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

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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23:39

SHOW TALK: Shucked, Pop Off Michelangelo, New Six...

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

2025/05/27

Join West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins for a bonus show talk episode!In this episode, Andrew discusses Shucked (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre), Pop Off, Michelangelo (Underbelly Boulevard), Six's 2025-26 UK & International tour cast (Aylesbury Waterside Theatre) and Bat Out Of Hell (Peacock Theatre). This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See

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49:36

S12 Ep16 (ft. Jessica Daley): Jessie J turns down...

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

2025/05/26

Jessica Daley (Evita / I Should Be So Lucky) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Jessica discuss the latest news about Jessie J turning down the role of Sally Bowles, Remember Monday, casting for Here and Now, Rob Houchen and Anna Jane Casey doing Sweeney Todd and lots more.They also talk about the Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre's report with analysis on the current state of theatre in the UK.Fifteen years ago, Jessica was a finalist on Over The Rainbow, BBC1's search for Dorothy

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54:13

S12 Ep15 (ft. Nelson Bettencourt): Here We Are, Tina...

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

2025/05/19

Nelson Bettencourt (Disney’s Aladdin/ Friendsical) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Nelson discuss Here We Are (National Theatre) and The Mad Ones (Other Palace Studio) as well as the latest news about Tina: The Tina Turner Musical closing, Cynthia Erivo's West End return, Legally Blonde's new tour, casting for The Sound of Music at Leicester Curve and lots more.Nelson recently played Babkak in the UK & Ireland tour of Disney’s Aladdin having previously played Ross in the UK tour of

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59:45

S12 Ep14 (ft. Jacob Fowler): Speedy boarding at...

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

2025/05/12

Jacob Fowler (The Addams Family / Heathers) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Jacob discuss Parlour Song (Greenwich Theatre) as well as the latest news about speedy boarding at theatres, Heathers off-Broadway, Ragtime, Adam Lambert, I'm Every Woman and lots more. Jacob is the winner of BBC1's Little Mix: The Search and went on to support Little Mix on their Confetti Arena Tour with his band Since September.Jacob played JD in the London and touring productions of Heathers. His

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31:10

S12 Ep13: A Knight's Tale, Tony nominations, Mary...

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

2025/05/05

This week West End Frame Editor Andrew Tomlins hosts a solo episode of The West End Frame Show. Andrew discusses A Knight's Tale (Manchester Opera House) and Mary Poppins (Manchester Palace, UK & Ireland Tour) as well as the latest news about Tony nominations, Redwood starring Idina Menzel closing, new Titanique casting, Operation Mincemeat and lots more. Andrew also talks about return trips to MJ, Starlight Express, The Book of Mormon and talks about Wicked's media night and Drew Gasparini's We

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53:03

S12 Ep12 (ft. Chuchu Nwagu): The Great Gatsby, trans...

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

2025/04/28

Theatre producer Chuchu Nwagu returns to co-host The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Chuchu discuss The Great Gatsby (ENO London Coliseum) as well as the latest news about My Son's A Queer, Six Japan, Paddington The Musical, the 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards, King of Pangeaand more. Andrew and Chuchu also have a discussion about trans allyship in theatre and how our industry can do more to support our trans friends and colleagues.As a producer, Chuchu's West End credits include Red Pitch (Soho

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48:29

Q&A Episode (ft. Lilianna Hendy): Mean Girls, drama...

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

2025/04/21

Lilianna Hendy (Starlight Express) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!In this special Q&A episode, Andrew and Lilianna answer your questions. Topics include drama school advice, favourite Six songs, coolest dressing rooms, movie to musical adaptations, Death Becomes Her and more. Andrew also talks about his recent return visit to Mean Girls and Lilianna discusses all-things Starlight Express. Lilianna trained at Urdang and is currently making her professional debut in the London revival of

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47:36

S12 Ep10 (ft. Joe Gash): Six breaks records, Diego...

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

2025/04/14

Joe Gash (Rock of Ages / Grease) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Joe discuss Midnight Cowboy (Southwark Playhouse Elephant) as well as the latest news about Six breaking cinema records, Alexia McIntosh reprising her performance as Anna Of Cleves, Pop Off, Michelangelo!casting and lots more.Joe recently played Teen Angel and Vince Fontaine in the UK tour of Grease, having previously played Kenickie for Royal Caribbean. His other credits include playing Lonny in Rock Of Ages (UK Tour) and

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4:39

SPECIAL: Evelyn Hoskins on taking 42 Balloons to...

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

2025/04/14

Evelyn Hoskins speaks exclusively to West End Frame about reprising her performance as Carol in the North American premiere of 42 Balloons at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater.Evelyn co-hosted last week's episode of The West End Frame Show and whilst she was in the podcast booth she spoke about taking 42 Balloons' to the US. We couldn't include that bit of the conversation in last week's episode as the casting news hadn't been revealed... but now that it's all announced, in this mini episode we bring

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43:42

S12 Ep9 (ft. Evelyn Hoskins): Olivier Awards, Six In...

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

2025/04/07

Evelyn Hoskins (42 Balloons / Spring Awakening) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Evelyn discuss Six In Cinemas and Retrograde (Apollo Theatre) as well as all the latest news from this year's Olivier Awards... and lots more along the way!Evelyn starred as Thea in the original London production ofSpring Awakeningat the Lyric Hammersmith and in the West End.She recently reunited with the original cast for a reunion concert at the Victoria Palace Theatre which she also co-produced

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57:29

S12 Ep8 (ft. Imogen Bailey): Snow White, Emma...

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

2025/03/31

Imogen Bailey (Newsies / Shrek) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Imogen discuss the new Wicked cast (Apollo Victoria), Hannah Lowther's How Very Hannah podcast launch, Austenland (Savoy Theatre), Snow White starring Rachel Zegler(Disney) and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Aldwych Theatre) as well as the latest news about the Olivier Awards, 2:22 starring Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton, Sondheim’s The Frogs, The Addams Family, MTFest and more.Imogen's theatre credits include understudy

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1:02:50

S12 Ep7 (ft. Lisa Martland): Wicked cast change, Big...

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

2025/03/25

Lisa Martland is BACK to co-host The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Lisa discuss Alexia Khadime and Lucy St. Louis' final performance in Wicked (Apollo Victoria Theatre) and Big Night Of Musicals (BBC1) as well as the latest news about Mean Girls closing, Burlesque's West End transfer, Palladium Panto casting and lots more.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

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59:17

S12 Ep6 (ft. Toyan Thomas-Browne): Clueless, Rachel...

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

2025/03/18

Toyan Thomas-Browne (MJ / Shucked) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Toyan discuss Clueless (Trafalgar Theatre) as well as the latest news about Rachel Zegler starring in Evita, Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman and Rachel Tucker reuniting for the Gravity concert, casting for the Moulin Rouge World Tour featuring Patrice Tipoki... and lots more!Toyan is currently playing Marlon Jackson in the original West End cast of MJ The Musical (Prince Edward Theatre). He appeared in the workshop of Bliss

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44:36

S12 Ep5 (ft. Kitty Harris): Olivier nominations &...

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

2025/03/11

Kitty Harris (Standby Ali in Burlesque) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Kitty discuss Bliss (Lilian Baylis Studio) and Mean Girls (Savoy Theatre) as well as the latest news about the Olivier Award nominations, Remember Monday representing Great Britain at Eurovision, The Greatest Showman musical, Musical Con, Christmas Carol Goes Wrong and lots more. Kitty was Standby Ali in the premiere of Burlesque The Musical (Manchester Opera House/GlasgowTheatre Royal). She also played Young Heather

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44:42

S12 Ep4 (ft. Shaun Kitchener): Oscars, The Hunger...

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

2025/03/04

Shaun Kitchener (writer of Here And Now: The Steps Musical) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Shaun discuss Musicals By Candlelight (The Actors Church) and Back To The Future (Adelphi Theatre) as well as the latest news about Wicked's performance at the Oscars, The Hunger Games stage show, The Producers, Into The Woods, Six, Pop Off Michelangelo! and lots more. Shaun is a playwright and screenwriter... and also an occasional journalist and DJ!Shaun's plays have includedPositive which ran

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55:58

S12 Ep3 (ft. Mickey-Jo Theatre & Aeron James):...

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

2025/02/25

Mickey-Jo Theatre and Aeron James co-host The West End Frame Show on West End Frame's 13th birthday! Andrew, Mickey-Jo and Aeron discuss Hadestown (Lyric Theatre) as well as the latest news about Cynthia Erivo hosting the Tony Awards and being cast in Jesus Christ Superstar, Moulin Rouge's performance on Dancing On Ice, Pippin, Ballet Shoes and more.Mickey-Jo is a stagey YouTuber, international theatre critic and the most recognisable London based theatre influencer. Aeron is a freelance theatre PR,

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29:49

S12 Ep2: Six cast change, Patti LuPone, If/Then,...

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

2025/02/18

This week Andrew hosts a solo episode of The West End Frame Show.Andrew discusses If/Then (Savoy Theatre), Cabaret starring Billy Porter & Marisha Wallace (Kit Kat Club), Jane by Matt Nalton & Jodie Steele (Other Palace Studio) and My Mother's Funeral: The Show (Yard Theatre) as well as the latest news about Patti LuPone, The Great Gatsby, Come Fall In Love: The DDLJ Musicaland more. Andrew also reports back after the cast change performance of Six (Vaudeville Theatre).This podcast is hosted

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18:19

SHOW TALK: And Juliet, Ghost, Scissorhandz, Hadestown...

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

2025/02/12

Join West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins for a bonus Show Talk episode!In this episode, Andrew discusses And Juliet (New Wimbledon Theatre, UK Tour), Ghost The Musical (Wycombe Swan, UK Tour), Scissorhandz (Southwark Playhouse Elephant), Hadestown (Lyric Theatre) and Mrs Doubtfire (Shaftesbury Theatre).This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See

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41:08

S12 Ep1 (ft. Frazer Woolcott): Historic Wicked...

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

2025/02/11

Frazer Woolcott (understudy Fiyero in Wicked) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Frazer discuss Play On (Lyric Hammersmith) as well as the latest news about Jenna Bainbridge's historic casting in Wicked on Broadway, Wicked's wins at the Critics Choice Awards, Hadestown casting, The Great Gatsby and lots more.Frazer recently understudied Fiyero in the UK & Ireland tour of Wicked. He graduated from ArtsEd in 2023 and his credits also include performing at the Olivier Awards and in Doctor

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43:01

CATCHUP: Titaníque, Six In Cinemas, Why Am I So...

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

2025/01/31

Theatre journalist Lisa Martland joins West End Frame Editor Andrew Tomlins for a stagey catchup. Andrew and Lisa discussTitanique (Criterion Theatre), Why Am I So Single? starring Collette Guitart (Garrick Theatre) and Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 (Donmar Warehouse). They also delve into some recent theatre news, fromSix's cinema release and new West End cast members toStereophonic's transfer to the West End and the originalHadestowncast reuniting in London. Plus, they celebrate

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