As the Actress said to the Critic Podcast
1) Kyle Soller talks Romans, bringing Albee to Star Wars and what to do about modern-day men
In this episode, we sit down with Olivier Award-winning actor Kyle Soller to talk about his latest role in Romans, a novel, Alice Birch’s ambitious new play at the Almeida Theatre. Directed by Sam Pri...Show More
2) The best autumn theatre part one: from Bacchae to Romans, from Joe Locke to Alicia Vikander
As the nights draw in, Sarah and Alex discuss some of their favourite shows about to hit the stage in the next couple of months including a stage version of The Hunger Games, the return of the Conor M...Show More
3) Bonus episode: Tony Award winner Laura Benanti explains why nobody cares
As she wraps up a month at the Edinburgh Fringe, Laura Benanti travels south to present her solo comedy show Nobody Cares. She explains her inspiration for the show, why it isn't like anything else sh...Show More
4) Is stage door etiquette getting worse?
It's a packed agenda on this week's episode of the WhatsOnStage Podcast. First up, Sarah reflects on her latest trip north of the border to talk on a panel about all things criticism, alighting on the...Show More
5) Bonus episode: What happens when your press night goes wrong?
In this episode, we’re joined by two leading lights of musical theatre who are stepping into one of the most beloved shows in the canon. Phillip Attmore and Lucy St. Louis star as Jerry Travers ...Show More
6) Why Liam Gallagher is wrong about festivals
Sarah has been to the Edinburgh Festival at the same time as Oasis and Liam Gallagher chose to make a few choice remarks about there being another event up the road. She and Alex discuss why his comme...Show More
7) Bonus episode: Bridgerton star Luke Newton talks returning to the stage – and why it is his safe space
Luke Newton has won over millions of hearts as Colin Bridgerton, but will face a wholly different challenge when he stars in Darrah Cloud’s House of McQueen off-Broadway at The Mansion at Hudson Yards...Show More
8) Who’s getting married in the morning?
It’s wedding season and Alex is away at one of the numerous celebrations he’s been invited to this summer. Which made him and Sarah think about the way that weddings are used on stage, screen and tele...Show More
9) Bonus episode: Rosalie Craig talks Good Night, Oscar, working alongside Sean Hayes and an actor-musician Company with Jonathan Bailey
West End star Rosalie Craig will be returning to the stage this summer to appear alongside Sean Hayes in the London transfer of Good Night, Oscar, now playing at the Barbican Theatre. We sat down to h...Show More
10) Has the New York Times sent shockwaves through the theatre world?
Sarah and Alex pick up the debate about the role of criticism triggered by the New York Times decision to take three critics off their customary beat. And apply the lessons to the extraordinary range ...Show More