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Review of ‘A Tribute To Dalida’: “Bambino-looking gig earns few paroles, paroles of praise”
The Peacock Theatre hosted the West End premiere of this two-act concert —celebrating the life, talent, and personal misery of the renowned singer. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if its itsi-bitsi homage should have honoured il silenzio instead. She was an icon. A legend. To some, even…
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Review of Disney’s ‘Hercules’: “Divine adaptation of the 90s classic brings thunder to the stage but not that much humanity”
London’s West End goes into full a-muse-ment as the legendary film finally lands on its stage. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if this retelling of the hero is either a zero or if, instead, a star is born. What makes a true hero? And what makes a…
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Review of ‘Just For One Day’: “Nostalgic radio-GaGa show gets viewers dancing with tears in their eyes”
London’s Shaftesbury Theatre hosts the West End transfer of The Old Vic musical — celebrating 40 years after the event that shook the world and changed the lives of so many in so many ways. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if its bohemian, rhapsodic narrative comes across…
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Lead actors Danny Becker and Peter McGovern talk ‘Operation Mincemeat’: “It’s a glowing vindication of what happens when producers believe and invest in unknown talent”
As the show celebrates its second triumphant year in the West End, a new troupe of agents set base at the Fortune Theatre headquarters — determined to carry on with the laughter, tears, and heart of one of the best-received British musicals in the last few years. Guillermo Nazara chats with two of the production’s…
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Review of ‘Stereophonic’: “Tony record-breaking play struggles to rock our world”
The revered Broadway play lands in the West End for a limited season, running until the end of summer. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if its tumultuous story about a 70s rock band flaunts enough electricity. They’ve seen us shiver with anticipation. Fortunately for us, there’s no…
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Review of ‘North by Northwest’: “39 steps down in comedy”
Following its national tour, the stage adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic arrives on the London scene — reviving one of his most popular works by turning mystery into chuckles. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show — to let us know if they granted care to its treatment or if, instead, it is in…
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Review of ‘Godz’: “Mortal show puts theatre lovers through Hades”
Following an exhaustive season around the fringe circuit, the Australian acrobatic show lands in the West End for one week only — blending physical performances, mythology, and comedy through an Ancient Greece-themed narrative. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if this Herculean act turns out to be more of…
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Creative Thomas Gorham talks upcoming acrobatics show ‘GODZ’: “You won’t see this much skin in a Cirque du Soleil show”
Following its success in the fringe scene, the show lands on the West End for a strictly limited run — playing at The Peacock Theatre this week for four days only. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of the developers of the piece, to learn more about its Greek mythology theming and big Zeus-sical theatre numbers.…
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Review of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ (Bridge Theatre, 2025): “Puck-tilious immersive reimagining leads to kick-ass performance”
The venue hosts Nicholas Hytner’s second Shakespearean production of the seasons — bringing back one of the Bard’s most popular comedies through a modernized take and atmospheric approach. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if its revival of the magical forest comes across as wooden. I’ve found it difficult…
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Review of ‘Little Women’ (2025 tour): “Immature take on the literary classic leads to a growth-lacking show”
The Richmond Theatre hosts this new stage adaptation of the Louisa May Alcott’s coming-of-age classic. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its exploration of girlhood is, in any aspect, femme-tastic. When French composer Claude-Michel Schoenberg and librettist Alain Boublil sought out to turn Victor Hugo’s 1200-page epic saga…
