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

Join West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins for a bonus Show Talk episode!

In this episode, Andrew discusses And Juliet (New Wimbledon Theatre, UK Tour), Ghost The Musical (Wycombe Swan, UK Tour), Scissorhandz (Southwark Playhouse Elephant), Hadestown (Lyric Theatre) and Mrs Doubtfire (Shaftesbury Theatre).

This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins.

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Frazer Woolcott (understudy Fiyero in Wicked) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew and Frazer discuss Play On (Lyric Hammersmith) as well as the latest news about Jenna Bainbridge's historic casting in Wicked on Broadway, Wicked's wins at the Critics Choice Awards, Hadestown casting, The Great Gatsby and lots more.

Frazer recently understudied Fiyero in the UK & Ireland tour of Wicked. He graduated from ArtsEd in 2023 and his credits also include performing at the Olivier Awards and in Doctor Zhivago In Concert at the London Palladium.

Follow Frazer on Instagram: @frazerwoolcott 

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Theatre journalist Lisa Martland joins West End Frame Editor Andrew Tomlins for a stagey catchup.

Andrew and Lisa discuss Titanique (Criterion Theatre), Why Am I So Single? starring Collette Guitart (Garrick Theatre) and Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 (Donmar Warehouse).

They also delve into some recent theatre news, from Six's cinema release and new West End cast members to Stereophonic's transfer to the West End and the original Hadestown cast reuniting in London. Plus, they celebrate Eva Noblezada's casting as Sally Bowles in Cabaret on Broadway. Andrew and Lisa also remember The Vivienne who tragically passed away earlier this month at the age of 32.

Having spent many years at The Stage – including five years as Deputy Editor – Lisa Martland is the Founding Editor of one of the UK’s top theatre websites, www.musicaltheatrereview.com. Lisa is also Sub-Editor for Musicals Magazine.

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We're back with a special WICKED episode!

Theatre journalist Lisa Martland (Musical Theatre Review) joins West End Frame Editor Andrew Tomlins to dive into the latest updates about the Wicked movie and stage production.

First up, they break down all the big Wicked movie news—Oscar nominations (and snubs!), behind-the-scenes updates from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande on the highly anticipated new songs and the latest records the film has shattered. Plus, they share their own personal reflections on the film's journey so far.

But that’s not all! Andrew and Lisa discuss the exciting West End cast changes, with Emma Kingston, Zizi Strallen and Carl Man stepping into the iconic roles of Elphaba, Glinda, and Fiyero. They also talk about Wicked London introducing an alternate Elphaba and the new Broadway casting news that Lencia Kebede and Allie Trimm are taking over as Elphaba and Glinda, with Lencia making history as Broadway’s first full-time Black Elphaba.

2025 is going to be positively emerald! 

Having spent many years at The Stage – including five years as Deputy Editor – Lisa Martland is the Founding Editor of one of the UK’s top theatre websites, www.musicaltheatrereview.com. Lisa is also Sub-Editor for Musicals Magazine.

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Olivier nominee Rachel John (Hamilton / The Big Life) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew and Rachel discuss The Devil Wears Prada (Dominion Theatre) as well as the latest news about the Hamilton tour, Choir Of Man, Figaro, Fawlty Towers, And Juliet and more.

They also pay tribute to Kyle Birch who passed away aged 26 on 2nd December. Kyle was a musical theatre performer and friend of the podcast, having co-hosted The West End Frame Show twice. Andrew and Rachel share memories and send their love to Kyle's family and loved ones.

Rachel is preparing to star alongside Oliver Tompsett, Joel Harper-Jackson and Rachael Wooding in Christmas By Candlelight at the Adelphi Theatre on 17th December.

Rachel made her professional debut in The Legend of the Lion King at Disnleyland Paris and went on to join the West End productions of The Lion King and Sister Act. 

After understudying Meat and Killer Queen on the first UK & Ireland tour of We Will Rock You, Rachel transferred to the West End production as Meat, becoming the first black actor to play the role. 

Rachel's theatre credits also include Mimi in Rent (UK Tour), Felicia in Memphis (Shaftesbury Theatre), Nicki and understudy Rachel in The Bodyguard (UK & Ireland Tour / West End / Toronto), Mrs Neilsen in Girl From The North Country (West End / Toronto), The Ghost of Christmas Present in A Christmas Carol (Old Vic) and Songs for a New World (London Palladium). Rachel released her debut solo album From My Lips To Gods Ear to huge acclaim. 

In 2017, Rachel originated the role of Angelica Schuyler in the West End premiere of Hamilton, receiving an Olivier nomination for her performance. She did an episode of our interviews podcast In The Frame last year whilst starring as August in the UK premiere of The Secret Life of Bees (Almedia Theatre). Earlier this year Rachel played Zulieka in the London revival of The Big Life (Theatre Royal Stratford East). 

Christmas By Candlelight is at the Adelphi Theatre on 17th December. Visit www.concertsbycandlelight.com for info and tickets.

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Social media manager Ksenya Gray returns to co-host The West End Frame Show.

Andrew and Ksenya discuss The Lighting Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (The Other Palace) and The Producers (Menier Chocolate Factory) as well as the latest news about Cabaret casting, The Traitors: Live Experience, the Old Vic, Wicked, Boy George and lots more.

Ksenya runs the social media company Storytellers. This year she did social media for several concerts at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, including Wild About You, Little Piece Of You, Your Lie In April and Pippin. She continued working with Your Lie In April when it transferred to the West End and worked on Blippi: A Wonderful World Tour in the West End. Additionally she did One Small Step and Tattooer at the Charing Cross Theatre.

Also this year Ksenya has managed social media for Marisha Wallace, Sidney Christmas, Rachel Tucker, Antony Costa and West Way Music who have a season of concerts coming up at the Vaudeville Theatre next year.

Follow Ksenya on Instagram: @ksenya.gray

This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins.
@AndrewTomlins32 

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