: “Deus ex fabula”
The ancient tragedy is reborn on the London stage through Robert Icke’s latest adaptation, now arriving to the West End in a limited-running production starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the piece, to let us know if this new remake of the Greek myth ends up showing an Achilles’s…
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Vasco Emauz and Orlando Gibbs talk ‘Back To The Future’: “Doing something that’s been done before requires a more specific kind of creativity”
The worldwide musical theatre hit continues to enthrall West End audiences as it celebrates its third anniversary with the welcoming of a new cast. Guillermo Nazara chats with the lead actors portraying father-and-son duo George and Marty McFly, as they travel 88 miles per hour to discuss all the fun facts about a show that’s…
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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-à-deux. Animals, actors – two kinds of hell!…
