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Your weekly stagey catchup! Join West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, and industry co-hosts for a round-up of the latest theatre news and reviews. Special guests include West End performers, producers, journalists, creatives and more!
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Laura Dawn Pyatt (Six / Starter For Ten) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Laura joins Andrew Tomlins (West End Frame's Editor) to discuss Marie and Rosetta (@SohoPlace) and The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (Theatre Royal Haymarket) as well as the latest news about the Olivier Awards, WhatsOnStage Awards, Leslie Odom Jr, Joy Woods, Redcliffe, High School Musical and more. Last year Laura was in Starter for Ten (Bristol Old Vic / Birmingham Rep). Her theatre credits also include: 42 Balloons (Lowry Salford & Vaudeville) and Anne Boleyn in Six (UK & International tour). She has also performed in pantomimes, choreographed shows, done workshops, appeared in commercials and lots more.This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Melissa Nettleford (Rocky Horror / Moulin Rouge) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Melissa joins Andrew Tomlins (West End Frame's Editor) to discuss Dear England (UK Tour, New Wimbledon Theatre) as well as the latest news about Catherine Tate being cast in Oh, Mary!, Megan Thee Stallion being cast in Moulin Rouge, Jonathon Groff making his RSC debut and lots more.Melissa recently starred as Magenta in The Rocky Horror Show (European Tour). She was in the original West End cast of Moulin Rouge, originally in the ensemble before becoming a Walking Cover for Latina and the Lady Ms. Her theatre credits also include: Cora Macrae in South Pacific (Chichester Festival Theatre), Ali in Mamma Mia! (Novello Theatre), Dynamite in Hairspray (UK Tour), ensemble in On The Town (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre), ensemble and cover Nala in The Lion King (Lyceum Theatre & Germany), dance captain and cover Columbia & Magenta in The Rocky Horror Show (European Tour), ensemble in We Will Rock You (Zurich/Vienna), ensemble and cover Narrator in Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (UK Tour).Follow Melissa on Instagram: @melissanettleford This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aoife Haakenson (Six / I Was A Teenage She-Devil) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Aoife joins Andrew Tomlins (West End Frame's Editor) to discuss Titaníque (Criterion Theatre), Woman in Mind starring Sheridan Smith (Duke of York's Theatre), Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula The Sea Witch (The Other Palace) and Oh, Mary! (Trafalgar Theatre).They also delve into the latest theatre news about Jesus Christ Superstar, Operation Mincemeat, Billy Elliot, Choir Boy, Paranormal Activity and more.Aoife made her theatrical debut as Pepper in the 2010 Asia Tour of Annie. She moved to the UK in 2019 to train at Mountview and went on to play Mary Sheldon in The Crucible (National Theatre) before starring as Catherine Parr in the UK and International Tour of Six.Last year Aoife played Mother in Pop Off, Michelangelo! (Underbelly Boulevard, London & Edinburgh Fringe Festival). Over Christmas she played Tink in The All New Adventures of Peter Pan (The Grove Theatre, Dunstable) and, next up, Aoife is leading the cast of I Was A Teenage She-Devil as Nancy at The Other Palace Studio this April. Follow Aoife on Instagram: @aoife_haakensonI Was a Teenage She-Devil runs at The Other Palace Studio 2nd – 26th April. Visit www.theotherpalace.co.uk for info and tickets. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Jacob Fowler (Into The Woods / Heathers) and Andrew Tomlins (West End Frame Editor) for a special Q&A episode of The West End Frame Show!Jacob and Andrew answer your questions, with topics ranging from theatrical idols, the unsung heroes of theatre, favourite regional venues, how you can earn money between jobs, movie to stage adaptations, the logistics of recording West End Frame podcasts... and lots more. A big thank you to everyone who sent in questions! Jacob is the winner of BBC1’s Little Mix: The Search and went on to support Little Mix on their Confetti Arena Tour with his band Since September.Jacob played JD in the London and touring productions of Heathers. His other theatre credits include: Lucas in The Addams Family (UK Tour), Prince Topher in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Hope Mill Theatre), Bobby in Dreamboats and Petticoats (UK Tour), Ben in Before After (Southwark Playhouse), Hunter in Title Of Show (Southwark Playhouse), Mohr in Vanara: The Legend (Hackmey Empire), Hunter in In Pieces (Turbine Theatre) and Kings Of Broadway (Palace Theatre). He is currently a standby for Jack, Rapunzel's Prince and the Steward in Jordan Fein's revival of Into The Woods (Bridge Theatre). He's also the production's dance captain and social media captain.Follow Jacob on Instagram: @thejacobfowlerInto The Woods is booking at the Bridge Theatre until 30th May. Visit www.bridgetheatre.co.uk for info and tickets.This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's time to kick off a new series of The West End Frame Show - join us for your weekly stagey catchup! Jacob Fowler (standby in Into The Woods) is our first co-host of the season.Jacob joins Andrew (West End Frame's Editor) to discuss American Psycho (Almedia Theatre) and Once On This Island In Concert (Theatre Royal Drury Lane) as well as the latest news about Midnight at the Never Get starring Ben Platt, Sinatra The Musical starring Joel Harper-Jackson, Everybody's Talking About Jamie, The Harder They Come and more. Jacob is the winner of BBC1’s Little Mix: The Search and went on to support Little Mix on their Confetti Arena Tour with his band Since September.Jacob played JD in the London and touring productions of Heathers. His other theatre credits include: Lucas in The Addams Family (UK Tour), Prince Topher in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Hope Mill Theatre), Bobby in Dreamboats and Petticoats (UK Tour), Ben in Before After (Southwark Playhouse), Hunter in Title Of Show (Southwark Playhouse), Mohr in Vanara: The Legend (Hackmey Empire), Hunter in In Pieces (Turbine Theatre) and Kings Of Broadway (Palace Theatre). He is currently a standby for Jack, Rapunzel's Prince and the Steward in Jordan Fein's revival of Into The Woods (Bridge Theatre). He's also the production's dance captain and social media captain. Follow Jacob on Instagram: @thejacobfowlerInto The Woods is booking at the Bridge Theatre until 30th May. Visit www.bridgetheatre.co.uk for info and tickets. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's time for another catchup episode!Join Andrew Tomlins (Editor of West End Frame) and Lisa Martland (Editor of Musical Theatre Review) for discussion about Cable Street (Marylebone Theatre), Beautiful Little Fool (Southwark Playhouse Borough) and Hamilton (UK Tour, Theatre Royal Glasgow). Andrew and Lisa also talk about The Traitors stage show and Eva Noblezada & Reeve Carney starring together in The Great Gatsby on Broadway. Having spent many years at The Stage – including five years as Deputy Editor – Lisa Martland is a theatre journalist who has worked for theatrical publications such as Musical Stages, Musicals Magazine, London Theatre, Stage Faves and My Theatre Mates. She is the Founding Editor of www.MusicalTheatreReview.com.This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The West End Frame Show is back with a catchup episode!Join Andrew Tomlins (Editor of West End Frame) and Lisa Martland (Editor of Musical Theatre Review) for discussion about Paranormal Activity (Ambassadors Theatre), Kenrex (The Other Palace), Ballet Shoes (National Theatre) and Hercules (Theatre Royal Drury Lane). Andrew and Lisa also delve into the announcement that Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey will star in Sunday in the Park with George as well as Wicked: For Good's Oscars snub. Having spent many years at The Stage – including five years as Deputy Editor – Lisa Martland is a theatre journalist who has worked for theatrical publications such as Musical Stages, Musicals Magazine, London Theatre, Stage Faves and My Theatre Mates. She is the Founding Editor of www.MusicalTheatreReview.com.This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's the final episode of the year! Join theatre and lifestyle blogger Rachel Agyekum and West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, as they round up their top shows of 2025.Thank you for sharing your top shows of the year – we included as many of your contributions as possible in this episode. Rachel founded Rachel Reviewed in 2022 and writes reviews for her website alongside creating reel reviews and other theatre-related content for Instagram and TikTok. She is also a reviewer for WhatsOnStage. Visit the Rachel Reviewed website www.rachelreviewed.com. You can also follow Rachel on Instagram via @rachelreviewed and @rachelagyefron. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thank you for listening to The West End Frame Show in 2025! We’re taking a little break in the New Year, but will be back in 2026 with lots more stagey catchups. Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Olivier nominee Emmanuel Akwafo (A Midsummer Night's Dream / For Black Boys) joins West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, for our first special end-of-year round-up episode!In this episode Andrew reveals his top five stage performances of 2025. Emmanuel shares his top shows and performance of the year, and they share submissions from West End Frame listeners too. Emmanuel is a producer, writer, director, award-winning actor and presenter. He originated the role of Pitch in For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy by Ryan Calais Cameron, performing the show at the New Diorama Theatre, Royal Court Theatre and Apollo Theatre. He received an Olivier Award nomination, along with his castmates, for Best Actor in a Supporting Role and won a Black British Theatre Award. This year Emmanuel starred as Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Bridge Theatre and won a Black British Theatre Award for his performance. His theatre credits also include Narrator in Sappho (Southwark Playhouse), Amiens in As You Like It (Globe Theatre), Mr Martin in The Bald Soprano (Leicester Square Theatre) and Jay in The Spalding Suite (Southbank Centre) as well as several pantomimes at the Lyric Hammersmith.Emmanuel's debut play Limp Wrist and the Iron First recently played a full run at Brixton House. He also directed and produced the show with his production company No Name Creatives. His producing projects have included the Black Print concert at the Phoenix Arts Club in London and Green Room 42 in New York. He also produced the Black Print panel at this year’s MusicalCon, as well as readings of some more of his plays. Follow Emmanuel on Instagram: @eman.akwafoThis podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thank you for listening to The West End Frame Show in 2025 and for sharing your top performances of the year - we included as many of your contributions as possible. We're back soon to round up our top shows of the year. Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Toyan Thomas-Browne (Top Hat / Shucked) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Toyan discuss "Oh, Mary!" (Trafalgar Theatre), Top Hat (Southbank Centre) and SVN Live (Arts Theatre) as well as the latest news about Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey's rumoured production of Sunday in the Park with George, Titanique and Beaches' Broadway transfers, One Day casting and more.Toyan is currently part of the ensemble in Kathleen Marshall’s revival of Top Hat. Following a successful run in Chichester, the production is now in London, playing at the Southbank Centre as part of its UK tour, and will transfer to Paris next year. Toyan also serves as the second cover for the role of Jerry Travers.Earlier this year Toyan finished his run as Marlon Jackson in the original West End cast of MJ The Musical (Prince Edward Theatre). He also appeared in the workshop of Bliss (Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler’s Wells) and over the summer Toyan covered Peanut in the UK premiere of Shucked (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre).Toyan’s theatre credits also include: Ain’t Too Proud (Prince Edward Theatre), Moulin Rogue (Piccadilly Theatre), Jack & The Beanstalk (Lyric Hammersmith), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (UK tour), first cover Lola in Kinky Boots (UK & Ireland tour), Me and My Girl (Chichester Festival Theatre), Guys & Dolls (Royal Exchange, Manchester), Wonderland (UK tour), The Prince: A New Musical (Arts Theatre), Christmas On Ice (Spirit Productions, USA), We Will Rock You (Royal Caribbean) and The Wizard of Oz (Haymarket Theatre).Follow Toyan on Instagram: @toyantbThis podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shaun Kitchener (writer of Here And Now) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Shaun discuss Daniel's Husband (Marylebone Theatre), Into The Woods (Bridge Theatre), Singin' in the Rain (Royal Exchange Manchester) and Freaky Friday The Musical (Home Manchester) as well as the latest news about the WhatsOnStage Awards nominations, Once on this Island, plus Mean Girls and Cabaret casting and lots more. Shaun is a playwright, screenwriter, journalist and DJ. His plays have included Positive which ran at the Waterloo East and Park Theatres and All That which ran at the King’s Head and was nominated for multiple Offie Awards including Best Play. For television he is a core writer for Hollyoaks. In addition to further work on stage and screen, Shaun regularly writes about pop culture for Metro and in his newsletter Absolutely! via Substack.Shaun is the book writer of the Steps musical Here And Now which premiered last year at the Birmingham Alexandra and is currently touring the UK & Ireland. He has just become a 2026 WhatsOnStage Award nominee, as Here And Now is nominated for Best New Musical.For more Here And Now tour dates and tickets, visit www.thestepsmusical.com.Follow Shaun on Instagram: @shaunkitchenerbentleyThis podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Matt Mills (Joseph Jackson / Rob in MJ) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Matt discuss the cinema release of Merrily We Roll Along and Malinda Parris' final performance in Hercules as well as the latest news about High Society, one of the cut scenes in Wicked: For Good, Billy Elliot, Big Night of Musicals and more.Matt was in the original West End cast of MJ The Musical (Prince Edward Theatre) as Berry Gordy and Nick and has since taken over the leading role of Joseph Jackson and Rob. Matt starred as Curtis Taylor Jr. in the UK and Ireland tour of Dreamgirls. Some of his other 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). Follow Matt on Instagram: @millzilla_MJ runs at the Prince Edward Theatre until 28th February 2026. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nikita Johal (Now That’s What I Call A Musical / The Taming of the Shrew) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Nikita discuss Paddington (Savoy Theatre), The Line Of Beauty (Almedia Theatre) and The Mousetrap's 73rd Birthday Performance (St Martins Theatre) as well as the latest news about Wicked spin-offs, Kimberly Akimbo's UK premiere, The Stage magazine, casting for American Psycho and lots more.Nikita is starring as Wendy in Peter Pan: A New Pantomime Adventure at the Greenwich Theatre. Last year she recorded an episode of In The Frame whilst playing Young Gemma in Now That’s What I Call A Musical on tour.Nikita's theatre credits include: Mandy and understudy Malika & Gold in Frankie Goes To Bollywood (UK Tour / Southbank Centre), Bianca/Curtis in The Taming of the Shrew (Shakespeare In The Squares), The World Goes Round (Yvonne Arnaud Theatre), Princess Caraboo in Princess Caraboo (Finborough Theatre), Yonah in Children Of Eden (Union Theatre), Wendla inSpring Awakening (Hope Mill Theatre), Laputa in The Snow Queen (The Everyman, Liverpool), Selma Karamy in Broken Wings, (Theatre Royal Haymarket, The Other Palace & Beittidine Festival, Lebanon), Princess Aurora in Sleeping Beauty (Watford Palace Theatre), Princess Jasmine in Aladdin (Newbury Corn Exchange), Lily/Ladybird in What The Ladybird Heard (The Palace, West End & UK Tour), Understudy Neera/Bollywood Ensemble in Migrations (Welsh National Opera UK Tour), Asma/Kelly in The Wife Of Willesden (The Kiln & Boston/New York), Princess Katherine/Gower/Costable in Henry V & The Franklyn in The Canterbury Tales (Guildford Shakespeare Company), Maud in The Invincibles (Queens Theatre Hornchurch & The New Wolsey) and Fairy Sugarsnap in Jack & The Beanstalk (Evolution Pantomimes).Peter Pan: A New Pantomime Adventure runs at the Greenwich Theatre until 11th January 2026. Please visit www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk for info and tickets. Follow Nikita on Instagram: @nikitajohal This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this special solo edition of The West End Frame Show, Editor Andrew Tomlins sits down moments after opening night of Paddington The Musical to share his review.Despite going in completely blind, Andrew quickly finds himself swept up in the show’s heart, theatricality and pure stage magic. He touches on the ingenious way Paddington is brought to life onstage, the fusion of inventive design with old-school stagecraft, and the musical’s timely message of acceptance.Andrew also discusses standout performances, jaw-dropping production moments and why this feels like a major new British musical.Paddington The Musical is booking at the Savoy Theatre until 25th October 2026. Visit www.paddingtonthemusical.com for info and tickets. Production photography for Paddington is by Johan Persson.This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, hosts a solo episode of The West End Frame Show!Andrew discusses Ride The Cyclone (Southwark Playhouse), Freaky Friday (Rehearsal Event) and Roam In Concert (Shaftesbury Theatre) as well as the latest news about Wicked For Good's box office records, Back To The Future, the Heathers tour, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the Watermill and The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
![WICKED FOR GOOD: No Good Deed, For Good, The Ending, Surprises, Chistery, Final Thoughts + more! [spoilers] (ft. Lisa Martland)](https://s3.castbox.fm/e6/cf/fb/32233f6fee5e86224d7f1dd01ac98f3553_scaled_v1_400.jpg "WICKED FOR GOOD: No Good Deed, For Good, The Ending, Surprises, Chistery, Final Thoughts + more! [spoilers] (ft. Lisa Martland)")
It’s time for the third and final instalment of our Wicked: For Good takeover of The West End Frame Show!In this episode, Andrew Tomlins and Lisa Martland rave about Cynthia Erivo’s sensational performance of “No Good Deed.” They also talk about the ‘fight’ scene, the reveal of the mysterious figure on the horse and the added context surrounding Elphaba’s relationship with Chistery and the flying monkeys.The conversation continues as Andrew and Lisa unpack the film’s final section, including Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s emotional rendition of “For Good” and the power behind the characters’ highly emotional final moment together. They also explore the meaning and emotional impact of the movie’s closing shot.Finally, Andrew and Lisa reflect on their overall thoughts of Wicked: For Good, and why it will be forever part of movie musical history. Having spent many years at The Stage – including five years as Deputy Editor – Lisa Martland is a theatre journalist who has worked for theatrical publications such as Musical Stages, Musicals Magazine, Stage Faves and My Theatre Mates. She is the Founding Editor of www.MusicalTheatreReview.com.This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
![WICKED FOR GOOD: New Songs, Opening Sequence, Nessa & Boq, Thank Goodness, Morrible & The Wizard + more! [spoilers] (ft. Lisa Martland)](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/67979d6964a671b4e187bc94/1763941900400-bb0e1573-4f5e-43ef-a5fb-54ba5222a9da.jpeg "WICKED FOR GOOD: New Songs, Opening Sequence, Nessa & Boq, Thank Goodness, Morrible & The Wizard + more! [spoilers] (ft. Lisa Martland)")
We’re back with the second instalment of our three-part Wicked: For Good takeover of The West End Frame Show!Spoiler alert: In this episode, Andrew Tomlins and Lisa Martland dive even deeper into their thoughts on the new Wicked movie.They unpack the brand-new songs “There’s No Place Like Home” and “Girl In The Bubble,” and share their reactions to the film’s opening sequence. Andrew and Lisa also discuss Ariana Grande’s performance of “Thank Goodness / I Couldn’t Be Happier,” the reworked version of “Wonderful,” and the expanded storyline for Nessarose and Boq, including how “Wicked Witch of the East” has been changed for the movie.The conversation continues with a closer look at Glinda’s expanded character arc, as well as the intentions of Madame Morrible and The Wizard and how their dynamic with both Elphaba and Glinda plays out differently in the film.And all sorts of other stuff pops up along the way!Having spent many years at The Stage – including five years as Deputy Editor – Lisa Martland is a theatre journalist who has worked for theatrical publications such as Musical Stages, Musicals Magazine, Stage Faves and My Theatre Mates. She is the Founding Editor of www.MusicalTheatreReview.com.This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
![WICKED FOR GOOD: First reaction [spoiler free] (ft. Lisa Martland)](https://s3.castbox.fm/06/55/cd/60f29c49050c9c44065aaedaeb6ebbb5b8_scaled_v1_400.jpg "WICKED FOR GOOD: First reaction [spoiler free] (ft. Lisa Martland)")
In our first of three special Wicked: For Good episodes, Andrew Tomlins and Lisa Martland sit down to share their first reaction to the new Wicked movie.This episode is (as much as possible!) spoiler-free. Andrew and Lisa talk about how they felt watching the film, how the stage story translates to the screen and the themes and messages that resonated with them.Having spent many years at The Stage – including five years as Deputy Editor – Lisa Martland is a theatre journalist who has worked for theatrical publications such as Musical Stages, Musicals Magazine, Stage Faves and My Theatre Mates. She is the Founding Editor of www.MusicalTheatreReview.com.This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Simon Bailey (Come Alive / Moulin Rouge) co-host The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Simon discuss Coven (Kiln Theatre), Midnight by Todrick Hall (Sadler's Wells East) and Limp Wrist & The Iron Fist (Brixton House) as well as the latest news about Wicked's new middle eastern tour, Gravity's tour with Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman and Rachel Tucker, StarKid, Hercules and more. Simon is currently in his second year as The Showman in Come Alive: The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular at the Empress Museum.Simon's theatre credits include: Crabbit and Harry Lime in The Third Man (Menier Chocolate Factory), Ram’s Dad / Big Bud Dean / Coach Ripper in 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), Tom Watson/Officer Starnes in Parade (Southwark Playhouse), understudy Galileo in We Will Rock You (Dominion), Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera (Her Majesty’s), Enjolras in Les Misérables (Queens), Passion (Donmar Warehouse) and Romeo & Juliet The Musical (Piccadilly). Simon originated the role of The Duke in the original West End cast of Moulin Rouge (Piccadilly Theatre). Come Alive: The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular is booking at the Empress Museum in Earl's Court until 27th September 2026. Visit www.comealiveshow.com for info and tickets.This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Akeem Ellis-Hyman (The Devil Wears Prada / Hairspray) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Akeem discuss Here And Now: The Steps Musical (UK Tour, New Wimbledon Theatre), Six Japan (Vaudeville Theatre) and Elf The Musical (Aldwych Theatre) as well as the latest news about Jesus Christ Superstar starring Sam Ryder, Pride The Musical, Rachel Zegler and Ben Platt in The Last Five Years and lots more.Akeem starred as Seaweed in the UK tour of Hairspray with his other credits including Lola in Kinky Boots (Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society), Motown The Musical (UK Tour) and Dirty Dancing (UK Tour).He just finished appearing in the original West End cast of The Devil Wears Prada (Dominion Theatre).Alongside performing, Akeem is the founder of Beyond The Artist — a company dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing space for performers to rediscover their worth, express themselves authentically, and step into their power. Through workshops exploring mindfulness, energetic release, and self-compassion, Akeem helps artists reconnect with the person behind the performance.For info about Beyond The Artist, visit www.beyondtheartist.co.ukThis podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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