Best Egbe David Podcasts (2025)

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S10 Ep50: Melanie La Barrie, star of Mary Page Marlowe, The Book Thief, Hadestown, And Juliet & Matilda 50:45

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Melanie La Barrie is In The Frame! 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.

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S10 Ep49: David Hunter, Matt Flamhaff in 13 Going On 30 58:12

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David Hunter is In The Frame! David is starring as Matt Flamhaff in the premiere of 13 Going on 30 The Musical. The show is about to kick off its run at the Manchester Opera House, reuniting David with Lucie Jones who he starred alongside in the West End production of Waitress. 13 Going on 30 is based on the 2004 movie starring Jennifer Garner and …

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S10 Ep48: Solomon Davy, star of The Code, Grease & Hairspray 35:58

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Solomon Davy is playing Chad Manford in the UK premiere of The Code by Michael McKeever. The play is running at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, with Solomon starring alongside Tracie Bennett and John Partridge. The Code unfolds over a fictional yet hauntingly plausible cocktail hour that quickly spirals into a tense psychological battleground — where…

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S10 Ep47: Bobbie Little, star of Military Wives, Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Heathers & The Witches 38:15

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Bobbie Little is playing Olive/Paula in the premiere of Military Wives The Musical at York Theatre Royal. Written and directed by Debbie Isitt, the musical is based on the 2019 movie and inspired by a true story. Bobbie's theatre credits include: The Witches, Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Heathers, High Fidelity, Mamma Mia, Little Shop of Horrors, Je…

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S10 Ep46: Joanna Woodward, Ulla in The Producers 42:01

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Joanna Woodward is reprising her performance as Ulla in The Producers. Following its sold out run at the Menier Chocolate Factory, The Producers has transferred to the West End for a run at the Garrick Theatre. Joanna is starring alongside Andy Nyman and Marc Antolin in Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan's show. Joanna recently starred as Clare in The Ti…

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TINA SPECIAL: Karis Anderson, Kristina Love, Tsemaye Bob-Egbe, Rhianne Louise McCaulsky, Jenny Fitzpatrick & Chanel Haynes 50:19

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Ahead of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical closing in the West End, in this episode we revisit the conversations we had with Karis Anderson, Kristina Love, Tsemaye Bob-Egbe, Rhianne Louise McCaulsky, Jenny Fitzpatrick and Chanel Haynes who have all played the title role. Tina received its world premiere in April 2018 in London and subsequently broke al…

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S10 Ep44: Laura Benanti, Broadway royalty 37:55

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Tony winner Laura Benanti is In The Frame! You know Laura for her astounding Broadway career, which includes roles such as Maria in The Sound of Music, Cinderella in Into The Woods, Claudia in Nine, Julia in The Wedding Singer, Louise in Gypsy (which won her the Tony), Candela in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Amalia in She Loves Me and…

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S10 Ep43: Aimée Fisher & George Crawford 55:37

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Aimée Fisher and George Crawford are In The Frame! Real-life couple Aimée and George are currently performing alongside eachother in the West End production of The Great Gatsby at the London Coliseum. They're both in the ensemble, with Aimée playing Gilda Grey whilst covering Myrtle and George covering both Nick and Gatsby. Aimée's theatre credits …

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S10 Ep42: Madeline Charlemagne, star of Hadestown, Secret Life Of Bees, Carousel & The Harder They Come 46:03

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Madeline Charlemagne is In The Frame! Madeline recently had a big career chapter with Hadestown (Lyric Theatre). She was part of the original West End cast as a Fate and understudy for Eurydice. A few months into the run Madeline took over the role of Eurydice full-time. At the end of her contract, she returned to playing a Fate alongside the origi…

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S10 Ep41: Courtney Stapleton, star of Six, Dear Evan Hansen, Beauty And The Beast & The Mad Ones 56:44

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Courtney Stapleton is In The Frame! After training at ArtsEd Courtney made her West End debut in the ensemble of Mamma Mia!, as a cover for Ali. She went on to cover Éponine in Les Misérables and was dance captain for Bat Out of Hell. Courtney joined the original West End cast of Six as the alternate for Seymour and Parr before being cast in the or…

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S10 Ep40: Rebecca Lock, Caz in Here And Now: The Steps Musical 36:16

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Rebecca Lock is starring as Caz in Here And Now: The Steps Musical. The show about to kick off a tour, with Rebecca reprising her performance from the show's premiere run last year in Birmingham. Featuring the music of Steps, Here And Now is written by Shaun Kitchener and is produced by Steps and ROYO with Pete Waterman. The show is directed by Rac…

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S10 Ep39: Laura Dawkes, Princess Anna in Disney's Frozen 41:40

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Laura Dawkes can currently be seen starring as Princess Anna in Disney’s Frozen on Disney Plus. Upon graduating from Emil Dale, in 2023 Laura made her West End debut as Anna in Frozen at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane and she continued with the show until it closed the following year. During her run, Laura filmed Frozen's live capture which has now b…

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S10 Ep38: Pippa Cleary, composer of My Son’s a Queer, Bake Off, Adrian Mole & Treasure Island 42:44

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Pippa Cleary is In The Frame! Pippa is the only British female composer to have had three musicals produced in the West End - My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?), The Great British Bake Off Musical and The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾. Over her 16 year career, Pippa has worked in theatre, TV, animation, pop and advertising. She wrote th…

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S10 Ep37: Amara Okereke, star of Echo, My Fair Lady, Spring Awakening, Oklahoma! & Les Misérables 31:27

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Amara Okereke is In The Frame! Amara is playing She in Echo by Susan Eve Haar at the King's Head Theatre. Following runs in Edinburgh and New York, Echo has opened in London directed by Abigail Zealey Bess. The psychological thriller delves into the ethics of reproductive technology, the performance of intimacy and the terrifying beauty of being ma…

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S10 Ep36: Roshani Abbey, Jean Leslie & Others in Operation Mincemeat 52:52

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Roshani Abbey is starring as Jean Leslie & Others in the West End production of Operation Mincemeat. Operation Mincemeat premiered on the London Fringe at the New Diorama Theatre in 2019. The show quickly gained a devoted following, and played sold out runs at Southwark Playhouse and Riverside Studios. The musical transferred to the West End in 202…

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S10 Ep35: Taylor Bradshaw, star of Brigadoon, Hamilton & La Cage aux Folles 33:13

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Taylor Bradshaw is in the ensemble of the London revival of Brigadoon by Frederick Loewe and Alan Jay Lerner. Directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie, the show opens next month at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre where Taylor previously performed in La Cage aux Folles. Taylor made his West End debut in Mamma Mia! (Novello Theatre). His other theatr…

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S10 Ep34: Chelsea Halfpenny, star of Maiden Voyage, Waitress & 9to5 27:57

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Chelsea Halfpenny is starring as Tracy in the brand new musical Maiden Voyage at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. Written by Mindi Dickstein and Carmel Dean, the show brings to life the true story of the first all-female sailing crew in the Whitbread Round the World Race. Chelsea started out her career in the world of television, playing roles in Casu…

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S10 Ep33: Shanay Holmes, Nancy in Oliver! 1:09:46

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Shanay Holmes is starring as Nancy in the West End revival of Oliver!. The new production has been reconceived by Cameron Mackintosh, with direction and choreography by Matthew Bourne and co-direction by Jean-Pierre van der Spuy. Shanay opened with the show last summer at Chichester Festival Theatre before transferring to the Gielgud Theatre in Lon…

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S10 Ep32: Maria Omakinwa, Mrs Neilsen in Girl from the North Country 33:10

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Maria Omakinwa is playing Mrs Neilsen in Girl from the North Country. Written and directed by Conor McPherson with music and lyrics by Bob Dylan, the Olivier Award winning show has returned to the Old Vic for another run. Maria is no stranger to Girl from the North Country, having previously performed in the West End production and UK tour. Maria h…

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S10 Ep31: Aaron Lee Lambert, Agustín Magaldi in Evita 36:44

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Aaron Lee Lambert is playing Agustín Magaldi in Jamie Lloyd’s West End revival of Evita. Written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, Evita is running at the London Palladium starring Rachel Zegler as Eva Peron. Aaron worked with Jamie Lloyd ten years ago when he was in the UK premiere of Urinetown at the Other Palace and Apollo Theatre. He was par…

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S10 Ep30: Ricardo Afonso, Gomez in The Addams Family 46:13

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Ricardo Afonso is playing Gomez in The Addams Family. With a book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice and music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, The Addams Family launches a new national tour in July for a limited summer season. Ricardo is starring opposite Alexandra Burke as Morticia in the production which is directed by Matthew White and choreographe…

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S10 Ep29: Jamaal Fields-Green, Michael Jackson in MJ 56:57

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Jamaal Fields-Green is starring as Michael Jackson in the West End production of MJ! Jamaal started out as the MJ and Middle Michael standby on Broadway. He then headed out on the US tour, first as the alternate MJ before taking over the role full-time. During this time Jamaal made a couple of trips to London to play MJ in the West End for some ver…

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S10 Ep28: Ryan Reid, star of Wicked, Dreamgirls, In The Heights, Shrek & Sweet Charity 57:17

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Ryan Reid is In The Frame! Most recently Ryan completed a three-year run playing Fiyero in the West End production of Wicked (Apollo Victoria), making history as the first black actor to play the role in the UK. Ryan’s theatre credits also include Blues in the Night (Hackney Empire), cover Donkey in Shrek (UK & Ireland Tour), cover Benny in In The …

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S10 Ep27: Aimie Atkinson, original Katherine Howard in Six & Vivian Ward in Pretty Woman 37:19

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Olivier nominee Aimie Atkinson is In The Frame! Aimie is preparing for the release of her album Queen which will be launched with a special solo concert in the West End on 23rd June at the Vaudeville Theatre. Aimie originated the role of Katherine Howard in Six The Musical in the West End, on tour and on the studio album. After reuniting with the o…

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S10 Ep26: Aidan MacColl, Leonardo in Pop Off, Michelangelo! 37:00

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Aidan MacColl is starring as Leonardo in Pop Off, Michelangelo! at Underbelly Boulevard Soho. Written by Dylan MarcAurele, Pop Off, Michelangelo! premiered at last year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival to huge acclaim and went on to play some concert performances at The Other Palace. The show follows childhood friends Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci …

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S10 Ep25: Hadley Fraser, star of City of Angels, Opening Night, Les Misérables, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels & The Deep Blue Sea 51:01

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Hadley Fraser is In The Frame! Hadley is preparing to play his biggest solo show yet at Cadogan Hall on Sunday 15th June, which follows the release of his most recent album Things That Come And Go. Presented in association with ADAMA Entertainment and WestWay Music, Hadley's show will feature guest performances from his wife Rosalie Craig (Company/…

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S10 Ep24: Michael Jibson, Steve in This Is My Family & London's original King George III in Hamilton 40:38

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Olivier winner Michael Jibson is playing Steve in This Is My Family, marking his return to musical theatre. Written by Tim Firth, This Is My Family is having its London premiere at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. The show is about a disastrous family holiday and won the UK Theatre Award for Best Musical in 2013. Michael won the 2018 Olivier Award for…

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S10 Ep23: Keith Ramsay, Peanut in Shucked 32:04

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Keith Ramsay is playing Peanut in the UK premiere of Shucked. Following its run on Broadway, Shucked has opened at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre directed by Jack O'Brien. The show has book by Robert Horn, music and lyrics by Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally. Keith's theatre credits include: The Play That Goes Wrong (Duchess Theatre); Eve: All A…

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300th Episode: Jerry Mitchell, director & choreographer of BOOP!, The Devil Wears Prada & Becoming Nancy 34:47

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It's the 300th episode and Tony winner Jerry Mitchell is back In The Frame! Jerry has worked extensively as a director and choreographer in both the West End and on Broadway. He is currently nominated for Best Choreography at this year’s Tony Awards for his production of BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical - with music by David Foster - which is running t…

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S10 Ep21: Lucie-Mae Sumner, Winifred Banks in Mary Poppins 49:10

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Lucie-Mae Sumner is playing Winifred Banks in Mary Poppins. The show is back on tour across the UK & Ireland, following its most recent runs in the West End and Australia. Mary Poppins has original music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman with new songs and additional music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. The book…

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S10 Ep20: Kellie Shirley, Joy in Parlour Song 33:18

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Kellie Shirley is playing Joy in the London revival of Parlour Song by Jez Butterworth at the Greenwich Theatre. Kellie has worked extensively onstage, some of her roles have included Pauline in One Man, Two Guvnors (Theatre Royal Haymarket), Brooke in Noises Off (Frinton Summer Theatre), Beverly in Abigail’s Party (Park Theatre), Stella Stone & Ge…

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S10 Ep19: Oliver Jacobson, Barman in The Choir of Man 33:08

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Oliver Jacobson is currently playing Barman in The Choir of Man. The Choir Of Man is back in the West End at the Arts Theatre. The show features hits from artists such as Queen, Luther Vandross, Sia, Paul Simon, Adele, Guns & Roses, Avicii and Katy Perry, performed by an ensemble of singers and musicians. Oliver most recently played Oz in the first…

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S10 Ep18: Jaz Robinson, Catherine of Aragon in Six 37:44

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Jaz Robinson is starring as Catherine of Aragon in the West End production of Six. Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, Six has direction by Lucy Moss and Jamie Armitage with choreography by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille. Six was first performed in London in 2017, and is now the winner of over 35 international awards including two Tonys. Jaz is from Toro…

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S10 Ep17: Charlie Burn, Cady in Mean Girls 39:43

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Charlie Burn is starring as Cady Heron in the West End production of Mean Girls. Having premiered on Broadway in 2018, Mean Girls opened in London last year. Tina Fey adapted the show from her 2004 film, collaborating with Jeff Richmond who composed the music and Nell Benjamin who wrote the lyrics. The show is directed and choreographed by Casey Ni…

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S10 Ep16: Jed Berry, star of The Book of Mormon, Wicked, Shucked & Kinky Boots 48:46

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Jed Berry is In The Frame! Most recently Jed played Boq in the UK & Ireland tour of Wicked and next up he is a swing in the UK premiere of Shucked at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. Some of Jed’s other credits include: understudy Elder Cunningham and Elder McKinley in The Book of Mormon (UK & International Tour / West End), Ernest Boulton and Stell…

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S10 Ep15: Tori Allen-Martin, Cass in Midnight Cowboy 54:20

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Tori Allen-Martin is In The Frame! Tori is currently playing Cass and others in the premiere of Midnight Cowboy at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. Based on the novel by James Leo Herlihy which was adapted into the 1969 film, Midnight Cowboy has a book by Bryony Lavery and music by Francis “Eg” White who has written songs for Adele, Sam Smith, Florenc…

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S10 Ep14: Kerry Ellis, Queen of the West End 30:40

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Kerry Ellis is In The Frame! Kerry is preparing to perform her latest solo show Queen Of The West End at the Vaudeville Theatre on 21st April as part of Westway Music’s season of concerts. Later in the year Kerry is taking the show on another extensive tour of the UK. In August Kerry is uniting with two other iconic Elphabas – Rachel Tucker and Lou…

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S10 Ep13: Emile Ruddock, Roland in A Knight's Tale 32:34

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Emile Ruddock is playing Roland in the premiere of A Knight's Tale The Musical. Based on the 2001 film written and directed by Brian Helgeland which starred Heath Ledger and Paul Bettany, A Knight's Tale is running in Manchester at the Opera House. The show is adapted for the stage by Irish comedy writer and actor Brona C Titley, directed by Rachel…

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S10 Ep12: Will Callan, Sebastian in Cruel Intentions 31:57

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Will Callan is starring as Sebastian in Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical. Following its London run at The Other Palace, Cruel Intentions is currently touring the UK and Ireland. Based on the 1999 film and inspired by Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Cruel Intentions features ‘90s pop classics including songs by Britney Spears, Boyz II Men, Christina Agu…

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SIX SPECIAL: Jarnéia Richard-Noel, Natalie Paris, Alexia McIntosh & Maiya Quansah-Breed 1:00:36

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In this special episode, we revisit the conversations we had with Jarnéia Richard-Noel, Natalie Paris, Alexia McIntosh and Maiya Quansah-Breed, the original queens of Six. Six The Musical LIVE is being screened in UK cinemas from 7th April. The film was made in 2022 when the original West End cast reunited for some performances at Hampton Court Pal…

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S10 Ep10: Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, writers of Six 34:17

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Tony and Olivier nominees Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss are In The Frame! Toby and Lucy are the writers and creators of Six The Musical, and Lucy is also the show’s co-director. From this Sunday 6th April a special filmed version of Six, with the original West End queens, is being screened in UK cinemas. Six premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival i…

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S10 Ep9: Tom Major, Rodney in Only Fools and Horses 32:59

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Tom Major is starring as Rodney in Only Fools and Horses The Musical. Following its West End run, this marks the musical's first UK & Ireland tour. The production also played a season in London at the Eventim Apollo. Having trained at ArtsEd, playing Rodney marks Tom's professional debut. In this episode Tom discusses all-things Only Fools and Hors…

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S10 Ep8: Vinny Coyle, Wild Bill Hickok in Calamity Jane 47:14

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Vinny Coyle is starring as Wild Bill Hickok in Calamity Jane. The production is currently embarking on a UK and Ireland tour with direction by Nikolai Foster and co-direction and choreography by Nick Winston. Based on the Doris Day movie, this production of Calamity Jane last toured ten years ago and features classic songs including The Deadwood St…

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S10 Ep7: Laura Baldwin, star of Austenland, Waitress, Eugenius & Cinderella 37:34

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Laura Baldwin is In The Frame! Laura Baldwin is playing Miss Heartwright in the world premiere of Austenland. Based on Shannon Hale’s 2007 novel, which was adapted into a film in 2013, Austenland is being staged in concert at the Savoy Theatre for two performances on Monday 24th March. The show has book by Jodi Picoult and Timothy Allen McDonald wi…

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S10 Ep6: Megan Gardiner, star of Wicked, Allegiance & Les Misérables 41:48

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Megan Gardiner is In The Frame! Megan recently starred as Nessarose in the Wicked UK & Ireland Tour. Megan was also the first cover for Glinda and played the role regularly. She received huge acclaim for starring as Hannah Campbell in the UK premiere of Allegiance at the Charing Cross Theatre. Her theatre credits also include: understudy Cosette in…

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S10 Ep5: Wendi Peters, Florence Foster Jenkins in Glorious! 31:00

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Wendi Peters is starring as Florence Foster Jenkins in the revival of Glorious! at the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester. Glorious! was nominated for Best New Comedy at the 2006 Olivier Awards and tells the true story of American socialite Florence Foster Jenkins, dubbed ‘the worst singer in the world’, who was known for her flamboyant costumes, enig…

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S10 Ep4: Kristina Walz, standby Celine/Rose/Molly in Titaníque 56:38

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Kristina Walz is an offstage understudy in the original West End cast of Titaníque. Kristina is from the US and was previously in the off-Broadway production of Titaníque. More recently she relocated to London and joined the West End production. Kristina is the first cover for Celine and also covers Rose and Molly Brown. Some of Kristina's other th…

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S10 Ep3: Dan Partridge, Charlie Price in Kinky Boots 34:28

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Dan Partridge is starring as Charlie Price in the new touring production of Kinky Boots. Written by Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein, Kinky Boots opened on Broadway in 2013 before transferring to London in 2015. This new production is directed by Curve’s Artistic Director Nikolai Foster with choreography by Leah Hill and set and costume design by …

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S10 Ep2: Lauren Jones, Kim in Scissorhandz 44:36

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Lauren Jones is starring as Kim in the UK premiere of Scissorhandz. Produced by Bradley Bredeweg, Kelley Parker and Brian Pendleton, along with co-producers Lance Bass and Michelle Visage, Scissorhandz is a reinvention of Tim Burton’s Edward Scissorhands. The pop-musical parody features songs by Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Alanis Morissette and more. …

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S10 Ep1: Josh St. Clair, Sam in Ghost The Musical 1:02:33

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We're back... and Josh St. Clair is In The Frame! Josh is starring as Sam Wheat in the UK tour of Ghost The Musical. Josh played Pabbie and covered Hanz in the original West End cast of Frozen (Theatre Royal Drury Lane). He created the role of Gino Bartali in the world premiere of Glory Ride (Charing Cross Theatre), and also played Hero in the revi…