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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…
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Review of ‘The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry’: “Wandering musical is only halfway there”
Following its initial run at the Chichester Festival, the stage adaptation of Rachel Joyce’s popular novel arrives in the West End, playing for a limited run until mid-May. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if it walks the extra mile. I wasn’t rooting for Harold Fry. I know I…
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Review of ‘Lost Atoms’: “Chemistry-lacking performance and periodically shallow script crave stronger elements”
Following an initial tryout in the regional circuit, Anna Jordan’s love story arrives in the London scene, playing for a limited run until the end of the month. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this compound of romantic memories passes his acid test. It’s not that it’s boring,…
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Review of ‘American Pyscho’ (2026, Almeida Theatre): “Lethal revival is bound to make a killing”
The show makes a comeback to the London scene on the very stage where it originated. Guillermo Nazara shares his views to let us know if its sanguine return should be given the axe. There’s a love song. A love song about a business card: it’s bloody ridiculous. And that’s what makes it bloody brilliant.…
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Review of ‘BIGRE / Fish Bowl’ (Le Fils du Grand Réseau): “Wavering humour ends up tanking onstage”
Following its successful Edinburgh Fringe run and subsequent tour, the Molière Award-winning comedy makes its West End debut for one week only at the Peacock Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if it either swims in amusing qualities or instead leaves audiences fed to the gills. I’m wondering…
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Review of ‘Jo, The Little Women Musical’ (2026, Drury Lane): “Slightly charming musical is still taking baby steps”
The show celebrated its world premiere through a one-off semi-staged concert starring some of the biggest names in the industry. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this newest adaptation of the literary icon outgrows its former incarnations. It’s been done before. I don’t mean Louisa May Alcott’s classic…
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Review of ‘Guess How Much I Love You?’: “Newborn drama is followed by successful delivery”
London’s Royal Court Theatre opens its 2026 season with a poignant play about parental grieving. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this child’s play comes off as a difficult watch. It pains me to write this review. Probably, more than most I’ve penned before. And it’s not because…
