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

Who’s getting married in the morning?

Bonus episode: Rosalie Craig talks Good Night, Oscar, working alongside Sean Hayes and an actor-musician Company with Jonathan Bailey

Has the New York Times sent shockwaves through the theatre world?