the fintothewoods podcast

<p>Join me, Finian Hackett (fintothewoods), as I talk all things theatre! From Broadway to the West End and beyond - a weekly catch-up on all the latest news, drama and reviews plus interviews with some fabulous theatrical performers...</p>

Dame Julie, Dreamgirls and a dazzling concert

Join me this week for a review of my trip to Songs For A New World plus all the latest theatre news, including Amber Davies' bumper week, the new seasons at the Royal Exchange and Birmingham Rep, the West End premiere of Beetlejuice, the return of Dreamgirls and so much more!

10-02
32:53

Money makes the world go around...

Join me for a look into the latest theatre news, including the new season at the RSC, a revival of The Secret Garden and a Cabaret lawsuit. Plus, a review of the latest (and final) Downton Abbey film...

09-17
36:02

Who's Got The Pain?

Join me for a review of my trip (and fall) to Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares, as well as all the latest theatre news including a possible Damn Yankees Broadway revival, the items available at this year's flea market and the outcome of Equity V Spotlight...

09-09
28:54

It's time to light the lights...

Join me for another dive into the week's theatre news, including the Broadway debut of The Muppets, the return of Proof, a new film adaptation of Ink, plus a rant about audience behaviour and a look at a big Broadway lawsuit...

09-04
32:20

Down on MacConnachy Square...

Join me for a look back on my time at Regent's Park, plus the joys of doing am dram at home. On top of that, all the latest theatre news, including an intriguing new interview with Andrew Lloyd Webber, this year's Kennedy Center Honorees and the return of a classic TV format...

08-20
29:21

Putting on my Top Hat…

Join me for reviews of the shows I caught at Chichester plus the latest updates on the Kennedy Center, a controversial new casino in Times Square and a tribute to Dame Cleo Laine who has died aged 97

07-29
29:04

It's Burlesque...

Join me for a catch up on the latest theatre news, including behind-the-scenes drama at Burlesque, a brand new production of High School Musical and a West End transfer of a show I LOVED...

07-21
25:45

In Conversation with Laura Benanti

Tony Award-winning Broadway star Laura Benanti joins me for a chat about her lengthy stage and screen career. From her Broadway debut in The Sound of Music to her upcoming Edinburgh Fringe debut, plus her friendship with Gavin Creel and thoughts on where America is heading...

07-13
01:04:50

The truth is I never left you...

I'm back! Join me for a catch-up about what I've been up to over the last couple of months, including my trips to see Hercules, Evita, Here We Are and more. Stay to the end to hear some clues about who I am interviewing for the podcast next week...

07-06
40:47

Reviews, Reviews and more Reviews!

Join me for a look at many productions I've seen over the past few weeks, including The Mousetrap, Backstroke, The Devil Wears Prada and the UK tour of Kinky Boots. Plus, we discuss the Olivier Awards 2025 and who took home some of the statuettes...

04-08
33:27

Palladium Panto, Perón and Planning Debacles

Join me this episode for a look at the Palladium Panto announcement, the casting of Eva Peron, the redevelopment of the Saville Theatre in London plus a very exciting new Miscast album and a theatrical engagement...

03-19
32:34

Roundabout, Remember Monday and Rockwell

Join me this week for a look at the Roundabout's exciting new season in NYC, this year's theatrical UK Eurovision entry Remember Monday plus the upcoming production of The Greatest Showman and the Broadway return of Mamma Mia...

03-12
32:44

Olivier Noms, Oscar Wins and Oblivious Coverage

Join me for a look into the recent Olivier nominations, Oscar wins and the poor coverage of the ceremony on ITV. Plus news on the upcoming Hunger Games stage adaptation and The Producers transfer to the West End...

03-05
43:53

Top Hat, Trump Tantrums and TV Soaps

Join me as I discuss the new season at Chichester, Trump's continued rule over the Kennedy Center, the EastEnders live episode and the controversial casting of Cynthia Erivro in Jesus Christ Superstar. Plus a look at the BAFTA and SAG Award winners ahead of the Oscars on Sunday...

02-26
38:47

Awards Season, Abandoned Theatres and A New Season at the RSC

Join me for my awards special which will examine this year's awards season across film and theatre and a look at this year's Theatres Trust At Risk Register and the venues that have been added. All rounded off with the latest theatre news including the new seasons at the RSC and Regent's Park plus Trump's controversial plans for the Kennedy Center...

02-11
49:47

Celine Dion, Cucumber Sandwiches and Confetti Protesters

Join me for reviews of The Importance of Being Earnest and Titanique plus the Just Stop Oil protest at The Tempest and more theatre news from this week!

01-30
34:01

And we're back!

The first episode of 2025 features a ton of panto chat plus reviews of The Tempest and Elektra starring Brie Larson...

01-21
33:42

Wicked, West End Trips and Weird Audience Behaviour

Join me for a full in-depth review of the blockbuster movie Wicked as well as reviews of MJ, Pirates Of Penzance, Magic Radio's West End Christmas plus all the latest theatre news!

11-28
46:26

Scherzinger, Sound Levels and some Grammy nominations

Join me for a chat about the latest Broadway controversy involving Nicole Scherzinger and the next US president, Patti LuPone's critiques of Hell's Kitchen plus all the theatre-related Grammy nominations!

11-12
38:50

Clooney, Cher and a Concept Album

Join me for all the latest theatre news, including the stage adaptation of Slumdog Millionaire, Clooney's Broadway debut, and Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical...

11-05
26:33

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