Vicki is back for a second episode of In The Frame! Vicki is currently starring as Regina in the touring production of Rock Of Ages . Vicki's early theatre credits include the West End productions of Sunny Afternoon, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and Bat Out Of Hell. She joined the West End production of SIX at the start of 2019 as an alternate, taking over as Katherine Howard nine months later. She then returned to Beautiful , this time on tour, as the alternate Carole. Vicki returned to S...
May 20, 2022•37 min•Season 6Ep. 17
Daniel Koek is currently starring as Robin in La Bohème at the King's Head Theatre ahead of appearing in the upcoming Australian production of The Phantom of the Opera. La Bohème returns to the King’s Head Theatre in a new version which relocates the story to contemporary London. Directed by Mark Ravenhill, it's described as a "contemporary queer reinvention" of Puccini’s classic opera. After completing his run in La Bohème , Daniel will play the Porter and Jeweller whilst understudying The Phan...
May 12, 2022•31 min•Season 6Ep. 16
Danny Whitehead is starring in the UK revival of Passion by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine at the Hope Mill Theatre. Danny starred as Raoul in the West End production of The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre, as part of the final company of the original production. His theatre credits also include: understudy Enjolras in Les Miserables (West End), understudy The Wizard in Wicked (UK Tour), Sweeney Todd (Welsh National Opera), South Pacific (Barbican / UK Tour), 1418 The Spectacula...
May 06, 2022•39 min•Season 6Ep. 15
Jocasta is about to star as Rizzo in the West End revival of Grease . Directed by Nikolai Foster and choreographed by Dame Arlene Phillips, Grease is returning to the Dominion Theatre where it previously ran in 1993. Jocasta recently originated the role of Lady Capulet in the West End production of & Juliet (Shaftesbury Theatre), whilst also understudying the roles of Nurse and Anne. In 2016 Jocasta was nominated for West End Frame's Understudy of the Year Award, for covering the roles of Ca...
Apr 28, 2022•34 min•Season 6Ep. 14
For our 100th episode (!!) of In The Frame we chat to Simon Bailey about his incredible career on stage, and his current role as The Duke in Moulin Rouge. Simon's West End credits include: Heathers (Theatre Royal Haymarket & London workshop); Tommy DeVito in Jersey Boys (Piccadilly Theatre & UK Tour); Liam O'Deary in I Can’t Sing! (London Palladium); Pharaoh in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (Gillian Lynne); understudy Galileo in We Will Rock You (Dominion); Enjolras in Le...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 6Ep. 13
For our 99th episode, we are so excited to share this conversation with Tina 's Chanel Haynes! Discovered by Quincy Jones while she was still a teenager, Chanel became a founding member of the gospel trio, Trinitee 5:7. As lead singer of the group, Chanel sold over 2.5 million albums worldwide and earned two Grammy nominations. The trio spent nearly two decades entertaining audiences around the world in arenas ranging from Madison Square Garden to Wembley Stadium. The group was managed by Matthe...
Apr 14, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 6Ep. 12
Paige is starring as Luisa in the London revival of Zorro The Musical. Directed by Christian Durham, Zorro has has music by The Gipsy Kings and book and lyrics by Stephen Clark. The show originally ran in the West End in 2008. Paige made her theatrical debut as Rafeala/Alma in Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens at the Union Theatre. She went on to appear in the ensemble of Oklahoma! at Chichester Festival Theatre before joining the original West End production of Pretty Woman The Musica...
Apr 07, 2022•32 min•Season 6Ep. 11
Olivier nominee Cleve September is preparing to star as Ted Hinton in the original West End production of Bonnie and Clyde. Directed by Nick Winston, this marks Bonnie and Clyde 's West End premiere, ten years after the Broadway production. The show has music by Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Don Black and book by Ivan Menchell. Cleve was nominated for an Olivier Award for his performance as Philip Hamilton/John Laurens in the West End premiere of Hamilton (Victoria Palace). His theatre credits also ...
Mar 31, 2022•40 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Cherelle recently recreated the role of Dorothy in the Hope Mill Theatre's major UK revival of The Wiz . As a child, Cherelle attended the Sylvia Young Theatre School and made her West End debut as Young Nala in The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre. After venturing into the music world, Cherelle returned to theatre as an adult to star as Mary Wilson in the original West End cast of Motown The Musical. Cherelle was with the show for the entirety of its three year run. In addition to playing Mary, ...
Mar 25, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Blair is currently starring as Bob Gaudio in the UK & Ireland tour of J ersey Boys, having previously played the role at sea for Norwegian Cruise Lines. Blair's theatre credits include: Erik in The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (London workshop), Shane in Game Night (Drayton Arms Theatre), The Beast in Beauty & the Beast (Corn Exchange Newbury), Prince Charming in Cinderella (Bristol Hippodrome) and Mike Singer in Zanna, Don’t! (The Edinburgh Festival Fringe). The Jersey Boys tour is currently b...
Mar 18, 2022•32 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Jordan Luke Gage is currently one of the busiest performers in theatreland. He is about to complete his run in And Juliet ahead of starring in the West End premiere of Bonnie and Clyde. Having trained at Mountview, Jordan made his theatre debut as Marilyn in Taboo (Brixton Clubhouse). He joined the West End production of Bat Out Of Hell (Dominion Theatre) as an alternate for Strat, and later took over the role full-time from Andrew Polec to huge acclaim. Jordan originated the role of Romeo in An...
Mar 11, 2022•59 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Joseph Peacock is originating the role of Donny Osmond in the brand new musical, The Osmonds. With a story by Jay Osmond, The Osmonds tells the true story of the five brothers from Utah who were pushed into the spotlight as children and went on to create smash hits, decade after decade. The musical premiered at Leicester Curve ahead of a UK and Ireland tour. Having trained at Emil Dale Academy, Joseph's theatre credits include Young Gideon in The Last Ship (US Tour), understudy Tink in Bat Out O...
Mar 04, 2022•44 min•Season 6Ep. 6
We're kicking off the week with an extra helping of In The Frame with Richard Winsor who is starring as Tony in the West End production of Saturday Night Fever. Richard previously played this role on tour across the UK and internationally ahead of bringing the show to the Peacock Theatre in London. Featuring the Bee Gees’ greatest hits, Saturday Night Fever tells the story of Tony Manero and his reckless road to dancing success. The role was originated by John Travolta in the 1977 film. Richard ...
Feb 28, 2022•32 min•Season 6Ep. 5
On West End Frame's 10th Birthday, Matt Hemley from The Stage hosts a special episode of In The Frame, turning the tables and interviewing Andrew (Founding Editor) about the past ten years of West End Frame. West End Frame launched as a theatre blog in February 2012 and went on to become the UK's top independent theatre website, renowned for breaking theatre news, reviewing major theatrical openings and interviewing the West End's biggest stars. West End Frame closed in October 2016, but returne...
Feb 25, 2022•46 min
This week we're chatting to Sharlene Hector about transitioning into a new career in theatre, following many successful years in the music world. Last year Sharlene made her theatrical debut as Lorraine in Hairspray at the London Coliseum, also covering and playing Motormouth Maybelle. She is now touring the UK and Ireland as the alternate Effie White in Dreamgirls to huge acclaim. In the music world, Sharlene was Lead Vocalist in Basement Jaxx and Blonde. She has sung backing for the likes of A...
Feb 18, 2022•48 min•Season 6Ep. 4
With her CV including roles such as Elphaba, Glinda, Eva Peron, Miss Adelaide & Lucy Harris, Louise Dearman is a West End icon. Louise is currently preparing to star in Mimma: A New Musical of War & Friendship which is being staged at Cadogan Hall for one-night-only on Monday 28th February. Louise made her theatrical debut as The Narrator in Joseph (UK Tour). Just a few of her other credits include Jan in Grease (West End), Lucy Harris in Jekyll & Hyde (UK Tour), Sarah Brown in Guys ...
Feb 11, 2022•43 min•Season 6Ep. 3
This week we're joined by West End LEGEND, Mazz Murray. Mazz is currently starring as Donna in the West End production of Mamma Mia! , having previously played Tanya in the show. Mazz famously starred as Killer Queen in We Will Rock You at the Dominion Theatre for seven triumphant years. She made her theatre debut playing Patsy Cline in The Roy Orbison Story. Other credits include: Mama Morton in the recent production of Chicago (Phoenix Theatre) as well as A Girl Called Dusty, Rent, Smokey Joe’...
Feb 08, 2022•58 min•Season 6Ep. 2
We're back for a brand new season with London's current Veronica, Ailsa Davidson! Having trained at Guildford School of Acting, Ailsa's theatre credits include playing Sarah Our House (Union Theatre), Miss Lynch and understudy Rizzo/Jan in Grease (UK & International Tour) and the award winning production of Lipsync (Edinburgh Fringe). Ailsa has been receiving rave reviews for her performance as Veronica in Heathers at the newly reopened Other Palace Theatre. Heathers is booking at the Other ...
Feb 01, 2022•48 min•Season 6Ep. 1
For the final episode of this series, we’re chatting to the amazing Cameron Blakely! Cameron originated the role of Gomez when The Addams Family made its UK premiere in 2017. He is currently reprising his performance for the musical's latest UK tour. Directed by Matthew White, with choreography by Alistair David, The Addams Family has book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa. Cameron is well known for his long association with Les Miserables . He has played ...
Dec 31, 2021•32 min•Season 5Ep. 27
Today we're chatting to David Cumming, Natasha Hodgson and Zoe Roberts from SpitLip Theatre about their hit show, Operation Mincemeat The Musical. Following this year's sold out and acclaimed run, Operation Mincemeat returns to the Southwark Playhouse in January. Operation Mincemeat won The Stage Debut award for Best Composer/Lyricist, the Off-West End award for Best Company Ensemble and was listed in the Observer's Top 10 shows of the year. Operation Mincemeat runs at the Southwark Playhouse 14...
Dec 24, 2021•39 min•Season 5Ep. 26
Ainsley Hall Ricketts is starring as Paul in Nikolai Foster's revival of A Chorus Line at Leicester Curve. A Chorus Line marks Ainsley's return to musical theatre, having spent the past few years working as a dancer and choreographer. His theatre credits include: Motown The Musical (West End), understudy Joice in Barnum (Menier Chocolate Factory), Mr T in The Wedding Singer (UK Tour), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (West End) and Bugsy Malone (Lyric Hammersmith). Ainsley was a finalist on The...
Dec 23, 2021•32 min•Season 5Ep. 25
West End legend Anna-Jane Casey is currently starring in Rebecca Frecknall's brand-new West End production of Cabaret. She plays Fraulein Kost and Fritzie. For this production, the Playhouse Theatre has been transformed into The Kit Kat Club. The show also stars Eddie Redmayne as The Emcee, Jessie Buckley as Sally Bowles and Omari Douglas as Cliff Bradshaw. Just a few of Anna-Jane's extensive theatre credits include: Sweet Charity (Sheffield Crucible/TMA nomination for Best Actress), The Band Pl...
Dec 10, 2021•38 min•Season 5Ep. 24
Today we have a special bonus episode with drag superstar Karen From Finance! Karen is currently starring alongside Cheryl Hole, Kitty Scott Claus and Choriza May in TuckShop's West End all-drag pantomime, Dick Whittington. The production is running at the Phoenix Theatre for select dates across December and January. Karen was the standout star from the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under , finishing as a runner-up. She recently starred in the UK tour of Death Drop , also for TuckShop....
Dec 08, 2021•16 min•Season 5Ep. 23
Vanessa is starring as Danielle in the UK premiere of Bring It On The Musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tom Kitt, Amanda Green and Jeff Whitty. The musical runs at the Southbank Centre over Christmas ahead of a UK tour in 2022. Vanessa's theatre credits include: Dynamite in Hairspray (UK Tour), Chiffon/Dance Captain in Little Shop Of Horrors (UK Tour), Martha Reeves in Motown (West End), Hansel & Gretel (Rose Theatre Kingston) and Sandra in An Officer and a Gentleman (Leicester Curve). Most rec...
Dec 03, 2021•35 min•Season 5Ep. 22
Julie Jupp is playing Fairy Fuchsia in Jack and the Beanstalk at the Hackney Empire. The show is co-directed by Clive Rowe and Tony Whittle. Just a few of Julie's theatre credits include: A Christmas Carol (The Old Vic In Camera), Man Of La Mancha (English National Opera), Groundhog Day (The Old Vic), Richard III (Trafalgar Studios), Urinetown (St James & West End), Merrily We Roll Along (Harold Pinter), Finding Neverland (Leicester Curve), Road Show (Menier Chocolate Factory), The Secret Ga...
Nov 26, 2021•37 min•Season 5Ep. 21
Djalenga is currently starring as Velma in the UK Tour of Chicago , having understudied the role in 2006 and 2012 in the West End. Djalenga's theatre credits include Bombalurina in Cats (Kilworth House), Lily St. Regis in Annie (West End & UK Tour), Rizzo in Grease (Curve / Dubai), Anita in West Side Story (UK Tour), Harley Quinn in Batman Live (US Tour), Magenta in The Rocky Horror Show (European Tour), Brooke in Noises Off (Birmingham Rep), Jazmin & alternate Alex Owens in Flashdance (...
Nov 19, 2021•32 min•Season 5Ep. 20
Sha is starring as Eponine in the West End production of Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre. Having graduated from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in 2021, Les Misérables marks Sha's West End and professional debuts. In her first interview, Sha discusses auditioning to play Eponine, her path into the industry and experiences of training at drama school during the pandemic... plus lots more! For Les Misérables tickets, visit www.lesmis.com . Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @Andrew_Tomlins Thanks ...
Nov 12, 2021•32 min•Season 5Ep. 19
Savannah is starring as Marmee in the London premiere of Little Women at the Park Theatre. Produced by Aria Entertainment, Hope Mill Theatre and Knockhardy Productions in association with Park Theatre, the musical is based on the 1868 novel by Louisa May Alcott. Little Women ran on Broadway in 2005 starring Sutton Foster. Savannah starred as Glinda in the West End production of Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theatre for three years between 2013 and 2016. During her tenure, Savannah performed oppo...
Nov 08, 2021•31 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Olivier nominee Dan Burton is currently starring as Phil Davis in the UK tour of White Christmas, having previously played the role in the West End at the Dominion Theatre. Described as "a timeless romantic comedy to warm hearts of all ages", White Christmas has music and lyrics by Irving Berlin and book by David Ives and Paul Blake. Dan’s theatre credits include playing Giles in The Mousetrap (West End), Don Lockwood in Singin’ In The Rain (Paris), Jerry in Top Hat (Kilworth House), Billy in 42...
Nov 05, 2021•33 min•Season 5Ep. 17
Sharon is currently starring as Sloane in the UK tour of Bat Out Of Hell , having created the role in the original production. Sharon originally opened Bat Out Of Hell - which features Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s greatest hits - in Manchester, with the show transferring to the London Coliseum and then the Dominion Theatre. She also starred in the musical's run in Canada. Just a few of Sharon's theatre credits include playing Donna in the UK & international tour of Mamma Mia! as well as the ...
Oct 28, 2021•31 min•Season 5Ep. 16
