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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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38:30

S13 Ep7 (ft. Ksenya Gray): Paddington, Entertaining...

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

2025/11/04

Ksenya Gray co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Ksenya discuss Entertaining Mr Sloane (Young Vic) starring Jordan Stephens and Tamzin Outhwaite as well as the latest news about Paddington, the Black British Theatre Awards, Mischief's first musical, the Wicked movie special, I'm Every Woman starring Alexandra Burke and lots more.Ksenya is a social media manager and runs the social media company Storytellers. Her 2025 projects have included ⁠Saving Mozart, Falling In Love With Mr Dellamort,

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49:49

S13 Ep6 (ft. Gregory George): Young Frankenstein,...

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

2025/10/28

Gregory George (Host of Stage or Screen) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Gregory discuss Young Frankenstein as well as the latest news about Freaky Friday, Sylvia, Jodie Steele, Death Becomes Her and more. Plus, we have a special preview of a track from Matthew Harvey's musical Unbound which releases a live cast album on 31st October. Gregory toured the UK as Bob Gaudio in The Jerseys and appeared in Jerry Springer The Opera at the Hope Mill Theatre. Alongside pantos, concerts and

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28:51

S13 Ep5: MusicalCon debrief, Redcliffe, Cats at...

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

2025/10/20

West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, hosts a solo episode of The West End Frame Show!Fresh from this year's MusicalCon, Andrew gives a debrief of the panels he hosted at the convention at ExCel London. Andrew also discusses MJ (Prince Edward Theatre) as well as the latest news about Redcliffe by Jordan Luke Gage, The Greatest Showman musical, Cats at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and more.This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32Thanks for listening!Email:

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48:28

S13 Ep4 (ft. Jack Maple): Les Mis 40th Anniversary,...

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

2025/10/13

Producer Jack Maple (Ride The Cyclone / The Hunchback Of Notre Dame) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Jack discuss theLes Misérables 40th Anniversary (Sondheim Theatre), Shoshana Bean In Concert (St Martin's Theatre) and Mary Page Marlowe (The Old Vic) as well as the latest news about Cynthia Erivo's new musical movie, Todrick's musical Midnight, Aqua, Pippin and more.Jack is currently producing the first UK tour of The Talented Mr Ripleystarring Ed McVey and Maisie Smith as well as the

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35:26

BONUS (ft. Aneesah Khadijah): Law School to Stage...

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

2025/10/12

We're kicking off the week with a bonus episode - Aneesah Khadijah joins Andrew to discuss working backstage in theatre.After studying Law at the University of Manchester,Aneesahdiscovered her true passion in the arts, building a career that spans stage management, creative production and artist liaison work.Her theatre credits includeCaged Sisters,In The Beginning Woman Was The Sun, RepresentAsian and Mendaki as well as ongoing collaborations withItikku Productions where she champions stories of

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52:18

S13 Ep3 (ft. Harriet Watson): 13 Going On 30, Oh...

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

2025/10/06

Harriet Watson (Six) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Harriet discuss 13 Going On 30 (Manchester Opera House) and Moulin Rouge (World Tour + West End production) as well as the latest news about Oh Mary!, casting for the Mean Girls tour, Hercules, The Devil Wears Prada and more. They also pay tribute to both Patricia Routledgeand Ben Lewis. Harriet is preparing to star in a one-woman show Six Of Spades by Natasha Brotherdale Smith. The production runs at the Etcetera Theatre

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29:58

SPECIAL: Choir Boy comes to London - new Stratford...

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

2025/10/01

In this special bonus episode, Stratford East’s new leadership team unveil their inaugural season.West End Frame Editor Andrew Tomlins is joined byLisa Spirling(Artistic Director & Co-CEO) andHanna Streeter (Executive Director & Co-CEO) for an exciting first look at their season, which includes the highly anticipated London premiere of Choir Boy by Tarell Alvin McCraney, directed by Nancy Medina. The season also includes the UK premiere of Here There Are Blueberries by Moisés Kaufman and

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50:33

S13 Ep2 (ft. Carly Mercedes Dyer): The Harder They...

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

2025/09/30

Olivier nominee Carly Mercedes Dyer (Singin' in the Rain / A Chorus Line) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Carly discussThe Harder They Come(Stratford East),50 First Dates(The Other Palace) andClarkston(Trafalgar Theatre) as well as the latest news about Amber Davies,Bank Of Dave, Beetlejuice,Lucie Jones, Megan Hilty and more.Carly has played roles including Cassie in A Chorus Line, Faye Treadwell in The Drifters Girl, June in Gypsy and Erma in Anything Goes, for which she was nominated

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27:25

SHOW TALK: Songs For A New World, The Code & Till the...

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

2025/09/23

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. @AndrewTomlins32Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for

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51:07

S13 Ep1 (ft. Rory Phelan): Into The Woods, new Wicked...

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

2025/09/22

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)

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36:58

SHOW TALK: Top Hat, The Lightning Thief, Six, Sing...

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

2025/09/10

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

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31:43

SHOW TALK: Brigadoon at Regent's Park Open Air...

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

2025/09/08

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 Brigadoonhas 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

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54:27

Gravity Special: Louise Dearman, Kerry Ellis & Rachel...

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

2025/09/02

We’re back with a special episode all aboutGravityat the Theatre Royal Drury Lane! This one-off concert unitedWicked legends Louise Dearman, Kerry Ellis and Rachel Tucker for an unforgettable afternoon of belting and nostalgia.West End Frame EditorAndrew Tomlinsis joined byAdam Davenport, Dean of Performers College, who last co-hosted the fourth episode ofThe West End Frame Showback in 2019.Together, Andrew and Adam relive their standout moments fromGravity, reflect on the extraordinary impact

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24:53

Edinburgh Fringe: Hot Mess, Footballers Wives, Laura...

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

2025/08/13

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. @AndrewTomlins32Thanks for listening to this series! It's time

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54:18

S12 Ep26 (ft. Peter Caulfield): Maybe Happy Ending...

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

2025/07/28

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

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10:43

SHOW TALK: Burlesque The Musical

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

2025/07/22

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

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55:07

S12 Ep25 (ft. Harriet Bunton): Bootleg debate, Four...

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

2025/07/21

Harriet Bunton (Romeo & Juliet / Close Up: The Twiggy Musical) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Harriet discuss Four Play (Kings Head Theatre) as well as the latest news about bootlegs, Jesus Christ Superstar, Jon Robyns, Magic At The Musicals, Jack Wolfe, Glorious starring Wendi Peters, Merrily We Roll Along and lots more.Harriet's theatre credits include: ensemble in We Will Rock You (Dominion), Janet in The Rocky Horror Show (European Tour), Lisa in Mamma Mia! (Novello), Hodel in

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52:57

300th Episode (ft. Jasmine Leung): High School...

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

2025/07/14

Jasmine Leung (Wicked / Moulin Rouge) co-hosts the 300th episode of The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Jasmine discuss Titanique (Criterion Theatre), Noughts & Crosses (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre) and 35mm: A Musical Exhibition (Phoenix Arts Club) as well as the latest news about High School Musical, Clueless, Evita and lots more.Jasmine has been in the ensembles of Moulin Rouge, Wicked and Death Note as well as concert stagings of Evita and Oklahoma. Additionally Jasmine was a swing in the

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58:36

S12 Ep23 (ft. Emma Ralston): Jamie Lloyd's Evita,...

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

2025/07/07

Emma Ralston (Sister Act / Gavin and Stacey) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Emma discuss Evita starring Rachel Zegler (London Palladium) and Dita Von Teese presents Diamonds and Dust (Emerald Theatre) as well as the latest news about Grease casting announcements, Nicole Scherzinger's Royal Albert Hall concert, Debbie Isitt’s Military Wives musical, the West End return of Kinky Boots and lots more.Emma is currently starring in I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical. Written by Alexander S

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45:47

S12 Ep22 (ft. Aaron Aisoni): Hercules, Just For One...

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

2025/06/30

Aaron Aisoni (Pretty Woman / 35mm) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Andrew and Aaron discuss Hercules (Theatre Royal Drury Lane) and Just For One Day (Shaftesbury Theatre) as well as the latest news about Fabiola Caraballo Quijada's performance at the Jimmy Awards, Lauren Drew leaving Titanique, Boop! closing, casting for The Lighting Thieftour and more.Aaron recently graduated from Urdang, having previously attended The Brit School. He made his professional debut in Pretty Woman (Theater 11,

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