the fintothewoods podcast

Join me for an interview with the Tony and Olivier Award-winning star of Operation Mincemeat, Jak Malone! We discuss his love for Tim Minchin, his influential years in Merseyside, his long journey with Mincemeat and how he felt receiving two of the most prestigious awards for his West End and Broadway debut. Come join me on other platforms! TikTok: @fintothewoods Instagram: @fintothewoods And feel...

Join me for an exclusive interview with the latest Baker in Into The Woods, Hughie O'Donnell! We chat about all things Sondheim, his love for Dame Imelda Staunton, working alongside Kenneth Branagh in King Lear, plus his recent TV work as Bill Eversleigh in Agatha Christie's Seven Dials... Come join me on other platforms! TikTok: @fintothewoods Instagram: @fintothewoods And feel free to email me a...

Join me this week as I talk about five different shows I've been to see in the past few weeks, including The BFG and Oh, Mary!, plus the lowdown on the Olivier Award nominations. Also, news about the new production of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, the death of Jane Lapotaire, a revival of In The Heights and Quentin Tarantino's West End debut... New productions spoken about this week: Who's Afra...

Join me for an interview episode with Broadway star Nikki Renée Daniels! From her Broadway beginnings in Aida to starring in Tony-winning revivals of Porgy and Bess and Company, her resume is stacked. We also chat Hamilton, her time working with Eartha Kitt, how she met her husband Jeff Kready and the short-lived vampire musical Lestat... Come join me on other platforms! TikTok: @fintothewoods Ins...

Join me this week for a special interview episode with Julia Murney! The star of Wicked, The Wild Party, Lennon and more joins me for a chat all about her career on and off Broadway, plus her dreams of one day performing in the West End... Come join me on other platforms! TikTok: @fintothewoods Instagram: @fintothewoods And feel free to email me at fintothewoods@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Join me this week as I discuss season announcements at the RSC, Nottingham and Sheffield, as well as a new production of the comedy The Truth. Plus, a change of plans for I'm Every Woman, the US tour of Hairspray taking out a lawsuit, and the death of the original Minnie Fay, Sondra Lee. New productions mentioned this week: Paranormal Activity ( https://paranormalonstage.com/uk-ireland-tour/ ) Not...

Join me this week as I look at the pros and cons of theatre fanbases and the positives and negatives of one-night-only concerts. Also, the latest theatre news, including the Game of Thrones prequel play, Broadway's new Bobby Darin, a new look at the Adelphi Theatre and upcoming regulations on London's West End pedicabs. New productions mentioned this week: Much Ado About Nothing ( https://muchadob...

Join me this week for a delve into ABBA Voyage and the Strictly live tour at the O2! Also this episode, a look at the nominees for the Critics' Circle Awards, Ben Platt's full London theatre debut, the new season at Chichester and the return of Billy Elliott to UK stages. New productions spoken about this week: Midnight At The Never Get ( https://www.menierchocolatefactory.com/tickets/midnight-at-...

Join me this week for reviews of two great musicals (Paddington and The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry) and the joyous return of The Muppet Show. I also delve into the latest theatre news, including the West End return of Miss Saigon, a possible new Wicked-related movie, the leading cast of Sinatra and the closure of Moulin Rouge on Broadway... Come join me on other platforms! TikTok: @fintothe...

Join me this week for a chat about FIVE shows I've seen recently, including the UK tour of Miss Saigon and the revival of Into The Woods. On top of this, we have all the latest theatre news: the new seasons at the National, Regent's Park and Donmar, the stage adaptation of The Traitors, the return of Burlesque and who is playing Sweeney Todd at the Birmingham Rep plus so much more! Come join me on...

Time for a special bonus episode answering all your questions! Everything from stunt casting to where to buy your theatre tickets and what my dream job is - it's all there! Do enjoy and feel free to ask me any other questions, and maybe I'll do another bonus Q&A in the future... Come join me on other platforms! TikTok: @fintothewoods Instagram: @fintothewoods And feel free to email me at finto...

I'm back! It's 2026 so it's time for a full-on year of theatrical fun. This week, I give you my review of Woman In Mind starring Sheridan Smith, all the info we have on the new Sunday In The Park With George revival, a rundown on some theatre award winners and nominees and a look at some of the theatre names that have passed in the past few weeks. Come join me on other platforms! TikTok: @fintothe...

Join me this week as I look at all the fun panto castings from across the UK! Also, I look back at the career of Sir Tom Stoppard who has passed away aged 88 plus the closing of The Queen of Versailles and the upcoming world premiere stage adaptation of Silence Of The Lambs. Come join me on other platforms! TikTok: @fintothewoods Instagram: @fintothewoods And feel free to email me at fintothewoods...

Join me this week for an in-depth review of the blockbuster Wicked: For Good. Plus a look at the upcoming season at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre, the closure of The Muppets' Broadway debut, the UK government's plans for ticket selling and the death of Tony-winning actress Elizabeth Franz. Come join me on other platforms! TikTok: @fintothewoods Instagram: @fintothewoods And feel free to email me...

Join me this episode for reviews of Fiddler On The Roof and Acorn Antiques, plus the latest news including the renaming of a beloved Cumbria theatre, the return of Avenue Q, the death of Pauline Collins and this year's Grammy nominations! Come join me on other platforms! TikTok: @fintothewoods Instagram: @fintothewoods And feel free to email me at fintothewoods@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Join me for all the latest theatre news and reviews! This week includes a dive into my time at the London Film Festival and trips to The Producers and Hot Mess. Also, the genius Paddington reveal, a new revival of Cats, the aversion of the Broadway strikes and the death of Diane Keaton. Come join me on other platforms! TikTok: @fintothewoods Instagram: @fintothewoods And feel free to email me at f...

Join me as I look back on the lives of Ben Lewis and Dame Patricia Routledge, plus the latest theatre news, including the West End transfer of Oh Mary!, a new production of Fame, the cast recording of Hercules, and a two-time Oscar nominee joining The Hunger Games... Come join me on other platforms! TikTok: @fintothewoods Instagram: @fintothewoods And feel free to email me at fintothewoods@gmail.c...

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! Come join me on other platforms! TikTok: @fintothewoods Instagram: @fintothewoods And feel free to email me at fintothewood...

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... Come join me on other platforms! TikTok: @fintothewoods Instagram: @fintothewoods And feel free to email me at fintothewoods@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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... Come join me on other platforms! TikTok: @fintothewoods Instagram: @fintothewoods And feel free to email me at fintothewoods@gmail.com Hosted on A...

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... Come join me on other platforms! TikTok: @fintothewoods Instagram: @fintothewoods And feel free to email me at fintothewoods@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

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... Come join me on other platforms! TikTok: @fintothewoods Instagram: @fintothewoods And feel free to email me at fintothewo...

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 Come join me on other platforms! TikTok: @fintothewoods Instagram: @fintothewoods And feel free to email me at fintothewoods@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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... Come join me on other platforms! TikTok: @fintothewoods Instagram: @fintothewoods And feel free to email me at fintothewoods@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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... Come join me on other platforms! TikTok: @fintothewoods Instagram: @fintothewoods And feel free to email me at fintothewood...