Best Messed Up At Midnight Podcasts (2025)

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34. Bad Bosses and How to Defeat Them, Part 1 37:53

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Every worker has a bad boss story—but why are they so common? In this two-parter, Rodney Evans and Sam Spurlin dig into the archetypes of dysfunctional leaders and the systems that keep them in power. Because bad bosses aren’t accidents—they’re often a predictable response to organizational pressures. In Part 1, they take on the Micromanager, the R…

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SHOW TALK: Top Hat, The Lightning Thief, Six, Sing Street, Saving Mozart & A Midsummer Night's Dream (ft. Lisa Martland) 36:58

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It's the second part of our post-summer catchup episode! Theatre journalist Lisa Martland joins Andrew to discuss Top Hat (Chichester Festival Theatre), The Lightning Thief (Milton Keynes Theatre, UK Tour), Six (Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, UK Tour), Sing Street (Lyric Theatre Hammersmith), Saving Mozart (The Other Palace) and A Midsummer Night's Dream (…

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SHOW TALK: Brigadoon at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre (ft. Lisa Martland) 31:43

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We're back! In our first post-summer catchup episode, theatre journalist Lisa Martland joins Andrew to discuss the London revival of Brigadoon. Not seen in London for over 35 years, Lerner & Loewe’s Brigadoon has been directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in a new adaptation by Rona Munro. Danielle Fiamanya and…

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From Our Friends | The Rewards of Healthy Conflict with Master Fixer Amanda Ripley - Fixable 46:54

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Producer Note: Hey there! We’re on vacation this week, but we didn’t want to leave your feed empty. Some of our most popular conversations this past year have been about the Midnight Zone and that’s why we’re sharing this fantastic episode from our friends over at Fixable. We hope it gives you some fresh strategies for navigating (and even embracin…

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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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33. What’s Your Type? The Enneagram at Work with Liz Orr 54:57

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Most of us think we know ourselves (and the people we work with) pretty well. But when tensions rise, deadlines loom, or feedback lands wrong, the truth comes out: we’re all running on a set of deep, often invisible patterns. What if we could see those patterns clearly, and choose something better? Enter the Enneagram: a framework that maps nine co…

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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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32. Why Mergers and Acquisitions Fail (Almost Every Time) 49:15

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In most companies, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is treated like a finish line. But the truth is, signing the deal is just the start—and if you haven’t thought deeply about how two operating systems, cultures, and teams will actually work together, you’re already behind. The vast majority of M&A efforts fail to deliver long-term value, not because…

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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

2M ago54:18

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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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31. Why Reorgs Don't Work 49:45

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It’s reorg season…again. And for many companies, it always is. Every 12 to 18 months, another wave of layoffs, leadership swaps, and org chart redraws rolls through the system. And yet, little changes. Strategy stalls. Trust erodes. Work doesn’t get better, just messier. So why do so many organizations keep reaching for the reorg lever first? This …

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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

2M ago55:07

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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

2M ago59:58

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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

2M ago52:57

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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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30. Extended Leadership Teams: Set Up to Fail Yet Expected to Lead 40:18

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The extended leadership team (those just below the C-suite) often finds itself stuck between translating strategy and triaging dysfunction. They’re tasked with cross-functional execution, but are rarely equipped, empowered, or aligned to pull it off. And in most organizations, this group is caught in a cycle of managing up, managing down, and manag…

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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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29. Working from Anywhere with Raj Choudhury 49:01

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For years, the conversation around remote work has been stuck in binary debates. Home vs. office? Productivity vs. flexibility? Control vs. chaos? But what if we zoomed out and asked a better question: What kind of future is possible if people could actually work from anywhere? This week, Rodney and Sam sit down with Raj Choudhury (Harvard Business…

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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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28. DIY or DOA? Why Org Change Needs Outside Help 46:42

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In a year marked by tighter budgets, leaner teams, and growing uncertainty, more organizations than ever are choosing to go it alone. DIY transformation feels safer, cheaper, more in control. But that instinct to do more with less is often the very thing that stalls progress. Because without the right structure, support, and space, most internal ch…

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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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27. Everything Can't Be Priority One 45:30

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We talk a lot about doing less to get more—but in practice, most organizations end up doing the opposite. When priorities pile up, and nothing gets removed or finished, the result is a familiar kind of chaos: too many projects, too little focus, and an endless loop of adding more in hopes of getting unstuck. This week, Rodney Evans and Sam Spurlin …

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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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26. Unweirding Change with Michael Bungay Stanier 42:38

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Despite an explosion of frameworks, toolkits, and “best practices,” the success rate of organizational change hasn’t improved in over a decade. For all the decks, comms plans, and transformation initiatives being sold, most companies still find themselves stuck, repeating the same plays and hoping for different results. This week, Rodney Evans welc…

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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

4M ago59:45

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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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Depthfinding: Putting It All Into Practice 29:08

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In this miniseries, we’re exploring Depthfinding—an easy-to-grasp framework designed to help leaders and teams solve their gnarliest cross-functional challenges. This week, Rodney and Sam reflect on what they’ve learned over the course of this eight-part miniseries—about the framework, their own Midnight Zones, and what it means to navigate complex…

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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

5M ago53:03

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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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Depthfinding: From Leadership to Stewardship 45:43

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In this miniseries, we’re exploring Depthfinding—an easy-to-grasp framework designed to help leaders and teams solve their gnarliest cross-functional challenges. This week, Rodney and Sam dive into one of the most pivotal (and misunderstood) aspects of the framework: stewardship. Depthfinding is built on the idea that organizations are like oceans,…

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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

5M ago55:54

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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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Depthfinding: Making Sense of This Moment 41:34

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In this miniseries, we’re exploring Depthfinding—an easy-to-grasp framework designed to help leaders and teams solve their gnarliest cross-functional challenges. This week, Rodney and Sam zoom out. Because here’s the truth: the experience the last few months in the U.S.? It’s not an exception. It’s the environment we’re working in now. From top-dow…

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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

6M ago50:16

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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

6M ago1:02:50

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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…