Charlie Burn is starring as Cady Heron in the West End production of Mean Girls.

Having premiered on Broadway in 2018, Mean Girls opened in London last year. Tina Fey adapted the show from her 2004 film, collaborating with Jeff Richmond who composed the music and Nell Benjamin who wrote the lyrics. The show is directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw. 

Charlie’s other theatre credits include playing Cosette in Les Misérables on tour and in the West End as well as touring arenas in Disney 100: The Concert.

Recorded backstage at the Savoy Theatre, in this episode Charlie discusses her whirlwind ride with Mean Girls and what makes Cady such a challenging role to play and sing. She also talks about her path into theatre, how she reflects on her Les Mis era and lots more.

Mean Girls runs at the Savoy Theatre until 8th June 2025. Visit www.london.meangirlsmusical.com for info and tickets.

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Jed Berry is In The Frame!

Most recently Jed played Boq in the UK & Ireland tour of Wicked and next up he is a swing in the UK premiere of Shucked at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.

Some of Jed’s other credits include: understudy Elder Cunningham and Elder McKinley in The Book of Mormon (UK & International Tour / West End), Ernest Boulton and Stella in Fanny & Stella (Garden Theatre) and Angel and cover Referee in Kinky Boots (West End).

In this episode Jed discusses the injury which led him to delaying the start of his run in Wicked, his path into theatre and what it has been like to tick off some of his dream shows. Jed also talks about his second career as a graphic designer, his foray into producing and lots more along the way.

Follow Jed on Instagram: @jedlybedly 

For more info about Jed's graphic design work visit www.jedly.design

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Tori Allen-Martin is In The Frame!

Tori is currently playing Cass and others in the premiere of Midnight Cowboy at Southwark Playhouse Elephant.

Based on the novel by James Leo Herlihy which was adapted into the 1969 film, Midnight Cowboy has a book by Bryony Lavery and music by Francis “Eg” White who has written songs for Adele, Sam Smith, Florence + The Machine and James Morrison. The production is directed and choreographed by Nick Winston, with Tori starring alongside Paul Jacob French and Max Bowden as Joe Buck and Rico ‘Ratzo’ Rizzo.

Last year Tori starred as Kristin in I Wish You Well at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and in the West End. Some of her other theatre credits include: Samuel Takes A Break (The Yard Theatre), Then, Now and Next (Southwark Playhouse), Park Bench (Park Theatre), One Man, Two Guvnors (New Wolsey, Ipswich/Nuffield Southampton), The Season (Glass Half Full Productions and Tim Johanson), The Hardest One (The Other Palace/Criterion) and Hair (Concert).

On screen, Tori is best known for her performances in Here We Go (BBC), London Kills (BBC) and Pure (Channel 4). Her further screen credits include: Mrs Sidhu Investigates (Acorn), Significant Other (Hatrick), Plebs: The War (the finale) (Rise films), The Other Half (Ranga Bee Productions), Flatshare (42 for Paramount+), Back To Life (Two Brothers Pictures) and Pandemonium (BBC). 

Tori is also an established writer. She has co-created and produced multiple new musicals, including Streets (Cockpit Theatre/Hackney Empire).

Tori recently came into the podcast booth to discuss why she said "yes" to new challenges with Midnight Cowboy, her whirlwind journey with I Wish You Well, how she established herself on stage and screen... and her recent appearance on Celebrity Mastermind!

Midnight Cowboy runs at Southwark Playhouse Elephant until 17th May. Visit www.midnightcowboymusical.com for info and tickets.

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Kerry Ellis is In The Frame!

Kerry is preparing to perform her latest solo show Queen Of The West End at the Vaudeville Theatre on 21st April as part of Westway Music’s season of concerts. Later in the year Kerry is taking the show on another extensive tour of the UK.

In August Kerry is uniting with two other iconic Elphabas – Rachel Tucker and Louise Dearman – for a one-night-only West End concert Gravity at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Kerry originated the role of Meat in We Will Rock You and is celebrated for being the first British Elphaba in the West End and Broadway productions of Wicked.

A few of Kerry's other theatre roles have included Grizabella in Cats (London Palladium), Nancy in Oliver (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), Ellen in Miss Saigon (UK Tour), Fantine in Les Miserables (Queen's Theatre), understudy Eliza in My Fair Lady (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), Sara in Murder Ballad (Arts Theatre), Alice in Wonderland (UK Tour) and Gwendolen in The Importance of Being Earnest (UK Tour).

More recently Kerry played Reno Sweeney in the London revival of Anything Goes (Barbican Centre), Titania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Stafford Gatehouse) and Cruella in 101 Dalmatians (Theatre Royal Brighton). Earler this year she starred as Elizabeth in the UK premiere of If/Then In Concert at the Savoy Theatre.

Alongside her theatre work, Kerry has a major concert and recording career; she has released albums and toured the world, regularly collaborating with Brian May from Queen.

In this episode Kerry discusses why she loves her Queen Of The West End show, why performing If/Then was such an overwhelming experience and how she's feeling about working with Tucker and Dearman on the Gravity concert... and she also gives us the gossip about being in Wicked: For Good plus more!

Kerry performs Queen Of The West End at the Vaudeville Theatre on Monday 21st April. Visit www.nimaxtheatres.com for info and tickets. Kerry is taking the show on the road later in the year and is also performing Gravity at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 31st August. 

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Emile Ruddock is playing Roland in the premiere of A Knight's Tale The Musical.

Based on the 2001 film written and directed by Brian Helgeland which starred Heath Ledger and Paul Bettany, A Knight's Tale is running in Manchester at the Opera House. The show is adapted for the stage by Irish comedy writer and actor Brona C Titley, directed by Rachel Kavanaugh and choreographed by Matt Cole. 

Emile had a five year run in the West End production of Hamilton, starring as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison (Victoria Palace Theatre). Some of his other theatre credits include: Me and My Girl (Chichester Festival Theatre), The Rhythm Method (The Bush/Landor Theatre), Five Guys Named Moe (Marble Arch Theatre), Crazy For You (Watermill Theatre), Kiss Me Kate (UK Tour) and The Scottsboro Boys (Garrick Theatre/Young Vic).

Recorded at the rehearsal studio, in this episode Emile discusses why A Knight's Tale is a dream job, forging his own path into theatre without going to drama school as well as his time in Hamilton and lots more.

A Knight's Tale runs at the Manchester Opera House until 10th May 2025. Visit www.aknightstalemusical.com for info and tickets.

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Will Callan is starring as Sebastian in Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical.

Following its London run at The Other Palace, Cruel Intentions is currently touring the UK and Ireland. Based on the 1999 film and inspired by Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Cruel Intentions features ‘90s pop classics including songs by Britney Spears, Boyz II Men, Christina Aguilera, TLC, R.E.M., Ace of Base, Natalie Imbruglia, The Verve, *NSYNC and many more.

Will came to theatre via the music world and participating in The Voice Kids (ITV). He toured the UK & Ireland as Marius in Les Misérables and later reprised his performance in the West End.

In this episode, Will discusses all-things Cruel Intentions, his path into theatre and his time in Les Misérables.

Cruel Intentions tours until 28th June 2025. Visit www.cruelmusical.co.uk for info and tickets.

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In this special episode, we revisit the conversations we had with Jarnéia Richard-Noel, Natalie Paris, Alexia McIntosh and Maiya Quansah-Breed, the original queens of Six.

Six The Musical LIVE is being screened in UK cinemas from 7th April. The film was made in 2022 when the original West End cast reunited for some performances at Hampton Court Palace prior to filming the show in the West End at the Vaudeville Theatre.

Jarnéia Richard-Noel, Natalie Paris, Alexia McIntosh and Maiya Quansah-Breed originated the roles of Catherine of Aragon, Jane Seymour, Anna Of Cleves and Catherine Parr in Six. Over the past few years they've all recorded episodes of In The Frame - in this special episode we revisit each queen discussing their journey with Six.

To listen to the full episodes, click the links below:

Jarnéia Richard-Noel (S7 Ep11, Aug '22): https://westendframe.co.uk/2022/08/29/interview-jarneia-richard-noel-star-of-millennials-original-catherine-of-aragon-in-six/

Natalie Paris (S9 Ep21, May '24): https://westendframe.co.uk/2024/05/24/interview-natalie-paris-kit-de-luca-in-pretty-woman/

Alexia McIntosh (S8 Ep19, Apr '23): https://westendframe.co.uk/2023/04/25/interview-alexia-mcintosh-star-of-big-aunty-original-anna-of-cleves-in-six/

Maiya Quansah-Breed (S8 Ep2, Feb '23): https://westendframe.co.uk/2023/02/03/interview-maiya-quansah-breed-philoclea-in-head-over-heels-original-catherine-parr-in-six/

You can see Six The Musical LIVE in UK cinemas from Sunday 7th April. Visit www.universalpictures.co.uk/micro/six-the-musical-live for info and tickets.

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Tony and Olivier nominees Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss are In The Frame!

Toby and Lucy are the writers and creators of Six The Musical, and Lucy is also the show’s co-director. From this Sunday 6th April a special filmed version of Six, with the original West End queens, is being screened in UK cinemas. 

Six premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2017 and went on to begin its West End reign in 2019. Six is also running on Broadway whilst touring both the UK and US and playing internationally.

Six The Musical LIVE was made in 2022 when the original West End cast reunited for some performances at Hampton Court Palace prior to filming the show in the West End at the Vaudeville Theatre.

Toby and Lucy’s second musical Why Am I So Single? premiered last year in the West End and has just released its cast album featuring a very special feature from Patti LuPone. Lucy also directed the 2022 London revival of Legally Blonde at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.

In this episode Toby and Lucy speak about the process of making this filmed production and the evolution of Six. They also reflect on Why Am I So Single?'s West End run, the story behind Patti LuPone doing the album as well as their passion for authenticity onstage and the impact that has had on theatre.

You can see Six The Musical LIVE in UK cinemas from Sunday 7th April. Visit www.universalpictures.co.uk/micro/six-the-musical-live for info and tickets.

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Tom Major is starring as Rodney in Only Fools and Horses The Musical.

Following its West End run, this marks the musical's first UK & Ireland tour. The production also played a season in London at the Eventim Apollo.

Having trained at ArtsEd, playing Rodney marks Tom's professional debut.

In this episode Tom discusses all-things Only Fools and Horses, his path into theatre and lots more.

Only Fools and Horses tours until July 2025. Visit www.onlyfoolsonstage.com for info, tour dates and tickets.

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Vinny Coyle is starring as Wild Bill Hickok in Calamity Jane.

The production is currently embarking on a UK and Ireland tour with direction by Nikolai Foster and co-direction and choreography by Nick Winston.

Based on the Doris Day movie, this production of Calamity Jane last toured ten years ago and features classic songs including The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away), The Black Hills of Dakota, Just Blew in from the Windy City and the Oscar-winning Secret Love. Vinny stars opposite Carrie Hope Fletcher in the title role.

Vinny recently starred as Johann Baptist zu Sonnenburg in Mozart: Her Story (Theatre Royal Drury Lane) and played Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera (Broadway Italia).

His other theatre credits include: Hugo in Aspects of Love (Lyric Theatre), Yash/Davenport in The Government Inspector (Turbine Theatre), Young Buddy in Follies (Tangier), The Baker/Arthur in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella (Gillian Lynne Theatre), Policeman in the Pit/Cover Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera (UK & Ireland Tour), Feuilly/Cover Enjolras in Les Misérables The Staged Concert (Gielgud Theatre), understudy Chris and John in Miss Saigon (UK Tour) and Cover Grantaire/Factory Foreman in Les Misérables (Queen’s Theatre).

In this episode, Vinny reveals why he's having a ball in Calamity Jane. He also discusses how a football injury led him to a career in musical theatre, the advice Ramin Karimloo gave him about becoming a leading man, his reflections of a whirlwind run in Cinderella... and lots more!

Calamity Jane tours until September 2025. Visit www.calamityjanemusical.com for info, tour dates and tickets.

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