Interviews with theatre's biggest stars! West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, sits down with West End performers and creatives for candid, in-depth discussions about their careers and latest projects.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 7 days 10 hours 36 minutes
episode 1: S4 Ep1: Matt Croke, Aladdin in Aladdin & star of The Voice UK
We're kicking off Series 4 with Matt Croke, fresh from his blind audition on The Voice UK!
Matt famously played the title role in the West End production of Disney’s Aladdin for over two years at the Prince Edward Theatre and has since headlined concerts all over the world.
His other West End credits include understudy Eugene in Grease, understudy Amos Hart & Mary Sunshine in Chicago, understudy Don Lockwood in Singin’ in the Rain and understudy Fiyero in Wicked...
episode 2: S4 Ep2: Sharon Rose, Eliza in Hamilton & Joanne in Jingle Jangle
Sharon was starring as Eliza in the West End production of Hamilton prior to lockdown.
Sharon made her West End debut in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Aldwych Theatre). Her other credits include: understudy Diana in Motown The Musical (Shaftesbury Theatre) and Radio 1 in Caroline Or Change (Hampstead Theatre). She joined Hamilton during the first year of its run at the Victoria Palace Theatre as a standby for Eliza/Peggy/Angelica. In 2020 she took over as Eliza full-time...
episode 3: S4 Ep3: Blake Patrick Anderson, Michael in Be More Chill & Mark in Rent
Blake is preparing to star in the online concert revival of Gatsby: A Musical which has been filmed at Cadogan Hall.
Adapted by director Linnie Reedman, and with music and lyrics by Joe Evans, the show is streaming 26th - 28th February 2021.
Last year Blake originated the role of Michael Mell in the London production of Be More Chill which broke all records at The Other Palace. He then starred as Mark in RENT at the Hope Mill Theatre...
episode 4: S4 Ep4: Nikki Bentley, Elphaba in Wicked
This week Nikki Bentley joins us to discuss her Elphaba journey.
Nikki's theatre credits include: understudy Molly in Ghost The Musical, 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 Elphaba in the 2017-18 UK & Ireland tour of Wicked...
episode 5: S4 Ep5: Lauren Byrne, Jane Seymour in Six & star of Remember Monday
Today we're joined by Lauren Byrne, ahead of the Barn Theatre's online concert The Secret Society of Leading Ladies.
Lauren was starring as Jane Seymour in the UK tour of Six The Musical prior to the pandemic.
Her other theatre credits include understudy Rasa in Sunny Afternoon (UK Tour), Mabel in Blondel (Union Theatre) and understudy Carole King & Cynthia Weil in Beautiful: The Carol King Musical (UK Tour)...
episode 6: S4 Ep6: Waylon Jacobs, star of Hamilton & Cases
Waylon can currently be heard on the Original Studio Cast Recording of new musical Cases.
Over the past year Waylon has starred as Jamie in The Last Five Years (Minack Theatre) and performed a one-man version of Peter Pan (Barn Theatre). He’s about to be seen in the streamed production of Treason (Cadogan Hall), having also recorded the cast album...
episode 7: S4 Ep7: Michael Balogun, Delroy in Death of England
Last year Michael starred as Delroy in Death Of England: Delroy at the National Theatre. He was originally cast to understudy Giles Terera in Clint Dyer and Roy Williams's one-person play, but when Giles became unwell, Michael took over the role and received tremendous acclaim for his performance. The show was later streamed on YouTube for twenty-four hours and will hopefully return to the National this year...
episode 8: S4 Ep8: Bradley Jaden, Javert / Enjolras in Les Misérables & Fiyero in Wicked
This week Bradley can be seen as Thomas Percy in the online streaming of Treason The Musical at Cadogan Hall.
Bradley is well known for his long association with the West End production of Les Misérables. He originally joined the show as an understudy for Enjolras and Jean Valjean. He then took over as Enjolras and later returned to the show as Javert...
episode 9: S4 Ep9: Callum Francis, Lola in Kinky Boots
This week we're off to Australia to chat to Callum Francis, the only actor to have played Lola in 4 productions of Kinky Boots across 3 continents!
Callum was part of the original West End production of Kinky Boots at the Adelphi Theatre as a swing and 1st cover Lola. Following his time in the London production, Callum originated the role of Lola in the Australian production of Kinky Boots, winning a Helpmann Award for his performance...
episode 10: S4 Ep10: Holly-Anne Hull, Christine in The Phantom of the Opera & star of Remember Monday
Holly originated the role of Christine in the brand new touring production of The Phantom of the Opera.
The show opened at Leicester Curve, but sadly closed shortly after due to the pandemic. Holly reprised her performance as Christine when Phantom performed on Britain's Got Talent (ITV).
Holly's theatre credits also include: Holly Manson in Loserville at The Union Theatre, Gladys in the UK tour of Copacabana and Maid Marion in Robin Hood at the Grove Theatre...