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

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

May 04, 2020 S3 Ep2 (ft. Kerry Ellis): Phantom vs Raoul, Ryan Murphy's Hollywood, Frankenstein starring Benedict Cumberbatch + more!
Actress & singer Kerry Ellis joins us to discuss her album & new podcast!

In this episode, Andrew discusses Ryan Murphy's Hollywood (Netflix), Frankenstein (National Theatre at Home), Take Me To The World: Sondheim’s 90th Birthday Concert (YouTube Concert) & Andrew Lloyd Webber's 50th Birthday Concert (Royal Albert Hall).

There's lots of news about the Theatre Support Fund, the Sunday Favourites concert series, Rags cast album and Fun Home PLUS Andrew delves further into the #TeamPhantom vs #TeamRaoul debate!

Kerry was the original British Elphaba in the West End & Broadway productions of Wicked. Her theatre credits also include: Grizabella in Cats (London Palladium), Nancy in Oliver! (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), Fantine in Les Misérables (Queen's Theatre), Alice in Wonderland (UK Tour), Sara in Murder Ballad (Arts Theatre), Ellen in Miss Saigon (UK Tour), Meat in We Will Rock You (Dominion Theatre, original cast) and understudy Eliza in My Fair Lady (National Theatre & Theatre Royal Drury Lane).

Alongside her theatre work, Kerry also records and tours with Brian May alongside making various concert appearances around the world. Her new album Feels Like Home is available from www.kerryellis.com and you can subscribe to her new podcast Keep Calm And Kerry On.

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37 min
April 27, 2020 S3 Ep1 (ft. Caz Cronin): The Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies, Flowers for Mrs Harris, Pretty Woman + more!
Theatre journalist Caz Cronin joins us to co-host our first "virtual" episode! This series we'll continue to bring you weekly updates from theatreland, discussing all the productions being streamed online as well as the latest stagey news.

In this episode, Andrew & Caz discuss The Phantom of the Opera (25th Anniversary production), Love Never Dies (Australian production) & Flowers For Mrs Harris (Chichester Festival Theatre).
There's lots of news about Dreamgirls, National Theatre At Home & Six PLUS Andrew & Caz talk about the last shows they saw before theatres closed, including Pretty Woman (Piccadilly Theatre) and Come From Away (Phoenix Theatre).

Caz returns to the West End Frame Show, having previously co-hosted S1 Ep15. Caz is currently reviewing and live-tweeting streamed productions for BroadwayWorld UK. You can follow her on Twitter: @CazCronin.

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48 min
March 10, 2020 S2 Ep8 (ft. Steph Parry): The Last Five Years, Something Rotten, Mamma Mia The Party, Oliviers, Hello Dolly + more!
Steph Parry is currently starring as Kate in Mamma Mia The Party at the 02. She recently starred in The Pirate Queen at the London Coliseum and can soon be seen as Dr Alice Easton in Series 4 of Unforgotten for ITV.

Andrew & Steph discuss The Last Five Years (Southwark Playhouse) & Bang Bang (UK Tour). There's lots of news about Olivier nominations, Hello Dolly & Something Rotten PLUS find out what's going on over on Broadway.

Just a few of Steph's theatre credits include understudy Mrs Wilkinson in Billy Elliot (Victoria Palace) and understudy Madame Morrible in Wicked (Apollo Victoria). She was most recently the standby for Dorothy and Maggie in 42nd Street (Drury Lane), later taking over as Dorothy full-time.
Steph has a long association with Mamma Mia!; she understudied all three Dynimos in the West End, was also part of the show's international tour and played Donna for the RCCL production.

Mamma Mia The Party is booking at the O2 until 28th March 2021. Visit www.mammamiatheparty.com for info & tickets.

Steph's next solo cabaret is at The Pheasantry on Sunday 6th September 2020. Visit www.pizzaexpresslive.com for info & tickets.

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52 min
March 03, 2020 S2 Ep7: Prince of Egypt, Be More Chill, On Your Feet, Bat Out of Hell, & Juliet + more!
This week Andrew flies solo to bring you an update from theatreland!

In this week's podcast we discuss Prince Of Egypt (Dominion Theatre), Be More Chill (The Other Palace) & On Your Feet (UK Tour). There's lots of news about the WhatsOnStage Awards & Bat Out of Hell PLUS find out what's going on over on Broadway.

To celebrate the return of our interviews podcast, In The Frame, this episode also features a preview of our interview with Anita Harris! In The Frame returns this Friday (6th March 2020).

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27 min
February 25, 2020 S2 Ep6 (ft. Matthew Hemley): West End Frame's 8th Birthday!
Matthew Hemley (News Editor of The Stage) co-hosts our very special 8th birthday episode!

Andrew & Matt discuss Be More Chill (The Other Palace) & The Wedding Singer (Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre). There's lots of news about the Sammy Davis Jr musical, 101 Dalmatians & The Inheritance PLUS find out what's going on over on Broadway.

Matt discusses his role at The Stage, his love for Gloria Estefan & the different people he has interviewed over the years. We also celebrate West End Frame's 8th Birthday, with Andrew looking back and discussing some of his highlights.

Twitter: @MattHemley
Instagram: @matthewhemley

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46 min
February 18, 2020 S2 Ep5 (ft. Adrian Hansel): Cinderella starring Carrie Hope Fletcher, A Taste Of Honey, Chichester's new season, Cases + more!
Adrian Hansel has starred in countless shows, he was the original Seaweed J. Stubbs in Hairspray with his other West End credits including Tyrone in Fame, Rusty in Starlight Express & Adrian in All You Need Is Love.

Andrew & Adrian discuss A Taste Of Honey (Trafalgar Studios), Six (UK Tour) & Stiff & Kitsch (The Vaults). There's lots of news about Cinderella, Chichester's new season & Bring It On casting PLUS find out what's going on over on Broadway.

Adrian's other theatre credits include: Ain't Misbehavin' (Southwark Playhouse), The Distance You Have Come (Cockpit) & 5 Guys Named Moe (Marble Arch). Most recently he played Benny Southstreet in Guys & Dolls at the Sheffield Crucible and he is about to star in Dominic Powell's new musical Cases at the Other Palace.

Cases runs at The Other Palace between 31st March & 18th April 2020.

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46 min
February 11, 2020 S2 Ep4 (ft. Jodie Jacobs + Matthew Croke & Amy Ross): Oscars, Sara Bareilles, MT Fest, Kinky Boots screening + more!
Jodie Jacobs is a West End legend, having appeared in countless shows.

Andrew & Jodie discuss the Oscars, Sara Bareilles in Waitress (Adelphi Theatre) & Kinky Boots (cinema broadcast). There's lots of news about cast recordings, Hamilton, Only Fools and Horses, Sister Act & Cases PLUS find out what's going on over on Broadway.

Some of the iconic roles Jodie has played includes Nancy in Oliver!, Paulette in Legally Blonde and Grizabella in Cats. She has been in Jest End, Carrie, We Will Rock You, Footloose, The Wedding Singer, Fame, Evita, Little Shop of Horrors and many more.

Jodie played Regina in Rock Of Ages for the entirety of its West End Run. She recently appeared in Cinderella at Cadogan Hall & completed her second season in panto at the Lyric Hammersmith.

This week's episode also features an interview with Matthew Croke & Amy Ross who are currently appearing in Eurobeat at the Turbine Theatre as part of MT Fest UK, which is a celebration of new musical theatre from around the world.

Matthew's credits include Aladdin in Aladdin (Prince Edward Theatre) & understudy Fiyero in Wicked (Apollo Victoria). Amy's credits include Elphaba in Wicked (UK & Ireland Tour) & Nicola in Kinky Boots (Adelphi Theatre).

For info about Eurobeat & MT Fest UK, visit www.theturbinetheatre.com.

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Please note this episode contains stories of an adult nature.
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1 hr 1 min
February 04, 2020 S2 Ep3 (ft. Charlie Pittman): Hamilton, Louise Dearman, Mary Poppins, Mamma Mia!, Berlin Girl + more!
Charlie Pittman is currently in his final year at Arts Educational Schools London. He is also producing and directing the London transfer of EdFringe hit Berlin Girl.

Andrew & Charlie discuss Mary Poppins (Prince Edward Theatre), Mamma Mia! (Novello Theatre) & Sierra Boggess (Cadogan Hall). There's lots of news about Hamilton & Louise Dearman PLUS find out what's going on over on Broadway.

Charlie recently played Emmett in Legally Blonde at ArtsEd, and also appeared in Jerry Springer: The Opera & Freaky Friday. Berlin Girl premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival last summer. Following a sold out run, the show is transferring to London for a very limited run at the New Wimbledon Theatre Studio between Wednesday 22nd and Saturday 25th April 2020. Visit www.atgtickets.com for tickets.

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39 min
January 28, 2020 S2 Ep2 (ft. Kayleigh McKnight): Love Never Dies, Riffing, Mean Girls, Noah Thomas, Hugh Jackman + more
Kayleigh McKnight recently toured the world in Hugh Jackman: The Man. The Music. The Show.

Her West End credits include; Tina, Les Misérables & Bend It Like Beckham plus she was in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. Kayleigh is currently preparing to perform an intimate, underground, acoustic solo show at Jack Soloman’s in Soho this Sunday 2nd February.

Andrew & Kayleigh discuss We Will Rock You (UK Tour), the new cast of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (Apollo Theatre) plus Evie Rose Lane & Steph Parry's solo shows. There's lots of news about Mean Girls, Love Never Dies, Hairspray, Mischief Theatre & Lucie Jones PLUS find out the latest from Broadway (including Rachel Tucker, Cynthia Erivo, Idina Menzel & Hadestown).

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Head over to www.rycacreative.com for tickets to Kayleigh's gig.

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56 min
January 21, 2020 S2 Ep1 (ft. Maria Coyne): Les Misérables, Desi Oakley, The King & I, Rags, Cirque du Soleil + more!
Maria Coyne, currently standby Anna in The King & I (UK Tour) is our first co-host of 2020!

Andrew & Maria discuss Rags (Park Theatre), Les Misérables (Sondheim Theatre), Cirque du Soleil (Royal Albert Hall) & Waitress starring Desi Oakley (Adelphi Theatre).

There’s lots of news about Come From Away casting, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new musical & Cynthia Erivo’s quest for world domination PLUS we discuss the latest Broadway gossip.

Maria was most recently Standby Glinda in Wicked (Apollo Victoria Theatre) & understudy Christine in The Phantom of the Opera (Her Majesty's Theatre).

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59 min

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