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 recently played Babkak in the UK & Ireland tour of Disney’s Aladdin having previously played Ross in the UK tour of Friendsical. Nelson is from Canada, with his Canadian theatre credits including Candide, Fun Home, Rogers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Sister Act, A Chorus Line, All Shook Up, Beauty and the Beast and Breaking Up Is Hard To Do.

Follow Nelson on Instagram: @nfmbettencourt 

This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins.

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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 Tour with his band Since September.

Jacob played JD in the London and touring productions of Heathers. His other theatre credits include: Prince Topher in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Hope Mill Theatre), Bobby in Dreamboats and Petticoats (UK Tour), Ben in Before After (Southwark Playhouse), Hunter in Title Of Show (Southwark Playhouse), Mohr in Vanara: The Legend (Hackmey Empire), Hunter in In Pieces (Turbine Theatre) and Kings Of Broadway (Palace Theatre). 

Next up, Jacob is playing Lucas in the UK tour of The Addams Family from July.

Follow Jacob on Instagram: @thejacobfowler

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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 to MJ, Starlight Express, The Book of Mormon and talks about Wicked's media night and Drew Gasparini's We Aren't Kids Anymore.

This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins.

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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 to support our trans friends and colleagues.

As a producer, Chuchu's West End credits include Red Pitch (Soho Place), Shifters (Duke of York's) and Amelie (Criterion) whilst on Broadway his credits include Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman and The Roommate (Broadway). Some of Chuchu's other production's have included Sleeping Beauty (Catford), Burlesque The Musical (Manchester/Glasgow), The Big Life! A Ska Musical (Theatre Royal Stratford East), Lenny Henry’s August in England (Bush Theatre), Choir Boy (Bristol Old Vic), Dreamgirls (UK & Ireland Tour) and The Wiz (Hope Mill Theatre).

Chuchu is currently back in the West End, co-producing Retrograde by Ryan Calais Cameron which has transferred to the Apollo Theatre following its run at the Kiln.

Follow Chuchu on Instagram: @cnwagu

Retrodgrade runs at the Apollo Theatre until Saturday 14th June. Visit www.nimaxtheatres.com for info and tickets.

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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.

Lilianna trained at Urdang and is currently making her professional debut in the London revival of Starlight Express at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. Lilianna plays Wrench and understudies Dinah and Pearl.

Follow Lilianna on Instagram: @liliannahendy

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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 previously played Kenickie for Royal Caribbean. His other credits include playing Lonny in Rock Of Ages (UK Tour) and Galileo in We Will Rock You (Royal Caribbean).

Joe also works extensively as a rock singer. He appeared as Freddie Mercury on Starstruck (ITV) and tours with The Darkniss (the no.1 Darkness Tribute Show) and The Glam Rock Show.

Follow Joe on Instagram: @joegashh

This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins.

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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 the casting news hadn't been revealed... but now that it's all announced, in this mini episode we bring you the clip of Evelyn discussing how she feels about returning to 42 Balloons for its North American premiere alongside Charlie McCullagh as Larry.

Last year Evelyn starred as Carol in the fully staged premiere of 42 Balloons at The Lowry in Salford, having played the role for the concert performances at the Vaudeville Theatre. The show is written by Jack Godfrey and directed by Ellie Coote.

42 Balloons runs at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre 24th May – 29th June 2025. Visit www.chicagoshakes.com for info and tickets.

Follow Evelyn on Instagram: @evelynhoskins 

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Evelyn Hoskins (42 Balloons / Spring Awakening) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show!

Andrew and Evelyn discuss Six In Cinemas and Retrograde (Apollo Theatre) as well as all the latest news from this year's Olivier Awards... and lots more along the way!

Evelyn starred as Thea in the original London production of Spring Awakening at the Lyric Hammersmith and in the West End. She recently reunited with the original cast for a reunion concert at the Victoria Palace Theatre which she also co-produced. Last year Evelyn starred as Carol in the fully staged premiere of 42 Balloons at The Lowry in Salford, having played the role for the concert performances at the Vaudeville Theatre.

Evelyn's other theatre credits include: Wendy in Peter Pan (US Tour), the title role in Carrie (Southwark Playhouse), Maureen in Mrs Henderson Presents (Toronto), Dawn in Waitress (West End / UK Tour), Louise in Gypsy (Mill At Sonning), Tatiana in Spies Are Forever In Concert (Gillian Lynne Theatre) and Portia in Something Rotten In Concert (Theatre Royal Drury Lane). In addition to playing Liesl in The Sound of Music LIVE (ITV), Evelyn has worked extensively on screen. 

Follow Evelyn on Instagram: @evelynhoskins 

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Imogen Bailey (Newsies / Shrek) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew and Imogen discuss the new Wicked cast (Apollo Victoria), Hannah Lowther's How Very Hannah podcast launch, Austenland (Savoy Theatre), Snow White starring Rachel Zegler (Disney) and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Aldwych Theatre) as well as the latest news about the Olivier Awards, 2:22 starring Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton, Sondheim’s The Frogs, The Addams Family, MTFest and more.

Imogen's theatre credits include understudy Princess Fiona in Shrek the Musical (Eventim Apollo / UK & Ireland Tour), original cast of Newsies (Troubadour Wembley Park), understudy Jan and Patty in Grease (Dominion Theatre), Shelly and understudy Tracy in Hairspray (London Coliseum) and Kate in Oklahoma! (Chichester Festival Theatre). She has also starred in multiple pantos in Weston-super-Mare and Portsmouth.

Imogen is also a YouTuber, vlogging her experiences as a musical theatre performer.

Follow Imogen on Instagram: @immie_b

Check out Imogen's vlog: @imogenbailey2837

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Lisa Martland is BACK to co-host The West End Frame Show!

Andrew and Lisa discuss Alexia Khadime and Lucy St. Louis' final performance in Wicked (Apollo Victoria Theatre) and Big Night Of Musicals (BBC1) as well as the latest news about Mean Girls closing, Burlesque's West End transfer, Palladium Panto casting and lots more.

Having spent many years at The Stage – including five years as Deputy Editor – Lisa Martland is a theatre journalist who has worked for theatrical publications such as Musical Stages, Musicals Magazine, Stage Faves and My Theatre Mates. She is the Founding Editor of www.MusicalTheatreReview.com.

This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins.

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