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In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame

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

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S10 Ep50: Melanie La Barrie, star of Mary Page...

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame ·

2025/09/26

Melanie La Barrie is In The Frame! Melanie is currently playing Nurse in the UK premiere of Mary Page Marlowe, marking her return to The Old Vic where she previously performed in The Lorax. Melanie is also reuniting with artistic director Matthew Warchus who directed her as Mrs Phelps in the original cast of Matilda.Mary Page Marlowe is written by Tracy Letts, with cast also including Susan Sarandon and Andrea Riseborough. Melanie is also preparing to star as Death in the concert production of The

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S10 Ep49: David Hunter, Matt Flamhaff in 13 Going On 30

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame ·

2025/09/18

David Hunter is In The Frame!David is starring as Matt Flamhaff in the premiere of 13 Going on 30 The Musical. The show is about to kick off its run at the Manchester Opera House, reuniting David with Lucie Jones who he starred alongside in the West End production of Waitress.13 Going on 30 is based on the 2004 movie starring Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo. The musical is written by the film writers Josh Goldsmith and Cathy Yuspa with songs by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner. Andy Fickman directs

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35:58

S10 Ep48: Solomon Davy, star of The Code, Grease &...

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame ·

2025/09/16

Solomon Davy is playing Chad Manford in the UK premiere of The Code by Michael McKeever.The play is running at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, with Solomon starring alongside Tracie Bennett and John Partridge.The Code unfolds over a fictional yet hauntingly plausible cocktail hour that quickly spirals into a tense psychological battleground — where fame, identity, and survival hang by a thread.After training at The Wilkes Academy, Solomon burst into the industry making his West End debut as Kenickie

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38:15

S10 Ep47: Bobbie Little, star of Military Wives,...

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame ·

2025/09/11

Bobbie Little is playing Olive/Paula in the premiere of Military Wives The Musical at York Theatre Royal.Written and directed by Debbie Isitt, the musical is based on the 2019 movie and inspired by a true story.Bobbie's theatre credits include: The Witches, Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Heathers, High Fidelity, Mamma Mia, Little Shop of Horrors, Jesus Christ Superstar, Rent, Hairspray and more.In this episode Bobbie discusses what makes Military Wives such a special piece and why she is having a

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S10 Ep46: Joanna Woodward, Ulla in The Producers

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame ·

2025/09/09

Joanna Woodward is reprising her performance as Ulla in The Producers.Following its sold out run at the Menier Chocolate Factory, The Producers has transferred to the West End for a run at the Garrick Theatre. Joanna is starring alongside Andy Nyman and Marc Antolinin Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan's show.Joanna recently starred as Clare in The Time Traveller’s Wife (Apollo Theatre & Storyhouse Chester). She previously appeared in the Menier's production of Merrily We Roll Along in addition to

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50:19

TINA SPECIAL: Karis Anderson, Kristina Love, Tsemaye...

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame ·

2025/09/05

Ahead of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical closing in the West End, in this episode we revisit the conversations we had with Karis Anderson, Kristina Love, Tsemaye Bob-Egbe, Rhianne Louise McCaulsky, Jenny Fitzpatrick and Chanel Haynes who have all played the title role.Tina received its world premiere in April 2018 in London and subsequently broke all box office records at the Aldwych Theatre.Directed by Phyllida Lloyd and written by Katori Hall with Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins, the show is

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37:55

S10 Ep44: Laura Benanti, Broadway royalty

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame ·

2025/08/30

Tony winner Laura Benanti is In The Frame! You know Laura for her astounding Broadway career, which includes roles such as Maria in The Sound of Music, Cinderella in Into The Woods, Claudia in Nine, Julia in The Wedding Singer, Louise in Gypsy (which won her the Tony), Candela in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Amalia in She Loves Me and Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady. Beyond Broadway, Laura’s career spans concerts, television, film and comedy - she has been seen on everything from The

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55:37

S10 Ep43: Aimée Fisher & George Crawford

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2025/08/28

Aimée Fisher and George Crawford are In The Frame!Real-life couple Aimée and George are currently performing alongside eachother in the West End production of The Great Gatsby at the London Coliseum. They're both in the ensemble, with Aimée playing Gilda Grey whilst covering Myrtle and George covering both Nick and Gatsby. Aimée's theatre credits include Les Miserables (Sondheim Theatre), Wicked (Apollo Victoria), Elf (Dominion) and Groundhog Day (Old Vic). George has been in The Book of Mormon (UK

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46:03

S10 Ep42: Madeline Charlemagne, star of Hadestown,...

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame ·

2025/08/21

Madeline Charlemagne is In The Frame!Madeline recently had a big career chapter with Hadestown (Lyric Theatre). She was part of the original West End cast as a Fate and understudy for Eurydice. A few months into the run Madeline took over the role of Eurydice full-time. At the end of her contract, she returned to playing a Fate alongside the original cast for the special filmed performances for the Hadestown live capture. After training at Central School of Speech and Drama, Madeline's early theatre

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56:44

S10 Ep41: Courtney Stapleton, star of Six, Dear Evan...

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame ·

2025/08/15

Courtney Stapleton is In The Frame!After training at ArtsEd Courtney made her West End debut in the ensemble of Mamma Mia!, as a cover for Ali. She went on to cover Éponine in Les Misérables and was dance captain for Bat Out of Hell.Courtney joined the original West End cast of Six as the alternate for Seymour and Parr before being cast in the original West End cast of Dear Evan Hansen as standby Zoe and Alana.Courtney starred as Belle in Beauty and the Beast (London Palladium & UK Tour), played

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36:16

S10 Ep40: Rebecca Lock, Caz in Here And Now: The...

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame ·

2025/08/07

Rebecca Lock is starring as Caz in Here And Now: The Steps Musical.The show about to kick off a tour, with Rebecca reprising her performance from the show's premiere run last year in Birmingham. Featuring the music of Steps, Here And Now is written by Shaun Kitchener and is produced by Steps and ROYO with Pete Waterman. The show is directed by Rachel Kavanaugh, with choreography by Matt Cole and Matt Spencer-Smith as musical supervisor, orchestrator and arranger.Rebecca's West End credits include:

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S10 Ep39: Laura Dawkes, Princess Anna in Disney's Frozen

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame ·

2025/08/04

Laura Dawkes can currently be seen starring as Princess Anna in Disney’s Frozen on Disney Plus.Upon graduating from Emil Dale, in 2023 Laura made her West End debut as Anna in Frozen at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane and she continued with the show until it closed the following year. During her run, Laura filmed Frozen's live capture which has now been released on Disney Plus.Laura has also been in KIN and Cinderella, alongside various concert appearances. In this episode Laura discusses her path into

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S10 Ep38: Pippa Cleary, composer of My Son’s a Queer,...

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame ·

2025/07/31

Pippa Cleary is In The Frame!Pippa is the only British female composer to have had three musicals produced in the West End -My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?), The Great British Bake Off Musical and The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾.Over her 16 year career, Pippa has worked in theatre, TV, animation, pop and advertising.She wrote the first original opening number for the 2023 Olivier Awards performed by Hannah Waddingham.One of Pippa’s latest projects is Treasure Island: A New Musical

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S10 Ep37: Amara Okereke, star of Echo, My Fair Lady,...

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame ·

2025/07/30

Amara Okereke is In The Frame!Amara is playing She in Echo by Susan Eve Haar at the King's Head Theatre. Following runs in Edinburgh and New York, Echo has opened in London directed by Abigail Zealey Bess. The psychological thriller delves into the ethics of reproductive technology, the performance of intimacy and the terrifying beauty of being made.Amara made her West End debut as Cassie in 13 The Musical. She went on to train at Arts Ed and then won Best Actress in a Musical at the 2018 Stage

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S10 Ep36: Roshani Abbey, Jean Leslie & Others in...

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame ·

2025/07/25

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

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S10 Ep35: Taylor Bradshaw, star of Brigadoon,...

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame ·

2025/07/20

Taylor Bradshaw is in the ensemble of the London revival of Brigadoon by Frederick Loewe and Alan Jay Lerner. Directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie, the show opens next month at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre where Taylor previously performed in La Cage aux Folles.Taylor made his West End debut in Mamma Mia! (Novello Theatre). His other theatre credits include: How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Southwark Playhouse), 42nd Street (Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris), Spring Awakening

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S10 Ep34: Chelsea Halfpenny, star of Maiden Voyage,...

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame ·

2025/07/17

Chelsea Halfpenny is starring as Tracy in the brand new musical Maiden Voyage at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. Written by Mindi Dickstein and Carmel Dean,the show brings to life the true story of the first all-female sailing crew in the Whitbread Round the World Race.Chelsea started out her career in the world of television, playing roles in Casualty and Emmerdale. She made her West End debut as Judy in 9to5 at the Savoy Theatre and went on to star as Jenna in the UK & Ireland tour of

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S10 Ep33: Shanay Holmes, Nancy in Oliver!

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame ·

2025/07/11

Shanay Holmes is starring as Nancy in the West End revival of Oliver!. The new production has been reconceived by Cameron Mackintosh, with direction and choreography by Matthew Bourne and co-direction by Jean-Pierre van der Spuy. Shanay opened with the show last summer at Chichester Festival Theatre before transferring to the Gielgud Theatre in London where Oliver! continues to play.Shanay recently played Ellen in Miss Saigon (Sheffield Theatres) and created the role of Cindy Breakspeare in Get Up

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S10 Ep32: Maria Omakinwa, Mrs Neilsen in Girl from...

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame ·

2025/07/04

Maria Omakinwa is playing Mrs Neilsen in Girl from the North Country.Written and directed by Conor McPherson with music and lyrics by Bob Dylan, the Olivier Award winning show has returned to the Old Vic for another run.Maria is no stranger to Girl from the North Country, having previously performed in the West End production and UK tour. Maria has worked at the Old Vic previously, appearing in A Christmas Carol and Sylvia. Her theatre credits include Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (West End/Theatre

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S10 Ep31: Aaron Lee Lambert, Agustín Magaldi in Evita

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame ·

2025/06/29

Aaron Lee Lambert is playing Agustín Magaldi in Jamie Lloyd’s West End revival of Evita.Written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, Evita is running at the London Palladium starring Rachel Zegler as Eva Peron.Aaron worked with Jamie Lloyd ten years ago when he was in the UK premiere of Urinetown at the Other Palace and Apollo Theatre. He was part of the original West End cast of Hamilton in 2017 as a standby for several of the Principal roles, and stayed with the show until earlier this year

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