The West End Frame Show: Theatre News, Reviews & Chat

Marcus Collick (Dracula / Blackprint concerts) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show!Marcus joins Andrew Tomlins (West End Frame's Editor) to discuss Thelma and Louise (Young Vic), Magic at the Musicals (Royal Albert Hall), the new cast of Hadestown (Lyric Theatre), Mamma Mia! The Party (The O2) and Abigail's Party (Harold Pinter Theatre).They also talk about this week's theatre news, including the Broadway revival of Annie, Megan Hilty and Rachel Tucker starring in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Legally Blonde, Musical Con and lots more. Additionally, Andrew and Marcus pay tribute to Duncan Sheik following the devastating news that he has passed away aged 56.Marcus recently appeared alongside Cynthia Erivo as a camera operator in Dracula at the Noel Coward Theatre. Their US theatre credits include White Christmas and Damn Yankees. Since moving to the UK Marcus has been in Spring Awakening, Zanna, Don’t! and ATG’s flagship creative learning program PLAYground at the Savoy Theatre as well as hosting the Stalls to Stage Awards at the Bush Theatre.  Marcus has co-produced multiple Blackprint concerts, with the next one coming up on 23rd October at the Lyric Hammersmith featuring up-and-coming black artists. Follow Marcus on Instagram: @_markyyymark_This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: [email protected] westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After five years away, Emily Olive Boyd is back to co-host The West End Frame Show!Emily joins Andrew Tomlins (West End Frame's Editor) to discuss Kimberly Akimbo (Hampstead Theatre), Jane Eyre The Musical (Southwark Playhouse) and the closing performance of Disney's Hercules (Theatre Royal Drury Lane) as well as the latest news about Sunday in the Park with George, The Traitors play, West Side Story at the National, Teri Hatcher's new West End role and lots more.Emily's theatre credits include Fran in 50 First Dates The Musical (The Other Palace), understudy Madame Thanadier in Les Misérables (West End & UK Tour), understudy Killer Queen We Will Rock You (UK Tour), understudy Madame Morrible in Wicked (UK & International tours), Alice in The Commitments (West End) and Ruth Two Bears in Dogfight (Southwark Playhouse). Emily is preparing to perform Emily Olive Boyd sings Ella Fitzgerald on 5th October at Crazy Coqs. Visit https://www.brasseriezedel.com/events/emily-olive-boyd-sings-ella-fitzgerald/ for info and tickets. Follow Emily on Instagram: @emilyoliveboydThis podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: [email protected] 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!West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins and theatre journalist Lisa Martland (Founding Editor of Musical Theatre Review) discuss Death Note (Barbican Theatre), Jesus Christ Superstar (London Palladium) starring Billy Nevers as Judas and Layton Williams as King Herod, Lucy Moss: some songs I wrote (Shedinburgh) and The Car Man (Sadler's Wells). A brand new series of The West End Frame Show kicks off later this month!This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: [email protected] westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back for a catchup episode!West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, reunites with theatre journalist Lisa Martland (Musical Theatre Review) for a summer catchup.They delve into the announcement that Ariana Grande has withdrawn from Sunday in the Park with George (Barbican Theatre), and discuss her live duet with Cynthia Erivo during her London concerts as well as her special interview with Broadway's Jessica Vosk for her web series Vosk In The City.Later in the episode Andrew and Lisa discuss the London revival of Cats (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre) and I'm Every Woman: The Chaka Khan Musical starring Alexandra Burke (Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre). 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.Stay tuned for a second catchup episode coming your way soon!This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: [email protected] 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 series - Gregory George (host of Stage or Screen) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Gregory joins Andrew Tomlins (West End Frame's Editor) to discuss Midnight at the Never Get starring Ben Platt (Menier Chocolate Factory) as well as the latest news about Burlesque, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Summer Strallen, the Wicked movies and more.Gregory toured the UK as Bob Gaudio in The Jerseys and appeared in Jerry Springer The Opera at the Hope Mill Theatre. Alongside pantos, concerts and workshops, Gregory has also performed at sea, and recently returned from a contract with Viking Cruises.Gregory is also a presenter and host of the podcast Stage Or Screen where in each episode he’s joined by a guest to take a deep dive into a different movie musical.Follow Gregory on Instagram @gregorygeorgeuk and check out Stage Or Screen www.linktr.ee/stageorscreenThis podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! We're off for our summer break, and will be back in the Autumn with a new series. Email: [email protected] westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.