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Writer and director Sam Cochrane talks the return of family musical ‘Scouts!’: “Some of my favourite memories were audience members showing off their musical theatre talents”
The show returns to the stage for its third run, in a revised version featuring new scenes and numbers, as well as some recent additions to its cast. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of its creators, to learn more about the development of a piece that’s giving audiences a different kind of cabin fever. How…
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Review of ‘The Great Gatsby, The Musical’: “Nouveau-riche staging meets old-sport storytelling”
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s literary classic lands on the London stage, in a limited-running production starring some of the biggest names in the West End. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if the highly anticipated musical extravaganza ends up being a valley of ashes. I’ll be honest with you –…
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West End stars Stevie Doc and Tobias Turley talk upcoming concert ‘Here We Go Again’: “Definitely expect the unexpected”
Following their rise to stardom in the TV competition I Have A Dream and lead performances in the London production of Mamma Mia!, the couple reunites onstage for a special concert, playing at the Cadogan Hall for one night only. Guillermo Nazara chats with both singers – to learn more about their artistic journey and…
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Review of ‘Ghosts’: “Grave matters don’t spirit away in this still haunting reimagining”
Ibsen’s masterpiece relives on the London stage through this modern-day interpretation, playing at the Lyric Hammersmith until next month and starring Callum Scott-Howells and Victoria Smurfit. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this new revision manages to capture the author’s essence or turns out to be an embarrassing…
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In conversations with the cast and creatives of ‘We Aren’t Kids Anymore’
Drew Gasparini’s latest creation arrives to the West End scene, featuring a star-studded cast playing for one day only at the Savoy Theatre. Guillermo Nazara chats with the entire team, to learn more about the development of this new heart-warming, coming-of-age musical – and giving us an exclusive sneak peek at what’s happening in the…
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Review of ‘Manhunt’: “Open fire”
The Royal Court hosts the world premiere of Robert Icke’s latest play, exploring the motivations of infamous spree-killer Raoul Moat. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if he ended up being shot from it. Men don’t cry. Men don’t feel pain. Men don’t complain. Men can’t be victims. Modern…
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Review of ‘Cassidy Janson Live At The Vaudeville’: “Natural woman, you make me feel”
The Olivier-winning actress gave a one-night-only solo concert at the Vaudeville Theatre last night, featuring a repertoire made of the songs that have defined her two decades over the boards. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if the earth moved through this raucous performance. She was congested. She was…
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Lead actor Newtion Matthews talks new touring production of ‘Kinky Boots’: “This role has landed as therapy to me”
Harvey Fierstein and Cyndi Lauper’s iconic musical relives on the UK stage through this reimagined production put together under Nikolai Foster’s direction. Guillermo Nazara chats with one of the show’s protagonists, to learn more about this new take on the piece – exploring some additional themes without forgetting its original message of diversity being the…
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London production of ‘Phantom of the Opera’ to be rebooted as a rom-com opening next year
The current version will conclude its run in the next few months – to leave room for a reimagined version featuring new plot devices and a revised score. Bringing a different team of creatives, this contemporary approach will include influences by Yoko Ono, among other equally great singers. It’s over now the music of the…
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Director David Gilmore talks upcoming new musical ‘Stiletto’: “History is always meant to come back”
Currently in previous at London’s Charing Cross Theatre, the show is heading to its world premiere next week, after a development process of almost 40 years. Guillermo Nazara chats with its head creative, to learn all the facts about this period piece exploring the remarkable lives of the castrati singers – and what’s made the…
