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!
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Latest Episode
Bonus episode: Andy Nyman and Marc Antolin have a very special announcement... (20.10.2025)
Previous Episodes
- The report the theatre world can't ignore: Women's health in the spotlight with special guest Emily Vaughan-Barratt
- Bonus episode: How to adapt a classic musical into a film
- What is the secret to Les Misérables' success?
- How one venue is bringing Hope to regional theatres
- The magic of rain on stage, the greatness of Brendan Gleeson and the start of the National Theatre’s new regime
- Bonus episode: Rachel Zegler, Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher join us for a red carpet special!
- Why Jane Austen finds herself at home in modern Essex
- Bonus episode: Rob Madge and Sophie Drake bring a classic into the 21st century
- Exclusive: Indhu Rubasingham and Nima Taleghani on why they’ve put the god of theatre on stage at the National Theatre
- Children will listen: Kate Fleetwood talks playing the Witch in Into the Woods
- The best autumn theatre part two
- Bonus episode: Podcast chaos with Lucie Jones, David Hunter and the writers of 13 Going On 30
- Emma Rice starts a new chapter – and wants to solve the touring problem
- Kyle Soller talks Romans, bringing Albee to Star Wars and what to do about modern-day men
- The best autumn theatre part one: from Bacchae to Romans, from Joe Locke to Alicia Vikander
- Bonus episode: Tony Award winner Laura Benanti explains why nobody cares
- Is stage door etiquette getting worse?
- Bonus episode: What happens when your press night goes wrong?
- Why Liam Gallagher is wrong about festivals
- Bonus episode: Bridgerton star Luke Newton talks returning to the stage – and why it is his safe space
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