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

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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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1D AGO

    SHOW TALK: Songs For A New World, The Code & Till the Stars Come Down

    Join West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins for a bonus show talk episode! In this episode, Andrew discusses Songs For A New World (Eventim Apollo) starring Shoshana Bean, Joy Woods, Tituss Burgess and Jordan Fisher, The Code (Southwark Playhouse Elephant) starring Tracie Bennett and John Partridge as well as Till The Stars Come Down (Theatre Royal Haymarket). 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.

    27 min

  2. 2D AGO

    S13 Ep1 (ft. Rory Phelan): Into The Woods, new Wicked songs, The Producers, Felipe Bejarano's Hercules, Carrie Hope Fletcher + more!

    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.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min

  3. SEP 10

    SHOW TALK: Top Hat, The Lightning Thief, Six, Sing Street, Saving Mozart & A Midsummer Night's Dream (ft. Lisa Martland)

    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.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  4. SHOW TALK: Brigadoon at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre (ft. Lisa Martland)

    SEP 8

    SHOW TALK: Brigadoon at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre (ft. Lisa Martland)

    We're back! In our first post-summer catchup episode, theatre journalist Lisa Martland joins Andrew to discuss the London revival of Brigadoon. Not seen in London for over 35 years, Lerner & Loewe’s Brigadoon has been directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in a new adaptation by Rona Munro. Danielle Fiamanya and Georgina Onuorah are job sharing in the role of Fiona MacLaren with Louis Gaunt as Tommy Albright. Andrew and Lisa discuss how Brigadoon resonates in 2025, Drew McOnie's vision, what they thought of the cast and more. Brigadoon runs at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre until Saturday 20th September 2025. 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.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
  5. Gravity Special: Louise Dearman, Kerry Ellis & Rachel Tucker perform at Drury Lane (ft. Adam Davenport)

    SEP 2

    Gravity Special: Louise Dearman, Kerry Ellis & Rachel Tucker perform at Drury Lane (ft. Adam Davenport)

    We’re back with a special episode all about Gravity at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane! This one-off concert united Wicked legends Louise Dearman, Kerry Ellis and Rachel Tucker for an unforgettable afternoon of belting and nostalgia. West End Frame Editor Andrew Tomlins is joined by Adam Davenport, Dean of Performers College, who last co-hosted the fourth episode of The West End Frame Show back in 2019. Together, Andrew and Adam relive their standout moments from Gravity, reflect on the extraordinary impact Louise, Kerry and Rachel have had on musical theatre and share why they’re hoping this performance is just the beginning for the show. Gravity was co-created and produced by Simon Schofield and Scott Garnham for Sisco Entertainment, with musical direction by James Doughty. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! We'll be back with a new series soon. 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.

    54 min

  6. AUG 13

    Edinburgh Fringe: Hot Mess, Footballers Wives, Laura Benanti, Spy Movie The Play, Jackie!!! & Midnight at the Palace

    Join West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, for a round-up of some shows at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.  The shows discussed are Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares (Underbelly, Bristo Square), Spy Movie: The Play (Pleasance Courtyard), Jackie!!! (Gilded Balloon Patter House), Midnight at the Palace (Gilded Balloon Patter House), Hot Mess (Pleasance Courtyard) and Footballers Wives (Assembly Rooms). This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening to this series! It's time for a summer break, but we'll be back with new episodes in September. 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 min

  7. JUL 28

    S12 Ep26 (ft. Peter Caulfield): Maybe Happy Ending casting, 101 Dalmatians, Songs For A New World, MJ closing + more!

    It's the last episode of the series! Peter Caulfield (To Wong Foo/Tammy Faye) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show. Andrew and Peter discuss 101 Dalmatians starring Sydnie Christmas (Eventim Apollo) as well as the latest news about Songs For A New World, MJ The Musical closing, Kinky Boots, Coven and more. They also talk about the controversy surrounding Andrew Barth Feldman's casting in Maybe Happy Ending and the lack of Asian representation in musical theatre. The episode features a reel by Zheng Xi Yong which you can watch here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMflIIkok01/?hl=en Peter is about to star in the first major London revival of Two by Jim Cartwright. The Greenwich Theatre is being transformed into a pub for this immersive production which sees Peter and his co-star Kellie Shirley play fourteen characters between them. Some of Peter’s stage credits include F*****g Men (Waterloo East Theatre), To Wong Foo (Hope Mill Theatre), Tammy Faye (Almedia Theatre), The Lehman Brothers (West End), Obamaology (Finborough Theatre), Jesus Christ Superstar (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre), One Man Two Guvnors (West End), A Christmas Carol (Old Vic) and the Lyric Hammersmith’s panto. His screen credits include Take Cover (Signature Entertainment), Doctors (BBC), EastEnders (BBC), I Hate Suzie (Sky), Doctor Who (BBC), Cucumber (Channel 4) and Banana (E4).  Two runs at the Greenwich Theatre 21st August - 12th September 2025. Visit www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk for info and tickets. Follow Peter on Instagram: @petercaulfield This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening to this series! It's time for a summer break, but we'll be back with new episodes in September. 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.

    54 min
  8. SHOW TALK: Burlesque The Musical

    JUL 22 · BONUS

    SHOW TALK: Burlesque The Musical

    Welcome to Burlesque! In this special episode, West End Frame Editor Andrew Tomlins shares his review of Burlesque The Musical. Based on the 2010 film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher, Burlesque The Musical premiered last year with runs in Manchester and Glasgow. The show has now transferred to the West End starring Orfeh, Jess Folley and Todrick Hall who has also directed and choreographed the production. Burlesque runs at the Savoy Theatre until 6th September 2025. Visit www.burlesqueonstage.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.

    11 min
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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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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