West End Frame

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.

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S7 Ep15 (ft. Alexandra Buchanan): Newsies, Mother Goose with Ian McKellen, ITV's I Have A Dream, Daisy Edgar-Jones in Beautiful + more! 20.12.2022 49:41

For the final episode of the season, theatre publicist Alexandra Buchanan (Buchanan PR) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Alexandra discuss Newsies (Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre) and Mother Goose starring Sir Ian McKellen & John Bishop as well as the latest news about the Mamma Mia! casting show, Grease , the Beautiful movie, Rachel Tucker and lots more. Alexandra has worked in t...

S7 Ep14 (ft. Jack Malin): We Will Rock You, Groundhog Day, Cheryl in 2:22, Shirley Valentine, Secret Life of Bees + more! 13.12.2022 52:24

This week we're recording on location at the Theatre Cafe Diner with the venue's Head of Operations & Socials, Jack Malin! Andrew and Jack discuss Mamma Mia! The Party (O2), Orlando starring Emma Corin (Garrick Theatre) and Bugsy Malone (Alexandra Palace Theatre) as well as the latest news about the Wicked movies casting, Cheryl in 2:22 A Ghost Story , We Will Rock You , Groundhog Da...

BONUS (ft. Gracie McGonigal & Corrine Priest): Theatre Royal Stratford East panto & Claus The Musical 07.12.2022 26:36

We're bringing you a bonus episode with special guests Gracie McGonigal ( The Crucible ) and Corrine Priest ( Les Misérables ). Gracie McGonigal is currently starring as the title role in Cinderella at the Theatre Royal Stratford East. The panto rule book has been torn up for an original take on the enduringly popular story, set in the ancient home of Sphynx cats, pharaohs and the empress Cle...

S7 Ep13: The Wizard Of Oz, Guys & Dolls, Bake Off musical, Crazy For You, 42 Balloons, Musical Con 2023 + more! 06.12.2022 22:30

West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, flies solo for this week's episode. Andrew discusses The Wizard of Oz (Curve Leicester), 42 Balloons (Vaudeville Theatre) and Mother Goose (Hackney Empire) as well as the latest news about Guys & Dolls, The Great British Bake Off musical, Newsies, Come From Away, Once Upon A One More time and lots more. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Th...

S7 Ep12: Matilda Movie, Ain't Too Proud casting, Elf, The Light in the Piazza, Nalton & Tudor + more! 29.11.2022 30:07

This week, Andrew is all alone for a solo episode of The West End Frame Show! Andrew discusses Matilda The Movie (Netflix), Elf The Musical (Dominion Theatre), But I'm A Cheerleader (Turbine Theatre), Nalton & Tudor LIVE (Live At Zedel) and The Light in the Piazza in Concert (Alexandra Palace Theatre) as well as the latest news about Ain't Too Proud, Joseph in Toronto, The Mousetrap...

S7 Ep11 (ft. Taofique Folarin): A Christmas Carol, The Book of Mormon tour, Glory Ride, Mrs Doubtfire, Operation Mincemeat + more! 22.11.2022 43:17

Taofique Folarin (ensemble in Moulin Rouge ) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew & Taofique discuss Glory Ride (The Other Palace), A Christmas Carol (Old Vic) and The Book of Mormon (UK Tour, Glasgow Theatre Royal) as well as the latest news about Mrs Doubtfire, Operation Mincemeat, Happy Meal, Wicked and lots more. Taofique recently joined the West End production of Moulin Rouge at the P...

S7 Ep10 (ft. Alex Parker): Alexia Khadime & Lucy St Louis in Wicked, The Woman In Black, Strictly Ballroom, WhatsOnStage Awards + more! 15.11.2022 50:45

Musical Director, Producer and Writer Alex Parker ( My Fair Lady / The Light in the Piazza ) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Alex discuss Strictly Ballroom (New Wimbledon Theatre, UK Tour) and the WhatsOnStage Awards, as well as the latest news about Wicked casting, The Woman in Black closing, the Nanny McPhee musical and lots more. Alex is currently the musical director for the UK &a...

BONUS (ft. Ope Sowande & Scarlet Gabriel): Mother Goose at Hackney Empire & Mamma Mia! The Party 09.11.2022 35:25

We're bringing you a bonus episode of The West End Frame Show, with special guests Ope Sowande (Moulin Rouge/The Lion King) and Scarlet Gabriel (Waitress/Six). Ope Sowande is preparing to play Jack Goose in Mother Goose , this year's pantomime at the Hackney Empire, directed by and starring Clive Rowe. The pantomime Mother Goose was first created for Hackney Empire regular and Music Hall...

S7 Ep9 (ft. Ksenya Gray): Bonnie & Clyde casting, Hairspray, Corey English is Doc Brown, Broadway updates, Arts Council funding + more! 08.11.2022 41:35

Social media manager Ksenya Gray returns to co-host The West End Frame Show! This week's episode focusses on the latest news from the West End and beyond; Andrew and Ksenya discuss Bonnie & Clyde casting, Hairspray at Kilworth House and Corey English joining Back To The Future , as well as the latest from Broadway. Additionally, Andrew and Ksenya delve into the reported changes UK Prime M...

S7 Ep8 (ft. Allie Daniel): Tammy Faye, Bonnie & Clyde, The SpongeBob Musical, Grease, Roles We'll Never Play + more! 01.11.2022 47:33

Allie Daniel ( Legally Blonde / Happy Meal ) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Allie discuss Tammy Faye (Almedia Theatre) and Grease (Dominion Theatre) as well as all the latest news about Bonnie & Clyde , The SpongeBob Musical, Anna Jane Casey in Mother Goose and lots more. Allie's credits include: The Secret Society of Leading Ladies (Barn Theatre - Digital), Disenchanted (W...

S7 Ep7 (ft. Billy Nevers): Musical Con, Jordan Luke Gage's Concert, My Son's A Queer, MJ The Musical, Courtney Bowman joins Pretty Woman + more! 24.10.2022 58:58

Billy Nevers (Francois in And Juliet ) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Billy discuss Musical Con West End (ExCel Centre), My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do?) (Garrick Theatre) and Jordan Luke Gage's Concert (Here At Outernet) as well as the latest news about MJ The Musical, Pretty Woman, The Great British Bake Off Musical and lots more. Billy's theatre credits inclu...

S7 Ep6 (ft. Maddison Bulleyment): Next To Normal, Angela Lansbury, Black British Theatre Awards, Fame Wh*re, Phantom of the Opera + more! 17.10.2022 47:21

Maddison Bulleyment (Anne Boleyn in Six UK Tour/Lyric Hammersmith’s Jack and the Beanstalk ) (they/them) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Maddie discuss Fame Wh*re (King's Head), The Phantom of the Opera (Her Majesty's Theatre) and Choir Of Man (Arts Theatre) as well as the latest news about The Black British Theatre Awards, Next To Normal, Idina Menzel and lots more. They al...

S7 Ep5 (ft. Jordan Luke Gage): & Juliet, Theatre Cafe Diner, Newsies, Bad Cinderella, Collette Guitart, Sylvia, Wicked + more! 10.10.2022 52:45

Jordan Luke Gage (Clyde in Bonnie & Clyde ) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Jordan discuss the opening of The Theatre Cafe Diner , & Juliet starring Collette Guitart, Billy Nevers & Joe Foster, Ruckus and Wicked as well as the latest news about Newsies , Bad Cinderella , The Wizard of Oz , Rebecca Wickes and lots more. Since making his theatrical debut as Marilyn in Taboo...

S7 Ep4 (ft. Adam Gillian): Six's New Cast, Hello Dolly, Kinky Boots, Hocus Pocus, Hex, Moulin Rouge + more! 03.10.2022 29:31

Adam Gillian (cover Christian in Moulin Rouge ) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Adam discuss Kinky Boots (Queen's Theatre Hornchurch), Dreamgirls (New Theatre Oxford) and Come From Away (Phoenix Theatre) as well as the latest news about Six, Hello Dolly starring Imelda Staunton, Emojiland and lots more. Adam is currently in his final two weeks as Walking Cover Christian in the or...

S7 Ep3 (ft. Christina Bianco): Jonathan Bailey is Fiyero, Ain't Too Proud, Only Fools & Horses, Miss Saigon, Liza with a Z + more! 26.09.2022 44:39

Christina Bianco (Fanny Brice in Funny Girl & impressionist extraordinaire) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Christina discuss Only Fools & Horses and The Drifters Girl as well as the latest news about Jonathan Bailey, Ain't Too Proud , Miss Saigon , Carrie Hope Fletcher, Musical Con and lots more. A star of stage and YouTube, Christina Bianco is renowened for her musical...

S7 Ep2 (ft. Liam McEvoy): Phantom Broadway Closing, Black British Theatre Awards, Heathers, Back To The Future, But I'm A Cheerleader + more! 20.09.2022 45:58

Liam McEvoy (Bruiser Woods in Legally Blonde ) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew & Liam discuss Heathers (The Other Palace) and Back To The Future (Adelphi Theatre) as well as the latest news about Phantom on Broadway, The Black British Theatre Awards, From Here To Eternity , 42nd Street , The Music Man and lots more. Prior to training at Laine Theatre Arts, Liam made their theatrical d...

S7 Ep1 (ft. Rebecca Gilliland): Mamma Mia Casting Show, Rehab The Musical, Get Up Stand Up, Moulin Rouge, Sweeney Todd + more! 12.09.2022 49:51

We're back for a brand new season with Rebecca Gilliland (cover Elphaba in Wicked ) as co-host! Andrew and Rebecca discuss Get Up Stand Up (Lyric Theatre), Rehab The Musical (Playground Theatre), Ride (Charing Cross Theatre) and Horse Play (Riverside Studios) as well as the latest news about ITV's reality casting show for Mamma Mia , the new Moulin Rouge West End cast, Sweeney Todd starr...

Catchup Episode (ft. Lisa Martland): The Cher Show, Crazy For You, 101 Dalmatians, The Osmonds, Diva Live From Hell + more! 01.09.2022 1:13:05

We're back with West End Frame icon Lisa Martland to catchup about this summer's hottest shows! Andrew & Lisa discuss The Cher Show (UK Tour), Crazy For You (Chichester), 101 Dalmatians (Regent's Park), Billy Elliot (Leicester Curve), South Pacific (Sadler's Wells), The Osmonds (UK Tour), Diva Live From Hell (Turbine), Millennials (Other Palace), Chess & Kinky Boots In...

#EdFringe Special: Wreckage, Fantastically Great Women, Ruckus, Happy Meal & My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do?) 17.08.2022 20:52

In this special episode, West End Frame Editor Andrew Tomlins discusses top picks from this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival, including Wreckage (Summerhall), Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World (Pleasance Courtyard), Ruckus (Summerhall), Happy Meal (Traverse Theatre) & My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do?) (Underbelly). Visit www.tickets.edfringe.com for all the shows...

S6 Ep21 (ft. Lauren Drew): Legally Blonde, Sister Act, Lauren Byrne is Miss Honey, Frozen starring Danielle Fiamanya, Sheridan Smith + more! 01.08.2022 50:36

Lauren Drew (Brooke in Legally Blonde / Aragon in Six ) co-hosts the final episode of season six of The West End Frame Show! Andrew & Lauren discuss Sister Act (Eventim Apollo) and Frozen starring Danielle Fiamanya (Theatre Royal Drury Lane) as well as the latest news about Matilda , 42nd Street , Kinky Boots and lots more. Lauren’s theatre credits include: understudy Molly in Ghost (UK Tou...

BONUS (ft. Tom Ratcliffe, Jamie Lambert & Benji Sperring): Wreckage, Cruise & Yeast Nation 01.08.2022 38:20

We're kicking off the week with a bonus episode of The West End Frame Show! Andrew is joined by writer & actor Tom Ratcliffe, producer Jamie Lambert and director Benji Sperring. Tom Ratcliffe's latest play Wreckage is running at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Directed by Rikki Beadle-Blair MBE, Tom is starring in the play alongside Michael Walters (The Inheritance). Tom...

S6 Ep20 (ft. Harry Winchester): A Doll's House Part 2, Billy Elliot, Mrs Doubtfire, Sister Act, Moulin Rouge, @sohoplace + more! 25.07.2022 49:21

Harry Winchester ( I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical ) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Harry discuss A Doll's House Part 2 (Donmar Warehouse), Billy Elliot (Leicester Curve), Moulin Rouge starring Zoe Birkett & Adam Gillian (Piccadilly Theatre) and Sister Act (Eventim Apollo) as well as the latest news about @sohoplace, Mrs Doubtfire , Elf The Musical and lots more. Harry i...

S6 Ep19: Anything Goes starring Kerry Ellis, Funny Girl, Millennials, Grace Mouat is Cinderella, Jessica Vosk + more! 18.07.2022 25:06

On this week's mini episode, Andrew discusses Anything Goes (Barbican), Millennials (The Other Palace Studio), Jessica Vosk Live (Cadogan Hall) and the Six UK Tour (Aylesbury Waterside Theatre) as well as the latest news about Funny Girl on Broadway, Cinderella starring Grace Mouat, Jordan Luke Gage's debut solo show and lots more! Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for...

S6 Ep18 (ft. Jake Bishop): Back To The Future, Bonnie & Clyde, A-Typical Rainbow, Pretty Woman, Luke Suri + more! 11.07.2022 47:24

Jake Bishop (ensemble in Beauty & The Beast ) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew & Jake discuss A-Typical Rainbow (Turbine Theatre) and Pretty Woman (Savoy Theatre) as well as the latest news about Bonnie & Clyde , Luke Suri joining Jersey Boys in the West End, Back To The Future 's new London cast and lots more. Having trained at Laine Theatre Arts, Jake is currently making...

S6 Ep17 (ft. Chanice Alexander-Burnett): Beauty & The Beast, Evelyn, Stephen Schwartz, Lea Salonga, Come From Away + more! 04.07.2022 58:39

Chanice Alexander-Burnett (Fantine in Les Misérables ) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew & Chanice discuss Beauty & The Beast (London Palladium), Lea Salonga's Dream Again tour (Royal Albert Hall) and Evelyn (Southwark Playhouse) as well as the latest news about Come From Away, Mary Poppins , the Wicked movie, Kinky Boots in Concert and lots more. Chanice made her West End debu...