Why do we love rain on stage? And is the National Theatre’s new regime off to a strong start?

Welcome to the latest episode of the WhatsOnStage Podcast!

Chief critic Sarah Crompton and editor-in-chief Alex Wood catch up on the latest in a hectic season of theatre and talk about why The Weir by Conor McPherson really is one of the great plays of the past 50 years. And – actors getting wet is always irresistible, but does it just make you think about drainage?

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