Best Messed Up At Midnight Podcasts (2025)

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Gravity Special: Louise Dearman, Kerry Ellis & Rachel Tucker perform at Drury Lane (ft. Adam Davenport) 54:27

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We’re back with a special episode all about Gravity at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane! This one-off concert united Wicked legends Louise Dearman, Kerry Ellis and Rachel Tucker for an unforgettable afternoon of belting and nostalgia. West End Frame Editor Andrew Tomlins is joined by Adam Davenport, Dean of Performers College, who last co-hosted the fo…

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Edinburgh Fringe: Hot Mess, Footballers Wives, Laura Benanti, Spy Movie The Play, Jackie!!! & Midnight at the Palace 24:53

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Join West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, for a round-up of some shows at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The shows discussed are Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares (Underbelly, Bristo Square), Spy Movie: The Play (Pleasance Courtyard), Jackie!!! (Gilded Balloon Patter House), Midnight at the Palace (Gilded Balloon Patter House), Hot Mess (Pleasance…

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Haunted URLs - The Devil Inside, messed Up at Midnight 1:01:14

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Boot up your camcorders and call up your local contortionist bc we’re confronting all things exorcism! Join the boys as they try and survive one of the most disliked movies of the 2010sBy Messed Up at Midnight

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S12 Ep26 (ft. Peter Caulfield): Maybe Happy Ending casting, 101 Dalmatians, Songs For A New World, MJ closing + more! 54:18

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It's the last episode of the series! Peter Caulfield (To Wong Foo/Tammy Faye) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show. Andrew and Peter discuss 101 Dalmatians starring Sydnie Christmas (Eventim Apollo) as well as the latest news about Songs For A New World, MJ The Musical closing, Kinky Boots, Coven and more. They also talk about the controversy…

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SHOW TALK: Burlesque The Musical 10:43

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Welcome to Burlesque! In this special episode, West End Frame Editor Andrew Tomlins shares his review of Burlesque The Musical. Based on the 2010 film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher, Burlesque The Musical premiered last year with runs in Manchester and Glasgow. The show has now transferred to the West End starring Orfeh, Jess Folley and Todri…

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S12 Ep25 (ft. Harriet Bunton): Bootleg debate, Four Play, Jack Wolfe's Broadway debut, Jesus Christ Superstar, Glorious + more! 55:07

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Harriet Bunton (Romeo & Juliet / Close Up: The Twiggy Musical) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Harriet discuss Four Play (Kings Head Theatre) as well as the latest news about bootlegs, Jesus Christ Superstar, Jon Robyns, Magic At The Musicals, Jack Wolfe, Glorious starring Wendi Peters, Merrily We Roll Along and lots more. Harriet's th…

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No Wire Hangers! - Mommie Dearest, Messed Up at Midnight 59:58

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Time for a camp classic! Join the boys as the laugh and shout along to the Joan Crawford biopic that made Faye dunaway fans out of all of us.By Messed Up at Midnight

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300th Episode (ft. Jasmine Leung): High School Musical, Clueless closing, Titanique, Noughts & Crosses, 35mm + more! 52:57

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Jasmine Leung (Wicked / Moulin Rouge) co-hosts the 300th episode of The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Jasmine discuss Titanique (Criterion Theatre), Noughts & Crosses (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre) and 35mm: A Musical Exhibition (Phoenix Arts Club) as well as the latest news about High School Musical, Clueless, Evita and lots more. Jasmine has …

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We Exploit Tragedy For Profit - The Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson, Messed Up at Midnight 1:07:09

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Hell yeah time for another episode of exploiting an actual event for fun. Join the boys as they pour over the details and find out why the juice was let looseBy Messed Up at Midnight

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S12 Ep23 (ft. Emma Ralston): Jamie Lloyd's Evita, Diamonds & Dust, Grease, Nicole Scherzinger, Johannes Radebe in Kinky Boots + more! 58:36

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Emma Ralston (Sister Act / Gavin and Stacey) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Emma discuss Evita starring Rachel Zegler (London Palladium) and Dita Von Teese presents Diamonds and Dust (Emerald Theatre) as well as the latest news about Grease casting announcements, Nicole Scherzinger's Royal Albert Hall concert, Debbie Isitt’s Military …

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S12 Ep22 (ft. Aaron Aisoni): Hercules, Just For One Day, Jimmy Awards, 35mm: A Musical Exhibition, Boop! closing + more 45:47

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Aaron Aisoni (Pretty Woman / 35mm) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Aaron discuss Hercules (Theatre Royal Drury Lane) and Just For One Day (Shaftesbury Theatre) as well as the latest news about Fabiola Caraballo Quijada's performance at the Jimmy Awards, Lauren Drew leaving Titanique, Boop! closing, casting for The Lighting Thief tour a…

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S12 Ep21 (ft. Marcus Collick): Rachel Zegler's balcony performance, Miss Myrtle's Garden, Les Misérables 40th anniversary cast + more! 51:22

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Marcus Collick co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Marcus delve into the controversy surrounding Rachel Zegler's balcony performance in Jamie Lloyd's production of Evita at the London Palladium. They also discuss Miss Myrtle's Garden (Bush Theatre) and their favourite West End LIVE performances (Trafalgar Square) as well as the latest news…

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Drinking Nuclear Waste and Pointing Guns at Babies - The Toxic Avenger, Messed Up at Midnight 57:55

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Come one come all to the indrotuctory episode for the world of Troma movies! Join the boys as they learn all about the OG Avenger that has been unfairly left out.By Messed Up at Midnight

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BROADWAY: Gypsy starring Audra McDonald, Floyd Collins, Real Women Have Curves, Little Shop of Horrors & Six (ft. Lisa Martland) 46:59

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We're bringing you another BROADWAY special! Theatre journalist Lisa Martland (Musical Theatre Review) joins West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, to discuss some of the hottest shows on Broadway. In this episode they cover Gypsy starring Audra McDonald, Floyd Collins, Real Women Have Curves, Little Shop of Horrors and Six. Having spent many years…

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S12 Ep19 (ft. Marianka Swain): Stereophonic, Billy Porter in La Cage, Four Play, Olly Alexander, Beetlejuice, Dame Elaine Paige + more! 57:00

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Journalist and editor Marianka Swain returns to co-host The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Marianka discuss the West End transfer of Stereophonic (Duke of York's Theatre) as well as the latest news about the new Encores season including Billy Porter in La Cage aux Folles, new plays at the King's Head Theatre, Olly Alexander being cast in The Impor…

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BROADWAY: Death Becomes Her, Maybe Happy Ending, Oh Mary, Smash, Boop, Just In Time, Pirates, The Last 5 Years & Gatsby (ft. Tom Self) 1:02:35

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We're bringing you a BROADWAY special! Tom Self (Tina / Adrian Mole) joins West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, to discuss some of the hottest shows on Broadway. In this episode they cover Death Becomes Her, Maybe Happy Ending, Oh Mary, Smash, Boop, Just In Time, Pirates: The Penzance Musical, The Last Five Years and The Great Gatsby. Come back n…

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Sex Crimes at The Alamo - Hellbound, Messed Up at Midnight 52:29

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Oh boy I’ve got my Gi on tight and I’m ready to kick ass! Join the boys as they pretend to care about a late stage Chuck NorrisBy Messed Up at Midnight

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S12 Ep17 (ft. Rachael Nanyonjo): Patti LuPone apologises, 13 Going On 30, Top Hat, Orfeh's West End debut, Hamilton reunion + more! 38:27

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Rachael Nanyonjo (associate director of Retrograde) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Rachael discuss Patti LuPone's apology following her remarks about Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald as well as the latest theatre news about Hamilton, 13 Going On 30, Top Hat, Orfeh and more. Rachael is associate director on Retrograde in the West End, ha…

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SHOW TALK: Shucked, Pop Off Michelangelo, New Six Tour & Bat Out Of Hell 23:39

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Join West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins for a bonus show talk episode! In this episode, Andrew discusses Shucked (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre), Pop Off, Michelangelo (Underbelly Boulevard), Six's 2025-26 UK & International tour cast (Aylesbury Waterside Theatre) and Bat Out Of Hell (Peacock Theatre). This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. …

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S12 Ep16 (ft. Jessica Daley): Jessie J turns down Cabaret, London & UK Theatre report, Remember Monday, Here & Now, Derek Klena + more! 49:36

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Jessica Daley (Evita / I Should Be So Lucky) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Jessica discuss the latest news about Jessie J turning down the role of Sally Bowles, Remember Monday, casting for Here and Now, Rob Houchen and Anna Jane Casey doing Sweeney Todd and lots more.They also talk about the Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre'…

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Mighty Drinkin Power Alcoholics - Power Rangers Movie, Messed Up at Midnight 1:00:50

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Well now here’s a good story for you, a bunch of teenagers with attitude all receive morph suits and fight some old guy. Yep the power rangers are here to kick ass!By Messed Up at Midnight

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S12 Ep15 (ft. Nelson Bettencourt): Here We Are, Tina closing, Cynthia Erivo in Dracula, The Mad Ones, Legally Blonde + more! 54:13

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Nelson Bettencourt (Disney’s Aladdin / Friendsical) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Nelson discuss Here We Are (National Theatre) and The Mad Ones (Other Palace Studio) as well as the latest news about Tina: The Tina Turner Musical closing, Cynthia Erivo's West End return, Legally Blonde's new tour, casting for The Sound of Music at Le…

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Apartheid….In Space! - Space Mutiny, Messed Up at Midnight 48:23

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Slip on your space leotard and your best tin foil hat because the boys are shipping off to space for another low budget space opera! Get ready for apartheid era South Africa’s best vision of space.By Messed Up at Midnight

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S12 Ep14 (ft. Jacob Fowler): Speedy boarding at theatres, Heathers off-Broadway, Ragtime, Adam Lambert, Jennifer Garner, Parlour Song + more! 59:45

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Jacob Fowler (The Addams Family / Heathers) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Jacob discuss Parlour Song (Greenwich Theatre) as well as the latest news about speedy boarding at theatres, Heathers off-Broadway, Ragtime, Adam Lambert, I'm Every Woman and lots more. Jacob is the winner of BBC1's Little Mix: The Search and went on …

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S12 Ep13: A Knight's Tale, Tony nominations, Mary Poppins, Titanique casting, MJ, Operation Mincemeat + more! 31:10

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This week West End Frame Editor Andrew Tomlins hosts a solo episode of The West End Frame Show. Andrew discusses A Knight's Tale (Manchester Opera House) and Mary Poppins (Manchester Palace, UK & Ireland Tour) as well as the latest news about Tony nominations, Redwood starring Idina Menzel closing, new Titanique casting, Operation Mincemeat and lot…

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S12 Ep12 (ft. Chuchu Nwagu): The Great Gatsby, trans allyship, My Son's A Queer, Six Japan, Paddington + more! 53:03

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Theatre producer Chuchu Nwagu returns to co-host The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Chuchu discuss The Great Gatsby (ENO London Coliseum) as well as the latest news about My Son's A Queer, Six Japan, Paddington The Musical, the 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards, King of Pangea and more. Andrew and Chuchu also have a discussion about trans allyship …

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A Woman Married A Dog?? - Love on a Leash, Messed Up at Midnight 1:01:48

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Nope the title isn’t clickbait. This movie has a woman marry a dog and “shenanigans” ensue. Strap inBy Messed Up at Midnight

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Q&A Episode (ft. Lilianna Hendy): Mean Girls, drama school advice, favourite Six songs, best dressing rooms, Starlight Express + more! 48:29

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Lilianna Hendy (Starlight Express) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! In this special Q&A episode, Andrew and Lilianna answer your questions. Topics include drama school advice, favourite Six songs, coolest dressing rooms, movie to musical adaptations, Death Becomes Her and more. Andrew also talks about his recent return visit to Mean Girls and Lili…

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S12 Ep10 (ft. Joe Gash): Six breaks records, Diego Andres Rodriguez is Che, Midnight Cowboy, Pop Off, Michelangelo! + more! 47:36

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Joe Gash (Rock of Ages / Grease) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Joe discuss Midnight Cowboy (Southwark Playhouse Elephant) as well as the latest news about Six breaking cinema records, Alexia McIntosh reprising her performance as Anna Of Cleves, Pop Off, Michelangelo! casting and lots more. Joe recently played Teen Angel and Vince Fon…

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SPECIAL: Evelyn Hoskins on taking 42 Balloons to Chicago! 4:39

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Evelyn Hoskins speaks exclusively to West End Frame about reprising her performance as Carol in the North American premiere of 42 Balloons at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Evelyn co-hosted last week's episode of The West End Frame Show and whilst she was in the podcast booth she spoke about taking 42 Balloons' to the US. We couldn't include that…

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OH YEAH- Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky, Messed Up at Midnight 55:54

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Finally! The boys are venturing into the wild world of splatter films. Join them as they dive into one of the silliest and campiest films of the 90s.By Messed Up at Midnight

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S12 Ep9 (ft. Evelyn Hoskins): Olivier Awards, Six In Cinemas, Retrograde, Hot Mess, Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame + more! 43:42

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Evelyn Hoskins (42 Balloons / Spring Awakening) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Evelyn discuss Six In Cinemas and Retrograde (Apollo Theatre) as well as all the latest news from this year's Olivier Awards... and lots more along the way! Evelyn starred as Thea in the original London production of Spring Awakening at the Lyric …

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S12 Ep8 (ft. Imogen Bailey): Snow White, Emma Kingston & Zizi Strallen join Wicked, How Very Hannah, Austenland, Tina + more! 57:29

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Imogen Bailey (Newsies / Shrek) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Imogen discuss the new Wicked cast (Apollo Victoria), Hannah Lowther's How Very Hannah podcast launch, Austenland (Savoy Theatre), Snow White starring Rachel Zegler (Disney) and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Aldwych Theatre) as well as the latest news about the Olivier Aw…

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Drive By Goofys - The Devil’s Sleep, Messed Up at Midnight 50:16

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Put on your favorite Zoot Suits and transatlantic accents because the boys are traveling back to the 40s to revel in the beautiful drug psa about adhd medication.By Messed Up at Midnight

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S12 Ep7 (ft. Lisa Martland): Wicked cast change, Big Night of Musicals, Mean Girls closing, Palladium Panto casting, Burlesque + more! 1:02:50

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Lisa Martland is BACK to co-host The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Lisa discuss Alexia Khadime and Lucy St. Louis' final performance in Wicked (Apollo Victoria Theatre) and Big Night Of Musicals (BBC1) as well as the latest news about Mean Girls closing, Burlesque's West End transfer, Palladium Panto casting and lots more. Having spent many years…

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Sandra Bullock Kills a Man - Who Shot Pat, Messed Up at Midnight 51:45

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Get out your leather jackets, soda pop, and unwavering faith in Capitalism because it’s time to go back to the…80s? Join the boys as they learn all about growing up in the 50s with Sandra Bullock in this doozyBy Messed Up at Midnight

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S12 Ep6 (ft. Toyan Thomas-Browne): Clueless, Rachel Zegler, Elphabas reunite, Moulin Rouge world tour, Titanique Paris + more! 59:17

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Toyan Thomas-Browne (MJ / Shucked) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Toyan discuss Clueless (Trafalgar Theatre) as well as the latest news about Rachel Zegler starring in Evita, Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman and Rachel Tucker reuniting for the Gravity concert, casting for the Moulin Rouge World Tour featuring Patrice Tipoki... and lots mor…

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We Fought Back Tears for This One - Ricky 1, Messed Up at Midnight 53:57

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Strap on your gloves because it’s time to get in the ring. Join the boys as they bob and weave through a Rocky parody that was almost forgotten.By Messed Up at Midnight

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S12 Ep5 (ft. Kitty Harris): Olivier nominations & snubs, Greatest Showman musical, Eurovision, Bliss, Mean Girls + more! 44:36

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Kitty Harris (Standby Ali in Burlesque) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Kitty discuss Bliss (Lilian Baylis Studio) and Mean Girls (Savoy Theatre) as well as the latest news about the Olivier Award nominations, Remember Monday representing Great Britain at Eurovision, The Greatest Showman musical, Musical Con, Christmas Carol Goes Wrong…

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We Brought Fred Back From The Dead - Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred, Messed Up at Midnight 48:18

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Well, here we go again. Join the boys as they dive into the YouTube sensation of yesteryear.By Messed Up at Midnight

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S12 Ep4 (ft. Shaun Kitchener): Oscars, The Hunger Games: On Stage, Into The Woods, Musicals By Candlelight, Pop Off Michelangelo! + more! 44:42

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Shaun Kitchener (writer of Here And Now: The Steps Musical) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Shaun discuss Musicals By Candlelight (The Actors Church) and Back To The Future (Adelphi Theatre) as well as the latest news about Wicked's performance at the Oscars, The Hunger Games stage show, The Producers, Into The Woods, Six, Pop Off Mich…

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Arnold Kidnaps Children - The Last Action Hero, Messed Up At Midnight 55:53

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Yeah baby the boys are lampooning childhood favorites! Join the boys as they dance on the grave of this 90s classic.By Messed Up at Midnight

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S12 Ep3 (ft. Mickey-Jo Theatre & Aeron James): Cynthia Erivo's big news, Jordan Fisher, Hadestown, Pippin, Moulin Rouge + more! 55:58

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Mickey-Jo Theatre and Aeron James co-host The West End Frame Show on West End Frame's 13th birthday! Andrew, Mickey-Jo and Aeron discuss Hadestown (Lyric Theatre) as well as the latest news about Cynthia Erivo hosting the Tony Awards and being cast in Jesus Christ Superstar, Moulin Rouge's performance on Dancing On Ice, Pippin, Ballet Shoes and mor…

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Genital Homicide - Simon Sez, Messed Up at Midnight 57:32

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Oh thank god it’s Dennis Rodman! Join the boys as they don their ‘96 Bulls jersey and talk about ”The Worm” and his failed entry into Hollywood.By Messed Up at Midnight

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S12 Ep2: Six cast change, Patti LuPone, If/Then, Billy Porter & Marisha Wallace in Cabaret, The Great Gatsby + more! 29:49

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This week Andrew hosts a solo episode of The West End Frame Show. Andrew discusses If/Then (Savoy Theatre), Cabaret starring Billy Porter & Marisha Wallace (Kit Kat Club), Jane by Matt Nalton & Jodie Steele (Other Palace Studio) and My Mother's Funeral: The Show (Yard Theatre) as well as the latest news about Patti LuPone, The Great Gatsby, Come Fa…

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Coal Mine Pranks (GONE SEXUAL) - My Bloody Valentine, Messed Up at Midnight 58:59

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Love is in the air at the podcast. And what better way to celebrate than watching some hot Canadians get ripped to shreds? Join the boys as they talk about a classic 80s slasher Insta caption: You will never catch me trying to get laid in a damn coalBy Messed Up at Midnight

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SHOW TALK: And Juliet, Ghost, Scissorhandz, Hadestown & Mrs Doubtfire 18:19

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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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S12 Ep1 (ft. Frazer Woolcott): Historic Wicked casting, Hadestown, Play On, WhatsOnStage Awards, Gatsby, Hadley Fraser + more! 41:08

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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 …

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The Room But Gay - Ben & Arthur, Messed Up at Midnight 1:10:07

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My god there’s no exaggeration here. This is the room but if its main characters are all gay. Join the boys as they go over one of the wildest movies they’ve watched in a very long time.By Messed Up at Midnight

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CATCHUP: Titaníque, Six In Cinemas, Why Am I So Single?, Stereophonic, Hadestown, remembering The Vivienne + more (ft. Lisa Martland) 43:01

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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 re…