The West End Frame Show: Theatre News, Reviews & Chat – Details, episodes & analysis

Before kicking off a new series join West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins for some Show Talk!

In this episode, Andrew discusses Something Rotten (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), Oklahoma! (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), Fiddler on the Roof (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre) and Fangirls (Lyric Hammersmith).

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Join West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins for a round-up of some shows at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

The show's discussed include T*t Swingers (Pleasance Courtyard), Jake Roche: Neporrhoids (Pleasance Courtyard), I Wish You Well (Underbelly George Square), Come Dine With Me (Underbelly Bristo Square), Who Do Ya Love (Assembly George Square Studios) and Pop Off, Michelangelo! (Gilded Balloon Patter House).

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Khalid Daley (The Big Life / Choir Boy) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew and Khalid discuss Babies (The Other Palace), Kathy & Stella (Ambassadors Theatre) and Marie Curie (Charing Cross Theatre) as well as the latest news about The Tony Awards, Tammy Faye, Dear Evan Hansen, Jemma Rix returning to Wicked and lots more.

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).

Khalid previously recorded an episode of In The Frame shortly after completing his run as  John Laurens & Philip Hamilton in the West End production of Hamilton (Victoria Palace Theatre). Most recently Khalid has played Junior in Choir Boy (Bristol Old Vic) and Dennis in The Big Life (Stratford East). He also recently played Henry Johnson in The Great War (History Channel / RadicalMedia).

Follow Khalid on Instagram: @khalidaley

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We're bringing you a bonus episode of The West End Frame Show, with special guests Ope Sowande (Moulin Rouge/The Lion King) and Scarlet Gabriel (Waitress/Six).

Ope Sowande is preparing to play Jack Goose in Mother Goose, this year's pantomime at the Hackney Empire, directed by and starring Clive Rowe.

The pantomime Mother Goose was first created for Hackney Empire regular and Music Hall legend Dan Leno, who first played the title role in 1902. 120 years on, Hackney are proud to present the mother of all pantomimes to conclude their 120th birthday year.

Ope previously understudied Simba in the international tour of The Lion King and recently was a swing in the original West End cast of Moulin Rouge (Piccadilly Theatre).

Ope discusses why he's delighted to be doing panto in Hackney, how it felt to say goodbye to Moulin Rouge and being inspired by his best friend and fellow performer Jordan Shaw.

Mother Goose runs at the Hackney Empire 19th November -  31st December. Visit www.hackneyempire.co.uk for info and tickets.

Scarlet Gabriel is currently playing Debbie in Mamma Mia! The Party at the O2.

Created by ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus, Mamma Mia! The Party is described as a "unique and magical experience" , bringing all ABBA’s hits to life whilst giving guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in a musical extravaganza, a four-course Greek feast and an ABBA disco.

Just a few of Scarlet's theatre credits include: Clara/understudy Oda Mae Brown in Ghost The Musical (Asia Tour), Milan Stage Manager/understudy Trish in Kinky Boots (UK & Ireland Tour), Anna of Cleve in Six The Musical (NCL Bliss) and, most recently, Nurse Norma and understudy Becky in Waitress (UK & Ireland Tour).

Scarlett discusses what it was like to join Mamma Mia! The Party, why it's important for her to create opportunities for herself outside of performing and her unfinished business with Six The Musical.

Mamma Mia! The Party is booking at the O2 until 30th April 2023. Visit www.mammamiatheparty.co.uk for info and tickets.

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Social media manager Ksenya Gray returns to co-host The West End Frame Show!

This week's episode focusses on the latest news from the West End and beyond; Andrew and Ksenya discuss Bonnie & Clyde casting, Hairspray at Kilworth House and Corey English joining Back To The Future, as well as the latest from Broadway.

Additionally, Andrew and Ksenya delve into the reported changes UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is planning to make to the 2010 Equality Act, impacting legal protections for trans and non-binary people from discrimination, as well as the theatre companies and institutions that have lost out on funding from the Arts Council.

Ksenya runs the social media company Storytellers UK, most recently she has worked with the London Musical Theatre Orchestra on their concert season at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane as well as Audra McDonald's show at the London Palladium. Visit www.storytellersuk.net for more info and follow Ksenya on Instagram: @ksenya.gray.

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Allie Daniel (Legally Blonde / Happy Meal) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! 

Andrew and Allie discuss Tammy Faye (Almedia Theatre) and Grease (Dominion Theatre) as well as all the latest news about Bonnie & Clyde, The SpongeBob Musical, Anna Jane Casey in Mother Goose and lots more.

Allie's credits include: The Secret Society of Leading Ladies (Barn Theatre - Digital), Disenchanted (West End Musical Productions - Digital), Rent (Hope Mill Theatre), Millennials (Turbine Theatre - MT Fest) and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (UK Tour). 

She most recently played Courtney and was part of the ensemble of Lucy Moss’ revival of Legally Blonde at the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre before starring in the premiere of Tabby Lamb’s two hander play Happy Meal, which played a sell out run at the Edinburgh Fringe before embarking on a UK tour.

Later this month month there will be a special staging of the concert series Roles We'll Never Play at The Other Palace to raise money for Allie, who is proudly trans, and her gender affirming surgeries. Any surplus money raised will be donated to a trans charity of her choice.

You can see this very special staging of Roles We'll Never Play - with the most insane line-up of West End talent - on Monday 28th November at 19.30 at The Other Palace. Visit www.theotherpalace.co.uk/roles-well-never-play-for-allie/ for info and tickets.

Follow Allie on Instagram: @thealliedaniel

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Billy Nevers (Francois in And Juliet) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew and Billy discuss Musical Con West End (ExCel Centre), My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do?) (Garrick Theatre) and Jordan Luke Gage's Concert (Here At Outernet) as well as the latest news about MJ The Musical, Pretty Woman, The Great British Bake Off Musical and lots more.

Billy's theatre credits include ensemble and cover Simon in Jesus Christ Superstar (Barbican / Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre), The Wreck in Wonderful Town (Opera Holland Park), The Color Purple in Concert (Cadogan Hall), Turn Up London (Digital) and An Intimate Evening with Kristen Chenoweth (London Palladium).

Billy was part of the original cast of And Juliet in Manchester and at the Shaftesbury Theatre as a swing before going on to play various roles – including Dewey and the Store Manager – whilst also understudying Emmet in Lucy Moss' London revival of Legally Blonde at the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. For his performance, Billy was nominated for Outstanding Performance in a Musical at the 2022 Black British Theatre Awards.

Billy has recently returned to And Juliet, taking over the role of Francois.

And Juliet runs at the Shaftesbury Theatre until 25th March 2023.

You can see Billy's solo show at Piano Smithfield, London on Sunday 20th November. Visit www.shop.westwaymusic.com for info and tickets.

Follow Billy on Instagram: @billylukenevers

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Maddison Bulleyment (Anne Boleyn in Six UK Tour/Lyric Hammersmith’s Jack and the Beanstalk) (they/them) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew and Maddie discuss Fame Wh*re (King's Head), The Phantom of the Opera (Her Majesty's Theatre) and Choir Of Man (Arts Theatre) as well as the latest news about The Black British Theatre Awards, Next To Normal, Idina Menzel and lots more. They also discuss the sad passing of Dame Angela Lansbury.

Having trained at Central School of Speech and Drama, Maddie went on to play Carolyn in the UK premiere of The Bridges of Madison County at the Menier Chocolate Factory before starring as Anne Boleyn in the touring production of Six The Musical from October 2019 until March this year.

They are about to star as Jill in the Lyric Hammersmith’s production of Jack and the Beanstalk this Christmas.

Jack and the Beanstalk runs at the Lyric Hammersmith from 19th November until 7th January. Visit www.lyric.co.uk for info and tickets.

Follow Maddie on Instagram: @maddieroseb

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Jordan Luke Gage (Clyde in Bonnie & Clyde) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew and Jordan discuss the opening of The Theatre Cafe Diner, & Juliet starring Collette Guitart, Billy Nevers & Joe Foster, Ruckus and Wicked as well as the latest news about Newsies, Bad Cinderella, The Wizard of Oz, Rebecca Wickes and lots more.

Since making his theatrical debut as Marilyn in Taboo at the Brixton Clubhouse, Jordan Luke Gage has become one of the UK's biggest theatrical stars.

Jordan's West End credits include being the first replacement Strat in Bat Out Of Hell (Dominion), originating the role of Romeo in & Juliet (Manchester/Shaftesbury), starring as JD in Heathers (Theatre Royal Haymarket) and most recently he played Clyde in the UK premiere of Bonnie and Clyde (Arts).

Jordan is currently preparing for two sold out solo shows at the new venue HERE at Outernet on 23rd October ahead of playing Fabrizio Naccarelli in a concert staging of The Light in the Piazza at the Alexandra Palace Theatre on 27th November.

Follow Jordan on Instagram: @jordanlukegage

Jordan previously appeared on S6 Ep7 of our interviews podcast, In The Frame.

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Adam Gillian (cover Christian in Moulin Rouge) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew and Adam discuss Kinky Boots (Queen's Theatre Hornchurch), Dreamgirls (New Theatre Oxford) and Come From Away (Phoenix Theatre) as well as the latest news about Six, Hello Dolly starring Imelda Staunton, Emojiland and lots more.

Adam is currently in his final two weeks as Walking Cover Christian in the original West End cast of Moulin Rouge at the Piccadilly Theatre.

Adam's other credits include: Gerry in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (UK Tour), understudy  Orpheus in Hadestown (National Theatre) and RYCA's Refresh (Underbelly Festival). His television credits include BBC’s Counsel and Pan Tau.

Adam recorded this episode after a busy day of teaching and train delays... before finding out he was playing Christian that evening! Adam previously hosted S4 Ep7 of The West End Frame Show during the pandemic.

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