Sharon Rose is preparing to star as Anna in Love Steps at the Omnibus Theatre in Clapham. Written and directed by Anastasia Osei-Kuffour, Love Steps is a dynamic fusion of drama, poetry, dance and music. Sharon most recently starred as the title role in Sylvia at the Old Vic following her celebrated run as Eliza in the West End production of Hamilton . Sharon made her West End debut in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Aldwych Theatre). Her other credits include: understudy Diana in Motown The...
Mar 29, 2024•29 min•Season 9Ep. 10
Rhianne-Louise McCaulsky is currently playing Kathryn Merteuil in Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical at The Other Palace. Rhianne made her West End debut in The Book of Mormon (Prince Of Wales) as a swing and 2nd cover Nabalungi. She went on to cover Zahara in Bat Out Of Hell (Dominion) before starring as Rizzo in the 2019 UK and Ireland tour of Grease . Rhianne played Alline Bullock and understudied Tina Turner in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Aldwych) and starred as Catherine of Aragon in Six ...
Mar 28, 2024•42 min•Season 9Ep. 9
Timmika Ramsay has taken over as Miss Adelaide in Nicholas Hytner's revival of Guys & Dolls at the Bridge Theatre. After auditioning for the role four weeks after giving birth, Timmika is receiving rave reviews for her performance. Most recently Timmika played La Chocolat as part of the original West End cast of Moulin Rouge (Piccadilly Theatre). Some of her other stage credits include Madagascar on tour and the title role in Cinderella at the Lyric Hammersmith. On screen Timmika has appeare...
Mar 22, 2024•34 min•Season 9Ep. 8
We have an extra episode of In The Frame with Steve John Shepherd who is playing Draco in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre. Steve's theatre credits include: Tammy Faye (Almeida); Describe the Night (Hampstead Theatre); Much Ado About Nothing (Shakespeare’s Globe); Plastic (Theatre Royal Bath); The Good Canary (Rose Theatre Kingston); A View From Islington North (Arts Theatre); Bomber’s Moon (Park Theatre/ Trafalgar Studios); Albion (Bush Theatre); Piaf (Donmar Warehouse/ W...
Mar 21, 2024•25 min•Season 9Ep. 7
Tosh Wanogho-Maud recently received huge acclaim for his performance as David Ruffin in the West End production of Ain't Too Proud (Prince Edward Theatre). His theatre credits include: Ben E. King, Rudy Lewis & others in The Drifters Girl (Garrick Theatre), Pharaoh in Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Toronto), Joe in Show Boat (New London) and Jimmy in Dreamgirls (Savoy). Tosh began his theatre career as a child, playing Winston in Whistle Down The Wind (Aldwych) before starring...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 9Ep. 6
Jenna Lee-James recently completed her run as Elsa in the West End production of Disney's Frozen at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Jenna made her West End debut in the original cast of We Will Rock You at the Dominion Theatre. Jenna went on to play the roles of Meat and Scaramouche in the West End before playing Killer Queen in We Will Rock You 's 10th anniversary world arena tour, making her the only person to have played all three roles in the musical's history. Some of Jenna's other theatre cr...
Mar 08, 2024•58 min•Season 9Ep. 5
Tarinn Callender is starring as the title role in Bronco Billy at the Charing Cross Theatre. Bronco Billy has book by Dennis Hackin, music & lyrics by Chip Rosenbloom & John Torres, with additional lyrics by Michele Brourman. Bronco Billy is based on the Warner Bros motion picture written by Dennis Hackin. Tarinn made his professional debut as Hercules Mulligan and James Madison in the original West End cast of Hamilton (Victoria Palace Theatre). His other West End credits include playin...
Mar 01, 2024•32 min•Season 9Ep. 4
Luke Baker is starring as Zack Mayo in the UK tour of An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical . Based on the 80s movie, An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical has a book by Douglas Day Stewart and Sharleen Cooper Cohen. The production is directed by Nikolai Foster who is Artistic Director of Leicester Curve. Luke originated the role of Dean in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (Apollo Theatre/Sheffield Crucible) and most recently played Tony in Billy Elliot (The Curve Theatre, Leicester). His theat...
Feb 23, 2024•26 min•Season 9Ep. 3
Natalie Kassanga is back In The Frame! Natalie most recently starred as Irene Roth in Susan Stroman's West End revival of Crazy For You (Gillian Lynne Theatre). Natalie started working professionally as a child, appearing in Oliver! (Drury Lane) and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (UK Tour) in addition to starring as Young Nala in the West End production of The Lion King (Lyceum Theatre). She then ventured into music and was a member of girl group Alien Uncovered who appeared on the live finals of The X...
Feb 16, 2024•54 min•Season 9Ep. 2
We're back for a brand new series of In The Frame! George Crawford was most recently the alternate Jack Kelly in the original London cast of Newsies at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. He also played the role of Morris Delancey. After training at ArtsEd, George made his professional debut understudying both Elder Cunningham and Elder Price in the original UK & Ireland tour of The Book of Mormon. He went on to play Jinx in Forever Plaid at Upstairs at the Gatehouse before starring as Ogie...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 9Ep. 1
It's the final episode of the series! Tanisha Spring is currently starring as Satine in the West End production of Moulin Rouge. Tanisha was part of the original London cast of Moulin Rouge as the alternate Satine and completed her run in January 2023. She returned nine months later, taking over as Satine full time. Earlier this year, Tanisha starred as Rita in the London revival of Groundhog Day at the Old Vic. Tanisha entered theatre via the music industry, making her West End debut in Thrille...
Dec 27, 2023•59 min•Season 8Ep. 71
Tim Mahendran is playing Gomez in the original cast of The Time Traveler's Wife at the Apollo Theatre. Tim did multiple read-throughs and workshops for the show, as well as the premiere run at the Storyhouse Theatre in Chester. Based on the 2003 novel and 2009 film, The Time Traveller’s Wife has a book by Lauren Gunderson, original music and lyrics by Joss Stone and Dave Stewart, additional music by Nick Finlow and additional lyrics by Kait Kerrigan. The production is directed by Bill Buckhurst ...
Dec 23, 2023•41 min•Season 8Ep. 70
Simon Lipkin is currently starring in the West End production of Unbelievable . Unbelievable is a brand new magic show written and directed by Derren Brown, Andrew O'Connor and Andy Nyman. The production opened at the Criterion Theatre in September and is set to complete its run next month. Having starred as Buddy in Elf The Musical last Christmas, Simon's other West End credits include Ratty in The Wind In The Willows, Jason Robert Brown’s Honeymoon In Las Vegas , Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dol...
Dec 22, 2023•52 min•Season 8Ep. 69
Nikki Bentley is back In The Frame to discuss her new role as Catherine of Aragon in Six ! Nikki joined the West End production of Six back in October at the Vaudeville Theatre as part of the brand-new London cast. Nikki's theatre credits include: understudy Molly in Ghost The Musical I (Asia Tour), Gingy/Sugar Plum Fairy & understudy Princess Fiona in Shrek The Musical (UK Tour), understudy The Lady of the Lake in Spamalot (West End) and swing in Mamma Mia! (West End). Nikki was Standby Elp...
Dec 15, 2023•41 min•Season 8Ep. 68
Joaquin Pedro Valdes is currently playing John Manjiro in Pacific Overtures at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's musical hasn't been seen in London since 2014. Matthew White directs this revival which is a co-production with the Umeda Arts Theater in Japan, where it has already been a huge success in Tokyo and Osaka. Joaquin began his career in The Philippines, originally working in theatre as a child before becoming a member of the boyband 17:28. Some of his cred...
Dec 14, 2023•45 min•Season 8Ep. 67
Jessica Lee has had a whirlwind year, starring in Miss Saigon and Death Note. Jessica was cast as Kim in Robert Hastie and Anthony Lau's highly anticipated reimagined revival of Miss Saigon by Claude-Michel Schönberg, Alain Boublil and Richard Maltby Jnr at the Sheffield Crucible. Jessica received huge acclaim for her performance and won Best Performer in a Musical at The Stage Debut Awards. Fresh from Miss Saigon , Jessica was cast as Misa Amane in the English-language premiere of Frank Wildhor...
Dec 08, 2023•50 min•Season 8Ep. 66
Dom Simpson recently took over as Christian in the West End production of Moulin Rouge at the Piccadilly Theatre. After training at ArtsEd, Dom made his professional debut as the standby for Elder Price in The Book of Mormon on Broadway. He later transferred to the West End production of The Book of Mormon , taking over as Elder Price and becoming the first British actor to play the role in London. Dom recently completed his seven-year run with The Book of Mormon and jumped straight into Moulin ...
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 8Ep. 65
Alex Young is currently appearing in Cold War at the Almeida Theatre. Based on Paweł Pawlikowski’s film, Cold War is described as an epic love story spanning the decades and breadth of Europe at its most divided. The show features traditional Polish songs alongside music from Elvis Costello and is adapted by Conor McPherson with direction from Rupert Goold. Most recently Alex was part of the original cast of Standing at the Sky’s Edge (Sheffield Theatres / National Theatre), receiving huge accla...
Dec 01, 2023•33 min•Season 8Ep. 64
Olivier nominee Tyrone Huntley is currently playing Che in Nikolai Foster’s revival of Evita at Leicester Curve. Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical premiered in the West End in 1978, before transferring to Broadway the following year. Tyrone is performing opposite Martha Kirby as Eva Perón. Next year Tyrone will star alongside Imelda Staunton as Barnaby Tucker in Hello Dolly! at the London Palladium. This is the first time Tyrone has returned to Curve since playing Seaweed in Hairspray i...
Nov 30, 2023•31 min•Season 8Ep. 63
Olivier winner David Thaxton is playing Max von Mayerling in Jamie Lloyd's revival of Sunset Boulevard at the Savoy Theatre. Andrew Lloyd Webber, Don Black and Christopher Hampton's musical stars Nicole Scherzinger as Norma Desmond, with Rachel Tucker guest starring as Norma on Mondays. Tom Francis plays Joe Gillis and Grace Hodgett Young plays Betty Schaefer. Set and costume design is by Soutra Gilmour and choreography is by Fabian Aloise. On stage David has played Enjolras and Javert in Les Mi...
Nov 24, 2023•33 min•Season 8Ep. 62
Sarah Goggin recently took over as Lorraine in the London production of Back To The Future which has entered its third year at the Adelphi Theatre. Based on the 1985 film, Back To The Future has a book by Bob Gale and new music and lyrics by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard, with additional songs from the film including The Power of Love and Johnny B. Goode. Some of Sarah’s theatre credits include: Helen Walsingham in Half A Sixpence (Kilworth House), Monica in Friendsical (UK Tour), Sister Mary ...
Nov 23, 2023•24 min•Season 8Ep. 61
Kim Ismay is currently playing Debs in Elf The Musical at the Dominion Theatre. Elf has returned to London for its third festive run, with Kim reprising her performance for a second year. Kim is beloved for her iconic run as Tanya in the West End production of Mamma Mia! and for playing Madame Morrible in Wicked in the West End and on tour. She has had huge success with her one-person show About Bill. Some of Kim's other theatre credits include: Frances in Kidnapped (National Theatre of Scotland...
Nov 17, 2023•30 min•Season 8Ep. 60
Danny Bailey recently starred as Thought 5 in the London production of A Strange Loop at the Barbican Centre. Some of Danny’s theatre credits include Hair, South Pacific, The Lion King, Motown, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Jesus Christ Superstar and Girl from the North Country. He played multiple roles to huge acclaim in the original West End cast of Get Up Stand Up. Danny is also a writer, artist, journalist, speaker, activist, digital content producer, filmmaker and more. He founded The Pala...
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 8Ep. 59
To celebrate 200 episodes of In The Frame, we're joined by The Schuyler Sisters! Shan Ako, Simbi Akande and Ava Brennan are starring as Eliza, Peggy and Angelica in the West End production of Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre. Written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and directed by Thomas Kail with choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, Hamilton opened on Broadway in 2015 before transferring to the West End two years later. The London production picked up seven Olivier Awards, including Best new Music...
Nov 03, 2023•30 min•Season 8Ep. 58
Olivier nominee Rachel Tucker is preparing to release her new studio album 'You’re Already Home' on Friday 3rd November with Westway Music. To celebrate the release of the album, Rachel is teaming up with Fourth Wall Live to perform a solo show at Cadogan Hall on Sunday 5th November, featuring Jamie Muscato as a special guest. Rachel is currently guest starring as Norma Desmond in Jamie Lloyd’s revival of Sunset Boulevard at the Savoy Theatre, playing the role each Monday. After doing various th...
Oct 26, 2023•35 min•Season 8Ep. 57
Carl Man is about to star as Fiyero in the upcoming tour of Wicked . He previously understudied the role in the West End production at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. Carl also understudied Romeo in & Juliet (Shaftesbury Theatre) and, most recently, was alternate L in Death Note (Apollo Theatre). Carl's early theatre credits include: title role in Disney’s Aladdin (USA), understudy Galileo in We Will Rock You (RCCL) and The Who’s Tommy (USA). Since returning to the UK, some of Carl's credits in...
Oct 25, 2023•50 min•Season 8Ep. 56
Tony and Olivier winner Lea Salonga is back In The Frame and back in the West End, starring in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends at the Gielgud Theatre. Devised and produced by Cameron Mackintosh, Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends has direction and musical staging by Matthew Bourne, side by side with Julia McKenzie, with choreography by Stephen Mear. Lea come to London direct from Broadway where she was starring in Here Lies Love for which she is also a producer. Lea left the Philippines as a teenager...
Oct 20, 2023•40 min•Season 8Ep. 55
Oscar Conlon-Morrey is playing Robert Cecil in the fully staged world premiere of Treason The Musical. Treason is touring to Edinburgh and Sheffield ahead of a London run at the Alexandra Palace Theatre. It has just been revealed that Treason will finish its tour at the London Palladium for two performances! Since the release of the original EP back in 2020, Treason ’s songs have been streamed over 1 million times across 96 countries. Treason was previously produced as a streamed concert in 2021...
Oct 15, 2023•46 min•Season 8Ep. 54
Gregory Haney is playing Noxeema Jackson in the world premiere of To Wong Foo The Musical. Based on the 1995 film, To Wong Foo opens later this month at the Hope Mill Theatre. The musical is written and directed by original film screenplay writer Douglas Carter Beane, with music and lyrics by Lewis Flinn. Gregory is originally from US and started out performing on Broadway. His Broadway credits include Tarzan , Memphis , La Cienga in Bring It On and Chistery in Wicked . After performing in Greas...
Oct 12, 2023•58 min•Season 8Ep. 53
Tony winner Stephanie J Block is In The Frame ahead of her upcoming concerts, discussing her career and highly anticpated return to London! Stephanie started out in the world of US regional theatre, playing roles such as Polly in Crazy For You , Nellie in South Pacific , Sarah in Guys & Dolls, Fanny in Funny Girl , Nancy in Oliver! and many more. She went on to create the role of Elphaba in the original workshops of Wicked . Stephanie later understudied Elphaba during Wicked 's pre-Broadway ...
Oct 10, 2023•45 min•Season 8Ep. 52
