159. Are retooled classics muscling out new work?

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of retooled classics on new writing in theatre, featuring a new version of Ibsen’s A Doll’s House and a stage musical of Thelma and Louise, along with a recap of the Oliviers.

A new version of Ibsen’s A Doll’s House gets Sarah and Alex thinking about new writing. Plus a stage musical of Thelma and Louise has been announced. How will that work? And a final mop up on the Oliviers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Sarah Crompton, Alex Wood

Topics covered

• retooled classics
• new writing
• musicals
• theatre
• Oliviers

Keywords

• Ibsen
• A Doll's House
• Thelma and Louise
• musicals
• Oliviers
• theatre
• new writing

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: A Doll's House, Thelma and Louise

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