The WhatsOnStage Podcast

By Sarah Crompton & Alex Wood

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’... more

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April 16, 2023 (ATASTTC) Violence on stage
As Ivo van Hove's ultra-violent version of A Little Life starring James Norton opens on stage, Nancy and Sarah take a look back at some of the history of violence on stage - the plays that have shocked people most, the purpose of stage violence, and the most violent play Nancy has ever starred in. Warning: there are discussions of subjects that some people may find upsetting including violence, bloodshed, self-harm and thoughts of suicide
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April 03, 2023 (ATASTTC) In praise of the matinee
Inspired by Jamie Lee Curtis, and Nancy's matinees at the Menier Chocolate Factory in Marjorie Prime, Sarah and Nancy take a gentle look at the pleasure of a mid-afternoon performance. And suggest that perhaps we should be considering shows at midnight too!

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32min
March 24, 2023 (ATASTTC) Losing - and finding - your voice
Nancy, currently on stage in Marjorie Prime, completely lost her voice thanks to bacterial laryngitis - which prompted Sarah to ask whether actors' voices have changed down the years, and what you can do to change and alter your voice. With special reference to Richard Burton, Benedict Cumberbatch - and Sting!
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37min
March 09, 2023 (ATASTTC) Putting Women Centre Stage
As Nancy prepares to open in Marjorie Prime, she and Sarah discuss how few women's voices are still heard - and ways to make sure women are studied in schools and listened to on stage and film. With nods to Caitlin Moran, Sleepova at the Bush Theatre, Women Talking - and why Nancy feels the urge to jump over furniture.
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35min
February 24, 2023 (ATASTTC) Dog poo, creatives and critics
After an incident in which a choreographer smeared dog faeces in a critic's face because he took against her review, Nancy and Sarah discuss what drives creatives to attack critics, why reviewers have to be free to say what they think - and suggest ways in which the dialogue can improve
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35min
February 09, 2023 (ATASTTC) What happens in rehearsals?
Nancy is in rehearsals for a new play at the Menier Chocolate Factory. So she and Sarah take the opportunity to talk about what goes on behind the scenes when a cast come together - and why you must never have an affair!
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36min
January 31, 2023 (ATASTTC) A visit to the Circus ft Luke Hallgarten of Revel Puck Circus
Nancy and Sarah return from their January break full of excitement as Luke Hallgarten, artistic director of the Revel Peck Circus, explains how the art of the circus ring reaches parts other arts really can't reach.
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36min
December 21, 2022 (ATASTTC) What makes a great Christmas show?
Sarah and Nancy tip full-tilt into Christmas with a chat about Scrooge, pantomime dames, and all things festive. What does make a good Christmas show? Why is Sarah so miserable at a pantomime? And why does Nancy love carols?
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34min
December 09, 2022 (ATASTTC) Why the arts deserve government support
In Second World War, the British government thought the arts mattered enough to fund an entire entertainment arm. After the war, they built new theatres to enrich the peace, Why have we stopped believing culture is important now, when the world is reeling from a pandemic and a cost of living crisis? Nancy and Sarah take the long view of why they care about the arts - and why they should belong to everyone.
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33min
November 26, 2022 (ATASTTC) Best of Enemies ft Jeremy Herrin
As James Graham's new play Best of Enemies transfers to the West End, Nancy and Sarah talk to director Jeremy Herrin about working with new playwrights, the challenges of commercial theatre, the importance of assistant directors - and how a teacher changed his life.
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