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28/01/2025

WICKED: New West End & Broadway casts, Jon M Chu's Oscars snub, new songs, Alternate Elphaba + more! (ft. Lisa Martland)

We're back with a special WICKED episode! Theatre journalist Lisa Martland (Musical Theatre Review) joins West End Frame Editor Andrew Tomlins to dive into the latest updates about the Wicked movie and stage production. First up, they break down all the big Wicked movie news—Oscar nominations (and snubs!), behind-the-scenes updates from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande on the highly anticipated new songs and the latest records the film has shattered. Plus, they share their own personal reflections on the film's journey so far. But that’s not all! Andrew and Lisa discuss the exciting West End cast changes, with Emma Kingston, Zizi Strallen and Carl Man stepping into the iconic roles of Elphaba, Glinda, and Fiyero. They also talk about Wicked London introducing an alternate Elphaba and the new Broadway casting news that Lencia Kebede and Allie Trimm are taking over as Elphaba and Glinda, with Lencia making history as Broadway’s first full-time Black Elphaba. 2025 is going to be positively emerald! Having spent many years at The Stage – including five years as Deputy Editor – Lisa Martland 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.

28/01/2025

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37 min
08/03/2022

S6 Ep2 (ft. Bryony Duncan): Beautiful, Jersey Boys, The Addams Family, Mimma, Crazy For You + more!

Bryony Duncan (Super Swing in Six) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew & Bryony discuss Beautiful (Curve/UK Tour), Jersey Boys (UK Tour), The Addams Family (UK Tour) and Mimma (Cadogan Hall) as well as the latest news about Joel Harper-Jackson, Crazy For You, Rob Madge, Cabaret and lots more! Having trained at Mechanic Performing Arts, Bryony went on to play Geraldine in Doctor TV & The Zombies at the Leeds Playhouse before setting sail as a lead vocalist for TUI Cruise Line. She then joined the original Bliss cast of Six The Musical for Norwegian Cruise Line. Bryony was originally a swing for Boleyn, Seymour and Howard but took over as Katherine Howard during the contract. After the lockdowns, Bryony returned to Six as a Universal Swing for West End and tour, regularly performing with both productions. She stayed with the West End company as a Super Swing when Six transferred to the Vaudeville Theatre and completed her run in November last year. Follow Bryony on Instagram: @bryonyduncan 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.

08/03/2022

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53 min
14/02/2023

Catchup Episode (ft. Lisa Martland): Allegiance, Idina Menzel's documentary, West End Besties, Mandela, Sylvia + more!

Before we kick off a new season of The West End Frame Show, we've recorded a catchup episode to bring you up-to-speed about all the shows we've seen since our last episode in December. Andrew is joined by theatre journalist Lisa Martland to discuss: Allegiance (Charing Cross Theatre), Idina Menzel's Which Way To The Stage (Disney Plus), Benjamin Rauhala's West End Besties (Cadogan Hall), Mandela (Young Vic), Sylvia (Old Vic), Phaedra (National Theatre), Noises Off (Phoenix Theatre) and Wreckage (Turbine). There are also mentions for Jack and the Beanstalk (London Palladium), Mother Goose (Duke of York's), As You Like It (Soho Place), Dreamgirls (Liverpool Empire), The Cher Show (New Wimbledon Theatre), Hex (National Theatre), And Juliet (Shaftesbury Theatre) and Six (Vaudeville Theatre). 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, Musical Theatre Review which is currently celebrating its tenth anniversary. Lisa also works with My Theatre Mates and Musicals Magazine whilst managing social media for Killing The Cat (Riverside Studios). 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.

14/02/2023

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1 h 15 min
17/11/2022

S7 Ep25: Dom Hartley-Harris, Curtis in Dreamgirls & George Washington in Hamilton

Dom Hartley-Harris recently completed his run as Curtis Taylor Jr in the first ever UK & Ireland tour of Dreamgirls. Some of his other theatre credits include Collins in Rent (Hope Mill Theatre), George Washington in Hamilton (Victoria Palace Theatre), Ratsey in Moonfleet (Salisbury Playhouse), Jagwire in Bat Out Of Hell (Manchester Opera House & London Coliseum), Drifter in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Aldwych Theatre) and Malcom in Macbeth (Old Join Stock). In this episode, Dom discusses venturing into musical theatre after training in acting, taking on some hugely iconic roles and balancing his career with being a father... plus lots more! Follow Dom on Instagram: @thedhartleyharris 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.

17/11/2022

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55 min
08/04/2021

S4 Ep13: Joe Aaron Reid, Curtis in Deamgirls & Benny in In The Heights

For our 50th episode, we're off to LA to chat to Joe Aaron Reid! Joe's Broadway credits include: Stephen in If/Then, understudy Willie Lopez in Ghost the Musical, Catch Me If You Can, understudy Howard in Finian’s Rainbow, Fred Casely in Chicago and Ronnie Driscoll in Curtains. After moving to London, Joe played Benny in In The Heights (King's Cross Theatre) and originated the role of Curtis in the West End premiere of Dreamgirls (Savoy Theatre). After Dreamgirls, Joe left London for Paris, and he now resides in LA. His credits also include: Smash (NBC), Daniel in Once on This Island (Lucille Lortel), The Tin Pan Alley Rag (Roundabout/Laura Pels), Howard in Finian’s Rainbow (Encores), Man #1 in Why We Tell The Story (Lucille Lortel), Kismet (Encores), Joe in Lines (TBG), Gabey in On the Town (5th Avenue), Gymnasia in A Funny Thing Happened On The Way to the Forum (Williamstown Theatre Festival), understudy Coalhouse in Ragtime (Paper Mill), Munkustrap in Cats (Northern Stage), Camelot (Boston) and Beauty and the Beast (Les Places des Artes, Montreal & Lyric, Baltimore). In this episode, Joe discusses self worth, ambition and being a gay Dad working in theatre. He also discusses all things If/Then and Dreamgirls, as well as lots more. You can follow Joe on Instagram / Twitter: @JoeAaronReid 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.

08/04/2021

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1 h 1 min
04/10/2023

S8 Ep50: Richard Carson, Maxim de Winter in Rebecca

Richard Carson is starring as Maxim de Winter in the English language premiere of Rebecca at the Charing Cross Theatre. Rebecca is written by Michael Kunze and Sylvester Levay, two of the most successful German musical theatre composers. The show premiered in Vienna in 2006 - where it is currently being revived - and has been staged multiple times internationally. Directed by Alejandro Bonatto, the London production of Rebecca has new translations by Christopher Hampton and an 18 piece orchestra. Richard most recently completed his run in the West End production of Les Miserables, playing Factory Foreman and Combeferre whilst understudying Javert. Some of his other theatre credits include: Sky Masterson in Guy and Dolls (The Mill at Sonning), Sky in Mamma Mia! (Novello), Reuben and covering Pharaoh in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (London Palladium), understudy Chris in Miss Saigon (Prince Edward), understudy Fiyero in Wicked (Original UK & Ireland Tour), Strephon in Sasha Regan’s All-Male Iolanthe (UK Tour), Jason in Myth (Other Palace), Farmer in Oklahoma! (Royal Albert Hall) and Man 1 in Closer Than Ever (Pheasantry). Richard has co-hosted our other podcast The West End Frame Show twice, but this is his first time In The Frame! In this episode Richard discusses all-things Rebecca and speaks candidly about why the past year has been a challenging for him. Richard also speaks about how he got into theatre and lots more! Rebecca runs at the Charing Cross Theatre until Saturday 18th November 2023. Visit www.charingcrosstheatre.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.

04/10/2023

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1 h
28/07/2022

S7 Ep5: Michael Ahomka-Lindsay, Emmett in Legally Blonde & Benny in Rent

From Medical School to Drama School to Harvard Law School! This week's guest is Michael Ahomka-Lindsay who recently starred as Emmett in the sell-out London revival of Legally Blonde directed by Lucy Moss at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. After leaving medical school, Michael pursued a career in performing and secured the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation scholarship to train at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. After graduating, Michael starred as Benny in Luke Sheppard's production of Rent at the Hope Mill Theatre. He then went on tour as Maugrim in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe before landing the role of Emmett in Legally Blonde. Michael can soon be seen in new musical To The Streets! in Birmingham which runs 19th - 28th August. In this episode, Michael discusses leaving medical school behind for theatre, life as an actor-musician, all things Legally Blonde and lots more! Follow Michael on Instagram: @michaelahomka_ 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.

28/07/2022

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1 h 6 min
15/11/2019

S1 Ep6: Charlotte Wakefield, Miss Windsor in The Boy in the Dress

"The day I found out I was nominated for an Olivier I worked a double shift at a restaurant. I was cleaning tables and taking people's dirty plates away... but at the same time you think 'well, I have two Olivier nominations at the age of 23 - it swings in roundabouts!'" Charlotte Wakefield is currently playing Miss Windsor in the RCS's new musical The Boy in the Dress at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. The Boy In The Dress is based on David Walliams' book, with new music by Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers. Charlotte has been nominated for two Olivier Awards; for her performances as Wendla Bergman in the original West End production of Spring Awakening and Maria von Trapp in The Sound of Music at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. Just a few of her other credits include playing Sophie in Mamma Mia!, Laurey in Oklahoma!, Truly Scrumptious in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Veronica in the workshop of Heathers and Polly in Crazy For You. Charlotte talks all things The Boy in the Dress and discusses the balancing act of being an actor. For more info about The Boy in the Dress please visit www.rsc.org.uk. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15/11/2019

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31 min
27/10/2022

S7 Ep22: Luke Suri, Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys

Luke Suri is currently making his West End debut as Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys at the Trafalgar Theatre. Luke was previously alternate Frankie in the musical's UK tour, marking his theatre debut. Luke developed his craft working his way up through holiday parks, hotels, cruise ships and short residences. He found his agent during the pandemic, with some help from social media. In this episode, Luke discusses his incredible journey in the industry so far, and the challenge of playing one of the most demanding roles in musical theatre. Jersey Boys is booking at the Trafalgar Theatre until 23rd April 2023. Visit www.jerseyboysmusical.co.uk for information and tickets. Follow Luke on Instagram: @lukesuri 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.

27/10/2022

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54 min
02/04/2021

S4 Ep12: Amy Di Bartolomeo, Oz in We Will Rock You & star of In Pieces

Amy can soon be seen in new musical In Pieces by Joey Contreras. Her theatre credits include: Nymph in Myth: The Rise and Fall of Orpheus (The Other Palace), Bat Out of Hell (London Coliseum / Manchester Opera House / Toronto), Diva in Priscilla Queen of the Desert (New Zealand), understudy Diva in Priscilla Queen of the Desert (UK Tour), Starlight Express (Germany) and The Rat Pack Boys (UK Tour). Prior to the pandemic, Amy was starring as Oz (the character formerly knows as "Meat") in the brand new touring production of We Will Rock You. Streaming 23rd - 26th April, In Pieces is being released as a film in support of LGBT Foundation. The show explores how clarity and empowerment manifest themselves in different relationships. For tickets, visit www.stream.theatre. Amy discusses being told she would never dance again, breaking her leg during a performance of Starlight Express and going from being too shy to call herself a singer to having rock legend Brian May approving her riffs in We Will Rock You. You can follow Amy on Instagram / Twitter: @AmyDiBartolomeo 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.

02/04/2021

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47 min

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WICKED: New West End & Broadway casts, Jon M Chu's Oscars snub, new songs, Alternate Elphaba + more! (ft. Lisa Martland)

S6 Ep2 (ft. Bryony Duncan): Beautiful, Jersey Boys, The Addams Family, Mimma, Crazy For You + more!

Catchup Episode (ft. Lisa Martland): Allegiance, Idina Menzel's documentary, West End Besties, Mandela, Sylvia + more!

S7 Ep25: Dom Hartley-Harris, Curtis in Dreamgirls & George Washington in Hamilton

S4 Ep13: Joe Aaron Reid, Curtis in Deamgirls & Benny in In The Heights

S8 Ep50: Richard Carson, Maxim de Winter in Rebecca

S7 Ep5: Michael Ahomka-Lindsay, Emmett in Legally Blonde & Benny in Rent

S1 Ep6: Charlotte Wakefield, Miss Windsor in The Boy in the Dress

S7 Ep22: Luke Suri, Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys

S4 Ep12: Amy Di Bartolomeo, Oz in We Will Rock You & star of In Pieces

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