One script. One actor. No rehearsal. Fifteen years on, White Rabbit Red Rabbit remains one of the most extraordinary theatrical experiences ever created.

In this episode, we sit down with acclaimed Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour, whose groundbreaking work has been performed more than 4,000 times in over 25 languages by thousands of actors across the globe.

Written while Nassim was unable to leave Iran, White Rabbit Red Rabbit transformed personal circumstance into a theatrical experiment that continues to challenge performers and audiences alike. As the play celebrates its 15th anniversary with a new West End run, we explore how its themes of trust, obedience, freedom and choice remain as powerful and relevant today as ever.

Beyond the play itself, Nassim reflects on his remarkable career, from creating internationally celebrated works including NASSIM and ECHO to leading workshops that bring strangers together through storytelling and shared experience.

We also discuss the role of theatre in an uncertain world, how his upbringing in Iran has shaped his voice as an artist, why unpredictability is at the heart of live performance, and what continues to inspire him to create work that connects people across cultures and languages.

This is a thoughtful, insightful and deeply human conversation with one of contemporary theatre's most original and influential voices.

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This episode, we're heading to Mount Olympus as we review Disney's Hercules, now lighting up the West End.

Has Disney finally found another stage musical to rival The Lion King? We discuss whether Hercules succeeds by reimagining the beloved 1997 animated classic, why Disney's live-action remakes continue to divide opinion, and what makes a great stage adaptation in the first place.

Natalie also sits down with Bradley Gibson, who stars as Hercules, for an exclusive conversation about taking on one of Disney's most iconic heroes. Bradley talks about the journey to the role, the demands of leading a major musical, and what audiences can expect from this fresh take on the legendary story.

Whether you're a lifelong Disney fan or simply love big, spectacular musicals, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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In this episode, we're joined by Jordan Luke Gage to talk about one of our favourite new musicals of the year, Redcliffe.

Known for his incredible work on stage, Jordan has now turned his hand to writing, composing and lyric-writing, creating a show that feels both deeply personal and remarkably assured. After seeing Redcliffe, we had to sit down and chat about the journey behind it.

We discuss making the leap from performer to creator, the challenge of writing the book, music and lyrics yourself, and why telling a passionate, tragic and authentic queer love story was so important to him. Jordan also shares the inspirations behind the show, the realities of developing new musicals today, and what he's learned from years of performing in some of the industry's biggest productions.

Warm, funny and full of heart, this is a conversation with an artist entering an exciting new chapter - and one we can't wait to see more of.

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