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Review of ‘Ruth, The Ruth Ellis Musical’: “Lady-killer musical results in a criminal act”
London’s Wilton’s Music Hall presents this new neonoir musical exploring the trials and tribulations that led the infamous historical character to her tragic ending. Guillermo Nazara shares his straight-shooting views on the show to let us know if audiences will go ballistic about it. There’s only one thing that I’m grateful for in this musical,…
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Playwright Maureen Lennon talks upcoming show ‘Mary and the Hyenas’: “It’s surprising we don’t have fifteen plays about her already”
The legacy of Mary Wollstronecraft endures onstage through this new original play exploring the trials and tribulations of her striking life. Guillermo Nazara chats with its author, to learn all the facts about this historical piece exploring the path of a woman who changed the course of all womanhood. How did the idea for this…
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Review of ‘Pirates of Penzance’: “A first-rate opportunity”
Sasha Regan’s signature all-male production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s masterpiece returns to the London scene, featuring a new cast performing at the Wilton’s Music Hall until the end of the month. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this ‘sir-gent’ approach on the classic work is something he’d jolly…
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Review of Släpstick’s ‘Scherzö’: “Hitting the right note”
The Dutch troupe settles in the London scene with their latest show, currently going on an international tour. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the piece, to let us know if this camp rendition of classical music is in need of some fine tuning. When it comes to music, we all love a good bang…
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Review of ‘What It Means’: “Strong significance”
Merle Miller’s gay-activist book travels to the stage through the world premiere of its theatrical adaptation. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this rainbow-flagged piece also features any red ones. “If you try it once, you’re a philosopher; if twice, you’re a sodomite”. I guess my case calls…
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Review of ‘Express G & S’: “A Maiden Fair To See”
The Kings of English Operetta do some funny business with the Queen of Mystery (only through comedy!) in this musical farce combining chills, thrills… and a lot of shrills. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this British tar was actually closer to an endless night. Ladies and gentlemen,…
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Review of ‘A Dead Body in Taos’: “An autopsy of the soul”
David Farr’s latest play lands in London for a strictly limited run after touring across the UK from its inception at the Bristol Old Vic. Guillermo Názara reviews this piece exploring human emptiness and crave through the eyes of the inert, to let us know his thoughts on this production taking place at one of…
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Crítica de ‘A Dead Body in Taos’: “Una autopsia del alma”
La última obra de David Farr aterriza en Londres para una temporada estrictamente limitada después de recorrer el Reino Unido desde su inicio en el Bristol Old Vic. Guillermo Názara reseña esta pieza que explora el vacío y el ansia humanos a través de los ojos de los inertes, para hacernos llegar sus reflexiones sobre…
