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Apple Derrieres talks upcoming drag panto ‘Wicked Witches’: “We all need to defy levity”
The drag queen swaps the cackles for the giggles by playing a fabulous fairy in this queer Oz-themed panto. Guillermo Nazara chats with the performer to find out if the show is worth high expectations or if it’s time to burst the audience’s bubble. How does it feel to be stepping into shoes (no pun…
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Review of Kerry Ellis and The Fulltone Orchestra (2025 Cadogan Hall): “Lavish vocal renditions prove how the lady is far from green”
The West End and Broadway sensation starred in this one-off recital featuring an eclectic repertoire ranging from musical theatre classics to symphonic arrangements of pop anthems and film songs. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show to let us know if the performance was memorable enough to make audiences dream the dream. She may…
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Special Competition: Win the chance to attend Kerry Ellis and Cassidy Janson’s West End concerts
Set off your alarms! But don’t worry, because this is not a drill. You actually have the opportunity to get a couple of free tickets to experience two of the biggest West End names in their upcoming solo gigs. We know, we know – you couldn’t be happier. You’re actually leaping for joy, so high…
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Lee Mead talks upcoming concert ‘The Best Of Me’: “I connect more with those who tell a story than those who have a great voice”
The West End star returns to the Vaudeville Theatre with his latest solo performance, playing in London for one night only ahead of its following national tour. Guillermo Nazara chats with the performer, to learn all the facts about this new gig meant to be his most personal one to date – and which will…
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Kerry Ellis talks upcoming concert production of ‘If/Then’: “It’s so exciting because you really don’t know what’s going to happen”
The international musical theatre legend lands on the Savoy’s stage to lead the show’s first-ever London performance. Guillermo Nazara chats with the actress, to get a glimpse of what’s coming for this one-night-only event where every moment will certainly explode. How does it feel to be starring in the first-ever West End production of such…
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Review of ‘The Liar, The Bitch and The Wardrobe’: “No room to the imagination”
C. S. Lewis’s beloved children’s book gets butchered up in this hilarious adult panto giving a fag-tastical makeover the original tale. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this not too straightforward adaptation of the classic novel keeps up the fairy dust. This made me happyThis made me happy…
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Review of ‘Pippin In Concert”: “Glory, glory!”
Stephen Schwartz’s first signature work relives on the West End stage for two nights only, in this celebration concert honouring its 50 years of history – featuring some of the most acclaimed talent in the industry. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the performance, to let us know if this ambitious tribute to the show’s…
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Review of ‘Unfortunate’: “It almost defied gravity”
The biggest witch in the ocean (no pun intended) bucks the tide in this new musical parody telling her side of the story. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its fishy plot deserves to be raked ‘cross the coals. I’ll be bluntThe only way to say what I…
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The 50 best shows of 2023
One more year goes by and so does the theatre scene, regaling us with more than a few astonishing productions to treasure in our hearts for the rest of our days. Here is our list of the top 50 shows we’ve seen in 2023 – ranging from West End to fringe, while also featuring ballet…
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Review of ‘The Wizard of Oz’: “There’s a light at the end of the rainbow”
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s adaptation of one of the best-known movie musicals of all time returns to the stage in a little pretty new production flying all the way from Leiceter’s Curve Theatre. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on this show combining all of the iconic songs with a new repertoire, to let us know if…
