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In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame

West End Frame
Musical Theatre
Theatre
West End Theatre
Hamilton
London
West End
Six the Musical
Kinky Boots
Performing Arts
Wicked
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Heathers
Sunset Boulevard
Redcliffe
Les Misérables
Bat Out Of Hell
Six
Waitress
The Great Gatsby
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

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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Latest Episodes

Angela Marie Hurst is in her third year as the alternate Satine in the West End production of Moulin Rouge The Musical.

Angela made her West End debut as a child, when she played Young Nala in The Lion King.

Her theatre credits include: West Side S... more

Ryan Carter is coming to the end of his run as The Iceberg in the West End production of Titaníque at the Criterion Theatre.

Ryan is a multi-faceted performer and creative. Prior to his run in Titaníque, Ryan starred as Jagwire in Bat Out Of Hell in... more

Glenn Adamson and Lauren Jones are back In The Frame!

Glenn and Lauren are starring as John and Barbara in the UK premiere of Dark of the Moon at the Charing Cross Theatre. The show is described as a "supernatural tale of powerful witchcraft, small-... more

Daniel Krikler is starring as Richard in the world premiere of Redcliffe at the Southwark Playhouse.

Written by Jordan Luke Gage, this new musical is based on the true story of William Critchard and Richard Arnold in 18th-century Bristol. It follows... more

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Glenn Adamson
Actor known for Bat Out of Hell, Closer to Heaven, We Will Rock You, Bat Boy, American Idiot
Theatre (various productions)
Episode: S11 Ep25: Glenn Adamson & Lauren Jones
Lauren Jones
Actor known for A Christmas Carol, The Addams Family, Rebecca, Bonnie & Clyde, Scissorhandz
Theatre (various productions)
Episode: S11 Ep25: Glenn Adamson & Lauren Jones
Daniel Krikler
Starring as Richard in Redcliffe, World Premiere
West End performer
Episode: S11 Ep24: Daniel Krikler, Richard in Redcliffe
Sierra Boggess
Ariel in The Little Mermaid (Broadway); Christine in Love Never Dies (West End) and Phantom of the Opera (Broadway/West End)
Theatre Actress
Episode: S11 Ep23: Sierra Boggess, star of The Little Mermaid, The Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies & Les Misérables
Jyuddah Jaymes
Actor playing Watson in Sherlock Holmes at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Theatre Performer/Actor
Episode: S11 Ep22: Jyuddah Jaymes, Watson in Sherlock Holmes
Drew Gasparini
Composer and lyricist for Karate Kid The Musical
Karate Kid The Musical, Night Shift (Warner Bros Theatre Ventures)
Episode: S11 Ep21: Drew Gasparini, composer of Karate Kid The Musical
Akmed Junior Khemalai
Musical theatre performer known for Ain't Too Proud, Mandela, Hamilton UK tour
Actor
Episode: S11 Ep20: Akmed Junior Khemalai, star of Hamilton, Ain’t Too Proud & Mandela
Eleanor Worthington-Cox
Actor starring in Please Please Me at the Kiln Theatre, Olivier Award winner
Episode: S11 Ep19: Eleanor Worthington-Cox, star of Please Please Me, Next To Normal, Matilda & Mary Page Marlowe
Amelia Kinu Muus
Actor starring as Christmas Eve in Avenue Q
West End production of Avenue Q
Episode: S11 Ep18: Amelia Kinu Muus, Christmas Eve in Avenue Q

Host

Andrew Tomlins
Host of In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame; West End Frame editor

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 107 ratings
  • If you love theatre…..

    The West End Framed show is a wonderful way to meet the movers and shapers of current West End and touring shows. Presenter Andrew Tomlins shares his own passion for musical theatre and the actors who dedicate their life to it in this brilliant interview show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Networks Theatre
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Always look forward to new episodes!

    Really enjoying old episodes and listening to the new ones each week. Great guests, and not always the obvious choices. I love the stories of when people have a unique route into performing. Andrew always has a laugh with the guests too. Thank you!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Theatre In London
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Fabulous!

    Always a great way to keep up with the goings-on of theatre, especially in these times where theatre overall is still closed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cam B J
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • S2 E6 Review

    Andrew knows all there is to know about the theatre world. He makes his guests feel completely at ease, and makes listeners feel like they are sitting around the table with the interviewee, enjoying a nice cup of tea with them on a weekday afternoon.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tajhayer
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Well worth a listen!

    Just loved the interview with Joel Harper-Jackson. A great insight into the glamorous and not so glamorous sides of musical theatre, and great to learn more about the person behind Charlie Price. Really enjoyable podcast, done in such a relaxed

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FoodieSoph
    United Kingdom7 years ago

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The host creates a relaxed, tea-chat vibe that makes complex topics feel approachable.

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S11 Ep23: Sierra Boggess, star of The Little Mermaid, The Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies & Les Misérables
Q: What was success for you when you first started, and what did you want to achieve?
I just wanted to do anything on Broadway, and I didn't have a single dream role; the goal was simply to be a working actor and continue getting opportunities.
S11 Ep19: Eleanor Worthington-Cox, star of Please Please Me, Next To Normal, Matilda & Mary Page Marlowe
Q: How did you approach portraying real people like Cilla Black and Cynthia Lennon without resorting to imitation?
She explains balancing respect for the real people with the needs of storytelling, aiming to honor their traits without caricature and focusing on influencing through the life arc rather than exact impersonation.
S11 Ep19: Eleanor Worthington-Cox, star of Please Please Me, Next To Normal, Matilda & Mary Page Marlowe
Q: What was your first reaction to Please Please Me when you heard about it?
Eleanor describes a thrilled, scouse reaction and excitement at returning to her own accent, plus a sense of privilege at retelling Scouse history through early stories and icons.
S11 Ep18: Amelia Kinu Muus, Christmas Eve in Avenue Q
Q: What was the audition process like for Avenue Q and how did it feel to be selected?
It was not a hundred rounds, but it was intense and collaborative, and the team valued the performers' input, which made the moment of being chosen feel special and deserved.
S11 Ep17: Robyn Rose-Li, Terpsichore in Hercules
Q: How did COVID affect the production and the cast?
COVID paused the production for 16 months; when they returned, the team embraced the opportunity to bring the show back to life, with emotional and communal energy heightened by the long layoff.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

- The show features candid, in-depth interviews with leading theatre performers and creatives, focusing on current productions, rehearsal processes, and career trajectories in West End and touring contexts. Episodes often explore actor-musician dynamics, representation, and the realities of touring, with plenty of behind-the-scenes anecdotes and practical insights for aspiring theatre professionals.

- A standout quality is the host's relaxed, informal interview style that makes guests comfortable while uncovering nuanced stories behind high-profile roles, new works, and the evolving theatre landscape. The range of guests—from rising stars to established West End veterans—offers a broad view of contemporary theatre and career pathways, appea... more

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