{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6242eba8dc35fe00156da157/6ad721c8819a15003cb91a48?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"212. Bonus episode: Manchester's 2027 theatre scene just got more exciting","description":"<p>Today, artistic director Selina Cartmell unveiled her brand new season at the Royal Exchange in Manchester, coming hot on the heels of the 50th anniversary celebrations at the beloved theatre. Featuring new work by Simon Stephens and Ben Power as well as revivals of <em>Faith Healer</em> and <em>Much Ado About Nothing</em> (featuring the legendary <u><a href=\"https://www.whatsonstage.com/stage-names/beverley-knight/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Beverley Knight</a></u>), Cartmell spills the beans on championing the theatre’s central ethos and telling vital stories for 2027 and beyond.</p><p>She also had a lot to say about her love of Sondheim and her plans for an all-string orchestra for <em>A Little Night Music, </em>opening this Christmas.</p>","author_name":"Sarah Crompton & Alex Wood"}