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Review of ‘Good Night, Oscar’: “Sean Hayes gives an insane performance of a folly good play”
Doug Wright’s highly anticipated play lands on the London stage for a limited summer run, exploring acclaimed Hollywood pianist and personality Oscar Levant’s struggles with mental health and his haunting relationship with composer George Gershwin. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if this Haye’s willfully graceful rendition comes…
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Review of ‘101 Dalmatians’ (2025 Eventim Apollo Hammersmith): “Contemporary canine-onical adaptation gives a few treats to the audience, but hardly the zoomies”
Following its UK tour, the production returns to the London scene, in a limited summer run playing until the end of August. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if it unleashes any magic or if anyone involved should instead be put in a correction collar. I wouldn’t like…
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Lead actor Jack Hardwick talks West End production of ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’: “Mischief just seems to have the magic formula”
Over ten years after its opening in the West End, Mischief’s hit comedy continues to mesmerise audiences through its hilarious array of absurdity and goofiness. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of its new leads — to learn what it’s like working in a show when failure is the only recipe for success. How does it…
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Jordan Luke Gage talks upcoming new musical ‘Saving Mozart!’: “We’ve all experienced that feeling of jealousy at some point”
The London scene welcomes the UK premiere of this new show exploring the life, struggles, and genius of the Austrian composer. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of its lead actors, who’s playing the role of Mozart’s alleged rival, to learn more about his construction of the character and Salieri’s portrayal in this little night musical.…
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Review of ‘Burlesque’: “Christina Aguilera’s West End baby brings a lush array of visuals but poor storytelling”
The much anticipated adaptation of the 2010 movie musical arrives in the West End for a strictly limited run playing until the beginning of September. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the piece — to let us know if this tough lover of a show makes Aguilera a good girl in the scoring department. Every story…
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Review of ‘By Royal Appointment’: “Anne Reid gives a majestic performance in a slightly common play”
The Richmond Theatre welcomes Daisy Goodwin’s playwriting debut, inspired by the real-life relationship between Queen Elizabeth II and her long-term dressmaker. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this excursion into the royal apartments comes off as an un-peasant journey. “Elegance is not standing out, but being remembered.” If…
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Review of ‘Till The Stars Come Down’: “Less than down-to-earth play is far from achieving meteoric run”
The National Theatre’s production celebrates its West End transfer, playing at the Theatre Royal Haymarket for a 12-week limited run until the end of summer. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this tragicomical proposal comes off as a match made in heaven. Mamma Mia! Here we go again!…
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Review of ‘Diamonds and Dust’: “Glittering spectacle gives audiences a tease of potential but lacks dita-tion”
London’s brand new Emerald Theatre hosts the premiere of Dita von Teese’s latest burlesque show, playing until the end of summer and starring acclaimed musical theatre performer Faye Tozer. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if venturing into its gleaming extravaganza is a mission to a-bort. Nobody is…
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Review of ‘Fawlty Towers’ (2025 West End): “New London cast charms but doesn’t captivate by going too strictly by the manuel”
The stage adaptation of John Cleese’s comedy classic returns to the West End for a limited run amidst its UK and Ireland tour. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if the hype about it is just too much buttering on its tray. Well, I knoooooooooooooooooow how many of…
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Director Rebecca Taichman and bookwriter Enda Walsh talk upcoming new musical ‘Sing Street’: “We all need to find our own voice in a pretty scary world”
The Tony Award-winning creatives join forces to bring the cult film to the London stage. Guillermo Nazara chats with the duo — to learn more about the piece’s development and how its 80s-themed narrative can rock today’s world. After so many years in the making, how does it feel to be bringing this show finally…
