WhatsOnStage managing editor Alex Wood and chief theatre critic Sarah Crompton host a weekly podcast on all things theatrical. News, views, frank exchanges and ...
Awards season is in full swing – so Sarah and Alex rope in TheaterMania's editor-in-chief David Gordon for a gallivant around the world of Oscar-nominated films. From Wicked's witches to Conclave's cardinals, through to Emilia Perez's imploding Oscar campaign and Anora's meteoric rise to fame, the WhatsOnStage Podcast has dipped its toe into the film scene... Can Wallace and Gromit triumph? Is Adrien Brody's win a foregone conclusion? Closer to home, the trio discuss the WhatsOnStage Awards, with David cramming in seven shows while flying over to London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How to solve a problem like Ophelia
Sarah talks to Nancy Carroll and Nia Towle about working on Rupert Goold’s new production of Hamlet which opens at the RSC this week with Luke Thallon playing the prince. They discuss what it’s like to take on Shakespeare’s women, how you shape a classic play in the context of feminism and #MeToo, nudity on stage and quite a lot more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bonus episode: Imelda Staunton, Andrew Lloyd Webber and more talk WhatsOnStage Awards wins
In this special bonus episode, we bring you a selection of highlights from the press room at the 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards, where Imelda Staunton discussed working with her daughter for the first time, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Michael Harrison's brand new musical The Illusionists, and Starlight Express star Jeevan Braich's experiences making his professional debut in the multi-award-winning production. Plus Layton Williams has an unexpected reunion! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Can critics spoil shows?
Sarah and Alex went together to see Inside Number Nine Stage/Fright and give their verdict from the stalls. Plus Alex takes us behind the scenes - and under the stage - for the WhatsOnStage Awards and both pick the shows to look out for from new season announcements at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, Shakespeare’s Globe and Hampstead.This episode is sponsored by The May Fair, a five star hotel in London’s most iconic neighbourhood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bonus episode: Cameron Mackintosh, Matthew Bourne and more talk Oliver! in the West End
Consider yourself spoilt with a bonus podcast episode as Cameron Mackintosh, Matthew Bourne, Shanay Holmes, Simon Lipkin and Billy Jenkins talk bringing Oliver! to the West End! If you're looking for our main episode, we released it slightly early this week – so scroll on to hear more from the RSC's co-artistic directors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.