WhatsOnStage managing editor Alex Wood and chief theatre critic Sarah Crompton host a weekly podcast on all things theatrical. News, views, frank exchanges and ...
With Stephen Sondheim’s last musical, Michael Shannon and Ruth Wilson teaming up, Evita returning to the West End, a bumper year at the National Theatre and Gary Oldman’s return to the stage where he started his career, Sarah and Alex continue their round up of the best theatrical offerings round the UK in 2025! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Top tips for shows to see in 2025 - part one
From a new Hamlet to Jonathan Bailey as Richard II, or from Cate Blanchett and Emma Corrin in Chekhov to Brie Larson and Rami Malek in contrasting Greek tragedies, Sarah and Alex take a look at some of the best British theatre has to offer in 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Is Wicked the best stage-to-screen movie? What might beat it?
As the musical Wicked becomes a big screen sensation, Sarah and Alex talk about the challenges and pleasures of transferring a stage show to a movie format. And list their all time favourites from Brando’s Streetcar Named Desire to Mamma Mia! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The best movies about theatre
With the release of Sing Sing, a film about the power of theatre in prison, in time for the awards season, Sarah and Alex chose their top three backstage dramas. From Synedoche, New York to Birdman to Tick, Tick….Boom! there’s a lot to discuss. And we know we’ve left some out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What are the best stage shows of 2024?
As the theatrical year comes to an end with The Tempest, Sarah and Alex look back on the hits of the last 12 months from The Years to Fiddler on the Roof, from Oedipus to Weather Girl. With honourable mentions multiple musicals with very long titles. And Oliver! 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.
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