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October 22, 2019 Episode 16 (ft. Rebecca Levy): Shaun McCourt, Man in the White Suit, Moulin Rouge, new Hamilton cast + more!
We speak to Shaun McCourt about playing Mickey in Blood Brothers - a role he doesn't understudy - with ten minutes notice!

This week's episode is co-hosted by performer Rebecca Levy. Throughout the episode she discusses her upcoming show at The Other Palace, the Say My Name: The Unauthorised 'Breaking Bad' Parody cast album and her upcoming run in Beauty & The Beast at the Key Theatre.

In this week's episode, Andrew & Rebecca discuss The Man in the White Suit, 9 to 5 and Six.

There's also lots of news about Moulin Rouge, Hamilton, West Side Story and Rags The Musical. We also talk about what's going on across the pond, including news about Mrs Doubtfire: The Musical, Idina Menzel & Kristin Chenoweth's albums plus the Aretha Franklin film.

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53 min
October 14, 2019 Episode 15 (ft. Caz Cronin): Les Mis Concert, Life of Pi, Islander, Idina Menzel's wicked new role + more!
Theatre journalist Caz Cronin (BroadwayWorld UK/Backstage Pass) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

In this week's episode, Andrew & Caz discuss Les Misérables: The All-Star Staged Concert (Gielgud Theatre), High Fidelity (Turbine Theatre) and Islander (Southwark Playhouse).

There's also lots of news about Life of Pi, Sandra Marvin, The Palladium Panto and Berlin Girl PLUS we talk about Idina Menzel's wicked new movie role!

This week's episode also features a special interview with actors Kirsty Findlay and Bethany Tennick who are currently starring in Islander which is running at the Southwark Playhouse following its sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

To enter the Les Mis competition visit https://westendframe.co.uk/2019/10/07/competition-win-tickets-to-les-miserables-the-staged-concert/ before midnight on 31st October.

You can follow Caz on Twitter at @CazCronin

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49 min
October 07, 2019 Episode 14 (ft. Chris Jenkins): Be More Chill, Fame, Noises Off, Calendar Girls, Titanic + some exciting news!
We're joined by actor Chris Jenkins (Billy Elliot/Spamalot) who is about to travel to China to star in the international tour of Titanic!

In this week's episode, Andrew and Chris discuss a whopping six shows including Fame (Peacock Theatre), Noises Off (Garrick Theatre), Brooklyn (Greenwich Theatre), The Girls (UK tour), Velvet (Above The Stag) & Alice Fearn's Cabaret (The Other Palace).
There's also lots of news about Be More Chill & Soho Cinders PLUS we reveal some very exciting West End Frame news..!
Click here to enter SeatPlan's competition to win tickets to Les Miserables – The Staged Concert!

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48 min
September 30, 2019 Episode 13 (ft. Adam Crossley): Torch Song, Alexandra Billings, The Boy in the Dress, Idina Menzel, High Fidelity + more!
Performer Adam Crossley is this week's co-host!

In this week's episode, Andrew and Adam discuss Torch Song (Turbine Theatre) and The Boy in the Dress (RSC); there's lots of news about Wicked on Broadway, High Fidelity and the Nottingham Playhouse PLUS we discuss Idina Menzel's new album!

Adam has starred in shows including Nice Work If You Can Get It, Legally Blonde, Summer Holiday and Thoroughly Modern Millie. He is currently assistant choreographer for the 48 Hour Showtime Challenge, which will see a cast and creative team put together a production of Singin’ in the Rain in 48 hours to be performed at the Adelphi Theatre on Sunday 13th October. Visit www.showtimechallenge.co.uk for info and tickets.
To stay up-to-date with our podcasting adventures, visit www.westendframe.co.uk. We have some exciting news coming next week..!

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38 min
September 23, 2019 Episode 12 (ft. Sabrina Aloueche): Big The Musical, Devil Wears Prada, Brooklyn, Industry Minds, Mrs Doubtfire + more!
Actress Sabrina Aloueche co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

In this week's episode, Andrew and Sabrina discuss Big The Musical (Dominion Theatre); there's lots of news about the Devil Wears Prada musical, Zorro and Blithe Spirit PLUS we delve into the latest Broadway gossip.
Sabrina is currently starring in the European premiere of Brooklyn The Musical; during the podcast she reveals what audiences can expect from the show, the incredible story of how the musical was conceived and what she and the cast have been getting up to in rehearsals. Sabrina also reminisces about her 4-year run in We Will Rock You and talks all things social media.

The episode also features a guest appearance from Reece Kerridge who pops in to discuss his upcoming solo concerts in London and Ipswich, plus the very first Industry Minds Awards.

Brooklyn The Musical runs at the Greenwich Theatre between 27th September and 19th October 2019. Visit www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk for info and tickets.

You can also catch Sabrina in her solo show Heavy Pencil at Boulevard Soho on Thursday 14th November. Visit www.boulevardtheatre.co.uk for info and tickets.
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43 min
September 16, 2019 Episode 11 (ft. Marianka Swain): Dear Evan Hansen, 101 Dalmatians Musical, Preludes, Caissie Levy + more!
Journalist Marianka Swain (UK Editor-in-chief of BroadwayWorld) joins us for a stagey catch up!

In this week's episode, Andrew and Marianka discuss Preludes (Southwark Playhouse), What Girls Are Made Of (Soho Theatre) and Caissie Levy In Concert (Cadogan Hall); there's lots of news about the London production of Dear Evan Hansen, the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and Les Misérables.
Marianka also discusses a day in the life of a theatre journalist plus the hugely popular Strictly Speaking blog she writes for Dancing Times.

To stay up-to-date with our podcasting adventures, visit www.westendframe.co.uk.
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44 min
September 09, 2019 Episode 10 (ft. Rebecca Lock): Falsettos, Gypsy, Prince Of Egypt, Heathers, Pretty Woman + more!
West End legend Rebecca Lock co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Rebecca is currently in rehearsals for the UK tour of Curtains which opens in October.

In this week's episode, Andrew and Rebecca discuss Falsettos (The Other Palace) and The Prince Of Egypt (Dominion Theatre); there's lots of news about Gypsy, Six UK Tour, Rachel Tucker and Pretty Woman PLUS find out why we're so excited about some upcoming stagey Netflix projects!

Rebecca also discusses stories from her career, including Heathers, Kiss Me Kate and Mary Poppins!

Curtains runs at the Churchill Theatre Bromley between 4th and 6th October, and then tours the UK until 11th April 2020, including a stop in Wimbledon in January. Visit www.curtainsmusical.com for tour dates and ticket information.

To stay up-to-date with our podcasting adventures, visit www.westendframe.co.uk.
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39 min
September 02, 2019 Episode 9 (ft. Jon Robyns): Les Misérables, Hamilton, Moulin Rouge, Ben Platt, Once On This Island + more!
Jon Robyns (currently playing King George in Hamilton London) joins West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, to discuss the latest goings on in theatreland.

In this week's episode, Andrew and Jon discuss Once On This Island (Southwark Playhouse) and With One Look (Underbelly Southbank Festival); there's lots of news about Les Misérables, Moulin Rouge and The Menier Chocolate Factory PLUS find out why we're so excited about the newly announced film adaptation of Merrily We Roll Along starring Ben Platt!

Jon also discusses his new album "Musical Direction" which is released Friday 6th September and his upcoming solo concert tour. He also discusses being a part of Hamilton, his dressing room essentials and stories from starring in Avenue Q and Les Misérables!

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47 min
August 26, 2019 Episode 8 (ft. Richard Carson): #EdFringe, The Boy in the Dress, Six Flashmob, The Son + more!
Richard Carson (currently playing Reuben in Joseph at the London Palladium) joins West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, to discuss the latest goings on in theatreland.

In this week's episode, Andrew and Richard round-up some highlights from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and discuss The Son (Duke Of York's Theatre) and Target Man (King's Head Theatre); there's lots of news about The Boy in the Dress, Waitress and the Everybody’s Talking About Jamie film PLUS find out which West End musical is transferring to Broadway!

Richard also discusses what it has been like to be a part of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the London Palladium, and tells stories from shows he has worked on including Miss Saigon, Wicked and Heaven On Earth.

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47 min
August 20, 2019 Broadway Special (ft. Lisa Martland): The Prom, Oklahoma, Tootsie, Mean Girls, Dear Evan Hansen, Pretty Woman, Beetlejuice, Moulin Rouge + more!
In this special edition of the podcast, acclaimed theatre journalist Lisa Martland (Founding Editor of Musical Theatre Review and former Deputy Editor of The Stage), joins West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, to discuss all things Broadway!

Andrew and Lisa discuss all the latest Broadway shows from last season, including The Prom, Oklahoma, Tootsie, The Cher Show, Be More Chill, Beetlejuice, Kiss Me, Kate, Ain’t Too Proud, King Kong and Pretty Woman.

They also cover Dear Evan Hansen, The Band’s Visit, Mean Girls, Waitress, Wicked and Moulin Rouge.

Normal episodes of The West End Frame Show will resume next week.

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50 min

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