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Review of ‘Romeo & Juliet’: “The art of not kissing by the book”
Shakespeare’s signature romance travels to the fringe scene in this new abridged version re-envisioned by the Clever Box Theatre company. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if as for its creatives and performers, all are punished. If there’s something I enjoy when coming to the theatre (even more than…
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Artistic director Kris Nelson talks London International Theatre Festival: “It’s essential for artists to feed from other cultural backgrounds”
The countdown begins for UK’s capital to welcome a new burst of worldwide talent taking place at the very heart of the city’s theatreland. Guillermo Nazara chats with the man behind its exciting programming, to learn all the fun facts about this upcoming edition based on the power of multinational fusion. How does it feel…
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Review of ‘The Tailor of Inverness’: “Seaming through the wrong thread”
Matthew Zajac stars in this self-written one-man play depicting the trials and tribulations of his own father throughout his escape from Poland during World War II. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the piece, to let us know if this intimate recount dealing with a couturier’s haunting past needs any patching up. Every story has…
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Review of ‘The Tailor-Made Man’: “Too Much In Love To Care”
Claudio Macor’s historical play returns to the London scene in this new production playing at the recently opened Stage Door Theatre until mid-summer. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this explosive gay-themed drama in movie making is either a blast or a bomb. As much of a cliche…
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Review of ‘People, Places and Things’: “Almost the formula for the right chem”
The National Theatre’s acclaimed play returns to London scene in this new limited run currently playing in the West End until mid summer. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this stirring recount of drug abuse is actually a hard pill to swallow. “It’s hard to tell the truth…
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Review of ‘Awful Auntie’: “We like it rough, but not as a draft”
David Walliams’s best-selling children’s book relives onstage through this new adaptation travelling across the UK until the end of the year. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this production is either giddy or sally. We all have that relative that can’t help but feel not particularly fond of.…
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Review of ‘Sappho’: “Just love is not always the answer”
Queer identities and lush romance blend together in this explosive comedy bringing back the allure and stories from classic times. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this Greek gift could actually open Pandora’s box. Passion is that rare force of nature that both makes us and destroys us.…
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Review of ‘Spirited Away’: “Dawn of the dragon”
The allure and bewitchment of the animated classic casts a new spell on the London stage through the UK premiere of John Caird’s theatrical adaptation. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this extravagant production set in a world of fantasy actually built castles in the air. Reality is…