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06/05/2021

S4 Ep16: Lee Mead & Keith Jack

Fourteen years on from Any Dream Will Do, we reunite winner Lee Mead and runner-up Keith Jack! Lee went on to play Joseph in the West End, whilst Keith played the Narrator and then Joseph in the musical’s UK tour. Both Lee and Keith have had incredible careers. Most recently, Lee played Lofy in Causalty and Holby City for five years, whilst Keith toured the UK as Nick in Fame The Musical. Lee is headlining the London Palladium on Thursday 10th June 2021. Visit www.lwtheatres.co.uk for tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @Andrew_Tomlins Thanks for listening! Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06/05/2021

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34 min
25/10/2019

S1 Ep3: Shanay Holmes, Laura in High Fidelity

After being unable to afford drama school, Shanay Holmes had an incredible journey into musical theatre. In this episode of In The Frame, Shanay tells the story of how she got her agent, discusses her experience in the music industry including her time on The X Factor and talks about her current role as Laura in the UK premiere of High Fidelity at the Turbine Theatre at Battersea Power Station. Shanay also discusses the shows she has worked on, including The Bridges of Madison County (Menier Chocolate Factory); Joseph and The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (Kilworth House); The Wizard of Oz (Birmingham Rep); Rent (20th Anniversary Production Ltd); Jesus Christ Superstar (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre); Close To You (West End), The Bodyguard (Adelphi Theatre) and Thriller Live (West End). High Fidelity runs at the Turbine Theatre until 7th December 2019. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25/10/2019

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46 min
14/11/2024

S9 Ep54: Rose Galbraith, Young Viv in Spend Spend Spend

Rose Galbraith is playing Young Viv in the UK revival of Spend Spend Spend by Steve Brown and Justin Greene. Directed by Josh Seymour, the musical comedy is being staged at the Royal Exchange in Manchester this Christmas. Rachel Leskovac, who was nominated for an Olivier Award for her portrayal of Young Viv in the original London production, is returning to the show to play the older version of Viv. Earlier this year Rose played Cecile in the London premiere of Cruel Intentions at The Other Palace. Rose trained at the Royal Academy Of Music and alongside her theatre work has worked across film and television. Recorded during a break from rehearsals, in this episode Rose discusses auditioning for Spend Spend Spend, how rehearsals have been and the conversations she has had with Rachel Leskovac about playing Young Viv. Rose also talks about Cruel Intentions, her path in the industry so far and lots more along the way. Spend Spend Spend runs at the Royal Exchange in Manchester 23rd November 2024 - 11th January 2025. Visit www.royalexchange.co.uk for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14/11/2024

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31 min
13 AVR.

S10 Ep14: Kerry Ellis, Queen of the West End

Kerry Ellis is In The Frame! Kerry is preparing to perform her latest solo show Queen Of The West End at the Vaudeville Theatre on 21st April as part of Westway Music’s season of concerts. Later in the year Kerry is taking the show on another extensive tour of the UK. In August Kerry is uniting with two other iconic Elphabas – Rachel Tucker and Louise Dearman – for a one-night-only West End concert Gravity at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Kerry originated the role of Meat in We Will Rock You and is celebrated for being the first British Elphaba in the West End and Broadway productions of Wicked. A few of Kerry's other theatre roles have included Grizabella in Cats (London Palladium), Nancy in Oliver (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), Ellen in Miss Saigon (UK Tour), Fantine in Les Miserables (Queen's Theatre), understudy Eliza in My Fair Lady (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), Sara in Murder Ballad (Arts Theatre), Alice in Wonderland (UK Tour) and Gwendolen in The Importance of Being Earnest (UK Tour). More recently Kerry played Reno Sweeney in the London revival of Anything Goes (Barbican Centre), Titania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Stafford Gatehouse) and Cruella in 101 Dalmatians (Theatre Royal Brighton). Earler this year she starred as Elizabeth in the UK premiere of If/Then In Concert at the Savoy Theatre. Alongside her theatre work, Kerry has a major concert and recording career; she has released albums and toured the world, regularly collaborating with Brian May from Queen. In this episode Kerry discusses why she loves her Queen Of The West End show, why performing If/Then was such an overwhelming experience and how she's feeling about working with Tucker and Dearman on the Gravity concert... and she also gives us the gossip about being in Wicked: For Good plus more! Kerry performs Queen Of The West End at the Vaudeville Theatre on Monday 21st April. Visit www.nimaxtheatres.com for info and tickets. Kerry is taking the show on the road later in the year and is also performing Gravity at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 31st August. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31 min
25 JUIL.

S10 Ep36: Roshani Abbey, Jean Leslie & Others in Operation Mincemeat

Roshani Abbey is starring as Jean Leslie & Others in the West End production of Operation Mincemeat. Operation Mincemeat premiered on the London Fringe at the New Diorama Theatre in 2019. The show quickly gained a devoted following, and played sold out runs at Southwark Playhouse and Riverside Studios. The musical transferred to the West End in 2023, winning Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards. In addition to its London run, Operation Mincemeat is also playing on Broadway and will soon launch a world tour, opening in Salford next February. Roshani's theatre credits include: Tahlia the Beautiful in Sleeping Beauty (Broadway Theatre Catford), Soloist in Criterion Theatre 150th Anniversary Gala (Criterion Theatre), Marie in In Clay in Concert (The Other Palace), Lucy/cover Juliet in &Juliet (Shaftesbury Theatre), Rumi: The Musical (Concept album / London Coliseum) and Ensemble/cover Louise in Gypsy (Royal Exchange). She played Peggy/Maria in the West End production of Hamilton and went on to become a standby for all three Schuyler Sisters. Earlier this year Roshani returned to Hamilton to star as Eliza for a limited run on the UK & Ireland tour. In this episode Roshani discusses the whirlwind of joining Operation Mincemeat, their journey with the show so far and why it’s such a special moment. Roshani also reflects on their path into theatre after studying Mathematics at Imperial College and talks about their history with Hamilton - and lots more pops up along the way! Operation Mincemeat runs in the West End at the Fortune Theatre. Meanwhile the show continues on Broadway and is about to launch a world tour. Visit www.operationmincemeat.com for info and tickets. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 juil.

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53 min
25/11/2024 · BONUS

WICKED MOVIE: First reactions, Cynthia & Ariana's performances, direction, musical numbers + more! (spoiler free) (ft. Lisa Martland)

Join us for our first special episode about the Wicked movie! In this episode, West End Frame Editor Andrew Tomlins is joined by Lisa Martland for a spoiler-free discussion about their first reactions to the Wicked movie. Andrew and Lisa discuss Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's performances, Jon M. Chu's direction, some of the musical numbers, highlights, emotions and more. Come back on Wednesday for the spoiler episode, featuring lots more Wicked movie chat and analysis! 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, www.musicaltheatrereview.com. Lisa is also Sub-Editor for Musicals Magazine. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25/11/2024 · Bonus

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42 min
20/10/2023

S8 Ep55: Lea Salonga, star of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends & Here Lies Love

Tony and Olivier winner Lea Salonga is back In The Frame and back in the West End, starring in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends at the Gielgud Theatre. Devised and produced by Cameron Mackintosh, Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends has direction and musical staging by Matthew Bourne, side by side with Julia McKenzie, with choreography by Stephen Mear. Lea come to London direct from Broadway where she was starring in Here Lies Love for which she is also a producer. Lea left the Philippines as a teenager when she was cast as Kim in Miss Saigon. She originated the role in the West End and on Broadway to tremendous acclaim, winning Olivier and Tony Awards for her performance. Lea also has a long association with Les Misérables, having played both Eponine and Fantine in London and New York, including for the musical’s 10th and 25th anniversary concerts. Just a few of Lea’s other theatre credits include: Eliza in My Fair Lady (Manila), The Witch in Into The Woods (Singapore), Grizabella in Cats (Manila), Kei Kimura in Allegiance (Broadway), Helen in Fun Home (Manila), Erzulie in Once On This Island (Broadway), Grace Farrell in Annie (Hollywood Bowl) and Mrs Lovett in Sweeney Todd (Manila/Singapore). Lea has worked extensively in film and television and famously provided vocals for the title role in Disney’s Mulan I (1998) and Mulan II (2004) as well as for Princess Jasmine in Disney’s Aladdin (1994), earning her the official title of a Disney Legend! Away from the stage, Lea is a judge on the Philippines’ version of The Voice and has sold 19 million albums worldwide, making her one of the best-selling Filipina artists of all time. Lea recorded her first episode of In The Frame last year whilst preparing for the UK leg of her Dream Again concert tour which included a special performance at the Royal Albert Hall. Recorded backstage at the Gielgud Theatre, in this episode Lea discusses all-things Stephen Sondheim and delves into some of the material she sings in Old Friends. Lea also speaks about her whirlwind year, her relationship with her voice and towards the end of the interview she discusses the incident which took social media by storm when some fans found their way to Lea’s dressing room on Broadway earlier this year. Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends runs at the Gielgud Theatre until 6th January 2024. Visit www.sondheimoldfriends.com for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20/10/2023

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40 min
22/10/2019

Episode 16 (ft. Rebecca Levy): Shaun McCourt, Man in the White Suit, Moulin Rouge, new Hamilton cast + more!

We speak to Shaun McCourt about playing Mickey in Blood Brothers - a role he doesn't understudy - with ten minutes notice! This week's episode is co-hosted by performer Rebecca Levy. Throughout the episode she discusses her upcoming show at The Other Palace, the Say My Name: The Unauthorised 'Breaking Bad' Parody cast album and her upcoming run in Beauty & The Beast at the Key Theatre. In this week's episode, Andrew & Rebecca discuss The Man in the White Suit, 9 to 5 and Six. There's also lots of news about Moulin Rouge, Hamilton, West Side Story and Rags The Musical. We also talk about what's going on across the pond, including news about Mrs Doubtfire: The Musical, Idina Menzel & Kristin Chenoweth's albums plus the Aretha Franklin film. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22/10/2019

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53 min
02/08/2021

S5 Ep24 (ft. Lisa Martland): Anything Goes, My Night With Reg, Hairspray, Camelot, Cinderella + more!

Theatre journalist Lisa Martland (Musical Theatre Review) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show! Andrew & Lisa discuss My Night With Reg (Turbine Theatre), Hairspray (London Coliseum) & Anything Goes (Barbican Theatre) as well as the latest news about Camelot, Cinderella, Be More Chill and lots more! Maving spent many years writing for The Stage – include five years as Deputy Editor - Lisa is the founding editor of one of the UK’s top theatre websites, www.musicaltheatrereview.com. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @Andrew_Tomlins Thanks for listening! Visit www.westendframe.co.uk to stay up-to-date with our podcasting adventures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02/08/2021

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52 min
18/03/2022

S6 Ep8: Blair Gibson, Bob Gaudio in Jersey Boys

Blair is currently starring as Bob Gaudio in the UK & Ireland tour of Jersey Boys, having previously played the role at sea for Norwegian Cruise Lines. Blair's theatre credits include: Erik in The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (London workshop), Shane in Game Night (Drayton Arms Theatre), The Beast in Beauty & the Beast (Corn Exchange Newbury), Prince Charming in Cinderella (Bristol Hippodrome) and Mike Singer in Zanna, Don’t! (The Edinburgh Festival Fringe). The Jersey Boys tour is currently booking until 3rd December 2022. Visit www.jerseyboysmusical.co.uk for tour dates, info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18/03/2022

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32 min

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WICKED MOVIE: First reactions, Cynthia & Ariana's performances, direction, musical numbers + more! (spoiler free) (ft. Lisa Martland)

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