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

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 incl...

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 t...

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 th...

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&n...

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...

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...

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 th...

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 R...

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, Wicke...

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 Boot...

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 Thief  tour and more. Aaron recently graduated from Ur...

Marcus Collick co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Marcus delve into the controversy surrounding Rachel Zegler's balcony performance in Jamie Lloyd's production of Evita at the London Palladium. They also discuss Miss Myrtle's Garden (Bush Theatre) and their favourite West End LIVE performances (Trafalgar Square) as well as the latest news about Broadway closures, Marisha Wallace and Bill...

We're bringing you another BROADWAY special! Theatre journalist Lisa Martland ( Musical Theatre Review ) joins West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, to discuss some of the hottest shows on Broadway. In this episode they cover Gypsy starring Audra McDonald, Floyd Collins, Real Women Have Curves, Little Shop of Horrors and Six . Having spent many years at The Stage – including five years as Deputy...

Journalist and editor Marianka Swain returns to co-host The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Marianka discuss the West End transfer of Stereophonic (Duke of York's Theatre) as well as the latest news about the new Encores season including Billy Porter in La Cage aux Folles, new plays at the King's Head Theatre, Olly Alexander being cast in The Importance of Being Earnest and lots more. Marianka is...

We're bringing you a BROADWAY special! Tom Self ( Tina / Adrian Mole ) joins West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, to discuss some of the hottest shows on Broadway. In this episode they cover Death Becomes Her, Maybe Happy Ending, Oh Mary, Smash, Boop, Just In Time, Pirates: The Penzance Musical, The Last Five Years and The Great Gatsby. Come back next week for a second Broadway episode with chat...

Rachael Nanyonjo (associate director of Retrograde ) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Rachael discuss Patti LuPone's apology following her remarks about Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald as well as the latest theatre news about Hamilton, 13 Going On 30, Top Hat, Orfeh and more. Rachael is associate director on Retrograde in the West End, having previously been associate director for...

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. @AndrewTomlins32   Thanks for listening!...

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...

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 recent...

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 To...

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 t...

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 Pangea  and more. Andrew and Chuchu also have a discussion about trans allyship in theatre and how our industry can do more...

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....

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 pr...

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...