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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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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.
Ksenya Gray co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Ksenya discuss Entertaining Mr Sloane (Young Vic) starring Jordan Stephens and Tamzin Outhwaite as well as the latest news about Paddington, the Black British Theatre Awards, Mischief's first musical, the Wicked movie special, I'm Every Woman starring Alexandra Burke and lots more.Ksenya is a social media manager and runs the social media company Storytellers. Her 2025 projects have included Saving Mozart, Falling In Love With Mr Dellamort, Marisha Wallace Live at the Adelphi, Sydnie Christmas Live In London, Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical, Your Lie In April's album release, Bettie Page: Queen of Pin-Ups and West End Unscripted.She has also been working with Kelly Young, Westway Music, Anthony Costa and Shona McGarty. Follow Ksenya on Instagram: @ksenya.gray 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.
Gregory George (Host of Stage or Screen) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Gregory discuss Young Frankenstein as well as the latest news about Freaky Friday, Sylvia, Jodie Steele, Death Becomes Her and more. Plus, we have a special preview of a track from Matthew Harvey's musical Unbound which releases a live cast album on 31st October. 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 is about to embark on his next cruise contract.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!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!Fresh from this year's MusicalCon, Andrew gives a debrief of the panels he hosted at the convention at ExCel London. Andrew also discusses MJ (Prince Edward Theatre) as well as the latest news about Redcliffe by Jordan Luke Gage, The Greatest Showman musical, Cats at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and 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.
Producer Jack Maple (Ride The Cyclone / The Hunchback Of Notre Dame) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Jack discuss the Les Misérables 40th Anniversary (Sondheim Theatre), Shoshana Bean In Concert (St Martin's Theatre) and Mary Page Marlowe (The Old Vic) as well as the latest news about Cynthia Erivo's new musical movie, Todrick's musical Midnight, Aqua, Pippin and more.Jack is currently producing the first UK tour of The Talented Mr Ripley starring Ed McVey and Maisie Smith as well as the UK premiere of Ride The Cyclone at the Southwark Playhouse. He recently produced the UK premiere of The Hunchback Of Notre Dame which sold out its performances at the Prince Edward Theatre.Some of Jack's other producing credits include: Spring Awakening: The 15th Anniversary Reunion Concert (Victoria Palace Theatre), An Officer And A Gentleman The Musical (UK Tour), The Witches Of Eastwick in Concert (Sondheim Theatre), The Show Must Go On! Live (Palace Theatre & NT Live), TuckShop’s Sleeping Beauty (Harold Pinter Theatre), Who’s Holiday! (HOME Manchester & Southwark Playhouse), The View UpStairs (Soho Theatre), The Rink (Southwark Playhouse) and Working (Southwark Playhouse).He has also produced a number of high profile concerts with some Broadway icons, including Sierra Boggess, Kelli O’Hara and Caissie Levy, and has had a long association with Bat Out Of Hell, working as Associate General Manager across the musical’s journey to the West End and beyond. Jack became the West End's youngest producer at the age of 20, when he co-produced the Olivier award-winning revival of Show Boat at the New London Theatre.The Talented Mr Ripley tours until 22nd November 2025 including a London run in Richmond 10th – 15th November, with 2026 dates to be announced. Ride The Cyclone runs at the Southwark Playhouse 14th November – 10th January 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.
We’re kicking off the week with a special bonus episode, Aneesah Khadijah joins theatre critic and West End Frame Editor Andrew Tomlins for an in-depth artistic conversation and critical reflection on her creative work behind the scenes.After studying Law at the University of Manchester, Aneesah found her true passion in the arts, developing a distinctive practice that blends precision, empathy, and storytelling across stage management, creative production, and artist liaison work.Her theatre credits include Caged Sisters Musical (Phoenix Arts Club, Bridewell Theatre), In The Beginning Woman Was The Sun (toured Manchester, Newcastle & Liverpool), RepresentAsian (Lyric Theatre), Mendaki (Voila! Festival 2025) and many more.In this episode, Andrew offers a thoughtful critique of Aneesah’s artistic approach, from the emotional rhythm and cohesion of Caged Sisters Musical and In The Beginning Woman Was The Sun, to her collaborations with Itikku Productions, where she explores stories of identity, culture, and womanhood. They discuss the artistry of backstage storytelling, the emotional architecture of live performance, and the importance of representation behind the scenes, and Aneesah shares how she supports and uplifts BESEA creatives in technical and management roles.The conversation goes beyond biography to present a critical evaluation of Aneesah’s professional practice in the industry, offering rare insight into the care, creativity, and collaboration that shape her contribution to the theatre world. Aneesah and Andrew also talk about why they're excited about this year’s MusicalCon!Aneesah currently works at English National Ballet and is part of the Musical Con team, where she continues to nurture inclusive and supportive creative spaces.Follow Aneesah on Instagram: @aneesahkhadijah MusicalCon takes place at the ExCel Centre 18th - 19th October 2025. Visit www.musicalcon.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.
Harriet Watson (Six) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Harriet discuss 13 Going On 30 (Manchester Opera House) and Moulin Rouge (World Tour + West End production) as well as the latest news about Oh Mary!, casting for the Mean Girls tour, Hercules, The Devil Wears Prada and more. They also pay tribute to both Patricia Routledge and Ben Lewis. Harriet is preparing to star in a one-woman show Six Of Spades by Natasha Brotherdale Smith. The production runs at the Etcetera Theatre Club in Camden next week, directed by Millie Gaston.Harriet’s theatre credits include: Rock Follies (Chichester Festival Theatre), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Paris), Closer Than Ever (Edinburgh Fringe Festival), Mismatched (Old Red Lion) and The Jungle Book (Tabard) as well as playing Pauline Quirke in Early Birds (Edinburgh Fringe Festival).Harriet is a Six The Musical legend. She originally joined the UK & Ireland tour as dance captain and the alternate Seymour and Parr, but went on to play all six queens. After finishing the tour, Harriet became a universal super swing for both the West End and touring productions. Since leaving, she has made countless emergency returns to the show. Six Of Spades runs at the Etcetera Theatre Club 13th - 19th October. Visit www.citizenticket.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.
In this special bonus episode, Stratford East’s new leadership team unveil their inaugural season.West End Frame Editor Andrew Tomlins is joined by Lisa Spirling (Artistic Director & Co-CEO) and Hanna Streeter (Executive Director & Co-CEO) for an exciting first look at their season, which includes the highly anticipated London premiere of Choir Boy by Tarell Alvin McCraney, directed by Nancy Medina. The season also includes the UK premiere of Here There Are Blueberries by Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich as well as Bloodsport: After Helen of Troy by Ava Pickett, directed by Lisa Spirling.Also in this episode, Lisa and Hanna discuss the excitement of stepping into their new roles, their mission of driving Stratford East into its next chapter and the realities of navigating theatre-making in today’s challenging economic climate.Visit www.stratfordeast.com for more information.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.
Olivier nominee Carly Mercedes Dyer (Singin' in the Rain / A Chorus Line) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Carly discuss The Harder They Come (Stratford East), 50 First Dates (The Other Palace) and Clarkston(Trafalgar Theatre) as well as the latest news about Amber Davies, Bank Of Dave, Beetlejuice, Lucie Jones, Megan Hilty and more.Carly has played roles including Cassie in A Chorus Line, Faye Treadwell in The Drifters Girl, June in Gypsy and Erma in Anything Goes, for which she was nominated for an Olivier Award and won a WhatsOnStage Award. Her other theatre credits include: The Color Purple, Dreamgirls, Memphis, West Side Story, Hadestown, Rock Of Ages and lots more. Carly played Christine in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at the London Palladium and recently reprised her performance in Japan. This Christmas she’s off to Manchester to star as Kathy Seldon in Singin’ in the Rain at the Royal Exchange.Follow Carly on Instagram and TikTok: @carlymdyerThis 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.
Rory Phelan (Heathers / Stay Strong) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Rory discuss Hercules (Theatre Royal Drury Lane) and The Producers (Garrick Theatre) as well as the latest news about Into The Woods casting, the new Wicked songs, Carrie Hope Fletcher being cast in Elf and Waitress, nominations for the Black British Theatre Awards, Musical Con and more.Rory's theatre credits include: Wag The Musical (Charing Cross Theatre), Grease (UK & International Tour), Club Tropicana (UK Tour) and Saturday Night Fever (UK Tour).He played Eddie in the West End production of Mamma Mia! (Novello Theatre) and Ram Sweeney in Heathers (UK Tour and The Other Palace). He also played Ram in the Heathers live capture which was released on the Roku channel in the US and screened in UK cinemas. Rory has toured the UK, US and Australia singing the hits of George Michael.When he isn't performing, Rory is helping other performers with his company Stage Strong. Known as the actors coach, he is busy helping actors build consistency, confidence and control.For further info about Stage Strong, visit their Instagram Account: @stagestrong_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 second part of our post-summer catchup episode! Theatre journalist Lisa Martland joins Andrew to discuss Top Hat (Chichester Festival Theatre), The Lightning Thief (Milton Keynes Theatre, UK Tour), Six (Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, UK Tour), Sing Street (Lyric Theatre Hammersmith), Saving Mozart (The Other Palace) and A Midsummer Night's Dream (Bridge Theatre).Andrew and Lisa also talk about their favourite Sondheim shows.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! We'll be back with a new series soon.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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