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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Christina Bianco (Fanny Brice in Funny Girl & impressionist extraordinaire) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew and Christina discuss Only Fools & Horses and The Drifters Girl as well as the latest news about Jonathan Bailey, Ain't Too Proud, Miss Saigon, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Musical Con and lots more.

A star of stage and YouTube, Christina Bianco is renowened for her musical impressions and regularly tours the world with her acclaimed solo shows. In the UK she has had multiple sell out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and at various London venues.   

Christina made her West End debut in Forbidden Broadway (Vaudeville) and gave an award-winning performance as Fanny Brice in Stephen Mears’ 2019 acclaimed revival of Funny Girl in Paris. 

She most recently starred as LV in the UK tour of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice. 

Christina is currently preparing to recreate Liza Minnelli's iconic 1972 concert film Liza With a Z on its 50th anniversary at the Clapham Grand on Sunday 23rd October with the London Gay Big Band.

Christina and the LGBB jazz orchestra will be joined by special guests throughout the evening, including English actress, singer and comedian Sooz Kempner to bring the fabulous songs of Liza Minnelli to life and celebrate this special anniversary year.

Visit www.claphamgrand.com for info and tickets.

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Liam McEvoy (Bruiser Woods in Legally Blonde) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew & Liam discuss Heathers (The Other Palace) and Back To The Future (Adelphi Theatre) as well as the latest news about Phantom on Broadway, The Black British Theatre Awards, From Here To Eternity, 42nd Street, The Music Man and lots more.

Prior to training at Laine Theatre Arts, Liam made their theatrical debut at the age of twelve in the UK and Ireland tour of Oliver! during the musical’s run in Dublin. They’ve filmed commercials and appeared in panto, and recently made their London stage debut in Lucy Moss’ revival of Legally Blonde at the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, starring as Bruiser Woods!

You can follow Liam on Instagram: @liamsmcevoy

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

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We're back for a brand new season with Rebecca Gilliland (cover Elphaba in Wicked) as co-host!

Andrew and Rebecca discuss Get Up Stand Up (Lyric Theatre), Rehab The Musical (Playground Theatre), Ride (Charing Cross Theatre) and Horse Play (Riverside Studios) as well as the latest news about ITV's reality casting show for Mamma Mia, the new Moulin Rouge West End cast, Sweeney Todd starring Annaleigh Ashford and Josh Groban and lots more.

Just a few of Rebecca's theatre credits include: Rent In Concert (Lyric Theatre), Emily in The Hired Man (Union Theatre), Lady Macbeth in Macbeth (International Tour), Rebecca in Just Another Love Story (Arts Theatre), Lucille in The Clockmaker's Daughter (Landor Theatre) and Angharad in My Land’s Shore (Ye Olde Rose & Crown). She appeared as the voice of Dodo in RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs The World (BBC).

Rebecca recently completed a run in the West End production of Wicked, understudying the roles of Elphaba and Nessarose, at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.

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Rushand Chambers (For Black Boys / The Lion King) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew and Rushand discuss Jesus Christ Superstar (UK & Ireland Tour, New Victoria Theatre Woking), Heathers (@SohoPlace) and Diva: Live From Hell (King's Head Theatre) as well as the latest news about Sondheim On Sondheim, The Devil Wears Prada, Dolly Parton, The Phantom of the Opera, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and more. They also talk about Kayleigh McKnight leaving Six The Musical and Kathy & Stella's press night being cancelled due to a water leak.

Most recently Rushand understudied Onyx and Jet in the West End production of For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy (Garrick Theatre).

Rushand  understudied Mufasa in The Lion King (West End / UK & Ireland Tour), starred as Ike Turner in Tina: The Rock Musical (German Tour) and played Melvin Franklin Just My Imagination (UK Tour).

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We're back with West End Frame icon Lisa Martland to catchup about this summer's hottest shows!

Andrew & Lisa discuss The Cher Show (UK Tour), Crazy For You (Chichester), 101 Dalmatians (Regent's Park), Billy Elliot (Leicester Curve), South Pacific (Sadler's Wells), The Osmonds (UK Tour), Diva Live From Hell (Turbine), Millennials (Other Palace), Chess & Kinky Boots In Concert (Drury Lane), Sister Act (Eventim Apollo) and Dear Evan Hansen (Noel Coward).

They also discuss the news about My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do?) transferring to the West End and the terribly sad news about the passing of Darius Campbell Danesh.
 
Having spent many years at The Stage - including five years as Deputy Editor - Lisa is the Founding Editor of one of the UK's top theatre websites, Musical Theatre Review.

The West End Frame Show will kick off season seven on Tuesday 13th September!

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In this special episode, West End Frame Editor Andrew Tomlins discusses top picks from this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival, including Wreckage (Summerhall), Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World (Pleasance Courtyard), Ruckus (Summerhall), Happy Meal (Traverse Theatre) & My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do?) (Underbelly).

Visit www.tickets.edfringe.com for all the shows discussed. 

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Lauren Drew (Brooke in Legally Blonde / Aragon in Six) co-hosts the final episode of season six of The West End Frame Show! 

Andrew & Lauren discuss Sister Act (Eventim Apollo) and Frozen starring Danielle Fiamanya (Theatre Royal Drury Lane) as well as the latest news about Matilda, 42nd Street, Kinky Boots and lots more.  

Lauren’s theatre credits include: understudy Molly in Ghost (UK Tour), understudy Nicola in Kinky Boots (West End), New Wave Girl & understudy Heather Chandler in Heathers (The Other Palace/West End), Suzanne in Sweet Charity (Donmar Warehouse) and understudy Eva in Evita (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre). 

Lauren recently completed her celebrated reign as Catherine of Aragon in Six The Musical (UK Tour) before dazzling audiences as Brooke Wyndham in Lucy Moss' revival of Legally Blonde at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. She made it to the live finals of The Voice UK in 2021. 

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We're kicking off the week with a bonus episode of The West End Frame Show!

Andrew is joined by writer & actor Tom Ratcliffe, producer Jamie Lambert and director Benji Sperring.

Tom Ratcliffe's latest play Wreckage is running at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Directed by Rikki Beadle-Blair MBE, Tom is starring in the play alongside Michael Walters (The Inheritance).

Tom previously received rave reviews at the Fringe for his one-person play Velvet. Another of his plays, Evelyn, recently completed its London run at the Southwark Playhouse starring Rula Lenska.

Wreckage runs at Sumerhall 3rd - 28th August. Visit www.tickets.edfringe.com for info and tickets. 

Jamie Lambert is one half of producing team Lambert Jackson Productions and one fourth of Britain’s Got Talent winning musical theatre vocal group Collabro.

His latest production, along with Eliza Jackson and Aria Entertainment, is Cruise which premiered last year at the Duchess Theatre and was nominated for an Olivier Award. The show, which is written by and stars Jack Holden, is returning to the West End for a run at the Apollo Theatre this Summer.

Having previously produced Songs for a New World at the London Palladium during the pandemic, Lambert Jackson are also producing the upcoming concert of The Secret Garden at the Palladium.

 Cruise runs at the Apollo Theatre 13th August - 4th September. Visit www.cruisetheplay.co.uk for info and tickets.

Benji Sperring is directing the European premiere of Yeast Nation at the Southwark Playhouse. From the writers of Urinetown - Greg Kotis & Mark Hollmann - Yeast Nation is described as a "bonkers" musical about a colony of yeast 3.5 billion years ago.

Some of Benji’s directing credits include How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying (Wilton’s), Shock Treatment (King’s Head) and Toxic Avenger (Arts Theatre).

Yeast Nation runs at the Southwark Playhouse until 27th August. Visit www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk for info and tickets.

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Harry Winchester (I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew and Harry discuss A Doll's House Part 2 (Donmar Warehouse), Billy Elliot (Leicester Curve), Moulin Rouge starring Zoe Birkett & Adam Gillian (Piccadilly Theatre) and Sister Act (Eventim Apollo) as well as the latest news about @sohoplace, Mrs Doubtfire, Elf The Musical and lots more. 

Harry is about to make his Edinburgh Fringe debut in I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical by Alexander S. Bermange. The musical - which reveals everything you could want to know about being a musical theatre performer - is returning to Edinburgh following a sell-out run in 2019. 

Having trained at Arts Ed, just a few of Harry's theatre credits include Peter Pan (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre), The Pirate Queen (London Coliseum) and Big Bad Wolf in Stiles and Drewe's The Three Little Pigs (Turbine / Underbelly London).  He's done panto in Cheltenham, Shrewsbury and Poole and earlier this year appeared in the opera Lohengrin at the Royal Opera House.

Harry has just finished a run at the Waterloo East Theatre in the UK premiere of A Letter To Harvey Milk.

I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical is at the Edinburgh Fringe from 3rd August through to 28th August at the Gilded Balloon Patter House. Visit www.tickets.edfringe.com for info and tickets.

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On this week's mini episode, Andrew discusses Anything Goes (Barbican), Millennials (The Other Palace Studio), Jessica Vosk Live (Cadogan Hall) and the Six UK Tour (Aylesbury Waterside Theatre) as well as the latest news about Funny Girl on Broadway, Cinderella starring Grace Mouat, Jordan Luke Gage's debut solo show and lots more!

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Jake Bishop (ensemble in Beauty & The Beast) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew & Jake discuss A-Typical Rainbow (Turbine Theatre) and Pretty Woman (Savoy Theatre) as well as the latest news about Bonnie & Clyde, Luke Suri joining Jersey Boys in the West End, Back To The Future's new London cast and lots more.

Having trained at Laine Theatre Arts, Jake is currently making his West End debut in the ensemble of Beauty & the Beast at the London Palladium. He has been on tour with the production since last year, understudying the roles of Le Fou and Cogsworth.

Jake's other theatre credits include playing Gavroche in Les Miserables (25th Anniversary Tour), Michael Darling in Stiles & Drew's Peter Pan (West Yorkshire Playhouse) and Aladdin (Qdos).

Beauty & The Beast runs at the London Palladium until 17th September 2022 before visiting Bristol and Dublin. Visit www.beautyandthebeastmusical.co.uk for info and tickets.

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Chanice Alexander-Burnett (Fantine in Les Misérables) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew & Chanice discuss Beauty & The Beast (London Palladium), Lea Salonga's Dream Again tour (Royal Albert Hall) and Evelyn (Southwark Playhouse) as well as the latest news about Come From Away, Mary Poppins, the Wicked movie, Kinky Boots in Concert and lots more.

Chanice made her West End debut as a swing in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Aldwych Theatre)l. Her West End credits also include understudy Nabulungi in The Book of Mormon (Prince Of Wales) and understudy Diana Ross in Motown The Musical (Shaftesbury Theatre).

Elsewhere, Chanice played Angie in Our House at the Union Theatre and played Alline in a workshop of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. 

Chanice is currently starring as Fantine in the West End production of Les Miserables at the Sondheim Theatre.

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We're back for an extra dose of staginess with two special guests!

Craig Hamilton is playing Tommy Shelby in Immersive Everywhere's production of Peaky Blinders: The Rise at the Camden Garrison.

The production is an immersive theatrical show that places audiences in the heart of one of the world’s most popular TV series. Peaky Blinders: The Rise is presented in collaboration with Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight and Caryn Mandabach Productions.

Craig's credits include: Doctor Who: Time Fracture and The Great Gatsby (Immersive Everywhere), Casino Royale (Secret Cinema), Jubilee (Royal Exchange & Lyric Hammersmith) and Gastronomic (Shoreditch Town Hall).

Peaky Blinders: The Rise is booking at the Camden Garrison until Sunday 12th February 2023. Visit www.immersivepeakyblinders.com for info and tickets.

JJ Green is the writer and star of the brand new play A-Typical Rainbow which is premiering at the Turbine Theatre.

Based on real events from the perspective of the writer and the autistic community, A-Typical Rainbow is described as an uplifting play about the experience of growing up neurodivergent and queer in early 2000s Britain.

JJ Green is an actor/writer/theatre consultant. Most recently he performed in Perspective for the National Theatre. JJ went on to consult for Equity UK and authored the equity standard guide on neurodivergence in the arts distributed across the industry.

A-Typical Rainbow runs at the Turbine Theatre until 7th August 2022. Visit www.theturbinetheatre.com for info and tickets.

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Hana Stewart (recent alternate in Six Broadway) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew & Hana discuss Six (Hampton Court) and Legally Blonde (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre) as well as the latest news about Frozen's new West End cast, Millennials at the Other Palace, the upcoming Nelson Mandela musical plus lots more.

Having trained at Mountview, Hana's early stage credits include playing Ruth in The State of Things (Brockley Jack Studio) and Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz (Sheringham Little Theatre). She plays Young Dinah in the feature film Brighton which can be seen on Amazon Prime.

In 2019 Hana joined the West End production of Six at the Arts Theatre as the alternate for Jane Seymour and Catherine Parr. She continued with the show when it moved to the Lyric and then Vaudeville Theatre. Additionally, Hana performed as Jane Seymour at West End Live and sang "Heart Of Stone" at The Show Must Go On at the Palace Theatre for the Theatre Support Fund.

After leaving the West End production of Six at the end of 2021, this year Hana became the first queen to cross the pond and join the musical’s Tony winning Broadway production, where she was an alternate for Catherine of Aragon, Jane Seymour and Catherine Parr.

Hana joins us fresh from Broadway to discuss her time in New York, her journey with Six and her thoughts on everything going on in theatreland this week!

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Kayla Carter returns to co-host The West End Frame Show! 

Andrew and Kayla discuss Redcliffe (The Other Palace Studio) and the Spring Awakening 15th Anniversary Reunion Concert (Victoria Palace Theatre) as well as the latest news about Audra McDonald, Calamity Jane, Your Lie In April, The 39 Steps and more. 

After graduating from the Royal Academy Of Music, Kayla made her professional debut in Rent at the Hope Mill Theatre.

Her theatre credits also include Bedknobs and Broomsticks (UK & Ireland Tour) and The Color Purple (UK & Ireland Tour). Most recently Kayla originated the role of Bonnie in the premiere of I Should Be So Lucky (UK & Ireland Tour).

Kayla has done countless workshops, including Lovestuck, Jubilee, SuperYou, Prom Fever and Fangirls. 

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Jack Harrison-Cooper (cover Danny & Kenickie in Grease) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew & Jack discuss The Drifters Girl (Garrick Theatre), Joseph UK Tour (Glasgow Kings Theatre) & A Love Letter To Harvey Milk (Waterloo East Theatre) as well as the latest news about The Devil Wears Prada starring Beth Leavel, The Bodyguard, Heathers, Jennifer Hudson plus lots more.

After training at Laine Theatre Arts, Jack made his West End debut in the ensemble of Miss Saigon at the Price Edward Theatre.

His credits also include: Kiss Me Kate (Paris), understudy Emmet in Legally Blonde (Curve Leicetser), Warner in Legally Blonde (South Korea), Chistery & understudy Boq in Wicked (2017 UK & Ireland Tour), The Wedding Singer (South Korea) and Sunset Boulevard In Concert (Alexandra Palace Theatre).

Most recently Jack was part of the ensemble and cover Aaron in the original West End production of The Prince of Egypt (Dominion Theatre) and then appeared alongside seven all-star Roses in Gypsy In Concert (Alexandra Palace Theatre). 

On screen Jack can be seen in the Miss Saigon 25th Anniversary filmed performance (available on Netflix) and in Mary Poppins Returns. He can also be heard on the Miss Saigon and Prince of Egypt cast albums.

Jack is currently back at the Dominion Theatre in the ensemble of Grease, understudying Danny, Kenickie and Officer Mallie. He also works in the word of fitness.

Grease runs at the Dominion Theatre until Saturday 29th October. Visit www.greasemusical.co.uk for info and tickets.

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Hicaro Nicolai (Cabaret Prologue Company) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

In this jam-packed episode, Andrew & Hicaro discuss My Fair Lady as well as the latest news about Cinderella's closing night, the Tony Awards, Broadway closures, the Six film and lots more!

Hicaro is a Brazillian performer and, after having an incredible non-stop career in Brazil, they came to the UK and starred in Voices Of The Amazon (Sadler’s Wells / International Tour) as well as Inala A Zulu Ballet (Royal Albert Hall / Peacock Theatre / International Tour).

They then ventured into the world of musical theatre and appeared in Vanara The Musical (Hackney Empire) before joining the cast of A Chorus Line (Leicester Curve) as a swing.

Hicaro is currently in the West End production of Cabaret (Kit Kat Club, Playhouse Theatre) as a swing for the prologue company.

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Katie Brace (Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew and Katie discuss Grease (Dominion Theatre) & Lift (Southwark Playhouse) as well as the latest news about Into The Woods, Dear Evan Hansen, Unheard starring Kayla Carter & Lauren Byrne plus lots more!

Having trained at the London School of Musical Theatre, Katie made her professional debut as Tracy Turnblad in the UK tour of Hairspray to huge acclaim.

Since completing Hairspray's ten month tour, she has been busy running Katie Brace Creatives, a hub for musical theatre workshops, masterclasses and private 1-1s. Visit @katiebracecreatives on Instagram for more info.

Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiebrace

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Charlotte Bloomsbury (Stepping Out / The Good Life) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew & Charlotte discuss Legally Blonde (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre), Six: Live On Opening Night (Broadway Cast Album), Dreamgirls (UK Tour) and Table Manners Live (London Palladium) as well as the latest news about the Tony Awards, Mrs Doubtfire, Jeremy Jordan, Stephanie J Block and lots more!

Last year Charlotte understudied Barbara, Margo & Mary in The Good Life (UK Tour) before joining the London company of NewsRevue (Canal Cafe Theatre) in which she played various roles including Boris Johnson, Cressida Dick and The Queen. She has been part of several improvisation comedy groups, and performed in countless off-West End and Edinburgh Fringe Festival shows.

Charlotte is about to go back on tour, starring as Andy in the new reimagined production of Stepping Out, starring alongside Rita Simons, Harriet Thorpe, Hayley Tamaddon, Leanne Jones and Wendi Peters.

Stepping Out opens at the Kings Theatre in Portsmouth on 5th September, and is currently booking through to November 2022.

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Beth Hinton-Lever (A Chorus Line / Macbeth) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew and Beth discuss the Sondheim Old Friends Gala (Sondheim Theatre), Oklahoma (Young Vic) and Love Is Only Love (Other Palace) as well as the latest news about the Drury Lane August concerts, Ariana DeBose hosting the Tony Awards, & Juliet and lots more. 

Just a few of Beth's theatre credits include: Spring Awakening (Hope Mill Theatre), Hadestown and Dick Wittington (National Theatre), As You Like It (National Theatre & Queen’s Hornchurch), Treasure Island (Derby Theatre) and Living Newspaper Edition 3 & Maryland (Royal Court)

Having played Anybodys in West Side Story at Leicester Curve, Beth recently returned to the venue to star as Bebe in A Chorus Line. She has just finished a run as the First Witch and Porter in Macbeth at Shakespeare’s Globe whilst doing lots of workshops and various screen work.

Beth is a proud disabled actor and often speaks up for the disabled community. She's incredible and we were delighted to welcome her on to the podcast!

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We have a BONUS episode for you today, featuring chats with James Hameed and Sam Harrison!

James Hameed is currently starring as the title role in The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ The Musical by Jake Brunger and Pippa Cleary at the Queen's Theatre Hornchurch.

James' credits include: understudy in Spamilton (Menier), cover Motel & Perchik in Fiddler on the Roof (Menier & West End) and, most recently, Rich Goranski in Be More Chill (The Other Palace & West End). He has also worked on countless workshops and appears on the cast album of Rumi The Musical.

The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ The Musical  runs at the Queen's Theatre Hornchurch until 21st May 2022. Visit www.queens-theatre.co.uk for info and tickets.

Sam Harrison is the writer and star of Love Is Only Love which has returned to the Studio at The Other Palace Theatre following a sell out pre-pandemic run.

Just a few of Sam's theatre credits include: Count Quintet in The Magician's Elephant (RSC), Bamatabois and Claquesous in Les Miserables (West End), understudy Monsieur Andre in The Phantom of the Opera (UK Tour) and understudy Princeton, Rod & Nicky and Trekkie & Brian in Avenue Q (West End).

Love Is Only Love runs at The Other Palace until 15th May. Visit www.theotherpalace.co.uk for info and tickets.

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Sam Turrell (Drew in Rock Of Ages) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew & Sam discuss Tina starring Rhianne-Louise McCaulsky, Hamilton starring Jay Perry and Dear Evan Hansen starring Mitchell Zhangazha as well as the latest news about the Wicked movie, Heathers, Elf The Musical and lots more. They also discuss the circumstances surrounding the closure of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella.

Sam has performed all over the world on various cruise ships including NCL, Royal Caribbean and Holland America in their shows and with the guest entertainer favourites, The Flyboys. 

He first performed in Rock of Ages on the NCL Breakaway over three years understudying various roles including Stacee, Lonny and Drew before eventually taking over as Drew full-time.

Sam then joined the UK tour of Rock Of Ages as an understudy for Drew, and has now taken over the role full-time for the latest leg of the tour! Sam recently returned to the seas to star as a vocalist in Burn The Floor.

During the pandemic, Sam started a business which fused rock music and online workouts with MoshFit, perfect for anyone who wants to sweat to headbangers! 

The Rock Of Ages tour is booking until May 2023. Visit www.rockofagesmusical.co.uk for information, tour dates and tickets.

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Benjamin Yates (Tommy DeVito in Jersey Boys) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show!

Andrew & Ben discuss Bonnie & Clyde (Arts Theatre) and Grease (West End press launch) as well as the latest news about the first-ever Musical Con, Into The Woods, Billy Elliot, Life Of Pie and lots more.

Benjamin is currently starring as Tommy DeVito in the West End revival of Jersey Boys at the Trafalgar Theatre.  

Ben’s theatre credits include: understudy Fiyero in Wicked (UK tour),  understudy Tony in West Side Story (Kilworth House), Mungojerrie in Cats (London Palladium), Sonny in Grease (Slovenia),  School of Rock (West End), Wonderland (UK Tour), Tommy The Musical (Blackpool Winter Garden) and Jesus Christ Superstar (World Arena Tour). He recently starred in several episodes of Emmerdale (ITV).  

Jersey Boys is currently booking at the Trafalgar Theatre until 2nd October 2022. Visit www.jerseyboysmusical.co.uk for info and tickets.

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Arts journalist Marianka Swain (The Telegraph / The i Paper) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew & Marianka discuss Cabaret starring Amy Lennox & Fra Free (Kit Kat Club), Zorro (Charing Cross Theatre), Waitress (UK Tour, King's Glasgow), Cinderella (Gillian Lyne Theatre), The 47th (Old Vic) and ISH Dance Collective (Sadler’s Wells) as well as the latest news about understudies and swings (including Carolyn Maitland and Chris O'Mara), But I'm A Cheerleader, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Addams Family plus lots more!

Marianka writes about all things theatre, dance, TV, film, books and more for the likes of the Telegraph, The i Paper, London Theatre, Radio Times and Dancing Times magazine. Marianka is also the UK Editor of BroadwayWorld and a regular voice on The West End Frame Show (this is her fourth time on the podcast!).

You can find Marianka’s work at www.mkmswain.com. Follow her on social media: @mkmswain

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Drag Queen Ella Vaday (Drag Race UK runner-up/The Book of Mormon) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew & Ella discuss Anyone Can Whistle (Southwark Playhouse) and & Juliet (Shaftesbury Theatre) as well as the latest news about the Olivier Awards, Cabaret, Annie Get Your Gun and lots more.

Ella is the creation of Nick Collier. Nick started out as a musical theatre performer, with his credits including Cats, White Christmas, Once Upon A Time at the Adelphi, Fame, Salad Days and 42nd Street.

He was a swing in Wicked (Apollo Victoria) for several years before going on to cover Joseph Smith in The Book of Mormon (Prince Of Wales) and the title role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Kilworth House).

Nick had been cast as Sketch and understudy Corny Collins in the 2020 West End revival of Hairspray. However, after the production was postponed to COVID, Nick turned his focus to drag and Ella Vaday.

Ella was one of the stars of Drag Race UK season 3. After winning four maxi challenges (and showcasing top notch vocals along the way), Ella finished as a runner-up.

Since drag race, Ella has been working non-stop. She is set to appear alongside Ed Sheeran in the film Sumotherhood and is touring Canada and Australia this summer, having toured in Pick N Mix with Vanity Milan, Chorizo May and River Medway earlier this year.

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In this week's episode West End Frame Editor Andrew Tomlins catches up on the biggest theatre news stories  from the past few weeks and reviews some shows.

Andrew discusses the Wicked trailer, Rob Madge's Regards To Broadway (Garrick Theatre), Passing Strange (Young Vic) and Sister Act starring Claudia Kariuki (Dominion Theatre) as well as the latest news about the Sister Act live cast album, Title Of Show, Marisha Wallace, Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World, Death of England and more.

Andrew also delves into the cancellation of the Bonnie & Clyde tour and talks about the indecent which occurred during a performance of Grease at the Ipswich Regent Theatre where there were reports of an audience member heckling racial slurs at a cast member during the show.

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Maria Coyne (Wicked/The King & I) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show!

Andrew & Maria discuss To Kill A Mockingbird (Gielgud Theatre) & Coming To England (Birmingham Rep) as well as the latest news about Gemma Collins, C*ck, Stephen Sondheim, plus lots more!

Maria had covered some of the most iconic roles in musical theatre, she was standby Glinda in Wicked (Apollo Victoria), understudy Christine in The Phantom of the Opera (Her Majesty's) and standby Anna in The King & I (UK & International Tour).

Her credits also include: Kathy Seldon in Singin’ in the Rain (Adelphi Theatre), Anne in A Little Night Music (Rose and Crown), Magenta in The Rocky Horror Show (40th Anniversary Tour), Martha in Spring Awakening (Broadway Theatre), dance captain in Crazy For You (London Palladium) and alternate Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (UK Tour).

Most recently, Maria appeared in the ensemble whilst understudying the two leading roles in Mimma (Workshop/Cadogan Hall).

Follow Maria on Instagram: @peachcoyne

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Joseph Fletcher (Wicked / 101 Dalmatians Musical) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew & Joseph discuss Les Misérables (Sondheim Theatre) as well as the latest news about The Oscars, the Dirty Dancing usher who joined the musical's cast, Ben Stiller and lots more.

Joseph is a deaf dancer and actor, widely celebrated for his run in the West End production of Wicked. He appeared in The Snowman in the West End and on tour across the UK and internationally. He was a dancer for the London 2012 Paralympics Opening Ceremony and was cast in the 2019 UK tour of the Regent’s Park production of To Kill A Mockingbird.

Joseph has also performed various productions for Deaf Men Dancing.

Joseph appeared in the West End production of Wicked between 2015 and 2019, and later returned to the show in 2021 for the musical's post-lockdown reopening and 15th anniversary.

He is soon to appear in the world premiere of the 101 Dalmatians musical at the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre this summer in the ensemble and 1st cover Pongo head puppet and 2nd cover Perdi head puppet.

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Joe Aaron Reid (Dreamgirls/In The Heights) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew & Joe discuss C*ck (Ambassador's Theatre), The Tempest (Pleasance Theatre) and But I'm A Cheerleader (Turbine Theatre) as well as the latest news about Legally Blonde, Six, Sister Act, Kinky Boots and lots more.

Joe's Broadway credits include: Stephen in If/Then, understudy Willie Lopez in Ghost the Musical, Catch Me If You Can, understudy Howard in Finian’s Rainbow, Fred Casely in Chicago and Ronnie Driscoll in Curtains.

After moving to London, Joe played Benny in In The Heights (King's Cross Theatre) and originated the role of Curtis in the West End premiere of Dreamgirls (Savoy Theatre).

After Dreamgirls, Joe left London for Paris, and then moved to LA. He recently returned to London to star in Steve at the Seven Dials Playhouse.

Joe's credits also include: Smash (NBC), Daniel in Once on This Island (Lucille Lortel), The Tin Pan Alley Rag (Roundabout/Laura Pels), Howard in Finian’s Rainbow (Encores), Man #1 in Why We Tell The Story (Lucille Lortel), Kismet (Encores), Joe in Lines (TBG), Gabey in On the Town (5th Avenue), Gymnasia in A Funny Thing Happened On The Way to the Forum (Williamstown Theatre Festival), understudy Coalhouse in Ragtime (Paper Mill), Munkustrap in Cats (Northern Stage), Camelot (Boston) and Beauty and the Beast (Les Places des Artes, Montreal & Lyric, Baltimore).

Follow Joe on social media: @joeaaronreid

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Richard Carson (understudy Javert in Les Misérables) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show!

Andrew & Richard discuss Mamma Mia! (Novello Theatre) and Maria Friedman & Friends: Legacy (Menier Chocolate Factory) as well as the latest news about the Olivier Award nominations, Newsies, Pamela Anderson and lots more.

Richard is currently playing the Factory Foreman and Combeferre in the West End production of Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre. He's also the first cover for Javert and Fight Captain. Richard joined Les Mis in 2019 when the show re-opened at the Sondheim, and also appeared in the show's concert production during the pandemic.

Just a few of Richard's other credits include: Sky Masterson in Guy and Dolls (The Mill at Sonning), Sky in Mamma Mia! (Novello), understudy Chris in Miss Saigon (Prince Edward), understudy Fiyero in Wicked (Original UK & Ireland Tour), Strephon in Sasha Regan’s All-Male Iolanthe (UK Tour), Jason in Myth (Other Palace), Farmer in Oklahoma! (Royal Albert Hall) and Man 1 in Closer Than Ever (Pheasantry).

Richard previously co-hosted the eighth episode of The West End Frame Show whilst he was playing Reuben and covering Pharaoh in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (London Palladium).

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We're kicking off the week with a bonus episode of The West End Frame Show! Christina Bianco & Jodie Steele join us to discuss their latest projects.

Christina Bianco is preparing to play LV in a brand new touring production of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice. From Judy Garland to Shirley Bassey, Marilyn Monroe to Billie Holliday, in the show Christina vividly brings to life performances from the great chanteuses in Jim Cartwright’s tender and life-affirming play.

Renowned for her musical impressions, Christina tours the world with her acclaimed one woman shows and is well known for her viral videos.  She made her West End debut in Forbidden Broadway (Vaudeville) and starred as Fanny Brice in Stephen Mears’ acclaimed production of Funny Girl in Paris.

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice opens 23rd March at MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton before touring nationally until 16th July 2022. For more information please visit www.littlevoiceuk.com.

Jodie Steele is starring in the world premiere of the musical adaptation of But I’m A Cheerleader at the Turbine Theatre, where it was formerly presented as part of MT Fest in 2019.   

Jodie's theatre credits include: Standby Elphaba in Wicked (international tour), Katherine Howard in Six (UK & Ireland tour) and Carmen in Fame (UK tour). She is renowned for creating the role of Heather Chandler in the UK premiere of Heathers, a role she reprised last year when the show returned to the West End.

But I’m A Cheerleader runs at the Turbine Theatre until 16th April 2022. Visit www.theturbinetheatre.com for info and tickets.

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Bryony Duncan (Super Swing in Six) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew & Bryony discuss Beautiful (Curve/UK Tour), Jersey Boys (UK Tour), The Addams Family (UK Tour) and Mimma (Cadogan Hall) as well as the latest news about Joel Harper-Jackson, Crazy For You, Rob Madge, Cabaret and lots more!

Having trained at Mechanic Performing Arts, Bryony went on to play Geraldine in Doctor TV & The Zombies at the Leeds Playhouse before setting sail as a lead vocalist for TUI Cruise Line. She then joined the original Bliss cast of Six The Musical for Norwegian Cruise Line. Bryony was originally a swing for Boleyn, Seymour and Howard but took over as Katherine Howard during the contract.

After the lockdowns, Bryony returned to Six as a Universal Swing for West End and tour, regularly performing with both productions. She stayed with the West End company as a Super Swing when Six transferred to the Vaudeville Theatre and completed her run in November last year. 

Follow Bryony on Instagram: @bryonyduncan

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Rhianne-Louise McCaulsky (Alline Bullock & 1st cover Tina Turner in Tina) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! 

Andrew & Rhianne discuss Gypsy (Alexandra Palace Theatre), Steve (Seven Dials Playhouse), Proud (King's Head Theatre) and The WhatsOnStage Awards as well as the latest news about Aida, The Cher Show, My Fair Lady, Newsies and lots more. 

Having trained at Arts Ed, Rhianne made her West End debut in The Book of Mormon (Prince Of Wales) as a swing and 2nd cover Nabalungi. She went on to cover Zahara in Bat Out Of Hell (Dominion) before starring as Rizzo in the 2019 UK and Ireland tour of Grease. 

Rhianne is currently back in the West End playing Alline Bullock and understudying Tina Turner in Tina The Musical (Aldwych).  

Follow Rhianne on Instagram: @rhiannelou 

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We're back to catchup about the shows that have opened so far this year!

Andrew & Lisa discuss Moulin Rouge (Piccadilly Theatre) and Dreamgirls (UK Tour) as well as Operation Mincemeat(Southwark Playhouse), the new cast of Wicked (Apollo Victoria), Hex (National Theatre), Heathers (The Other Palace), Dirty Dancing (Dominion), The Wiz (Hope Mill) and Get Up Stand Up (Lyric).

They also discuss the latest news about Anything Goes starring Kerry Ellis and The Color Purple movie.

Having spent many years at The Stage - including five years as Deputy Editor - Lisa is the Founding Editor of one of the UK's top theatre websites, Musical Theatre Review.

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Theatre Journalist, Caz Cronin & West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins share their Top 5 Shows of 2021!

Caz reviews for Broadway World UK. Caz previously appeared on S1 Ep15, S3 Ep1, S4 Ep8, The Outtakes Episode and S5 Ep15.

Thank you for listening to The West End Frame Show in 2021. We're taking a little break now, but will be back to celebrate West End Frame's 10th anniversary in February 2022!

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We're taking you back to New York for part two of our Broadway special!

Andrew is joined by theatre journalist Lisa Martland (Editor of Musical Theatre Review) to delve into three new musicals from the 2023-24 Broadway season and two long-running shows.

They discuss The Outsiders (Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre), The Heart of Rock & Roll (James Earl Jones Theatre), The Notebook (Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre), Moulin Rouge starring Boy George (Al Hirschfeld Theatre) and Six (Lena Horne Theatre).

Having spent many years at The Stage – including five years as Deputy Editor – Lisa is the Founding Editor of one of the UK’s top theatre websites, Musical Theatre Review which recently celebrated its tenth anniversary. Lisa is also Sub-Editor for Musicals Magazine.

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For the final episode of season five, social media manager Ksenya Gray returns to co-host The West End Frame Show!

Andrew and Ksenya discuss all the latest from theatreland, including covid enforced show closures. They also discuss Bring It On (Southbank Centre), Spring Awakening (Almedia Theatre) and Wicked starring Bex Botterill as Elphaba (Apollo Victoria Theatre) as well as the latest news about Les Misérables: The All-Star Staged Concert, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and Roles We’ll Never Play.

Ksenya runs the social media company Storytellers UK, most recently she has worked on Rumi at the London Coliseum and The Theatre Support Fund. Visit www.storytellersuk.net for more info and follow Ksenya on Instagram: @ksenya.gray.

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Lizzy Connolly (Indecent Proposal/On The Town) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew & Lizzy discuss Cabaret (Kit Kat Club), A Chorus Line (Leicester Curve) and Pantoland (London Palladium) as well as the latest news about Moulin Rouge, Brittney Johnson, Giles Terera, The Prince of Egypt + more!

Lizzy starred as Jolene in the original West End production of  Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Savoy Theatre) and hasn't stopped working since! A few of her other credits include: Mrs Henderson Presents (West End), Vanaties The Musical (Trafalgar Studios), Once In A Lifetime (Young Vic), Sweet Charity (Donmar) and On The Town (Regent’s Park).

Lizzy recently wrapped on new BBC show The Canterville Ghost in which she plays series regular ‘Moppy’. Her other screen work includes Call The Midwife, Plebs and playing Ellie Goulding in The Windsors.

Lizzy has workshopped countless brand new shows and recently starred as Rebecca in the world premiere of the musical adaptation of Indecent Proposal at the Southwark Playhouse.

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Mitchell Zhangazha (understudy Evan & Jared in Dear Evan Hansen) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew & Mitchell discuss Sunset Boulevard starring Mazz Murray (Royal Albert Hall), Jack and the Beanstalk (Hackney Empire) and Hamilton (Victoria Palace Theatre) as well as the latest news about Wicked's casting search for Nessarose, Audra McDonald's new project and Matt Terry's latest theatre role plus lots more.

Mitchell recently joined the West End production of Dear Evan Hansen at the Noel Coward Theatre as an understudy for the roles of Evan and Jared. Prior to the pandemic he was understudying Goldie Wilson in the world premiere of Back To The Future at the Manchester Opera House.

Mitchell worked extensively as a child, with his credits include: the original West End cast of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (London Palladium), Young Simba in The Lion King (West End), Caroline Or Change (National Theatre), Porgy and Bess (West End), Oliver (Theatre Royal Drury Lane) and he played Young Michael Jackson in Thriller Live on tour across the UK, Europe and in the West End.

He kept going and never stopped working, with his further credits including Our Lady of Kibeho (Theatre Royal Stratford East), Stevie Wonder & understudy Berry Gordy in Motown The Musical (West End), Little Moe in Five Guys Named Moe (Edinburgh Fringe) and Curly in Peter Pan (West End).

Dear Evan Hansen runs at the Noel Coward Theatre.
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