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The WhatsOnStage Podcast

Sarah Crompton & Alex Wood

Arts Performing Arts

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215 episodes

150. The Best Plays of the Century Part Three: the years 2004/5
20/03/2026 | 44 mins.
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.
149. Bonus episode: John Proctor is the Villain stars Sadie Soverall and Dónal Finn talk the eagerly anticipated UK premiere
18/03/2026 | 34 mins.
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.
148. Awards Season: Timothée Chalamet, the Oliviers and the Oscars
13/03/2026 | 34 mins.
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.
147. Bonus episode: Backstage at the WhatsOnStage Awards with Stephen Fry, James Graham and the Paddington team
11/03/2026 | 20 mins.
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.
146. Into the Woods, Fiddler on the Roof and Broken Glass with director Jordan Fein
06/03/2026 | 31 mins.
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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About The WhatsOnStage Podcast

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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