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| S10 Ep2: Lauren Jones, Kim in Scissorhandz | 21 Feb 2025 | 00:44:36 | |
Lauren Jones is starring as Kim in the UK premiere of Scissorhandz. Produced by Bradley Bredeweg, Kelley Parker and Brian Pendleton, along with co-producers Lance Bass and Michelle Visage, Scissorhandz is a reinvention of Tim Burton’s Edward Scissorhands. The pop-musical parody features songs by Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Alanis Morissette and more. In addition to playing Kim, Lauren also understudies the title role. After graduating from ArtsEd, Lauren appeared in the world premiere of The Magician's Elephant for the RSC. Lauren was the alternate Bonnie in both West End runs of Bonnie & Clyde before returning to the show for its UK tour. She also led the company in the UK premiere of Rebecca at the Charing Cross Theatre to huge acclaim. In this episode, Lauren discusses how Scissorhandz has evolved for its UK production, why Bonnie & Clyde is such a major chapter in her career and all of the brilliant madness that came with Rebecca. Scissorhandz runs at Southwark Playhouse Elephant until 29th March. Visit www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk for info and tickets. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S10 Ep1: Josh St. Clair, Sam in Ghost The Musical | 14 Feb 2025 | 01:02:33 | |
We're back... and Josh St. Clair is In The Frame! Josh is starring as Sam Wheat in the UK tour of Ghost The Musical. Josh played Pabbie and covered Hanz in the original West End cast of Frozen (Theatre Royal Drury Lane). He created the role of Gino Bartali in the world premiere of Glory Ride (Charing Cross Theatre), and also played Hero in the revival of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Théâtre du Lido, Paris) and Freddie in My Fair Lady (Frinton Summer Theatre). Josh's other theatre credits include: understudy Fiyero in Wicked (International Tour), swing in School Of Rock (Gillian Lynne Theatre), playing Harry & covering Charlie in Kinky Boots (original UK Tour) and playing Peter Kingsley in City Of Angels (Garrick Theatre). Josh is also releasing music as a singer/songwriter and his new single Veil is out TODAY. In this episode, Josh discusses all-things Ghost, the path his career has taken over the past few years, his music, his thoughts on the Wicked movie... and lots more! Ghost The Musical tours the UK until 3rd May. Visit www.kenwright.com for info, tour dates and tickets. Josh's single 'Veil' is out today and available to stream on music platforms. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S9 Ep57: Forbes Masson, Caliban in Jamie Lloyd's The Tempest | 28 Nov 2024 | 00:30:32 | |
Forbes Masson is playing Caliban in Jamie Lloyd's production of The Tempest. Forbes' other theatre credits include: Farm Hall (Theatre Royal Haymarket), Laughing Boy (Jermyn Street), Jekyll and Hyde (Lyceum), The Magician’s Elephant, Boy in the Dress, Macbeth, Hamlet, Comedy of Errors, Twelfth Night, The Histories, As You Like It, Romeo & Juliet and Taming of the Shrew (Royal Shakespeare Company), Summer and Smoke (Almeida), Travesties (Menier Chocolate Factory) and King Lear (Liverpool Everyman). Forbes is an Associate Artist with the Royal Shakespeare Company and National Theatre Scotland, and co-writer of Victor and Barry’s Kelvinside Compendium alongside Alan Cumming (404ink). This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep38: Georgia Louise, Galadriel in The Lord of the Rings | 03 Aug 2023 | 00:45:05 | |
Georgia Louise is playing Galadriel in the UK revival of The Lord of the Rings at the Watermill Theatre. This production marks the first time The Lord of the Rings has been staged since its West End premiere in 2007 at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Based upon the books by J.R.R. Tolkien, Paul Hart's reival is semi-immersive with the production set across both the Watermill auditorium and gardens. Georgia’s credits include Lucy in 13 The Musical (Apollo Theatre), understudy Lauren in Kinky Boots (Adelphi Theatre), Sophie in Mamma Mia! (Novello Theatre), Natalya in Preludes (Southwark Playhouse) and Sandy in Grease (UK & Ireland Tour). Most recently, Georgia played various roles and understudied Jan Crouch & Jessica Hahn in the world premiere of Elton John and Jake Shears' musical Tammy Faye at the Almedia Theatre. Lord of the Rings runs at the Watermill Theatre until Sunday 15th October 2023. Visit www.watermill.org.uk for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep37: Beverley Klein & Teddy Kempner, Fraulein Schneider & Herr Schultz in Cabaret | 27 Jul 2023 | 00:34:27 | |
Beverley Klein and Teddy Kempner are currently playing Fraulein Schneider and Herr Schultz in the West End revival of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. Directed by Rebecca Frecknall, Cabaret opened in December 2021 and won seven Olivier Awards, the most for any musical revival in Olivier history. Both Beverley and Teddy - who joined the cast of Cabaret earlier this year - have worked extensively in theatre; they've worked together several times before, most recently in Caroline, Or Change at Chichester Festival Theatre. Just a few of Beverley's theatre credits include Candide and Honk The Ugly Duckling,(National), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Chichester Festival), Into The Woods, Sunday in the Park With George (Châtelet), Sweeney Todd (Opera North), Me & My Girl (Kilworth House) and Les Miserables (RSC, Barbican & Palace). Some of Teddy's theatre credits include Girl From The North Country (UK Tour), 42nd Street (Musical de Paris-Chatelet), High Society (UK Tour), Never Forget (Savoy), Kiss Me Kate (Victoria Palace), Company (Donmar Warehouse and Albery); Pacific Overtures (Donmar Warehouse) and Les Miserables (Palace). Cabaret is booking at the Kit Kat Club until Saturday 29 June 2024. Visit www.kitkat.club for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep36: Kyle Ramar Freeman, Usher in A Strange Loop & The Lion in The Wiz | 21 Jul 2023 | 00:33:21 | |
Kyle Ramar Freeman is currently starring as Usher in A Strange Loop at the Barbican Centre. A Strange Loop is about a young, gay, black writer who’s writing a musical about a young, gay, black writer. Kyle understudied Usher on Broadway where A Strange Loop opened in 2022, winning the Tony Award for Best Musical. Prior to making his Broadway debut in A Strange Loop, Kyle played Asaka in the US tour of Once On This Island. After finishing his run in London, Kyle will star as The Lion in the highly anticipated 2024 Broadway revival of The Wiz. This episode was recorded in Kyle's dressing room at the Barbican Centre. He discusses his journey with A Strange Loop and what it has been like to bring the show to London, as well as all-things The Wiz and lots more! A Strange Loop runs at the Barbican Centre until Saturday 9th September 2023. Visit www.strangeloopmusical.com for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep35: Christine Allado & Adrian Hansel, Meat & Brit in We Will Rock You | 13 Jul 2023 | 00:39:13 | |
Christine Allado and Adrian Hansel are currently starring as Meat and Brit in the West End revival of We Will Rock You. Returning to London 21 years after its premiere at the Dominion Theatre, We Will Rock You is currently playing to sold-out houses at the London Coliseum where it's playing a 12-week limited season. Some of Christine's theatre credits include Tzipporah in The Prince of Egypt (Dominion Theatre), Peggy & Maria in Hamilton (Victoria Palace Theatre), Vanessa in In The Heights (Kings Cross Theatre) and Dovee in Here Lies Love (National Theatre). Later this year Christine will star in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends at the Gielgud Theatre. Some of Adrian's theatre credits include Samuel in The Distance You Have Come (Cockpit & Apollo Theatres), Benny Southstreet in Guys and Dolls (Sheffield Crucible), Seaweed J Stubbs in Hairspray (Shaftesbury Theatre), alternate Four Eyed Moe in Five Guys Named Moe (Marble Arch Theatre) and Ken in Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Southwark Playhouse). We Will Rock You runs at the London Coliseum until 27th August 2023. Visit www.wewillrockyoulondon.co.uk for info and ticker Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep34: Oliver Tompsett, Ramsey in In Dreams | 09 Jul 2023 | 00:32:13 | |
Oliver Tompsett is playing Ramsey in the world premiere of In Dreams at the Leeds Playhouse. Using the iconic music of Roy Orbison to tell a modern story, In Dreams reunites Oliver with some of the creative team behind & Juliet, including writer David West Read and director Luke Sheppard. Oliver is one of the busiest actors in musical theatre right now. Fresh from originating the role of Shakespeare in & Juliet – and staying with the show for the entirety of its West End run – Oliver jumped straight into the West End production of Pretty Woman to star as Edward for the final few months of its run at the Savoy. Some of Olivier's other West End credits include playing Fiyero in Wicked, Drew in the original London cast of Rock Of Ages, Galileo in the final Dominion cast of We Will Rock You, Sky Masterson in Guys & Dolls and Charlie Price in Kinky Boots. In Dreams runs at the Leeds Playhouse until Saturday 5th August 2023. Visit www.leedsplayhouse.org.uk for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep33: Charlotte-Hannah Jones, Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray | 06 Jul 2023 | 00:34:58 | |
Charlotte-Hannah Jones is currently playing Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray at the Kilworth House Theatre in an all-new production directed and choreographed by Lee Proud. After being cast as Tracy, Charlotte performed Good Morning Baltimore to a sold-out audience at the Royal Albert Hall for Magic At The Musicals alongside West End royalty. In this episode, Charlotte discusses the reality of being a 2020 graduate, how she auditioned for drama school by accident and landing the role of a lifetime, plus lots more! Hairspray runs at the Kilworth House Theatre until 6th August. Visit www.kilworthhouse.co.uk for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep32: Christopher J Orton, co-writer of Then, Now & Next | 27 Jun 2023 | 00:37:16 | |
Christopher J Orton has colaborated with Jon Robyns to write the brand new musical Then, Now & Next. The show is currently premiering at the Southwark Playhouse, in a production directed by Julie Atherton and starring Alice Fearn. Christopher is an actor, composer, lyricist and writer. His writing credits include My Land’s Shore as well as Grace Notes, The Gory Story of Edward Polidori, Dracula, This Time Next Week, B.O.A.T.S, The Road to the Port of Barry, Elephant Juice and Are you Sitting F**king Comfortably?. As an actor, Christohpher was in the West End production of Spamalot alongside Jon Robyns which is when they started working on Then, Now & Next. His other stage credits include Tom (UK tour), The Hired Man (Leicester Curve), Dickens Abridged (Arts Theatre) and Oliver! (The Watermill Theatre). Then, Now and Next runs at the Southwark Playhouse (Borough) until 29th July 2023. Visit www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk for information and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep31: Merryl Ansah, Nala in The Lion King | 22 Jun 2023 | 00:29:47 | |
Merryl Ansah is currently playing Nala in the West End production of The Lion King at the Lyseum Theatre, a role she previously understudied in the show. Merryl originally did an Accounting and Management degree before completing an MA at the Royal Academy of Music. In this episode, Merryl discusses all-things The Lion King, venturing into theatre after doing an Accounting and Management degree as well as highlights from the shows she has been a part of so far in her career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep30: Leandra Ellis-Gaston, Anne Boleyn in Six on Broadway | 15 Jun 2023 | 00:33:20 | |
Leandra Ellis-Gaston is starring as Anne Boleyn in Six on Broadway! Hosted by Andrew Tomlins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep29: Olivia Moore, Sandy in Grease | 11 Jun 2023 | 00:43:46 | |
Olivia Moore is currently playing Sandy in the West End revival of Grease. Returning to the Dominion Theatre for a second year, this is an all-new production of Grease directed by Nikolai Foster with choreography by Dame Arlene Philips. Olivia made her professional debut in the UK premiere of Heathers at The Other Palace and stayed with the show for its West End transfer to the Theatre Royal Haymarket, understudying the roles of Veronica and Heather McNamara. She went on to join the original West End cast of Waitress at the Adelphi Theatre, understudying and regularly playing the roles of Jenna and Dawn. In this episode, Olivia discusses what it's like to be returning to Grease, combatting nerves, conquering huge roles and lots more. Grease runs at the Dominion Theatre until 28th October. Visit www.greasemusical.co.uk for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S9 Ep56: Phebe Edwards, Katherine Jackson in MJ | 22 Nov 2024 | 00:59:52 | |
Phebe Edwards is currently playing Katherine Jackson in the original London cast of MJ. The show marks Phebe's West End debut and a new chapter of her career. Phebe has worked extensively in the music world as a backing singer. After touring with Shayne Ward, Phebe went on to perform with Rod Stewart, Will Young, Beverley Knight, Bryan Ferry, Kylie Minogue, James Brown, Basement Jaxx, Glitterbox and David Guetta. Phebe has recorded with Diana Ross (Troy Miller), Gregory Porter, Stormzy (Fraser T Smith), Olly Murs and Craig David. Her touring and concert work includes Years & Years, Jessie J, John Newman and Leona Lewis. Phebe recorded her own album Pandora’s Box of Love whilst her film vocals include Candy Cane Lane (2023) and Rocket Man (Paramount Pictures, 2019). In this episode, Phebe discusses why she's proud to be making her West End debut aged 40, her previously touch points with theatre and why she's here to stay. She also discusses going from finance to music, how she put together her rendition of I'll Be There... and lots more along the way! Follow Phebe on Instagram: @phebeedwards MJ runs at the Prince Edward Theatre. Visit www.london.mjthemusical.com for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep28: Miracle Chance, Veronica in Heathers | 09 Jun 2023 | 01:08:57 | |
Miracle Chance is currently playing Veronica in the London production of Heathers at The Other Palace. In this episode, Miracle delves into what it’s like to play Veronica, her history with cult musicals and her path so far in theatre... plus lots more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep27: Danny Mac, John Wilkes Booth in Assassins | 01 Jun 2023 | 01:02:45 | |
Danny Mac is playing John Wilkes Booth in Polly Findlay’s revival of Assassins by Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman at the Chichester Festival Theatre. Danny made his professional debut as a child, playing Gavroche in Les Misérables. After training at ArtsEd, Danny made his West End debut in Wicked as part of the ensemble whilst understudying the role of Boq. Danny then landed the role of Dodger in Channel 4’s Hollyoaks and stayed with the show for four years to great acclaim. Fresh from Hollyoaks, Danny competed in the 2016 season of BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing where he finished as a runner-up. Danny has since established himself as a leading player in musical theatre. His roles have included: Warner in Legally Blonde (Leicester Curve), Gabey in On The Town (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre), Joe in Sunset Boulevard (UK & Ireland Tour), Captain Crewe in A Little Princess (Royal Festival Hall), Bob Wallace in White Christmas (Dominion), Nino in Amelie (UK & Ireland Tour) and Giles in The Mousetrap (St Martin's Theatre). Most recently, Danny wrapped up his run as Edward Lewis in Jerry Mitchell’s West End production of Pretty Woman The Musical (Savoy & Piccadilly Theatres). In this episode Danny discusses all-things Assassins and delves into different areas of his career to date. Assassins runs at the Chichester Festival Theatre 3rd – 24th June 2023. Visit www.cft.org.uk for info and tickets. Follow Danny on Instagram: @dannymaconline Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep26: Sifiso Mazibuko & Kyle Cox, Otis & Paul in Ain't Too Proud | 29 May 2023 | 00:35:35 | |
Sifiso Mazibuko and Kyle Cox are currently playing Otis Williams and Paul Williams in the original West End cast of Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations. Having opened on Broadway in 2019, Ain't Too Proud opened in London to huge acclaim earlier this year. The show follows the remarkable journey of The Temptations from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Some of Sifiso's theatre credits include: Malindadzimu (Hampstead Theatre) and Motown The Musical (Shaftesbury Theatre). He was a standby in the original West End cast of Hamilton (Victoria Palace Theatre) and went on to takeover as Aaron Burr in the musical's second year. A recent graduate from ArtsEd, Kyle played Wyatt in Crazy For You (Chichester Festival Theatre) before making his West End debut in the ensemble of Elf The Musical (Dominion Theatre). Ain't Too Proud recently extended its run at the Prince Edward Theatre until 7th January 2024. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep25: Courtney-Mae Briggs, Andrea in Once On This Island | 25 May 2023 | 00:32:53 | |
Courtney-Mae Briggs is currently playing Andrea in the London revival of Once on this Island at the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. Courtney's stage credits also include: Strcitly Ballroom (West Yorkshire Playhouse / Toronto), Barnam (UK Tour) and Kiss Me Kate (Royal Albert Hall) as well as the UK premiere of In The Heights (Southwark Playhouse / King’s Cross Theatre). Hosted by Andrew Tomlins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep24: Brandon Lee Sears, Donkey in Shrek & Jimmy Early in Dreamgirls | 18 May 2023 | 01:11:39 | |
Brandon Lee Sears is about to head off on tour as Donkey in the brand new production of Shrek The Musical. He most recently starred as Jimmy Early in the first ever UK & Ireland tour of Dreamgirls to tremendous acclaim. Brandon's theatre credits also include: understudy Squip in Be More Chill (Shaftesbury), standby in Come From Away (Phoenix), understudy Big Bud Dean & Veronica's Dad in Heathers (Theatre Royal Haymarket), understudy Berry Gordy in Motown the Musical (Shaftesbury) and On the Town (Regents Park). On screen, Brandon's credits include Artemis Fowl and Cinderella (Disney) as well as Marriage of Reason and Squalor (Sky Arts) and Greta (Metropolitan Films). Follow Brandon on Instagram: @brandonleesears Visit Brandon's website: www.brandonleesears.com Shrek tours the UK & Ireland from 21st July, opening at the Theatre Royal Plymouth. Visit www.shrekuktour.com for info, tour dates and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep23: Teddy Hinde, Mike Teavee in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | 12 May 2023 | 00:56:53 | |
Teddy Hinde is currently starring as Mike Teavee in the first ever UK and Ireland tour of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Based on the novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and Chocolate Factory has a book by David Greig, music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Mark Shaiman and Scott Wittman. This new production is directed by James Brining and designed by Simon Higlett. Having graduated from Trinity Laban in 2022, Teddy made his professional debut in Anyone Can Whistle by Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurents at the Southwark Playhouse. Teddy is trans and proudly speaks up for trans rights whilst calling for better representation for trans people in theatre. In this episode, Teddy discusses landing the role of Mike Teavee and his path in theatre so far, as well as all things transness and queerness. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is touring the UK and Ireland until January 2024, including a run at the New Wimbledon Theatre 21st June - 1st July. Visit www.charlieandthechocolatefactory.co.uk for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep22: Rachel John, August in The Secret Life Of Bees & original Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton | 04 May 2023 | 00:56:20 | |
Olivier nominee Rachel John is In The Frame for an extra special episode! Rachel is currently starring as August in the UK premiere of The Secret Life of Bees at the Almedia Theatre. Adapted from Sue Monk Kidd's novel, the musical has a book by Lynn Nottage, music by Duncan Sheik and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead. Taking us back to the civil rights era of the American South, The Secret Life Of Bees follows an unlikely pair who flee their small town and seek salvation at a remote honey bee farm run by the remarkable Boatwright sisters. Rachel made her professional debut in The Legend of the Lion King at Disnleyland Paris and went on to join the West End productions of The Lion King and Sister Act. After understudying Meat and Killer Queen on the first UK & Ireland tour of We Will Rock You, Rachel transferred to the West End production as Meat, becoming the first black actor to play the role. Rachel went on to play Mimi in Rent (UK Tour) and after a run as the alternate Felicia in the original West End cast of Memphis, she took over the role from Beverley Knight. Next up, Rachel played Nicki and covered Rachel in The Bodyguard (UK & Ireland Tour / West End / Toronto). In 2017, Rachel was cast as the original Angelica Schuyler in the West End premiere of Hamilton, receiving an Olivier nomination and tremendous acclaim for her performance. Most recently, Rachel played Mrs Neilsen in Girl From The North Country (West End / Toronto), The Ghost of Christmas Present in A Christmas Carol (Old Vic) and Songs for a New World (London Palladium). Last year Rachel released her debut solo album, From My Lips To Gods Ear. In this episode, Rachel delves into The Secret Life of Bee, reflects on why We Will Rock You was a massive turning point in her career and explains her unique path into theatre via the corperate world. Make a cup of tea, grab a biscuit and strap yourself in! The Secret Life of Bees runs at the Almedia Theatre until 27th May 2023. Visit www.almeida.co.uk for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep21: Claire Machin, Madame Thénardier in Les Misérables | 02 May 2023 | 00:46:52 | |
Olivier nominee Claire Machin recently joined the West End production of Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre as Madame Thénardier. Claire has history with the show, having made her West End debut as a swing and understudy for Eponine at the Palace Theatre before returning once before as an understudy for Madame Thénardier. In 2017, Claire received an Olivier nomination for her performance as Cora in the West End production of The Girls. She recently completed her run as Mrs Brill in the West End revival of Mary Poppins, having previously been in the original cast. Some of Claire's other theatre credits include: Whore/Claire in Amour (Charing Cross), Violet Butterfield in Flowers for Mrs. Harris (Chichester Festival Theatre), Alice Beane in Titanic (UK Tour & Charing Cross), Rosie in Mamma Mia! (Cyprus), Barbara Castle in Made in Dagenham (Queens Theatre), Mamma Gladys in the original cast of Memphis (Shaftesbury Theatre), Mabel in The Pajama Game (Chichester & Shaftesbury Theatre), Mrs. Metcalf in Betty Blue Eyes (Novello Theatre), Widow Corney in Oliver! (Theatre Royal Drury Lane & UK Tour), Tim’s Mother & Asphynxia in Salad Days (Riverside Studios), Mamie Eisenhower in First Lady Suite (Union Theatre), Ms Darbus in High School Musical (Churchill Theatre & UK Tour), Clara Eynsford Hill in My Fair Lady (Theatre Royal Drury Lane) and Charlotte in Oliver! (London Palladium). Claire also performed her one woman show An Old Fashioned Love Story at the New London Theatre and has also been involved in various workshops supporting new writing. On screen, she appeared as Grandma Who in The Grinch Musical (NBC) and the film adaptation of Les Misérables (Working Title Films). Les Misérables is booking at the Sondheim Theatre until 2nd March 2024. Visit www.lesmis.com for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep20: Mary Moore, Debbie in Greatest Days | 27 Apr 2023 | 00:37:47 | |
Mary Moore is currently playing Debbie in the official Take That musical Greatest Days which is touring the UK and Ireland. Featuring the music of Take That and a book by Tim Firth, Greatest Days follows a group of five best friends in the 1990’s who are obsessed with their favourite boy band. The girls reunite more than 20 years later with a plan to see their heartthrobs one last time in what could be the Greatest Days of their lives. Last summer Mary starred as Jan in the West End revival of Grease (Dominion Theatre). Her credits also include No Limits (Turbine Theatre) and Bring It On (Southwark Playhouse). They played Amy March in Little Women (Park Theatre) and Eva Gottel in The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (Southwark Playhouse). On screen Mary has appeared in Doctors, as well as the live filmings of Little Women and The Sorcerer’s Apprenctice. Greatest Days opens at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley on 6th May and tours the UK and Ireland through to November 2023, with further dates to be announced. Visit www.greatestdaysmusical.com for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep19: Alexia McIntosh, star of Big Aunty & original Anna Of Cleves in Six | 25 Apr 2023 | 00:37:21 | |
OG Queen and Olivier nominee Alexia McIntosh is In The Frame! Alexia is currently starring in Big Aunty at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry. The piece is directed and devised by Corey Campbell. Described as a darkly comic family drama, Big Aunty offers a welcome opportunity to gather and reflect on challenging times and how we can find a path to resolution. Alexia originated the role of Anna of Cleves in Six The Musical, taking the show from its first every UK tour through to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and then to the West End at the Arts, Lyric and Vaudeville Theatres. After three years in Six, Alexia wrapped up her reign in November 2021. She reprised her performance last July, reuniting with the original cast for three special performances of Six at Hampton Court Palace before shooting Six The Movie in the West End. Alexia was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical at the 2019 Olivier Awards along with the other OG queens; together they have formed the girl group SVN. Big Aunty runs at the Belgrade Theatre until 6th May. Visit www.belgrade.co.uk for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S9 Ep55: Caitlin Tipping, Jane Seymour in Six | 15 Nov 2024 | 00:43:19 | |
Caitlin Tipping is playing Jane Seymour in the West End production of Six. This is Caitlin's third run in Six; back in 2019 she played Jane in the original Bliss cruise production and in 2021 she reprised her performance in the musical’s UK tour. Caitlin played Cathy in The Last Five Years at the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and toured Europe in The Best of Musical Starnights. She recently completed a two year run in the West End production of Frozen as part of the ensemble whilst covering both Elsa and Queen Iduna. Recorded in Caitlin's dressing room, in this episode Caitlin discusses her royal return to Six, how her performance as Jane has blossomed over the years and what it has been like to witness the show's insane journey. Caitlin also talks about her path into theatre, all-things Frozen and lots more. Six runs at the Vaudeville Theatre. Visit www.sixthemusical.com for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep18: Sam Oladeinde, Leon Czolgosz in Assassins & Bob in Come From Away | 20 Apr 2023 | 01:12:06 | |
From lawyer to West End performer, Sam Oladeinde discusses his path into theatre and career so far. Sam completed a law degree before obtaining a Disney Theatrical Scholarship to attend the Royal Academy of Music. His theatre credits include: understudy Burr, Lafayette/Jefferson and Mulligan/Madison in Hamilton (Original West End cast, Victoria Palace), Motumbo and understudy General in The Book of Mormon (Prince Of Wales), understudy Ramses in Prince Of Egypt (Dominion) and Young Scrooge and Fred Anderson in A Christmas Carol (Dominion). Most recently Sam played Bob & Others in the West End production of Come From Away (Phoenix), reopening the show after its Covid-19 closure. Next up Sam will play Leon Czolgosz in Polly Findlay’s revival of Assassins by Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman at the Chichester Festival Theatre. Sam has also worked on screen, filming roles in Casualty (BBC) and Doctors (BBC). He recently wrapped filming for the upcoming Amy Winehouse biopic Back To Black, playing vocalist Zalon Thompson. In addition to many workshops, concerts, rehearsed readings and audiobooks, Sam has an extensive recording career and has featured on the soundtracks for countless films. Visit Sam's website: www.soladeinde.com Follow Sam on Instagram: @soladeinde Assassins runs at the Chichester Festival Theatre 3rd - 24th June 2023. Visit www.cft.org.uk for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep17: Emily-Mae, Nicki Marron in The Bodyguard | 14 Apr 2023 | 00:45:12 | |
Emily-Mae is currently starring as Nicki Marron in the UK & Ireland tour of The Bodyguard. Based on the 1992 film which starred Whitney Houston, The Bodyguard first opened in the West End in 2012 and has since toured multiple times in addition to returning to the West End in 2016. To date, The Bodyguard has been seen by over 3.6 million people in 15 countries and 45 US cities. Emily-Mae's theatre credits include: Bulda in Disney’s Frozen (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), Kiki Kavelle in Are You As Nervous As I Am (Greenwhich Theatre), City of Angels (Garrick Theatre), title role in Pippi Longstocking (Theatre Royal and Derngate), Paradice in Brooklyn the Musical (Greenwich Theatre), Ronette in Little Shop of Horrors (Storyhouse Chester), Ulla in The Producers (Royal Exchange Manchester) and Dynamite/understudy Motormouth in Hairspray (UK Tour). The Bodyguard is touring the UK & Ireland until 30th December 2023. Visit www.thebodyguardmusical.com for info, tour dates and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep16: Paige Peddie, Lorrell in Dreamgirls | 10 Apr 2023 | 00:50:21 | |
Paige Peddie recently finished touring the UK and Ireland as Lorrell Robinson in Dreamgirls. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep15: Charlotte Gooch, Penny in Dirty Dancing | 07 Apr 2023 | 00:37:04 | |
Charlotte Gooch is currently reprising her performance as Penny Johnson in Dirty Dancing, a role she first played sixteen years ago! Dirty Dancing has returned to the Dominion Theatre ahead of a UK & Ireland tour. Based on the 1987 film, Dirty Dancing is written by Eleanor Bergstein, with direction by Federico Bellone and choreography by Austin Wilks. Charlotte first joined Dirty Dancing in 2007, understudying Penny at the Aldwych Theatre. She went on to play the role in the show's first-ever national tour, West End revival at the Piccadilly Theatre and the original German production in Berlin. Last year Charlotte starred as Kathy Selden in Jonathan Church's production of Singin’ In The Rain (Sadlers Wells and UK/International tour) to huge acclaim. Some of her other theatre credits include: Alex Owens in Flashdance (International Tour), Tina Sparkle in Strictly Ballroom (Piccadilly Theatre/West Yorkshire Playhouse/Toronto), Dale Tremont in Top Hat (Aldwych Theatre/UK Tour), Margot in Legally Blonde (Korea), Bombalurina in Cats (European Tour) and Patty Simcox/understudy Sandy in Grease (UK Tour). Dirty Dancing runs at the Dominion Theatre until 29th April. Visit www.dirtydancingonstage.co.uk for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep14: Lucy May Barker, Rebekah Vardy in Vardy V Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial | 30 Mar 2023 | 00:50:50 | |
Lucy May Barker is playing Rebekah Vardy in Vardy V Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial which is running in the West End at the Ambassadors Theatre from 6th April before heading off on tour. Lucy is reprising her performance, having starred in the play's premiere performances at the Wyndham’s Theatre last year. The trial that gripped the nation has been adapted from seven days of High Court transcripts by Liv Hennessy and directed by Lisa Spirling. From sting operations to sensational headlines, this verbatim production reveals what went on behind closed doors in the case that turned social media sleuthing into high drama. Audiences can see first-hand, and in the words of Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney, how the extraordinary week in court played out. Lucy was last In The Frame whilst playing Sophie in the West End production of Mamma Mia!, a role she has previously played in the show’s UK and international tour. Just as she was preparing to say goodbye to Sophie, the pandemic hit and her run was cut short. However, when theatres reopened Lucy reprised her performance as Sophie in the first ever open air production of Mamma Mia! before joining the tour for a limited time. Lucy has also played Ado Annie in the UK tour of Oklahoma! and Johanna in Sweeney Todd in the West End and at the Chichester Festival Theatre. Some of her other credits include Earthquakes in London (National Theatre), The Crucible (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre) and Thark (Park Theatre). Vardy V Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial runs at the Ambassadors Theatre 6th April – 20th May 2023 and then tours until 17th June, visitng Woking, Liverpool, Southend, Dublin, Salford and Brighton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep13: Matt Henry MBE, star of Kinky Boots, The Matilda Film & The Drifters Girl | 24 Mar 2023 | 00:33:38 | |
Olivier winner Matt Henry MBE is In The Frame! On Wednesday 12th April, you can see Matt in The Best Of The West End which is playing the Milton Keynes Theatre following sold out shows at the Royal Albert Hall. Matt will perform musical theatre classics alongside Ben Forster, Louise Dearman and Lucie Jones. Matt was most recently seen on screen as The Doctor in the Netflix film adaptation of Matilda The Musical, following his acclaimed performance in the West End run of The Drifters Girl alongside Beverley Knight. In 2015, Matt starred as Lola in the West End transfer of Kinky Boots, winning the Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical. Matt reprised his performance when the musical was filmed for release. Some of Matt's early shows include The Lion king, Miss Saigon, Saturday Night Fever, Avenue Q and The Rat Pack: Live from Las Vagas. His credits also include The Two Noble Kinsmen (Globe), One Night in Miami (Tour) and Our Lady of Blundellsands (Liverpool Everyman). He appeared on the 2013 season of The Voice UK. In 2017 Matt was awarded an MBE for his services to musical theatre. You can see Matt in The Best Of The West End at the Milton Keynes Theatre on Wednesday 12th April. Visit www.bestwestend.co.uk for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep12: Matt Mills, Curtis Taylor Jr. in Dreamgirls | 17 Mar 2023 | 01:02:35 | |
Matt Mills recently completed his run as Curtis Taylor Jr. in the UK and Ireland tour of Dreamgirls. Follow Matt on Instagram: @millzilla_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep11: Amy Thornton, Nini in Moulin Rouge | 10 Mar 2023 | 01:03:40 | |
Amy Thornton is currently starring as Nini in the West End production of Moulin Rouge at the Piccadilly Theatre. Amy's West End credits include: Palladium Panto (London Palladium), Matilda (Cambridge), Rock of Ages & Flashdance (Shaftesbury), Never Forget (Savoy) and Grease (Piccadilly). Follow Amy on Instagram: @ames26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep10: Ben Joyce, Marty McFly in Back To The Future | 08 Mar 2023 | 00:36:48 | |
Ben Joyce is currently starring as Marty McFly in the West End production of Back To The Future The Musical at the Adelphi Theatre. Elsewhere, he did the workshop for The Little Big Things and filmed a role in The Power (Sister Pictures/Amazon Prime). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep9: Frances Mayli McCann, Bonnie in Bonnie and Clyde | 03 Mar 2023 | 00:32:59 | |
Frances Mayli McCann is currently reprising her performance as Bonnie in Bonnie and Clyde at the Garrick Theatre. Frances has been with UK version of Bonnie and Clyde right from the start, originally starring opposite Jeremy Jordan for the concert production at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane which was filmed for release. Last year the show ran at the Arts Theatre ahead of its transfer to the Garrick for this current run. Frances is an Olivier Award nominee for her performance as Kylah in Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour (Duke of York’s Theatre). Just a few of her other credits include: Svetlana in Chess in Concert (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), Heather McNamara in Heathers (Theatre Royal Haymarket), Eponine in Les Miserables (Sondheim Theatre & UK Tour), The Mistress in Evita (Regents Park Open Air Theatre) and Macbeth, The Great Wave and Here Lies Love (National Theatre). On screen, Frances most recently finished filming Silverpoint for BBC/ABC with her other screen credits including Shetland (BBC), River City (BBC), Lip Service (BBC) and A Tale to Tell (Amazon Prime). Bonnie and Clyde runs at the Garrick Theatre Saturday 4th March – Saturday 20th May 2023. Visit www.bonnieandclydemusical.com for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S9 Ep54: Rose Galbraith, Young Viv in Spend Spend Spend | 14 Nov 2024 | 00:30:47 | |
Rose Galbraith is playing Young Viv in the UK revival of Spend Spend Spend by Steve Brown and Justin Greene. Directed by Josh Seymour, the musical comedy is being staged at the Royal Exchange in Manchester this Christmas. Rachel Leskovac, who was nominated for an Olivier Award for her portrayal of Young Viv in the original London production, is returning to the show to play the older version of Viv. Earlier this year Rose played Cecile in the London premiere of Cruel Intentions at The Other Palace. Rose trained at the Royal Academy Of Music and alongside her theatre work has worked across film and television. Recorded during a break from rehearsals, in this episode Rose discusses auditioning for Spend Spend Spend, how rehearsals have been and the conversations she has had with Rachel Leskovac about playing Young Viv. Rose also talks about Cruel Intentions, her path in the industry so far and lots more along the way. Spend Spend Spend runs at the Royal Exchange in Manchester 23rd November 2024 - 11th January 2025. Visit www.royalexchange.co.uk for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 150th Episode: Lucie Jones, Elphaba in Wicked & Fantine in Les Misérables | 01 Mar 2023 | 00:37:02 | |
For our 150th episode, Lucie Jones is back In The Frame! She’s also heading out on a solo tour with The Fulltone Orchestra and has released a book with David Hunter called Doctor’s Orders – our friendship in doodles. Lucie is playing Elphaba in Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theatre until Sunday 5th March. You can see Lucie as Fantine in Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre from Monday 27th March. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep7: Anoushka Lucas, Laurey in Oklahoma! | 24 Feb 2023 | 00:34:36 | |
Anoushka Lucas is currently reprising her performance as Laurey in Daniel Fish's revival of Oklahoma!. The show has transferred to the West End's Wyndham's Theatre, following its run at the Young Vic last year. Having won Best Musical Revival at the Tony and WhatsOnStage Awards, this bold new version of Oklahoma! features all the original dialogue with a re-orchestrated score, reimagined for the 21st century. Last year Anoushka wrote and starred in Elephant at the Bush Theatre. Having started out as a singer/songwriter in the music world, Anoushka ventured into theatre and has worked as an actor, musician and writer. She originated the role of Mary in Timothy Sheader's revival of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Regent's Park Theatre, a role she returned to during the pandemic. Anoushka's other stage credits include: Henry V (Donmar Warehouse), After Life (National Theatre), Chiaroscuro (Bush), Faces in the Crowd (Gate Theatre) and Sparks (Edinburgh Festival Fringe / Vault Festival). Oklahoma! runs at the Wyndham's Theatre until 2nd September 2023. Visit www.oklahomawestend.com for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep6: Tsemaye Bob-Egbe, Katherine Howard in Six & alternate Tina Turner in Tina | 22 Feb 2023 | 00:53:18 | |
Tsemaye Bob-Egbe recently completed her run as Katherine Howard in the West End production of Six The Musical (Vaudeville Theatre). Tsemaye ventured into theatre after completing a medical degree. Her theatre credits include Les Enfants Terribles' The Vaudevillians (Edinburgh Fringe Festival), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Aldwych Theatre), Leading Player in Pippin (Garden Theatre), Tammy Faye (Workshop) and Fairy in Tweedy’s Reduced Pantomime (Everyman Cheltenham). In 2021, Tsemaye joined the West End cast of Six as Katherine Howard. During her reign, Tsemaye received rave reviews and performed at the Jubilee. In this episode, Tsemaye discusses her journey to theatre via medical school, how she conquered the role of Tina, all things Six and lots more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep5: Damon Gould, Finch in Newsies | 17 Feb 2023 | 00:30:04 | |
Damon Gould is currently playing Finch in the UK premiere of Newsies at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. Directed and choreographed by Olivier nominee Matt Cole, this is an all-new immersive production of Newsies. The musical premiered on Broadway in 2012 where it ran for 1,004 performances. Damon's theatre credits include: Sonny in Grease (Dominion Theatre), Andre & Dance Captain in But I’m A Cheerleader (Turbine Theatre), Assistant Dance Captain & understudy Giulio & David Morse in Pretty Woman (Piccadilly Theatre & Savoy Theatre) and Angel in Kinky Boots (UK & Ireland Tour). Newsies is booking at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre until Sunday 30th July 2023. Visit www.newsiesthemusical.co.uk for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep4: Neil McDermott, Johnny in Home, I'm Darling | 10 Feb 2023 | 00:28:31 | |
Neil McDermott (Pretty Woman / Shrek) is currently starring as Johnny in the touring production of Home, I'm Darling by Laura Wade. Directed by Tamara Harvey and Hannah Noon, Home I'm Darling received its world premiere at Theatr Clwyd in 2018, before playing at the National Theatre and then transferring to the Duke of York’s Theatre in the West End, winning the 2019 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy. Neil recently completed his run as Philip Stuckley in the West End production of Pretty Woman at the Savoy Theatre, having been with the show since its London premiere at the Piccadilly Theatre. Just a few of Neil's extensive theatre credits include: Justin in Bad Girls (West Yorkshire Playhouse), Rolf in The Sound of Music (Palladium), Ordulf in Henry IV (Donmar), Young Buddy in Follies (Palladium), Jean-Michel in La Cage Aux Folles (Menier Chocolate Factory), Lord Farquaad in Shrek (Drury Lane), Bill Sykes in Oliver! (Grange Park Opera), Chief Weasel in The Wind in the Willows (Palladium), Evil Lord Hector in Eugenius (Other Palace) and Major Mario Carita in Glory Ride (Other Palace). Neil is also known for playing Ryan Malloy in BBC1's EastEnders and recently returned to Albert Square to reprise his role for a limited time. Home, I'm Darling tours until 13th May 2023. Visit www.kenwright.com for info, tour dates and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep3: Hannah Lowther, star of No Limits, The Spongebob Musical & Heathers | 07 Feb 2023 | 00:54:10 | |
Hannah Lowther is currently playing #Catfish in No Limits at the Turbine Theatre. A new song cycle by Sam Thomas, No Limits follows a variety of characters, from every walk of life as they dare to believe in themselves and strive for a better tomorrow. It is described as a "show with heart, humour, LGBTQ+ stories and a message we should all take on board… know no limits!” After No Limits, Hannah will star as Karen in the UK premiere of The Spongebob Musical which is touring the UK and playing a season at the Southbank Centre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep2: Maiya Quansah-Breed, Philoclea in Head Over Heels & original Catherine Parr in Six | 03 Feb 2023 | 00:34:42 | |
Olivier nominee Maiya Quansah-Breed is starring as Philoclea in the UK premiere of Head Over Heels at the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester. Described as a "hilarious, exuberant celebration of love" and featuring songs by The Go-Gos, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts. Maiya originated the role of Catherine Parr in Six The Musical. She starred in the show's first UK tour, which included a run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, before opening the West End production at the Arts Theatre. Alongside the original line-up of queens, Maiya was nominated for the 2019 Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical. Last year Maiya reunited with the original cast of Six for three special performances at Hampton Court Palace, before filming a live capture of the musical at the Vaudeville Theatre. She and the original queens have formed the girl group SVN. Maiya's other theatre credits include Mimi in Rent (Hope Mill Theatre), I Could Use A Drink In Conert (Garrick Theatre), Laura in The Distance You Have Come (Apollo Theatre) and Martha in The Secret Garden In Concert (London Palladium). Head Over Heels runs at the Hope Mill Theatre until 4th March 2023. Visit www.hopemilltheatre.co.uk for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S8 Ep1: Kristina Love, Tina Turner in Tina The Musical | 27 Jan 2023 | 01:08:30 | |
Having originated the role in Germany, Kristina Love is currently making her West End debut as Tina Turner in Tina The Musical at the Aldwych Theatre. In 2019, Kristina opened the German language production of Tina in the title role. Kristina duetted with Tina Turner at the musical's press launch and performed the role for her on opening night. Kristina is now performing the role in English in the London production to huge acclaim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 2022 Best Bits | 31 Dec 2022 | 00:06:38 | |
Just a few of our favourite clips from this year's episodes. Thank you for listening to In The Frame in 2022! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S7 Ep34: Nathania Ong, Éponine in Les Misérables | 30 Dec 2022 | 00:41:36 | |
For the final episode of this series, we're joined by Nathania Ong who is starring as Éponine in the West End production of Les Misérables. Nathania previously played Éponine in the musical's UK & Ireland tour. After growing up in Singapore, Nathania moved to London to train at Mountview. Upon graduating, Nathania made her West End debut in Be More Chill at the Shaftesbury Theatre. Les Misérables runs at the Sondheim Theatre. Visit www.lesmis.com for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S9 Ep53: John Dagleish & Clare Foster, Benjamin & Elowen in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | 08 Nov 2024 | 00:30:10 | |
John Dagleish and Clare Foster are In The Frame! John is playing Benjamin Button and Clare is playing Elowen Keene in the West End production of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. After winning Best Musical Theatre Production at the 2024 Off West End Awards for its run at the Southwark Playhouse – with a different cast – the show has transferred for a run at the Ambassadors Theatre. John won an Olivier Award for his performance as Ray Davies in The Kinks musical Sunny Afternoon (Hampstead Theatre / Harold Pinter Theatre). His theatre credits also include: Spike (The Watermill Theatre), Cratchit (The Park Theatre), Sylvia (The Old Vic), A Christmas Carol (The Old Vic), Common (National Theatre), A Midsummer Night's Dream (The Young Vic), The Winter's Tale/Harlequinade (Branagh Theatre Company at The Garrick) and Shoot/Get Treasure/Repeat (Royal Court). Clare recently performed in Best of Enemies (Young Vic / Noel Coward Theatre). Some of her musical credits include Guys and Dolls (Chichester Festival Theatre), Merrily We Roll Along (Menier Chocolate Factory / Harold Pinter Theatre), Finding Neverland (Curve), Crazy For You (Regents Park Open Air Theatre / Novello Theatre), Avenue Q (Noel Coward Theatre) and We Will Rock You (Dominion Theatre). Clare was nominated for an Olivier Award for her performance in Travesties (Menier Chocolate Factory / Apollo Theatre). Recorded backstage, in this episode John and Clare discuss how they first met, their approach to tackling such huge roles and their musical theatre trauma... plus more. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is booking at the Ambassadors Theatre until 15th February 2025. Visit www.benjaminbuttonmusical.com for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S7 Ep33: Matt Nalton, The Pub Bore in The Choir of Man | 23 Dec 2022 | 00:33:01 | |
Matt Nalton is currently playing The Pub Bore in the West End production of The Choir Of Man at the Arts Theatre. Described as an " uplifting celebration of community and friendship", The Choir Of Man has returned to the West End for a second run. The 90-minute show features hits from artists such as Queen, Luther Vandross, Sia, Paul Simon, Adele, Guns & Roses, Avicii and Katy Perry, performed by an ensemble of singers and musicians. Matt previously starred as Nick Massi in Jersey Boys (Piccadilly Theatre). A few of his other theatre credits include: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Aldwych Theatre), Say It With Flowers (Sherman Cymru), Black Snow (Moscow Arts), Matt Lucas & Friends (Vaudeville) and Sweeney Todd (Rose & Village Underground). Alongside his performing work, Matt is also a pianist, composer and headshot photographer. Earlier this year, Matt released his debut album Piano Stories which is available to stream. As a composer, Matt is one half of the writing duo Nalton and Tudor with fellow actor Will Tudor. Matt and Will are working on a plethora of projects and recently previewed some of their work in a concert at Crazy Coqs with lots of top West End talent. The Choir of Man is booking at the Arts Theatre until Sunday 28th May. Visit www.choirofmanwestend.com for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S7 Ep32: Andy Barke, Happy Man/Mr Thompson in Pretty Woman | 22 Dec 2022 | 00:30:10 | |
Today we're chatting to Andy Barke who recently took over as Happy Man and Mr. Thompson in the West End production of Pretty Woman at the Savoy Theatre, having previously understudied the role. Just a few of Andy’s credit’s include Drake and understudy Rooster in Annie (UK Tour), Nativity! The Musical (UK Tour & Workshop), An Officer and a Gentleman (Leicester Curve), Elle’s Dad & Dewey in Legally Blonde (Leicester Curve & Monaco), Mr Baskin in Big The Musical (Theatre Royal Plymouth), Simon in Jesus Christ Superstar (German Tour) and Starlight Express (Asia Tour, UK Tour & Germany). Pretty Woman is booking at the Savoy Theatre until Sun 11 Jun 2023. Visit www.london.prettywomanthemusical.com for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S7 Ep31: Joel Harper-Jackson, M in C * C K & Charlie in Kinky Boots | 16 Dec 2022 | 00:40:13 | |
Joel Harper-Jackson is back In The Frame to discuss his whirlwind year in theatreland. Earlier this year, Joel was cast as an understudy in Marianne Elliott's West End revival of C * C K by Mike Bartlett. Joel went on for the role of M multiple times, including half-way through the first preview, due to the indisposition of Taron Egerton. Joel went on to take over the role full-time to huge acclaim, and is now nominated for a WhatsOnStage Award for Best Takeover Performance. After C * C K, Joel went on to play Freddie in Chess In Concert at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane before playing Charlie Price in Kinky Boots In Concert at the same venue, a role he previously played in the musical's UK and Ireland tour. Some of Joel's theatre credits also include: Tom Price in Pieces Of String (Mercury Theatre), Curious Incident (UK Tour), Simon in Jesus Christ Superstar (Regents Park), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Aldwych), Che in Evita (Slovenia) and Rent (UK Tour). Follow Joel on Instagram: @joelharperjacks Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||