In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame West End Frame
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Interviews with theatre's biggest stars! West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, sits down with West End performers and creatives for candid, in-depth discussions about their careers and latest projects.
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S9 Ep6: Tosh Wanogho-Maud, star of Ain't Too Proud, Dreamgirls & The Drifters Girl
Tosh Wanogho-Maud recently received huge acclaim for his performance as David Ruffin in the West End production of Ain't Too Proud (Prince Edward Theatre).
His theatre credits include: Ben E. King, Rudy Lewis & others in The Drifters Girl (Garrick Theatre), Pharaoh in Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Toronto), Joe in Show Boat (New London) and Jimmy in Dreamgirls (Savoy).
Tosh began his theatre career as a child, playing Winston in Whistle Down The Wind (Aldwych) before starring as Young Simba in The Lion King (Lyceum).
His additional theatre credits include Four Eyed Moe in Five Guys Named Moe (Newtown Abbey), Respect La Diva (Garrick), Rufus/cover Curtis in Save The Last Dance For Me (UK Tour), Sweet Smell of Success (Arcola Theatre), understudy Mufala/General in the original West End cast of The Book of Mormon (Prince of Wales) and The Producers (UK Tour).
On screen, Tosh worked on Bridgeton and Jingle Jangle for Netflix, as well as BBC’s Roadkill. Tosh is currently writing his debut musical Visiting Hours with his partner Nick Gardner.
Tosh made his solo show debut with Songs + Stories for four sold out shows at Piano Smithfield. He's about to play four more performances on 28th, 29th, 30th March and 1st April. Visit www.linktr.ee/toshwm for tickets.
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S9 Ep5: Jenna Lee-James, star of Disney's Frozen, We Will Rock You, Joseph & Cats
Jenna Lee-James recently completed her run as Elsa in the West End production of Disney's Frozen at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
Jenna made her West End debut in the original cast of We Will Rock You at the Dominion Theatre. Jenna went on to play the roles of Meat and Scaramouche in the West End before playing Killer Queen in We Will Rock You's 10th anniversary world arena tour, making her the only person to have played all three roles in the musical's history.
Some of Jenna's other theatre credits include: Narrator in Joseph (Adelphi Theatre), Grizabella in Cats (European Tour), alternate Donna in Mamma Mia! (Original UK Tour), Mary in Rod Stewart’s Tonight's the Night (UK Tour), Becky McDonald in Street of Dreams (MEN Arena Manchester), June Child in 20th Century Boy (UK Premiere) and Lorraine in Boogie Nights (UK Tour).
Alongside her theatre work, Jenna is an acclaimed concert artist and regularly performs internationally. She released her debut album On The Edge in 2019.
In this episode, Jenna discusses carving her own path into theatre, her whirlwind run in Frozen and which role she would want to return to in We Will Rock You... plus lots more!
Follow Jenna on Instagram: @jennaleejames
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@AndrewTomlins32
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S9 Ep4: Tarinn Callender, star of Bronco Billy, Hamilton & The Drifters Girl
Tarinn Callender is starring as the title role in Bronco Billy at the Charing Cross Theatre.
Bronco Billy has book by Dennis Hackin, music & lyrics by Chip Rosenbloom & John Torres, with additional lyrics by Michele Brourman. Bronco Billy is based on the Warner Bros motion picture written by Dennis Hackin.
Tarinn made his professional debut as Hercules Mulligan and James Madison in the original West End cast of Hamilton (Victoria Palace Theatre). His other West End credits include playing Bob & others in Come From Away (Phoenix Theatre) and Johnny Moore, Gerhart Thrasher & others in The Drifters Girl (Garrick Theatre).
Tarinn recently made his National Theatre debut in The Odyssey (Olivier). Some of his additional theatre credits include The Secret Life of Bees (Almedia Theatre), Kiss Me, Kate (Kilworth House) and Dick Whittington (Hackney Empire).
Recorded pre-show at the Charing Cross Theatre, in this episode Tarinn discusses entering his cowboy era with Bronco Billy, the impact of making his theatre debut in such a big way with Hamilton and why he's passionate about making theatre accessible.
Bronco Billy runs at the Charing Cross Theatre until 7th April 2024. Visit www.broncobillymusical.com for info and tickets.
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S9 Ep3: Luke Baker, Zack Mayo in An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical
Luke Baker is starring as Zack Mayo in the UK tour of An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical.
Based on the 80s movie, An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical has a book by Douglas Day Stewart and Sharleen Cooper Cohen. The production is directed by Nikolai Foster who is Artistic Director of Leicester Curve.
Luke originated the role of Dean in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (Apollo Theatre/Sheffield Crucible) and most recently played Tony in Billy Elliot (The Curve Theatre, Leicester).
His theatre credits also include: Ren in Footloose (UK Tour), American Idiot (Arts Theatre), standby Ray Davies in Sunny Afternoon (Harold Pinter Theatre), Link Larkin in Hairspray (Cork Opera House), The Wind & cover Max in I Can’t Sing! (London Palladium), Matt in Bare (Greenwich Theatre), standby Jamie, Ste & Tony in Beautiful Thing (Arts Theatre & UK Tour), standby Alan played by Gerard Kearns in Sign of The Times (Duchess Theatre) and Salad Days (Riverside Studios, Tete a Tete Opera Company).
An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical tours the UK until 9th November 2024. Visit www.officerandagentlemanthemusical.com for info and tickets.
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S9 Ep2: Natalie Kassanga, star of Dreamgirls, Crazy For You, Motown & Dear Evan Hansen
Natalie Kassanga is back In The Frame!
Natalie most recently starred as Irene Roth in Susan Stroman's West End revival of Crazy For You (Gillian Lynne Theatre).
Natalie started working professionally as a child, appearing in Oliver! (Drury Lane) and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (UK Tour) in addition to starring as Young Nala in the West End production of The Lion King (Lyceum Theatre). She then ventured into music and was a member of girl group Alien Uncovered who appeared on the live finals of The X Factor in 2015.
Natalie returned to theatre to star as Diana Ross in the closing cast of Motown (Shaftesbury Theatre) before joining the original London cast of Dear Evans Hansen (Noel Coward Theatre) as the standby for Zoe and Alana.
After the pandemic, Natalie starred as Deena Jones in the first ever UK & Ireland tour of Dreamgirls and played Bella in the premiere of Berlusconi (Southwark Playhouse).
Natalie was last on the podcast in 2020; four years later she's back to discuss all things Dreamgirls and Crazy For You, as well as looking after her health and where she's at right now in her career.
Follow Natalie on Instagram: @natkassanga
Hosted by Andrew Tomlins
@AndrewTomlins32
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Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk
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S9 Ep1: George Crawford, star of Newsies, Waitress & The Book of Mormon
We're back for a brand new series of In The Frame!
George Crawford was most recently the alternate Jack Kelly in the original London cast of Newsies at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. He also played the role of Morris Delancey.
After training at ArtsEd, George made his professional debut understudying both Elder Cunningham and Elder Price in the original UK & Ireland tour of The Book of Mormon.
He went on to play Jinx in Forever Plaid at Upstairs at the Gatehouse before starring as Ogie in the original UK & Ireland tour of Waitress.
In this episode, George discusses getting emotional during Santa Fe, why Waitress was such a big moment, his path into theatre and lots more.
Follow George on Instagram: @georgeygriff
Hosted by Andrew Tomlins
@AndrewTomlins32
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Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk
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