The WhatsOnStage Podcast

201. Bonus episode: National Theatre’s 2027 season with Indhu Rubasingham 

In our bonus episode, the intrepid Tom Millward is at the National Theatre’s launch to run through their bumper 18-show 2027 season, chatting with the wonderful artistic

200. The best revivals to see out the year (Autumn preview part 2)

It’s our 200th episode! Where has the time gone! Sarah and Alex reflect on the rollercoaster ride of podcasting their way through more than two years of theatre. But ther

199. The best new work about to make a splash on UK stages (Autumn preview part 1)

September has rolled around, bringing with it overcast skies, school terms and, as you might expect, a whole lot of exciting theatre! Sarah and Alex team up for part one

198. Bonus episode: Tim Minchin on 15 years of Matilda and plans for new musicals

We're joined on this week's bonus episode by Tim Minchin, composer and lyricist of the treasured, international sensation, the RSC's Matilda the Musical. Minchin is celeb

197. The Best Plays of the Century Part Eight: the years 2014/2015

Sarah and Alex hit the mid 2010s as they continue their foray into the finest theatre works of the 21st century. This time around, a wave of well-received American plays

196. Bonus episode: Pride musical finds a new London home!

Pride is moving down the Thames after its National Theatre run! We talk to director Matthew Warchus and writer Stephen Beresford about the musical's sell-out success and

195. Lin Manuel Miranda, The Greatest Showman - and reasons to be excited about radio drama

Alex and Sarah get back together to discuss Alex’s trip to D23, Disney’s huge fan event in California where the creator of Hamilton was celebrated and the West End produc

194. Bonus episode: The Greatest Showman at Disneyland with Samantha Barks and Oliver Tompsett

Surprise! Alex has made the trip to Disneyland to mark the West End launch of The Greatest Showman, coming to Theatre Royal Drury Lane next spring. He sits down with Oliv

193. Bonus episode: Why comedy actors can do anything with Charly Clive and Ellen Robertson

We head to the Edinburgh Fringe to talk to Charly Clive and Ellen Robertson, normally known as comedy duo Britney, who are performing in a brand new play, Jitters. The du

192. Game of Thrones: The Mad King reviewed, Cats returns and Edinburgh highlights

It's a bumper reviews special! In what might be the biggest theatre opening of the year, the world of Game of Thrones comes to the stage in a gigantic production at the R

191. Ariana Grande, Trainspotting's fate and top shows at the Edinburgh Festivals

In a busy week Sarah and Alex talk about Ariana Grande’s decision to step back from her projected stage appearance opposite Jonathan Bailey in Sondhem’s Sunday in the Par

190. Bonus episode: The cast of Game of Thrones: The Mad King join the WhatsOnStage Podcast for an exclusive chat

Welcome to this bonus episode of the WhatsOnStage Podcast! A few weeks ago, we were lucky enough to take a very exciting trip into the rehearsal room for Game of Thrones:

189. Roger Allam on returning to the Old Vic, Les Misérables and playing a testicle for Alan Ayckbourn

With Sarah on foreign shores, Alex heads to the Old Vic rehearsal room to chat to stage and screen legend Roger Allam. Known for his TV and stage appearances in the likes

188. Bonus episode: Shaking up the West End with Phelim McDermott

Welcome to this bonus episode of the WhatsOnStage Podcast! Phelim McDermott has staged everything – gargantuan operas, intimate shows and even forays into the world of St

187. The Best Plays of the Century Part Seven: the years 2012/2013

The year of the London Olympics and its successor sees theatre at a red hot peak. Sarah and Alex discuss plays from James Graham’s breakthrough to Lucy Prebble’s The Effe

186. Bonus episode: Tim Sheader on new Donmar season announcement + Hadestown stars on their film

Welcome to this midweek bonus episode of the WhatsOnStage Podcast! Today, the Donmar Warehouse's artistic director Tim Sheader (fresh from directing Jesus Christ Supersta

185. The Oresteia, the Odyssey and Lloyd Webber warns of Broadway tragedy

Sarah and Alex discuss Simon Stone’s new adaptation of The Orestia, out in the same week as Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster, and another example of the huge appeal of the

184. Bonus episode: No sooner Shed than done – producer Francesca Moody on her Edinburgh projects

Producer Francesca Moody has brought some iconic shows to the stage: Fleabag, Baby Reindeer and Weather Girl amongst their number. This year, she's taking three new produ

183. Bonus episode: Hamilton's Thomas Kail on directing Moana and stage legend Frances Ruffelle discusses I Can Die Too

An interview double bill to end the week! Our main episode ran early to coincide with the barnstorming Palladium production of Jesus Christ Superstar at The London Pallad

182. Jesus Christ Supersized + Sarah talks Pride

What's the buzz? Our main episode has landed a few days early to coincide with the opening night of Jesus Christ Superstar at The London Palladium! Sarah and Alex discuss