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

We're back for another EMERGENCY episode to discuss the 2020 Black British Theatre Awards (Young Vic, Sky Arts) and the Olivier Awards (London Palladium, ITV).

West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, is joined by arts journalist Marianka Swain. Marianka is the UK Editor-in-Chief of BroadwayWorld, writes a popular Strictly Come Dancing blog for Dancing Times magazine, and contributes to outlets such as The i Paper, the Telegraph, theartsdesk, the Ham & High, and TodayTix.

The West End Frame Show returns for Series 4 on Tuesday 10th November 2020.

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We had to do an EMERGENCY episode to discuss Songs For A New World which was staged at the London Palladium starring Rachel John, Rachel Tucker, Cedric Neal, David Hunter and Shem Omari James.

West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, is joined by journalist Lisa Martland (Editor of www.MusicalTheatreReview.com & former Deputy Editor of The Stage) to discuss why this was such a special, unforgettable, five-star production.

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It's the final episode of the series, so we knew we needed a super stagey co-host... the one and only Joshua St. Clair (Frozen/City Of Angels)!

In this episode, Andrew & Josh discuss Sleepless (Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre) and Claudia Kariuki's set for Duality Music (Centrepoint). In addition to an industry update, Andrew & Josh cover the latest news about Songs For A New World, First Date, Theatre Royal Windsor and more.

Josh's credits include: understudy Fiyero in Wicked (International Tour), swing in School Of Rock (Gillian Lynne Theatre), Harry & understudy Charlie in Kinky Boots (UK Tour) and Peter Kingsley in City Of Angels (Garrick Theatre). Next year Josh will play Pabbie in the West End production of Frozen at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane!

To watch Josh's vlog From Shabby to Pabbie, visit https://bit.ly/35rZoNd.

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Maureen Rejali from Sunday Show Tunes co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

In this episode, Andrew & Maureen discuss The World Goes 'Round (Barn Theatre) & Godspell (Hope Mill Theatre Online Concert) as well as the latest news about French Theatre, the Tony Awards, Dear Evan Hansen, The Stage Debut Awards & more.

For the past five years Maureen has been co-hosting and producing Sunday Show Tunes alongside Paul Branch.

To listen to Sunday Show Tunes, visit www.sundayshowtunes.co.uk.

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Theatre critic Lizzie Loveridge co-hosts The West End Frame Show! 

In this episode, Andrew & Lizzie discuss Jesus Christ Superstar: The Concert (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre) and Fanny & Stella (Garden Theatre) as well as the latest news about the Tony Awards, Pippin, Doctor Who, The Boys In The Band and lots more. 

Lizzie has been reviewing theatre for twenty-four years. She is chief London critic for CurtainUp and a member of the Critic’s Circle. Lizzie is currently preparing to launch www.theatrevibe.co.uk.

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Toyan Thomas-Browne, who recently covered Lola in Kinky Boots, co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

In this episode, Andrew & Toyan discuss A Little Night Music (Holland Park) and the latest industry update, as well as news about Diana on Netflix, the Turbine Theatre, the National Theatre and the Come From Away film.

Toyan's theatre credits include Angel/understudy Lola in Kinky Boots (UK Tour), Me & My Girl (Chichester), Guys & Dolls (Manchester Royal Exchange), Wonderland (UK Tour), Christmas On Ice (Canada), We Will Rock You (Anthem of the Seas) and The Wizard of Oz & Macbeth (Leicester Haymarket). Prior to lockdown, he was in the UK tour of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.

Follow Toyan on social media: @toyantb

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Claire-Marie Hall (Les Misérables/The Grinning Man) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

In this episode, Andrew & Claire discuss The West End Musical Drive-In (Drive In London) and the latest industry update, as well as news about BroadwayHD, Dirty Dancing and Channing Tatum plus casting for And the World Goes 'Round (Barn Theatre) and Camelot (Watermill Theatre),

At the age of 11, Claire made her professional debut as Ngana in the National Theatre's touring production of South Pacific. After graduating from Mountview, she made her West End debut as Cosette in Les Misérables (Queens Theatre).

Her theatre credits also include: Gabriella in High School Musical (Hammersmith Apollo & National Tour), Tuptim in The King And I (Leicester Curve & National Tour), The Grinning Man (Trafalgar Studios), The Colours (Soho Theatre) and Operation Mincemeat (Southwark Playhouse).

Prior to lockdown, Claire was playing The Innkeeper's Wife in The Wicker Husband (Watermill Theatre) which closed after its press night due to covid-19. She is currently preparing to tour cricket grounds in a socially distanced, family friendly, actor musician production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Scoot Theatre.

Follow Claire on Instagram @clairemarie_hall and Twitter @clairemarie612.
Visit her website www.clairemariehall.com.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is touring cricket clubs from 24th August until 4th September. Visit www.cricketdream.org for info and tickets.

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West End star Jennifer Tierney (Come From Away/Wicked) joins us to co-host The West End Frame Show!

In this episode Andrew & Jennifer discuss Encore with Kristen Bell (Disney Plus) and the latest industry update, as well as the latest news about The Phantom of the Opera, A Little Night Music, Once on this Island, Crazy Coqs and lots more.

Jennifer discusses life in lockdown, the challenges of learning Come From Away, her iconic performance on the Lift concept album and her experiences in Mamma Mia! and Wicked.

Jennifer is currently a standby in the West End production of Come From Away (Phoenix Theatre). Her theatre credits also include: Mama Bear & understudy Dragon in Shrek the Musical (UK & Ireland Tour), understudy Elphaba & Madame Morrible in Wicked (Apollo Victoria), Donna in Mamma Mia! (RCL), ensemble in Mamma Mia! (International Tour), Jerry Springer the Opera (UK Tour), Saturday Night Fever (RCL), Chess (Oslo Spektrum), Carousel (Royal Festival Hall), Godspell (Chichester) and Lord of the Rings (Theatre Royal Drury Lane). She sings "That Rainy Day" on the concept album of Lift The Musical, having performed in the musical's original workshop.

Follow Jennifer on Instagram @jenniferltierney80 and Twitter @Jenn_Tierney80.

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Performer Reece Kerridge (Starlight Express/Shrek The Musical) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

In this episode, Andrew & Reece discuss Songs For A New World & The Space Between as well as an industry update and the latest news about Jesus Christ Superstar casting, NT At Home, Lucie Jones' live album and lots more. 

Reece's theatre credits include: Our House (Union), The Book of Mormon (West End) and Shrek The Musical (UK Tour).  Most recently he was in rehearsals to play Brexit and understudy Rusty in the German production of Starlight Express. During lockdown he has launched the podcast That’s All We Need For Today. 

Visit Reece's website, www.reecekerridge.com. 

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Director Kirk Jameson joins us to co-host The West End Frame Show!

In this episode, Andrew & Kirk discuss Intermissions and this week's Government update as well as the latest news about Six's Drive-In Tour, Jesus Christ Superstar, Frozen, The New Normal Festival and The Theatre Café.

Kirk is currently directing Intermissions, an online musical theatre show which is hosted by Alice Fearn (Elphaba in Wicked & Beverley Bass in Come From Away) live from her garden!

Kirk's directing credits include: Dreamworks' Madagascar (UK & international tour), Stiles & Drewe's Just So (Barn Theatre), Sleeping Beauty (Newark Palace Theatre ), the German premiere of The Last Five Years (Frankfurt), Seussical & I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (both Arts Theatre) and Privates On Parade, Annie Get Your Gun, The World Goes Round, Once Upon a Mattress, Dames at Sea & On A Clear Day You Can See Forever (all Union Theatre). 

He has also worked extensively at the UK’s leading drama schools.

For tickets for Intermissions, visit www.intermissionslive.com
Follow Kirk on Twitter: @JamesonTweets 

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