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PODCAST

The WhatsOnStage Podcast

Sarah Crompton & Alex Wood

WhatsOnStage managing editor Alex Wood and chief theatre critic Sarah Crompton host a weekly podcast on all things theatrical. News, views, frank exchanges and lists offer an unmissable guide to what’s happening on stage (and in film and on television) now, in the past and in future. From musicals, to plays, to immersive shows, to interviews with the biggest stars, there"s something for everyone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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49:56

161. The Best Plays of the Century Part Four: the...

The WhatsOnStage Podcast ·

2026/04/24

In part four of the series, Sarah and Alex discuss the mighty War Horse, sublime new work from Complicité, incredible Scottish writing and blistering debuts. They also finally mull over the question – what actually is a play? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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12:53

160. Bonus episode: What is the future of new musicals?

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2026/04/22

Alex Wood comes to you from the Musical Theatre Conference 2026 at the Soho Theatre Walthamstow - a huge event that saw writers, producers and venue owners come together to mull over trends and issues facing the world of new musicals. We hear from Jethro Compton, one of the masterminds behind The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, about how his global perspective on making work has informed his process and helped him build a career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:48

159. Are retooled classics muscling out new work?

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2026/04/17

A new version of Ibsen’s A Doll’s House gets Sarah and Alex thinking about new writing. Plus a stage musical of Thelma and Louise has been announced. How will that work?And a final mop up on the Oliviers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:13

158. Bonus episode: Behind-the-scenes at the Olivier...

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2026/04/14

It was a huge night at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday as the Olivier Awards took place – with seven awards going to the much-loved Paddington The Musical. Elsewhere there were wins for Rachel Zegler, Into the Woods, Rosamund Pike, Jack Holden, James Graham and more – all of whom you can now hear in action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:12

157. Inter Alia and legal drama on stage, and Man Utd...

The WhatsOnStage Podcast ·

2026/04/10

Sarah and Alex are inspired by Rosamund Pike’s starry performance in Susie Miller’s Inter Alia to think of other great dramas about the law. And ahead of the Manchester United versus Leeds Premier League clash they chose the best teams from actors born in the cities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:27

156. Bonus episode: Calam Lynch and Noah Ritter...

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2026/04/08

On this bonus episode, we talk to Calam Lynch and Noah Ritter, two of the stars of Please Please Me, Tom Wright's play about Brian Epstein, often known as the "fifth Beatle." Lynch plays Epstein, with Ritter as the iconic John Lennon, with the play having its world premiere at the Kiln Theatre later this month. Ritter explains why he was destined to play John Lennon, while Lynch celebrates a return to the Kiln. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:47

155. It was a tragic week for love on stage

The WhatsOnStage Podcast ·

2026/04/03

Sarah has been hither and thither this week reviewing very long plays (with some very late endings) – with Romeo and Juliet starring Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe clocking in at three hours, while Les Liaisons Dangereuses with Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner not far off the same duration. It brings up all sorts of questions about love stories on stage, the importance of dance for bringing out unspoken truths, and whether or not you should smile during a curtain call. Hosted on Acast. See

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13:45

154. Bonus episode: Sadie Sink, Noah Jupe, Clare...

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2026/04/01

Two rising stars in the acting world, Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe, are headlining a brand new production of Romeo and Juliet. We sit down to chat to the duo on their opening night, accompanied by co-stars Clare Perkins (Sweat, The Wife of Willesden) and Clark Gregg (the Marvel Cinematic Universe). As part of the conceit, the show involves a series of "what-if" moments, all exploring how the tragedy truly unfurls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:25

153. Bonus episode: Bumper interview bonanza with...

The WhatsOnStage Podcast ·

2026/03/30

Welcome to this bonus episode of the WhatsOnStage Podcast! Our brilliant deputy editor Tom Millward has been busy recently, interviewing the great and good across the UK theatre world! So here's our interviews featuring Hayley Atwell, James Graham, Paapa Essiedu, Bryan Cranston, Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Rebecca Lucy Taylor... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:45

152. What kind of plays win prizes?

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2026/03/27

Awards season is trundling along with the Standard Theatre Awards and the Critics' Circle Theatre Awards all happening in the same week. If that's not enough to keep Alex and Sarah busy, they've also been trekking to Stratford-upon-Avon and a soggy Manchester, but found enough time to mull over the implications of the decision not to let national critics into the world premiere of One Day the Musical at the Edinburgh Lyceum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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19:44

151. Bonus episode: Into the Woods has a new Witch...

The WhatsOnStage Podcast ·

2026/03/25

On this bonus episode of the WhatsOnStage Podcast, we meet the new Witch taking over from Kate Fleetwood in the Bridge Theatre's multi-award-nominated production of Into the Woods at the Bridge Theatre. A beloved WhatsOnStage Award-winning star, she's tackling Sondheim for the very first time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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44:14

150. The Best Plays of the Century Part Three: the...

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2026/03/20

In part three of the series Sarah and Alex discuss new work from Alan Bennett and David Hare while announcing the arrival of a new generation - Laura Wade, Simon Stephens, David Harrower among them Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:11

149. Bonus episode: John Proctor is the Villain stars...

The WhatsOnStage Podcast ·

2026/03/18

John Proctor is the Villain made a huge impact when it ran on Broadway, and it is finally making its UK premiere in a (now sold out) run at the Royal Court. Two of the show's stars, Sadie Soverall and Dónal Finn, discuss what the experience has been like and bringing this radical interrogation of Arthur Miller to the stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:02

148. Awards Season: Timothée Chalamet, the Oliviers...

The WhatsOnStage Podcast ·

2026/03/13

On this week’s episode Sarah and Alex discuss the triumphant WhatsOnStage awards show at the London Palladium, Timothée Chalamet’s recent comments on the arts, some unexpected showings in the Olivier nominations and whether Sinners will enjoy a late Oscars surge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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20:49

147. Backstage at the WhatsOnStage Awards with...

The WhatsOnStage Podcast ·

2026/03/11

Sunday was WhatsOnStage Awards evening! Hear from all the winners as they collect their trophies, backstage at the iconic London Palladium in the heart of the West End. The evening also featured some stellar performances from the likes of Paddington, Hercules and The Phantom of the Opera. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:02

146. Into the Woods, Fiddler on the Roof and Broken...

The WhatsOnStage Podcast ·

2026/03/06

Jordan Fein talks to Sarah about the importance of community, making audiences feel involved and the difference between making theatre here and in the US.Plus: why he loves Stephen Sondheim and which show he’d like to direct next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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50:07

145. Bonus episode: Musical theatre powerhouse...

The WhatsOnStage Podcast ·

2026/03/04

Today, we’re shining a spotlight on a performer who has become one of the most vital voices in British theatre. Fresh from her Olivier Award win forNatasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812and her captivating turn inStanding at the Sky’s Edge, Maimuna Memon is returning to the stage with the show that truly defined her as a powerhouse creator. She’s bringing her hit gig-theatre musical,Manic Street Creature, to the Kiln Theatre for a strictly limited run this March. Hosted on Acast. See

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49:26

144. We predict the Oliviers nominations – and have...

The WhatsOnStage Podcast ·

2026/02/27

With the WhatsOnStage Awards nine days away, the Oliviers nominations six days away, the BAFTAS five days ago and the Critics Circle nominees now revealed, it feels like the right time to spend a long time discussing awards – their intricacies, their politics and, when controversy arises, what can be done to solve problems. Then, Sarah and Alex try their best to predict who might get nominated for an Olivier Award on Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:20

143. Bonus episode – Wicked: For Good's Dorothy steps...

The WhatsOnStage Podcast ·

2026/02/25

Though sworn to secrecy, Wicked: For Good's Dorothy Bethany Weaver has finally been able to discuss her time in the blockbuster musical franchise, taking on a small but pivotal role. In a wide-ranging interview she discusses leading the March of the Witch Hunters scene, working with Jonathan Bailey and Ethan Slater, and how she worked out Judy Garland's iconic mannerisms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:45

142. We have a lot to say about Dracula with Cynthia...

The WhatsOnStage Podcast ·

2026/02/20

The biggest opening of the year so far came this week in the form of Dracula, marking the return of Cynthia Erivo to the London stage. Sarah and Alex voice their opinions on the tech-heavy take on Bram Stoker's bloody classic – but are there too many bells and whistles for this to work? Plus – Westeros is stage-bound – the podcasting pair break down the news of the new play, Game of Thrones: The Mad King. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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