Gerardine Sacdalan is starring as Juliet in And Juliet. Following its triumphant West End run and ongoing Broadway engagement, And Juliet is touring the UK and Ireland for the first time.

And Juliet flips the script on the greatest love story and asks, what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of iconic pop anthems by Max Martin. The show features hits such as  “…Baby One More Time,”  “Roar,” “Since U Been Gone,” “It’s My Life,” “I Want It That Way,” and “Can’t Stop the Feeling!”.

After training at Urdang, Gerardine made her professional debut as Sandra Beaumont in Made In Dagenham In Concert at the London Palladium.

In this episodes Gerardine discusses auditioning for And Juliet, conquering such a demanding role and why - as an Asian woman in musical theatre - playing Juliet is such a big deal. Gerardine also reflects on her path into theatre and lots more along the way.

And Juliet tours the UK & Ireland until June 2025. Visit www.andjulietthemusical.co.uk for info and tickets.

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Samuel Edwards is In The Frame!

Most recently, Sam played Stuart in the original West End cast of Mrs Doubtfire (Shaftesbury Theatre) and starred as Billy Crocker in Kathleen Marshall’s revival of Anything Goes (Barbican Centre).

After making his West End debut understudying Sam Wheat in Ghost The Musical, Sam covered Enjolras in Les Misérables, Rolf in The Sound of Music (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre) and Fiyero in Wicked (Apollo Victoria). Impressively, Sam took over as Fiyero in Wicked's UK & Ireland Tour and returned to the West End production of Les Misérables to star as Enjolras. He also returned to Ghost as Carl (Asia Tour). 

Some of Sam's additional theatre roles include Sonny in the UK premiere of Xanadu (Southwark Playhouse) and Ozzie in On The Town (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre). On screen he has appeared in Ted Lasso, Brave New World, Doctors and Hollyoaks.

In this episode, Sam discusses how overwhelming it was to make his West End debut understudying Richard Fleeshman in Ghost, his trend of returning to shows and how he almost missed out on playing Billy Crocker... plus lots more!

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Jamie Muscato is preparing to play three solo concerts at Cadogan Hall. Celebrating his career and favourite things, the first two shows sold out in minutes before a third was added.

This weekend Jamie will star as Billy Bigelow in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel in Concert at the Royal Festival Hall with a 30-piece orchestra.

Some of Jamie’s most recent theatre credits include starring as Christian in Moulin Rouge! (Piccadilly Theatre), Matty in 13 Going on 30 (workshop), Guy in Once In Concert (London Palladium), Enjolras in Les Misérables The Staged Concert (Sondheim Theatre) and Tony in West Side Story (Leicester Curve).

Jamie originated the role of JD in Andy Fickman's UK premiere of Heathers at the Other Palace and Theatre Royal Haymarket.

Some of Jamie's other theatre credits include: Story Edward in Big Fish (The Other Palace), Ben in Lazarus (King’s Cross Theatre), George Jacob Holyoake in A Subject of Scandal and Concern (Finborough Theatre), Jake in Stay Awake Jake (The Vaults), Joe in Bend it Like Beckham (Phoenix Theatre), Anthony in Sweeney Todd (Welsh National Opera), Nathan in House of Mirrors and Hearts (Arcola Theatre), Eddie in Dogfight (Southwark Playhouse), The Light Princess (National Theatre), Rock of Ages (Shaftesbury Theatre), Love Story (Duchess Theatre) and Jean Prouvaire in Les Misérables (25th-anniversary tour).

Jamie made his professional debut in the original UK cast of Spring Awakening at the Lyric Hammersmith and Novello Theatre. Jamie recently reunited with the company to perform a one-off reunion concert to mark the show's 15th anniversary at the Victoria Palace Theatre.

Some of Jamie's screen credits include The Chemistry of Death, The Undeclared War, Pistol, Doctors Cilla and the Les Misérables film.

Jamie plays Cadogan Hall on 21st and 22nd July 2024. Visit www.cadoganhall.com for info and tickets.

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Matt Mills recently completed his run as Curtis Taylor Jr. in the UK and Ireland tour of Dreamgirls.

Some of Matt's theatre credits include: Richard Bullock / cover Ike in Tina The Musical (West End), ensemble / cover Berry Gordy in Motown The Musical (UK Tour),  Drifters / ensemble in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (UK Tour), Newt Lee / Riley / Jim Conley in Parade (Hope Mill Theatre) and Nomax in Five Guys Named Moe (Edinburgh). 

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Amy Thornton is currently starring as Nini in the West End production of Moulin Rouge at the Piccadilly Theatre.

Amy was part of the musical’s original West End cast in the ensemble whilst understudying Nini and Arabia. She has now taken over as Nini full-time and is dazzling audiences eight times a week. 

Amy's West End credits include: Palladium Panto (London Palladium), Matilda (Cambridge), Rock of Ages & Flashdance (Shaftesbury), Never Forget (Savoy) and Grease (Piccadilly).

Her credits also include: Evita (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre),  Fame (UK Tour & Monte Carlo), Cats (Jersey & Guernsey) and Starlight Express (UK & Scandinavian Tour). She was also in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (Universal).

In this episode Amy explains how breaking her ankle changed the course of her career and led her to working as an assistant, associate and resident choreographer with the likes of Ellen Kane, Karen Bruce  and Fabian Aloise.

Amy was resident choreographer for the West End production of Matilda, assistant choreographer for the US, Australian, German, Chinese, Paris and UK touring productions of The Bodyguard and associate choreographer for Regent Park's Evita.

Most recently Amy was Ellen Kane’s assistant choreographer for the film adaptation of Matilda, which received huge acclaim for its choreography. 

Follow Amy on Instagram: @ames26

Moulin Rouge runs at the Piccadilly Theatre. Visit www.moulinrougemusical.co.uk for info and tickets.

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Ben Joyce is currently starring as Marty McFly in the West End production of Back To The Future The Musical at the Adelphi Theatre.

Based on the 1985 film, Back To The Future has a book by Bob Gale, featuring sixteen new songs with music and lyrics by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard with additional songs from the film including 'The Power of Love' and 'Johnny B. Goode'. The show premiered in the West End in 2021 and is set to open on Broadway later this year.

Ben recently made his West End debut as Frankie Valli in the London revival of Jersey Boys at the Trafalgar Theatre. For his performance, Ben received two Stage Debut Award nominations.

Elsewhere, he did the workshop for The Little Big Things and filmed a role in The Power (Sister Pictures/Amazon Prime).

This episode was recorded backstage at the Adelphi Theatre in Ben's dressing room!

Back To The Future is booking at the Adelphi Theatre until Sunday 22nd October 2023. Visit www.backtothefuturemusical.com for info and tickets.

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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.

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For our 150th episode, Lucie Jones is back In The Frame!

Lucie is currently in her final week of performances as Elphaba in Wicked ahead of returning to Les Misérables as Fantine.

On Wednesday 12th April, you can see Lucie in The Best Of The West End which is playing the Milton Keynes Theatre following sold out shows at the Royal Albert Hall. Lucie will perform musical theatre classics alongside Ben Forster, Louise Dearman and Matt Henry MBE. 

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 burst onto our screens in the 2009 series of The X Factor (ITV) and has gone on to become one of the most renowned leading ladies in British musical theatre. Lucie made her West End debut as Cosette in Les Misérables (Queens Theatre).

Her credits include: Meat in We Will Rock You (International Arena Tour), Victoria in American Psycho (Almedia Theatre), Molly in Ghost (Asian Tour), Elle Woods in Legally Blonde (Leicester Curve & UK Tour), Holly in The Wedding Singer (UK Tour), Maureen in Rent (St James Theatre & UK Tour), Lou in Girlfriends (LMTO), Heidi in Title Of Show (Digital Production) and The Ghost Of Christmas Past in A Christmas Carol (Dominion Theatre).

Lucie represented the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv, Ukraine in 2017 and released the album Lucie Jones Live At The Adelphi in 2020.

For the past year Lucie has been starring as Elphaba in the West End production of Wicked (Apollo Victoria) and is about to return to Les Misérables (Sondheim Theatre) as Fantine, a role she previously played in the concert production.

You can see Lucie 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. 

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.

Lucie is on tour with the Fulltone Orchestra in April and May, with tickets available from www.fto.org.uk/lucie/

Lucie's book with David Hunter, Doctors Orders, is available  now at www.doctorsordersbook.myshopify.com/ 

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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.

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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).

Tsemaye joined the original cast of Tina The Musical as first cover Alline and an understudy for Tina Turner. She later returned to the show as the alternate Tina, performing the role at least three shows a week.

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.

Tsemaye recently made her screen debut in the feature film Pretty Red Dress. 

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!

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

Hannah started her stage career as a child, playing Brigitta Von Trapp in The Sound of Music (London Palladium) and Jemima Potts in Chitty Chatty Bang Bang (National Tour). She was also in the children's ensemble of Oliver! (Theatre Royal Drury Lane).

Hannah then trained at Italia Conti and the London School of Musical Theatre, graduating from the latter in 2019. During the pandemic, Hannah was a covid temp at Tesco and began creating stagey content on TikTok where she has grown a following of over 750,000.

As we came out of the pandemic, Hannah joined the London cast of Heathers (The Other Palace) as dance captain; during the run she became the first actor to play all three Heathers. Her credits also include: Singing' in the Rain (Adelphi), Babies The Musical (Workshop), Millennials (The Other Palace) and Kinky Boots in Concert (Theatre Royal Drury Lane).

In this episode, Hannah speaks candidly about her journey in the industry so far, as well as starting out on TikTok and the challenges of the online world. She also delves into No Limits, Spongebob, Heathers and lots more!

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Lara Denning is currently starring as Anne in And Juliet. Following its triumphant West End run and ongoing Broadway engagement, And Juliet is touring the UK and Ireland for the first time.

And Juliet flips the script on the greatest love story and asks, what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of iconic pop anthems by Max Martin. The show features hits such as  “…Baby One More Time,”  “Roar,” “Since U Been Gone,” “It’s My Life,” “I Want It That Way,” and “Can’t Stop the Feeling!”.

Most recently Lara was the Standby Norma Desmond for Nicole Scherzinger and Rachel Tucker in Jamie Lloyd’s revival of Sunset Boulevard (Savoy Theatre).

Some of Lara’s other West End credits include: Doreen/Miss Elf in The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4 (The Ambassadors & Menier Chocolate Factory), Louise/Eve in Ruthless The Musical (Arts Theatre) and Mrs Bucket in Charlie & The Chocolate Factory (Theatre Royal Drury Lane). After understudying Miss Honey and Mrs Wormwood in Matilda (Cambridge Theatre), Lara went on to takeover both roles.

Lara’s other theatre credits include: Lex Logan in Eugenius! (Turbine Theatre), Aunt Fanny in The Famous Five (Theatre Clwyd & Chichester Festival Theatre), Mrs Mullin in Carousel (Kilworth House Theatre), Miss Hedge in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (UK Tour), Mrs Cratchit in Scrooge The Musical (Curve Leicester), The Rocky Horror Show (European Tour), Gotta Sing Gotta Dance (UK Tour), All The Fun Of The Fair (UK Tour) and Dirty Dancing In Concert (UK Tour).

Recorded at And Juliet’s rehearsal studio, in this episode Lara discusses all things And Juliet and Sunset Boulevard, as well as lots more along the way.

And Juliet tours the UK & Ireland from 8th July until June 2025. Visit www.andjulietthemusical.co.uk for info and tickets.

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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.

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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.

Kristina grew up in the US and after graduating relocated to Germany where she made her professional theatre debut in the ensemble of Dirty Dancing. She stayed in Germany, with her credits including swing in the world premiere of Rocky, Deloris van Cartier in Sister Act, Fortune Teller in the European premiere of Disney’s Aladdin and understudy Esmerelda in The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

 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.

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Just a few of our favourite clips from this year's episodes. Thank you for listening to In The Frame in 2022! 

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.

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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. 

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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.

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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).

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Maddison Firth is currently playing Heather Chandler in the London production of Heathers at The Other Palace

Maddison previously played the role in the first Heathers UK tour, making her the musical's longest running Chandler worldwide! Maddison also played Chandler in the new Heathers musical film which is available to stream in the US.

Prior to Heathers, Maddison was a rehearsal swing for the first Breakaway Cruise production of Six the Musical. She was then cast as Katherine Howard for the second Breakaway Cruise; however, the production was cancelled due to the pandemic.

Heathers is booking at The Other Palace until 19th February 2023. Visit www.theotherpalace.co.uk for info and tickets.

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In this very special episode, Nadine Higgin chats through her career - including the highs and lows - and recent role as Paulette in Legally Blonde.

Nadine's theatre credits include: Taylor in High School Musical (Hammersmith Apollo), Dynamite & understudy Motormouth in Hairspray (Shaftesbury Theatre, original cast), Chiffon in Little Shop Of Horrors (Kilworth House Theatre), ensemble in The Book of Mormon (Prince Of Wales Theatre, original cast) and Shenzi in The Lion King (Lyceum Theatre).

After completing her run in The Lion King, Nadine went on to play Cliff in Allelujah (Bridge Theatre) and Peter Quince/Egeus/Cobweb in A Midsummer Night's Dream & Sir Toby Belch in Twelfth Night (Shakespeare's Globe).

Nadine played the Judge and Sales Woman whilst understudying the roles of Pilar and Paulette in the original West End production of Legally Blonde (Savoy Theatre). This year she returned to the show, this time starring as Paulette, in Lucy Moss' London revival at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.

After Legally Blonde, Nadine starred as Alma in the two-hander Yellow Man at the Orange Tree Theatre to huge acclaim. Next year she is set to return to Shakespeare's Globe to play Paulina in A Winter's Tale.

On screen, Nadine has appeared in Military Wives and Doctors.

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Olivier winner George Maguire is currently starring as Bob Cratchit and Jacob Marley in the European premiere of Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol at the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall.

Some of George's early theatre credits include: Stu in Tonight's The Night, Angel in Rent, Joe Vegas in Fame, Marc Bolan in 20th Century Boy, Berger in Hair and Busker in Lift.

George won the 2015 Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical for originating the role of Dave Davies in the West End production of Sunny Afternoon (Hampstead Theatre/Harold Pinter Theatre). He went on to play Macheath in The Busker's Opera (Park Theatre), Orsino/Malvolio in Twelfth Night (Bridge House Theatre), Alan Dangle in One Man Two Guvnors (New Wosley/Nuffield Theatres) and the title role in The Wicker Husband (Watermill Theatre).

Most recently George played Buck Barrow in Bonnie & Clyde, firstly in the musical's concert alongside Jeremy Jordan at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane and then again in the show's fully staged run at the Arts Theatre.

Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol runs at the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall 8th December 2022 - 8 January 2023. Visit www.smokymountainchristmascarol.com for info and tickets.

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Carly Anderson most recently starred as Polly in Susan Stroman's revival of Crazy For You. The production opened at the Chichester Festival Theatre before transferring to the Gillian Lynne Theatre for an acclaimed West End run.

Some of Carly's early theatre credits include The Sound of Music (UK Tour), South Pacific (Barbican Centre & National Tour), My Fair Lady (Sheffield Crucible Theatre), Avenue Q (Seoul), Candide (Menier Chocolate Factory) and Sunset Boulevard (ENO London Coliseum).

Carly originated the role of Gwen in the premiere of Sunny Afternoon at the Hampstead Theatre which subsequently transferred to the Harold Pinter Theatre in the West End, winning the 2015 Olivier Award for Best New Musical.

Carly starred as Clio/Kira in the UK premiere of Xandu at the Southwark Playhouse and as Glinda in the 2016-17 international tour of Wicked.

Some of Carly's screen credits include Traces (Alibi) and Trust Me (BBC).

Follow Carly on Instagram: @anderson_carly

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West End stars Alice Fearn and Simon Bailey join us for a very special, double trouble episode!

Alice and Simon are both part of the workshop cast of Footballers Wives, and feature on the musical's cast recording which is out now. Footballers Wives has a book by Maureen Chadwick, co-creator of the original TV series, with music and lyrics by Kath Gotts. Alice and Simon play Tanya and Jason Turner.

The duo are also set to perform a concert together, The Last (1)5 Years at the Theatre Cafe on Sunday 4th December. Alice and Simon will perform songs from Footballers Wives alongside some other musical theatre numbers and Christmas tunes.

Alice and Simon first met when they were part of the West End production of Les Miserables for the 21st anniversary at the Queen's (now Sondheim) Theatre. Alice was understudying Fantine and Cosette with Simon playing Enjolras.

Alice is currently playing Beverley Bass in Come From Away (Phoenix Theatre), following an acclaimed run as Elphaba in Wicked (Apollo Victoria Theatre). Her credits also include: Nancy in Oliver! (Watermill Theatre), Renee and understudy Christine/Muriel in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Savoy Theatre), Gingy/Sugar Plum Fairy and understudy Princess Fiona in Shrek The Musical (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), understudy Dolly in Annie Get Your Gun (Young Vic), Rapunzel and understudy Cinderella in Into The Woods (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre) and understudy Laura in The Woman in White (Palace Theatre).

Simon recently completed his run as The Duke in the original West End production of Moulin Rouge (Piccadilly Theatre). His West End credits also include: Heathers (Theatre Royal Haymarket & London workshop), Tommy DeVito in Jersey Boys (Piccadilly Theatre & UK Tour), Liam O’Deary in I Can’t Sing! (London Palladium), Pharaoh in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (Gillian Lynne), understudy Galileo in We Will Rock You (Dominion), Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera (Her Majesty’s), Passion (Donmar Warehouse) and Romeo & Juliet The Musical (Piccadilly).

Alice previously did an episode of In The Frame with Adrian Hansel last year during season four, whilst Simon recorded our 100th episode earlier this year as part of season six.

The Footballers Wives cast recording is out now. You can see The Last (1)5 Years at the Theatre Cafe on Sunday 4th December. Visit www.thetheatrecafe.co.uk for info and tickets.

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Georgina Hagen is currently starring as Mary Brown in But I'm A Cheerleader at the Turbine Theatre.

First presented as part of MTFestUK in 2019, But I'm A Cheerleader received its official premiere at  the Turbine Theatre earlier this year and is now back for a second run. The show has book and lyrics by Bill Augustin, music by Andrew Abrams and direction by Tania Azevedo.

As a child actor, Georgina played Kate/Molly in Annie (Victoria Palace) and Liesl & understudy Jemima in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (London Palladium).

In 2008, Georgina starred as Lauren in the ITV musical series Britannia High. Her theatre credits include: Meat in We Will Rock You (UK Tour), Dinah and then Pearl in Starlight Express (Bochum, Germany), Mistress in Evita (Ljubljana Festival),  Shelley Parker in Batboy (Southwark Playhouse), Nancy in Groundhog Day (Old Vic), Sister Berthe in The Sound of Music (UK Tour) and Sister Margaretta/Frau Zeller and understudy Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music (International).

Most recently Georgina played Ms Fleming & Veronica's Mum in Heathers on its UK Tour before transferring to the London production at The Other Palace.

But I'm A Cheerleader runs at the Turbine Theatre until 27th November 2022. Visit www.theturbinetheatre.com for info and tickets.

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Dom Hartley-Harris recently completed his run as Curtis Taylor Jr in the first ever UK & Ireland tour of Dreamgirls.  

Some of his other theatre credits include Collins in Rent (Hope Mill Theatre), George Washington in Hamilton (Victoria Palace Theatre), Ratsey in Moonfleet (Salisbury Playhouse), Jagwire in Bat Out Of Hell (Manchester Opera House & London Coliseum), Drifter in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Aldwych Theatre) and Malcom in Macbeth (Old Join Stock).  

In this episode, Dom discusses venturing into musical theatre after training in acting, taking on some hugely iconic roles and balancing his career with being a father... plus lots more!

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Georgina Castle is currently starring as Jovie in the West End return of Elf The Musical at the Dominion Theatre.

Based on the 2003 film, Elf The Musical has book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin with songs by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin. The show opened on Broadway in 2010 and first ran in the West End in 2015. 

Georgina's theatre credits include: Sophie in Mamma Mia! (Novello), Doralee in 9 to 5 (UK & Ireland Tour), Marie in Cinderella (Gillian Lynne) and Millennials (Other Palace).

After completing her run in Elf, next year Georgina will play Lisa in a West End run of Dirty Dancing at the Dominion Theatre, having previously played the role in the musical's UK & Ireland Tour. 

Elf The Musical runs at the Dominion Theatre between 14th November and 7th January 2023. Visit www.elflondon.com for info and tickets.

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Grace Mouat is currently starring as Ella in the UK premiere of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella at the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester.  

Cinderella is the only musical written for the television by legendary duo Rodgers & Hammerstein. Originally broadcast live in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, the broadcast was watched by more than 100 million people, before subsequently being remade for TV again in 1965 and 1997 starring Whitney Houston and Brandy.  

A new Broadway version with a Tony-nominated book by Douglas Carter Beane premiered in 2013 featuring several fresh characters and songs. This will be the first time a fully staged version of the show has been performed in the UK, following a 2019 one-night concert version in London.  

Grace was part of the original cast of Six. She understudied all six queens in the musical's original UK tour and Edinburgh Fringe season before becoming an alternate when Six began its West End run at the Arts Theatre.  

Following a triumphant run in Six, Grace joined the original cast of & Juliet (Manchester / Shaftesbury Theatre) as Judith whilst understudying the title role. She went on to play Chrissy in Hair (Turbine), Chloe in Be More Chill (Shaftesbury Theatre) and Woman 1 in Closer Than Ever (BroadwayHD) before returning to & Juliet when it resumed its West End run, following the Covid-19 lockdowns, this time as the alternate for Juliet.  

Most recently Grace played Pilar in Lucy Moss' revival of Legally Blonde at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.  

Grace is part of the girl group SVN, alongside the original cast of Six. She previously hosted her own podcast Cut To The Grace and vlogged on YouTube. 

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella runs at the Hope Mill Theatre until Sunday 11th December 2022. Visit www.hopemilltheatre.co.uk for info and tickets.  

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Luke Suri is currently making his West End debut as Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys at the Trafalgar Theatre.

Luke was previously alternate Frankie in the musical's UK tour, marking his theatre debut.

Luke developed his craft working his way up through holiday parks, hotels, cruise ships and short residences. He found his agent during the pandemic, with some help from social media.

In this episode, Luke discusses his incredible journey in the industry so far, and the challenge of playing one of the most demanding roles in musical theatre.

Jersey Boys is booking at the Trafalgar Theatre until 23rd April 2023. Visit www.jerseyboysmusical.co.uk for information and tickets.

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Rob Madge is starring in the West End production of their one-person show My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do?), following sell out runs at the Turbine Theatre (2021) and Edinburgh Fringe Festival (2022).

The piece is Rob's autobiographical story, celebrating the joy and chaos of raising a queer child... bringing together home videos with original music as Rob sets out to recreate a Disney parade.

Rob began their stage career as a child, with credits including: Artful Dodger in Oliver! (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), Gavroche in Les Misérables (25th Anniversary Tour and 02 Concert) and Mary Poppins (Prince Edward Theatre).

After training at Royal Academy of Music, Rob returned to Les Misérables as an adult as part of the ensemble in the musical's UK tour. They went on to be in the original casts of Bedknobs and Broomsticks (UK Tour) and Millennials (The Other Palace Studio).

Later this year, Rob will play Pat The Cow in Jack and the Beanstalk at the London Palladium.

My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do?) runs at the Garrick Theatre Friday 21st October – Sunday 6th November. Visit www.nimaxtheatres.com for info and tickets.

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Me'sha Bryan is currently starring as Celie in the UK tour of The Color Purple.

Directed by Tinuke Craig, this is a co-production between Leicester Curve and Birmingham Hippodrome, first seen in 2019 before being revived digitally in 2021. Based on Alice Walker’s novel, The Color Purple is adapted for the stage by Marsha Norman, Allee Willis, Brenda Russell and Stephen Bray.

Me'sha's theatre credits include: understudy Sarah in Ragtime (Piccadilly Theatre), Vocalist in Been So Long (The Young Vic), Shenzi in The Lion King (UK Tour), Deloris Van Cartier in Sister Act (Dublin), Young Girl in Desire Under The Elms (Sheffield Crucible), Washing Machine in Caroline Or Change (Hampstead Theatre / Playhouse Theatre), Amiens in As You Like It (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre) and Suzanne/Mimi in Romantics Anonymous (Bristol Old Vic).

Me'sha works extensively as a session singer and vocal coach, and has also worked on screen.

The Color Purple tours the UK until 5th November. You can see it in Wales, Southampton and Norwich.

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Broadway star Felicia Boswell is currently making her West End debut as Faye Treadwell in The Drifters Girl.

The musical tells the story of The Drifters and the truth about the woman who made them, Faye Treadwell. As their manager, Faye fought for three decades alongside her husband to turn the vocal group into a global phenomenon.

Felicia joined the production in July, taking over the role from Beverley Knight.  The Drifters Girl completes its run in London later this week, ahead of a UK tour which is set to launch next year.

Felicia made her Broadway debut as Felicia Farrell in Memphis The Musical, and went on to play the role in the musical’s US tour to huge acclaim. Her Broadway credits also include playing Diana Ross in Motown The Musical and Josephine Baker in Shuffle Along.

Some of Felicia's other credits include Dreamgirls (US tour) and Emojiland (off-Broadway). Just a few of her US regional credits include playing Celie in The Color Purple, the title role in Medea, Mimi in Rent, The Baker’s Wife in Into The Woods, Mary in Jesus Christ Superstar and the title role in Aida. 

Felicia has  worked on screen and appeared in NBC’s Jesus Christ Superstar LIVE. She’s an Emmy winner for Jesus Christ Superstar LIVE, a two time Helen Hayes winner for Memphis & Jelly’s Last Jam and a Broadway World winner for Memphis.

As she prepares to say goodbye to The Drifters Girl and London (for now..!), in this episode Felicia discusses how it felt to make her West End debut, her path to Broadway, why what is meant for you won't pass you by and so much more. 

The Drifters Girl runs at the Garrick Theatre until 15th October. Visit www.thedriftersgirl.com for info and tickets.

Visit Felicia's website www.feliciaboswell.com and follow her on Instagram: @feliciaboswell

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Liisi Lafontaine is currently wrapping up her run as Satine in the original West End cast of Moulin Rouge The Musical.

Baz Luhrmann's iconic film comes to life onstage, in a production directed by Alex Timbers with choreography by Sonya Tayeh. Fresh from Broadway where it won ten Tony Awards, Moulin Rouge began performances in London at the Piccadilly Theatre in November 2019.

After understudying Deena in a US production of Dreamgirls, Liisi first came to the UK in 2016 to star as Deena the West End premiere of Dreamgirls at the Savoy Theatre, alongside Amber Riley as Effie. Liisi won huge acclaim for her performance and can be heard on the production’s live cast album.

Some of Liisi’s other theatre credits include Fly (La Jolla Playhouse), Born For This (Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre), Mickey’s Magical Map (Disneyland) and Disenchanted (Virtual). She has worked on screen, she is working on music and in 2019 Liisi made her London solo show debut with a concert at Piano Works West End.

This episode was recorded earlier this week, as Liisi was preparing to enter her final week of Satine shows before heading back to the the US.

You can see Liisi as Satine until Saturday 15th October. Follow her on Instagram: @liisilafontaine

Moulin Rouge is booking at the Piccadilly Theatre until 15th April 2023. Visit www.moulinrougemusical.co.uk for info and tickets. 

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Zachary James is currently starring as Hades in the West End production of Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre.

Zachary James’ work in theatre and opera includes the original production of Akhnaten (English National Opera), Lurch in the original cast of The Addams Family (Broadway), Spain (Second Stage), The Perfect American (Teatro Real Madrid), Breaking the Waves (Opera Philadelphia), Il Sogno (Teatro Citta Della Pieve), Edward Tulane (Minnesota Opera) and South Pacific, Coram Boy, Sweeney Todd, The Most Happy Fella, Irma la Douce, The Pirates of Penzance and Wozzeck (New York).

Zachary has performed around the globe, at venues including The Metropolitan Opera, Opera Queensland, Lincoln Center Theater, Carnegie Hall, New York Philharmonic, NHK Symphony Orchestra Tokyo and Philadelphia Orchestra.

His TV work includes 30 Rock, Law & Order, The Blacklist, Succession, Saturday Night Live and Murphy Brown. Zachary has released multiple solo albums which can be streamed.

In this episode, Zachary discusses why he was determined to be in Hadestown, how he has balanced a career between theatre and opera, his path into performing and lots more.

Check out Zachary’s website www.zachjames.com and for more information about Hadestown visit www.uk.hadestown.com

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Tosh Wanogho-Maud is currently receiving huge acclaim for originating the roles of Ben E. King, Rudy Lewis & others in The Drifters Girl.

The musical tells the story of The Drifters and the truth about the woman who made them, Faye Treadwell. As their manager, Faye fought for three decades alongside her husband to turn the vocal group into a global phenomenon. Tosh has been with The Drifters Girl since its world premiere in Newcastle in October 2021, through to its West End run which began in November 2021 and concludes later this month.

Tosh began his theatre career as a child, playing Winston in Whistle Down The Wind (Aldwych) before starring as Young Simba  in The Lion King (Lyceum).

Some of his other theatre credits include: Four Eyed Moe in Five Guys Named Moe (Newtown Abbey), Respect La Diva (Garrick), Rufus/cover Curtis in Save The Last Dance For Me (UK Tour), Sweet Smell of Success (Arcola Theatre), understudy Mufala/General in the original West End cast of The Book of Mormon (Prince of Wales) and The Producers (UK Tour).

Tosh played Willie in Daniel Evans' revival of Show Boat at the Sheffield Crucible. The production transferred to the West End (New London), with Tosh taking over and starring as Joe for the final months of the musical's run. Tosh then joined the West End premiere of Dreamgirls (Savoy), understudying the iconic role of Jimmy Early. Tosh took over as Jimmy full-time to huge acclaim in the musical's second year.

On screen, Tosh worked on Bridgeton and Jingle Jangle for Netflix, as well as BBC’s Roadkill. He's also an avid writer and  regularly does various workshops and concerts across theatreland.

In this candid interview, Tosh discusses his career to date, all things Dreamgirls and The Drifters Girl as well as his ambitions for the future and lots more!

The Drifters Girl runs at the Garrick Theatre until 15th October. Visit www.thedriftersgirl.com for info and tickets.

Visit Tosh's website www.toshwm.com and follow him on Instagram: @t0shee

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Danielle Steers is  one of three performers playing the role of Cher in the UK premiere of The Cher Show which is touring the UK and Ireland. Danielle plays Lady, alongside Millie O'Connell as Babe and Debbie Kurup as Star.

Directed by Arlene Phillips with choreography by Oti Mabuse, this is an all-new production of the show featuring costume design by Gabriella Slade who recently won a Tony Award for Six The Musical.

Danielle's theatre credits include: The Empress in Aladdin (Theatre Royal, Plymouth), Carmen in Sweet Charity (Donmar Warehouse), Shirelle in the original London cast of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Aldwych Theatre), swing and cover Nicki Marron in The Bodyguard (Adelphi Theatre), cover Killer Queen in We Will Rock You (International Arena Tour), Dynamite in Hairspray (Aberystwyth Arts Centre), Judge and cover Pilar in Legally Blonde (Savoy Theatre) and Divine in Respect La Diva (Garrick Theatre).

Danielle originated the role of Zahara in Bat out of Hell, playing the role in Manchester and during its West End runs at the ENO and Dominion Theatre. Danielle reprised her performance internationally when Bat out of Hell transferred to the Mirvish Theatre in Toronto and New York City Centre.

Danielle was the first West End replacement for Catherine Parr in Six The Musical at the Arts Theatre, Lyric Theatre and Vaudeville Theatre. She released her debut album The Future Ain’t What It Used To Be in 2021.

Follow Danielle on Instagram: @misssteers

The Cher Show is touring until March 2023. Visit www.cheronstage.com for info, tour dates and tickets.

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Jacob is currently preparing to star as Prince Topher in the UK premiere of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella at the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester.  You can see him perform live in concert at Live At Zedel on Monday 26th September. 

Jacob joined the 2021 London production of Heathers at The Other Palace, understudying and regularly playing the role of JD. He went on to takeover the role full-time to huge acclaim.

In 2020 Jacob won BBC reality show Little Mix: The Search as part of the band Simply September, and went on to support Little Mix on their 2022 Confetti Arena Tour.

Jacob's theatre credits also include: Bobby in Dreamboats and Petticoats (UK Tour), Mohr in Vanara: The Legend (Hackmey Empire), Hunter in In Pieces (Turbine Theatre) and Kings Of Broadway (Palace Theatre).

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella runs at the Hope Mill Theatre 1st November - 11th December 2022. You can see Jacob in concert at Live At Zedel on Monday 26th September.

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Matt Blaker recently took over as Raoul in the West End production of The Phantom of the Opera, having previously understudied the role in 2017.

A few of Matt's early theatre credits include Footloose (Yvonne Arnaud Theatre), Pride and Prejudice (Lyric Belfast), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (UK Tour), Dusty (Charing Cross) and Jesus Christ Superstar (UK Tour).

Following his first run with Phantom, Matt originated the role of  Bob Gaudio in Luke Sheppard's new production of Jersey Boys (International Tour). He played Lt. Cable in South Pacific (Concert), Ernst in Cabaret (Frankfurt) and most recently starred as Billy Bigelow in Carousel at Kilworth House Theatre.

In this episode, Matt discusses why returning to Phantom is a special moment in his career and lots more!

The Phantom of the Opera is currently booking in London through to 4th March 2023. Visit www.uk.thephantomoftheopera.com for info and tickets.

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Khalid recently completed a run as John Laurens & Philip Hamilton in the West End production of Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre.

Having trained at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Khalid's theatre credits include: Dick Whittington (National Theatre), War Horse (UK and International Tour), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (UK & Ireland Tour), Hamlet (UK Tour), Careen – The True History of Bonnie and Clyde (Birmingham Rep), Godspell (Edinburgh Fringe Festival), Sweet Charity (National Youth Music Theatre) and Lord of the Flies (New Adventures). 

In this episode, Khalid discusses all things Hamilton, his path into the industry and lots lots more!

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Fresh from runs in Matilda and Hairspray, Olivier nominee Rebecca Thornhill is currently starring as Mrs Burke in the UK tour of Girl From The North Country. 

Written and directed by Conor McPherson with the songs of Bob Dylan, Girl From The North Country premiered at the Old Vic in 2017 before transferring to the West End and Broadway. The show returned to the West End in 2019, with the production also running in Toronto.

Rebecca was nominated for an Olivier Award in 2001 for her performance as Lina Lamont in the National Theatre's production of Singin' in the Rain. She recently reprised her performance as Mrs Wormwood in Matilda, having previously played the role at the Cambridge Theatre and on tour. She also recently completed a run as Velma Von Tussle in the UK tour of Hairspray. Rebecca created the role of Karen Holmes in the original production of From Here To Eternity which ran in the West End at the Shaftesbury Theatre and was filmed for cinema/digital release. 

Just a few of Rebecca's other theatre credits include: Hotbox Girl in Guys and Dolls (Leicester), She Loves Me (Savoy), Demeter in Cats (New London), Babette in the original company of Beauty and The Beast (Dominion),  Annie in Annie Get Your Gun (UK Tour), Julie Laverne in Show Boat (Royal Albert Hall), Nellie Forbush in South Pacific (National Tour), Sally in Me and My Girl (UK Tour & Zimbabwe), Gertie Cummins in Oklahoma! (National Theatre & Lyceum), Cosette & Fantine in Les Miserables (West End / UK Tour / Denmark), Sukie Rougemont in Witches of Eastwick (Prince Of Wales), Vicki Nichols in The Full Monty (Prince of Wales), Evelyn Nesbit in Ragtime (Piccadilly), Roxie Hart in Chicago (Adelphi), Mrs Banks in Mary Poppins (Prince Edward / US Tour), Madge Hardwick in Top Hat (UK Tour) and Morticia in The Addams Family (Singapore). 

Girl From The North Country  tours the UK until 18th March 2023. Visit www.girlfromthenorthcountryshow.com for info, tour dates and tickets.

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Today we're joined by Olivier nominated original Six Queen Jarnéia Richard-Noel (also known as Jaye'J) who is currently starring in the London production of Millennials by Elliot Clay at The Other Palace.

Jarnéia originated the role of Catherine of Aaragon in Six The Musical. As part of the original cast, Jarnéia took the musical from its first tour, to a sell out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to the West End where she stayed with the show for almost three years at the Arts Theatre, Lyric Theatre and Vaudeville Theatre.

Alongside her fellow OG queens, Jarnéia was nominated for the 2019 Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical. Earlier this year, Jarnéia and the original West End cast of Six reunited for three sell-out performances at Hampton Court Palace, before shooting a filmed movie of Six at the Vaudeville Theatre.

After training at the Urdang Academy, Jarnéia made her professional debut as a singer/dancer for P&O Cruises. After leaving Six, she played Alice in Dick Whittington at the Norwich Theatre Royal before joining the UK tour of Hairspray as a swing for the Dynamites.

From six to seven, Jarnéia is part of the girl group SVN alongside the original West End cast of Six. Following the release of multiple singles, SVN recently played their debut headline show at the O2 Academy Islington.

In this episode, Jaye'J discusses her path into theatre, her journey with Six and why she's excited to be showing a different side of her talents in Millennials. 

 Millenials runs at The Other Palace until Sunday 4th September.

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This week's guest is Simon Gordon who most recently starred as JD in Heathers!

Simon originally went to Law School before entering ITV's Superstar - Andrew Lloyd Webber's reality TV show, casting an actor to play Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar - where he made it to the final thirty boys. 

Simon's theatre credits include: Christian in Moulin Rouge (Secret Cinema), alternate Strat in Bat Out Of Hell (London Coliseum, International Tour & Dominion Theatre), Robbie in Twist and Turn (The Other Palace) and cover Gene in Girl From The North Country (Gielgud Theatre). 

Most recently, Simon played JD in the original UK tour of Heathers, before reprising his performance in the London production at The Other Palace. During his London run, Simon played JD for the musical's film which will premiere on the Roku Channel in the US in September.

In this episode, Simon discusses how he found his way from Law School to theatre, the Heathers fandom and *that* story about how rehearsing for his Beautiful audition led to armed police entering his house (and lots more). 

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Carly is currently reprising her Olivier nominated performance as Erma in Kathleen Marshall's production of Anything Goes at the Barbican Theatre.

Since previously joining us on Series 2 Episode 6 of In The Frame, Carly hasn't stopped! She was cast as Jane Seymour in the UK tour of Six, but sadly never made her debut due to a lockdown. Her recent credits include Shug Avery in The Color Purple (Leicester Curve - Digital), June in Gypsy in Concert (Alexandra Palace Theatre) and Cassie in A Chorus Line (Leicester Curve). Carly received huge acclaim for her performance as Erma in Anything Goes, winning a WhatsOnStage Award and receiving an Olivier Award nomination.

Carly's extensive credits also include: Anita in West Side Story (Leicester Curve), Helene in Sweet Charity (Nottingham Playhouse), Fate in Hadestown (National Theatre), Henri in The View Upstairs (Soho Theatre) and Charlaine in Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Southwark Playhouse & Mercury Colchester). Carly’s West End credits include Rock of Ages, Dirty Dancing, Chicago, Memphis and Dreamgirls where she understudied and regularly played the role of Lorelle. She has also appeared in Hair, High School Musical, Dance Til Dawn and The Lorax.

Anything Goes completes its run at the Barbican Theatre on 3rd September. Visit www.anythinggoesmusical.co.uk for info and tickets.

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Zoe Birkett is currently playing Arabia and understudying Satine in the West End production of Moulin Rouge at the Piccadilly Theatre.

Since finishing as a runner-up on the original season of Pop Idol, Zoe has gone on to have an incredible career in theatre. 

Zoe made her West End debut as a Diva in the original cast of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, with some of her other credits including: Myth! The Musical (The Other Palace), What A Feeling (Manchester Opera House & London Palladium), Thriller Live (Lyric & International Tour), Respect La Diva (Garrick), Hair (Munich & Piccadilly), Tommy (Prince Edward) and Rent (Greenwich Theatre). 

Zoe was nominated for West End Frame's Understudy of the Year Award for alternating the role of Rachel Marron in the UK tour of The Bodyguard and went on to take over the role for a limited time. Most recently she starred as Justice in the UK tour of Rock Of Ages.

Follow Zoe on Instagram: @zoebirkett 

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Jenna Innes is currently starring as Veronica Sawyer in Heathers!

Heathers is back in the West End at @SohoPlace ahead of a tour. Jenna is reprising her performance as Veronica, having played the role in last year’s UK & Ireland tour.

Having trained at the MTA, Jenna’s theatre credits include: Charlotte Donne in Animus  (Bridewell Theatre), Young Molly in Some Lovers (The Other Palace), A Spoonful of Sherman (National Tour) and Lili von Vondergraff in Plastered (MT Fest).

Jenna was part of Les Misérables between 2019 and 2023, understudying Éponine in the West End and on tour. In an emergency situation, Jenna also played Fantine for one day only with just a few hours notice!

In this episode, Jenna discusses her journey with Heathers, the iconic roles she played in amdram as well as the day she played Fantine… plus lots more!

Heathers runs in the West End at @SohoPlace until 6th July and tours until 23rd November 2024. Visit www.heathersthemusical.com for info and tickets. 

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Having co-hosted our second ever podcast back in 2019, 251 episodes later Jay Perry is back and In The Frame! 

Jay recently completed a run in the West End production of Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre. He joined the show as a standby before taking over as Aaron Burr for a six month run. 

Jay made his West End debut as a child in Whistle Down The Wind (Aldwych) before joining pop group S Club Juniors. He then returned to theatre as an adult, with his early credits including Gilbert in Hairspray (Gordon Craig Theatre), Rufus & cover Curtis in Save The Last Dance For Me (UK Tour) and a Drifter in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Aldwych Theatre). 

Jay joined the West End production of Motown The Musical at the Shaftesbury Theatre in 2017 as a cover for Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. He ended up becoming an emergency cover for Berry Gordy and then, in 2018, took over from Cedric Neal and played Berry Gordy for the final year of Motown's run, marking his West End leading man debut. 

After completing his run in Motown, Jay joined the Watermill Theatre's revival of Kiss Me Kate starring as Bill Calhoun. During the pandemic he was a standby in Songs For A New World at the London Palladium. On screen, Jay recently played Gabriel Chase in Doctors (BBC). Elsewhere, Jay works closely with the charity Mermaids who support gender-diverse kids, young people and their families.

In this episode, Jay discusses leaving the Hamilton bubble, proving himself in the theatre industry and speaking out about what he stands for... plus lots more!

Follow Jay on Instagram: @MrJayPerry

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Having recently completed her run as Elle Woods in Lucy Moss' revival of Legally Blonde at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, Courtney Bowman is about to star as Lauren in Kinky Boots In Concert at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Returning to the West End for the first time since 2019, Kinky Boots In Concert also stars Cedric Neal as Lola and Joel Harper-Jackson as Charlie with the London Musical Theatre Orchestra.

Courtney won the tenth annual Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year competition in 2016. Her theatre credits include The Wind in the Willows (UK Tour), Martha in Blondel (Union Theatre) and Fatimah/cover Pritti in Everybody's Talking About Jamie (Apollo Theatre).

She starred as Anne Boleyn in the West End production of Six, taking the show from the Arts Theatre to the Lyric Theatre before opening the show at its current home, the Vaudeville Theatre.

Kinky Boots In Concert is staged at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 8th and 9th August 2022. Visit www.lwtheatres.co.uk for info and tickets. 

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From Medical School to Drama School to Harvard Law School!

This week's guest is Michael Ahomka-Lindsay who recently starred as Emmett in the sell-out London revival of Legally Blonde directed by Lucy Moss at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.

After leaving medical school, Michael pursued a career in performing and secured the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation scholarship to train at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. After graduating, Michael starred as Benny in Luke Sheppard's production of Rent at the Hope Mill Theatre. He then went on tour as Maugrim in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe before landing the role of Emmett in Legally Blonde.

Michael can soon be seen in new musical To The Streets! in Birmingham which runs 19th - 28th August.

In this episode, Michael discusses leaving medical school behind for theatre, life as an actor-musician, all things Legally Blonde and lots more!

Follow Michael on Instagram: @michaelahomka_

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