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Matthew Harvey (standby Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar) is back to co-host a special episode of The West End Frame Show! In this episode, Matthew and Andrew Tomlins (West End Frame Editor) both reveal their top 5 most underrated musical scores. From Dogfight and Bad Girls The Musical to Legally Blonde, The Bridges of Madison County and Bright Star... there are lots of shows covered. Matthew is currently the Standby for Jesus in the West End production of Jesus Christ Superstar, having previously understudied the role at the Barbican. His further theatre credits include Just For One Day, Kinky Boots, Violet, Oklahoma!, Murder Ballad and Les Miserables. Matthew is also a musical theatre composer. His original musical Unbound was performed at Birmingham Hippodrome as part of BYMT’s 20th Anniversary Season before being presented in concert at Hoxton Hall. Matthew released an album of his original music “Whatever Happens Next" and he was the Sketch Music Composer for the debut series of Saturday Night Live UK. He also posts lots of stagey content on Instagram and TikTok. Matthew is currently preparing to debut Musical Theatre House Party which is a new cabaret series at The Other Palace where two West End stars perform a set list they don't know in advance. Musical Theatre House Party is at The Other Palace Studio on 25th October. Visit www.theotherpalace.co.uk for info and tickets. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: [email protected] Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marcus Collick (Dracula / Blackprint concerts) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show! Marcus joins Andrew Tomlins (West End Frame's Editor) to discuss Thelma and Louise (Young Vic), Magic at the Musicals (Royal Albert Hall), the new cast of Hadestown (Lyric Theatre), Mamma Mia! The Party (The O2) and Abigail's Party (Harold Pinter Theatre). They also talk about this week's theatre news, including the Broadway revival of Annie, Megan Hilty and Rachel Tucker starring in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Legally Blonde, Musical Con and lots more. Additionally, Andrew and Marcus pay tribute to Duncan Sheik following the devastating news that he has passed away aged 56. Marcus recently appeared alongside Cynthia Erivo as a camera operator in Dracula at the Noel Coward Theatre.  Their US theatre credits include White Christmas and Damn Yankees. Since moving to the UK Marcus has been in Spring Awakening, Zanna, Don’t! and ATG’s flagship creative learning program PLAYground at the Savoy Theatre as well as hosting the Stalls to Stage Awards at the Bush Theatre.   Marcus has co-produced multiple Blackprint concerts, with the next one coming up on 23rd October at the Lyric Hammersmith featuring up-and-coming black artists.  Follow Marcus on Instagram: @_markyyymark_ This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: [email protected] Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After five years away, Emily Olive Boyd is back to co-host The West End Frame Show! Emily joins Andrew Tomlins (West End Frame's Editor) to discuss Kimberly Akimbo (Hampstead Theatre), Jane Eyre The Musical (Southwark Playhouse) and the closing performance of Disney's Hercules (Theatre Royal Drury Lane) as well as the latest news about Sunday in the Park with George, The Traitors play, West Side Story at the National, Teri Hatcher's new West End role and lots more. Emily's theatre credits include Fran in 50 First Dates The Musical (The Other Palace), understudy Madame Thanadier in Les Misérables (West End & UK Tour), understudy Killer Queen We Will Rock You (UK Tour), understudy Madame Morrible in Wicked (UK & International tours), Alice in The Commitments (West End) and Ruth Two Bears in Dogfight (Southwark Playhouse).  Emily is preparing to perform Emily Olive Boyd sings Ella Fitzgerald on 5th October at Crazy Coqs. Visit https://www.brasseriezedel.com/events/emily-olive-boyd-sings-ella-fitzgerald/ for info and tickets. Follow Emily on Instagram: @emilyoliveboyd This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: [email protected] Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for another catchup episode! West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins and theatre journalist Lisa Martland (Founding Editor of Musical Theatre Review) discuss Death Note (Barbican Theatre), Jesus Christ Superstar (London Palladium) starring Billy Nevers as Judas and Layton Williams as King Herod, Lucy Moss: some songs I wrote (Shedinburgh) and The Car Man (Sadler's Wells). A brand new series of The West End Frame Show kicks off later this month! This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: [email protected] Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back for a catchup episode! West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, reunites with theatre journalist Lisa Martland (Musical Theatre Review) for a summer catchup. They delve into the announcement that Ariana Grande has withdrawn from Sunday in the Park with George (Barbican Theatre), and discuss her live duet with Cynthia Erivo during her London concerts as well as her special interview with Broadway's Jessica Vosk for her web series Vosk In The City. Later in the episode Andrew and Lisa discuss the London revival of Cats (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre) and I'm Every Woman: The Chaka Khan Musical starring Alexandra Burke (Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre). 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, London Theatre, Stage Faves and My Theatre Mates. She is the Founding Editor of www.MusicalTheatreReview.com. Stay tuned for a second catchup episode coming your way soon! This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: [email protected] Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the final episode of the series - Gregory George (host of Stage or Screen) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Gregory joins Andrew Tomlins (West End Frame's Editor) to discuss Midnight at the Never Get starring Ben Platt (Menier Chocolate Factory) as well as the latest news about Burlesque, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Summer Strallen, the Wicked movies and more. Gregory toured the UK as Bob Gaudio in The Jerseys and appeared in Jerry Springer The Opera at the Hope Mill Theatre. Alongside pantos, concerts and workshops, Gregory has also performed at sea, and recently returned from a contract with Viking Cruises. Gregory is also a presenter and host of the podcast Stage Or Screen where in each episode he’s joined by a guest to take a deep dive into a different movie musical. Follow Gregory on Instagram @gregorygeorgeuk and check out Stage Or Screen www.linktr.ee/stageorscreen This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! We're off for our summer break, and will be back in the Autumn with a new series. Email: [email protected] Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins hosts a solo episode of The West End Frame Show! Andrew discusses Fun Home (Royal Exchange Manchester), Something Rotten (Manchester Opera House), Heathers (Marble Arch Theatre) and Jesus Christ Superstar (London Palladium) as well as the latest news about Six on Broadway, Sylvia, Jackie Burns, Matilda and more. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: [email protected] Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlotte Anne Steen (Wicked / Bat Out Of Hell) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Charlotte joins Andrew Tomlins (West End Frame's Editor) to discuss A Midsummer Night's Dream (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre), Raising Gays (Garrick Theatre) and Redcliffe (Southwark Playhouse) as well as the latest news about Sierra Boggess returning to The Phantom of the Opera, Leslie Odom Jr making his West End debut in Hamilton, The Duke of York's Theatre's new name, and lots more. Most recently, Charlotte was a swing in the West End production of Wicked (Apollo Victoria Theatre). She also understudied Elphaba and played the role many times. Charlotte's theatre credits include Greatest Days (UK Tour), The Rocky Horror Show (European Tour), I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical (Edinburgh Festival Fringe & Digital Production), Bat Out of Hell (Dominion Theatre), 42nd Street (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), Kiss Me, Kate (Théâtre du Châtelet), Rock of Ages (UK Tour), We Will Rock You (10th Anniversary World Arena Tour) and Legally Blonde (Kilworth House Theatre). Follow Charlotte on Instagram and TikTok: @charlotte.anne.steen This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: [email protected] Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded live at Southwark Playhouse Borough, West End Frame Editor Andrew Tomlins sits down with Jordan Luke Gage and director Paul Foster to discuss Redcliffe. The conversation was recorded as part of a series of post-show Q&As held throughout the musical's sold-out run. Jordan, who wrote the show as well as starring in it, and Paul reflect on the journey of bringing Redcliffe to the stage, how the production has evolved, the response to this run and the process of creating its characters. They also answer audience questions, including whether a cast album could be on the horizon..! Redcliffe runs at Southwark Playhouse Borough until Saturday 4th July. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: [email protected] Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, hosts a solo Show Talk episode of The West End Frame Show! Andrew discusses Sinatra The Musical (Aldwych Theatre) and Pride The Musical (Dorfman Theatre, National Theatre). This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: [email protected] Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bree Smith (Tina / Come From Away) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Bree joins Andrew Tomlins (West End Frame's Editor) to discuss Hot Mess (The Other Palace) as well as the latest news about Warriors, Billy Elliot, Burlesque, The Sound of Music, The Black British Theatre Awards and more. Most recently, Bree was in the UK and Ireland tour of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical as the alternate Tina Turner. Bree's early theatre credits include Wonderland, The Book of Mormon, West Side Story and Evita. She went on to play Aunt Em and Glinda in The Wiz (Hope Mill Theatre), Marmie in Coming to England (Birmingham Rep), Shug Avery in The Color Purple (UK Tour), Alice in Titanic The Musical (UK Tour) and Hannah & others in Come From Away (UK Tour). Follow Bree on Instagram: @gabbybreesmith This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: [email protected] Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jade Johnson (Redcliffe) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Jade joins Andrew Tomlins (West End Frame's Editor) to discuss Kinky Boots starring Tosh Wanogho-Maud as Lola (London Coliseum), The Harder They Come (Stratford East) and The Dark of the Moon (Charing Cross Theatre) as well as the latest news about Heathers casting, The Traitors stage show, Shanay Holmes' album, One Day The Musical and lots more. Jade Johnson is currently playing the Landlady in Redcliffe. Written by Jordan Luke Gage, the show is premiering at the Southwark Playhouse Borough. Jade recently played Brog and others in Babyface: The Fierce Wrestling Musical. Her theatre credits include Rosa in Cable Street (Southwark Playhouse), Jass in Help! We Are Still Alive (Seven Dials Playhouse), ensemble in The Book of Mormon (UK & International Tour), featured ensemble in The Pirate Queen (London Coliseum), Mel in Club Mex: Immersive Club Musical (Hope Mill Theatre), Charlotte in The Attic, Summer in The Midnight Beast: All Killer (Pleasance Edinburgh) and Tina in Mad On Her: 80's Musical (The Arts Theatre). She's also appeared in many pantomimes, including a run as Fairy Godmother in Cinderella at the Hackney Empire. Redcliffe runs at Southwark Playhouse Borough until 4th July. Visit www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk for info and tickets. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: [email protected] Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacob McIntosh (Kinky Boots / Beautiful) and Jemal Felix (Phantom / Frozen) co-host The West End Frame Show! They join Andrew Tomlins (West End Frame's Editor) to discuss Joy Woods' London concert (Cadogan Hall), Hamilton (Victoria Palace) and Redcliffe (Southwark Playhouse) as well as the latest news about Lucie Jones returning to Waitress, The Lost Boys transferring to the UK, the Jane Eyre musical and lots more. They also chat about P!ink's opening monologue at the Tony Awards. Jacob's theatre credits include: swing and understudy Lola in Kinky Boots (UK Tour), Seaweed in Hairspray (Crewe Lyceum), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (UK Tour), Barry Belson in Jersey Boys (Trafalgar Theatre) and The Book of Mormon (Prince of Wales Theatre). Jemal's theatre credits include: understudy Kristoff in Frozen (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), understudy Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera (His Majesty's Theatre), understudy Lola in Kinky Boots (Adelphi Theatre), Whistle Down The Wind (Aldwych Theatre) and The Book of Mormon (UK Tour & Prince of Wales Theatre). Jacob and Jemal have come together to launch Diversity in Casting Consultants. They are supporting productions in building thoughtful, inclusive and artistically strong casting processes, working with producers, casting directors and creative teams to support inclusive practice through the audition and creative process. For more info about Diversity in Casting Consultants, visit https://wearedcc.com/ and follow @wearedcc_ This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: [email protected] Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toby Shellard (Tina / Pretty Woman) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Toby joins Andrew Tomlins (West End Frame's Editor) for a debrief of the Tony Awards. They also discuss Beetlejuice (Prince Edward Theatre) and High Society (Barbican Centre) as well as the latest news about Kimberley Akimbo casting, the Hadestown tour, Kevin Clifton's new role and more. Toby went to Arts Ed and made his professional debut as Brad in Hairspray at Kilworth House. His theatre credits also include Jacob in Babies (workshop), Pretty Woman (UK & Ireland Tour) and Jack Trott in Jack and the Beanstalk (Buxton Opera House). Toby recently finished his run as a swing in the UK & Ireland tour of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, and also performed the show in Zürich. Follow Toby on Instagram: @tobyshellard This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: [email protected] Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Odelia Dizel-Cubuca (Six / The Lion King) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Odelia joins Andrew Tomlins (West End Frame's Editor) to discuss Redcliffe by Jordan Luke Gage (Southwark Playhouse Borough) as well as the latest news about Chess, Oh Mary, Sting's The Last Ship, My Fair Lady and more. Most recently, Odelia was the alternate for Anne Boleyn and Catherine Parr in the West End production of Six The Musical (Vaudeville Theatre). As a child, Odelia made her West End debut as Young Nala in The Lion King (Lyceum Theatre). Odelia's other theatre credits include: Andrea in Once On This Island (Southwark Playhouse, BTA), featured soloist in Magic at the Musicals (Royal Albert Hall), Sebastian in The Little Mermaid (Mountview), Sister Chantelle in Bare (Mountview) and swing in Cursed Child (Palace Theatre). Follow Odelia on Instagram/TikTok: @odelia.dc This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32  Thanks for listening! Email: [email protected] Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.