Glenn Adamson is reprising his performance as Strat in Bat Out Of Hell for its 2025 UK tour.

Glenn previously played Strat on tour across the UK, US and Australia in addition to a West End run at the Peacock Theatre. Bat Out of Hell has book, music and lyrics by Jim Steinman, direction by Jay Scheib, with musical supervision and additional arrangements by Michael Reed.

Glenn's other theatre credits include: Dave in Closer To Heaven (Turbine Theatre), Rick in Bat Boy In Concert (London Palladium), understudy Galileo in We Will Rock You (London Coliseum), Theo and understudy St Jimmy in American Idiot (Australasian Tour/Arts Theatre/UK Tour), Billy in The Rise and Fall of Little Voice (Union Theatre) and Terry in Secret Love (UK Tour).

In this episode, Glenn discusses why he's excited to be reprising his performance as Strat and the challenges that come with playing such a demanding role, as well as his path into theatre and journey through the industry so far.

Bat Out Of Hell kicks off its UK tour in Edinburgh on 6th January and is booking through to September 2025. Visit www.batoutofhellmusical.com for info and tickets. 

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Olivier and Tony winning video designer Finn Ross is In The Frame!

Finn has won two Olivier Awards, a Tony Award, three Drama Desk Awards and four WhatsOnStage Awards.

Some of Finn's productions include My Neighbour Totoro (RSC), Back to the Future (West End/Broadway), Frozen (International), Les Misérables (International), Mean Girls (Broadway/West End), Harry Potter & The Cursed Child (West End/Broadway), The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Broadway/West End/Tour), Jagged Little Pill (ART), American Psycho (Broadway/Almeida Theatre), Chimerica (Almeida Theatre/West End), The Tempest (The RSC & Barbican) and lots more, including many projects in opera, dance and music.

Most recently, Finn did the video design for the Broadway production of Tammy Faye. Next year he’s doing the Broadway production of Boop: The Betty Boop Musical which has music by David Foster and is directed by Jerry Mitchell.

In this episode, Finn discusses his path into video design and how attitudes towards video designers has changed. He also offers insights into some of his productions... including why he's proud of Tammy Faye, why Mean Girls was so much fun and how he feels about revisiting Back To The Future for the upcoming cruise ship production... and lots more.

Follow Finn on Instagram: @finnrossvideo

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Tobias Turley is In The Frame!

Last year Tobias won ITV's reality show Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream alongside Stevie Doc and went on to star as Sky in the West End production of Mamma Mia! (Novello Theatre).

He recently completed his run as Sky and is busy performing in lots of concerts alongside co-hosting Scene Stealers Podcast with Henry Calvert.

Tobias trained at Guildford School of Acting. His other theatre credits include Kurt Kelly and understudy JD in Heathers The Musical (The Other Palace), West Side Story (Ljubljana Festival), Giovanni Pernice: Made In Italy (UK Tour) and Sleeping Beauty (Mansfield).

In this episode Tobias discusses reflections on his whirlwind year, how he's navigating life after Mamma Mia!, his path into theatre and lots more.

Follow Tobias on Instagram: @tobias_turley

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Oliver Edward is starring as Francois Du Bois in the German premiere of And Juliet (aka & Julia).

The production recently premiered at Operettenhaus in Hamburg, marking the first time Max Martin and David West Read's show has been translated.

Oliver trained at ArtsEd and went on to perform in the UK revival of South Pacific at Chichester Festival Theatre. He originated the roles of John Laurens and Philip Hamilton in the German production of Hamilton, whilst also understudying the title role. Oliver can be heard as John and Philip on the musical's German cast recording.

In this episode Oliver discusses his And Juliet audition story, reflects on his journey with Hamilton and discusses his path into theatre... plus lots more along the way.

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Izi Maxwell recently took over as Sophie in the West End production of Mamma Mia!

The show marks both Izi's official West End and leading lady debut. Mamma Mia! celebrated its 25th birthday in April, making it only the third musical to reach 25 in the history of the West End. It is now the third longest running West End musical of all-time.

Having trained at Emil Dale Academy and Mountview, Izi made her professional debut in Six The Musical's UK and International tour. Izi was the alternate Boleyn and Howard and went on to perform as five of the queens. She temporarily took over as Boleyn full-time for a limited run during her time with the show and also performed with the West End company as an emergency cover at the Vaudeville Theatre.

In this episode, Izi discusses why Sophie was her dream role, how she got her head around playing five queens in Six, her path into theatre and lots more.

Mamma Mia! runs at the Novello Theatre. Visit www.mamma-mia.com for info and tickets.

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Courtney Bowman is back In The Frame!

Courtney is about to play Lauren in the UK & Ireland tour of Kinky Boots, reprising her performance from the 2022 concert production at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Earlier this year Courtney played Shell in the London revival of Closer To Heaven (Turbine Theatre). In 2022 Courtney received huge acclaim for her performance as Elle Woods in the London revival of Legally Blonde (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre).

Her theatre credits also include: Cool Rider: 10th Anniversary (London Palladium), Aladdin (Marlowe Theatre, Cantebury), Pretty Woman (Savoy Theatre), Six (Arts Theatre/Lyric Theatre), Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (Apollo Theatre/Sheffield Crucible), Blondel (Union Theatre) and The Wind in the Willows (UK Tour).

Courtney's screen credits include Eastenders (BBC) and Big Cook Little Cook (BBC). She hosted the 2023 WhatsOnStage Awards (Prince Of Wales Theatre).

In this episode, Courtney discusses why she's buzzing for Kinky Boots, the impact Legally Blonde had on her personally and professionally, her am-dram career... and lots more along the way!

Follow Courtney on Instagram: @courtneyebowman

The Kinky Boots tour opens at Leicester Curve on 17th January. Visit www.kinkybootstour.com for info, tour dates and tickets.

This episode is dedicated in memory of Kyle Birch who passed away this week aged 26. You can support Kyle’s family by donating towards funeral costs via this GoFundMe page: www.gofundme.com/f/kyle-birch

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Georgie Buckland is starring as Andy in The Devil Wears Prada.

Following its recent run in Plymouth, The Devil Wears Prada has opened in the West End at the Dominion Theatre.

Based on the 2006 film and bestselling novel, The Devil Wears Prada has an original score by Elton John, lyrics by Shaina Taub and book by Kate Wetherhead. The show is directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell.

The Devil Wears Prada marks Georgie's first leading role and her West End debut!

Having trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Georgie's theatre credits include Gingy in Shrek the Musical (UK & Ireland Tour), Ensemble/Cover Angela/Mrs Hobday in Disney’s Bedknobs and Broomsticks (UK & Ireland Tour), Necile in Claus the Musical (The Lowry Theatre) and Soloist in The Bernstein Mass (Royal Scottish National Orchestra).

In this episode Georgie discusses all-things Prada, including how she landed the role, why it's such a big moment for her and dealing with the demands of playing such a big role.

The Devil Wears Prada is booking at the Dominion Theatre until 31st May 2025. Visit www.devilwearspradamusical.com for info and tickets.

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Forbes Masson is playing Caliban in Jamie Lloyd's production of The Tempest.

The show is the first of two Shakespeare plays presented by The Jamie Lloyd Company at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, marking the first Shakespeare plays at the venue since Peter Brook’s production of The Tempest starring John Gielgud in 1957.

Forbes has worked with Jamie previously, performing in his productions of Macbeth, Richard III and The Ruling Class at Trafalgar Studios and Dr Faustus at the Duke of York’s. 

Forbes' other theatre credits include: Farm Hall (Theatre Royal Haymarket), Laughing Boy (Jermyn Street), Jekyll and Hyde (Lyceum), The Magician’s Elephant, Boy in the Dress, Macbeth, Hamlet, Comedy of Errors, Twelfth Night, The Histories, As You Like It, Romeo & Juliet and Taming of the Shrew (Royal Shakespeare Company), Summer and Smoke (Almeida), Travesties (Menier Chocolate Factory) and King Lear (Liverpool Everyman).

His screen credits include The Crown (Netflix), As You Like It (CBeebies), The Road Dance, Only Child, Crime, EastEnders, Red Dwarf and The High Life (BBC), Catastrophe (Avalon Television) and Young Person’s Guide to Becoming a Rock Star (Channel 4).

Forbes is an Associate Artist with the Royal Shakespeare Company and National Theatre Scotland, and co-writer of Victor and Barry’s Kelvinside Compendium alongside Alan Cumming (404ink).

The Tempest runs at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane 7th December 2024 - 1st February 2025. Visit www.thejamielloydcompany.com for info and tickets. 

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Phebe Edwards is currently playing Katherine Jackson in the original London cast of MJ.

The show marks Phebe's West End debut and a new chapter of her career. Phebe has worked extensively in the music world as a backing singer. After touring with Shayne Ward, Phebe went on to perform with Rod Stewart, Will Young, Beverley Knight, Bryan Ferry, Kylie Minogue, James Brown, Basement Jaxx, Glitterbox and David Guetta.

Phebe has recorded with Diana Ross (Troy Miller), Gregory Porter, Stormzy (Fraser T Smith), Olly Murs and Craig David. Her touring and concert work includes Years & Years, Jessie J, John Newman and Leona Lewis. Phebe recorded her own album Pandora’s Box of Love whilst her film vocals include Candy Cane Lane (2023) and Rocket Man (Paramount Pictures, 2019).

In this episode, Phebe discusses why she's proud to be making her West End debut aged 40, her previously touch points with theatre and why she's here to stay. She also discusses going from finance to music, how she put together her rendition of I'll Be There... and lots more along the way!

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MJ runs at the Prince Edward Theatre. Visit www.london.mjthemusical.com for info and tickets.

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Caitlin Tipping is playing Jane Seymour in the West End production of Six.

This is Caitlin's third run in Six; back in 2019 she played Jane in the original Bliss cruise production and in 2021 she reprised her performance in the musical’s UK tour.

Caitlin played Cathy in The Last Five Years at the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and toured Europe in The Best of Musical Starnights. She recently completed a two year run in the West End production of Frozen as part of the ensemble whilst covering both Elsa and Queen Iduna.

Recorded in Caitlin's dressing room, in this episode Caitlin discusses her royal return to Six, how her performance as Jane has blossomed over the years and what it has been like to witness the show's insane journey. Caitlin also talks about her path into theatre, all-things Frozen and lots more.

Six runs at the Vaudeville Theatre. Visit www.sixthemusical.com for info and tickets. 

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