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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
Kinky Boots
Six the Musical
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

Bradley Gibson is starring as Hercules in Disney's Hercules at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Inspired by the 1997 Disney film, Hercules features music by Alan Menken, lyrics by David Zippel and a book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah. Directed an... more

Olivier nominee Tyrone Huntley is reprising his acclaimed performance as Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber at the London Palladium.

Directed by Timothy Sheader, Tyrone first played Judas ten years ago when this revi... more

Ellis Kirk is the alternate Frankie Valli in the new UK and Ireland tour of Jersey Boys.

Featuring the music and story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Jersey Boys has a book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, music by Bob Gaudio and lyrics ... more

Morgan Gregory is currently starring as Humanity in Hot Mess at The Other Palace.

Written by Ellie Coote and Jack Godfrey, Hot Mess premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe before transferring to Southwark Playhouse. The musical has now returned for a limi... more

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Bradley Gibson
Actor playing Hercules in Disney's Hercules (West End debut)
Theatre Royal Drury Lane / Disney Theatrical
Episode: S11 Ep35: Bradley Gibson, Hercules in Disney's Hercules
Tyrone Huntley
Actors' performer known for Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar
Theatre (West End)
Episode: S11 Ep34: Tyrone Huntley, Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar
Ellis Kirk
Alternate Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys UK & Ireland tour
Jersey Boys UK & Ireland tour
Episode: S11 Ep33: Ellis Kirk, alternate Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys
Morgan Gregory
Actor starring as Hugh Manatee in Hot Mess at the Other Palace
Hot Mess at The Other Palace
Episode: S11 Ep32: Morgan Gregory, Humanity in Hot Mess
Natey Jones
Actor playing Ivan in The Harder They Come
The Harder They Come (Stratford East)
Episode: S11 Ep30: Natey Jones, Ivan in The Harder They Come
Tosh Wanogho-Maud
Alternate Lola in Kinky Boots (West End revival)
West End theatre performer
Episode: S11 Ep29: Tosh Wanogho-Maud, alternate Lola in Kinky Boots
Angela Marie Hurst
Alternate Satine in Moulin Rouge (West End)
West End production of Moulin Rouge
Episode: S11 Ep27: Angela Marie Hurst, alternate Satine in Moulin Rouge
Ryan Carter
The Iceberg in Titaníque performer; producer and digital theatre creator
West End casts including Titaníque; RyCa productions
Episode: S11 Ep26: Ryan Carter, The Iceberg in Titaníque
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

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Andrew Tomlins
Host of In The Frame: Theatre Interviews

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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- Guests range from rising to established theatre talents with insightful behind-the-scenes details.
- The show remains a reliable source for current West End and touring theatre discussions.
- The host creates a welcoming, conversational feel that makes listeners feel like they're at the table with the guest.
- Episodes balance career storytelling with practical takeaways for aspiring performers and industry professionals.

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S11 Ep34: Tyrone Huntley, Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar
Q: Tell me more about the actual track, the show.
Tyrone describes the opening Heaven on Their Minds through Everything's All Right as the demanding vocal block that tests his range, and how he strategically structures his performance to rest vocally between blocks, while embracing the tension and emotional arc of the Judas-Jesus relationship.
S11 Ep30: Natey Jones, Ivan in The Harder They Come
Q: How do you manage eight shows a week and keep the performance fresh?
He discusses pacing, maintaining technique, and finding new qualities or interpretations each night to keep the performance alive for him and the cast.
S11 Ep27: Angela Marie Hurst, alternate Satine in Moulin Rouge
Q: How did you first get into theatre, and was it always part of your life?
Angela describes growing up with performance in her family, starting with street dance classes, and finding a path through The Lion King as a kid before returning to big roles later in life.
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.

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A candid interview series centered on theatre, spotlighting West End performers, creators, and industry voices. Conversations typically explore career trajectories, development of new works, personal growth, representation, and practical realities of sustaining a life in theatre, often touching on training, mentorship, and entrepreneurship beyond performing. The format tends to be intimate and insightful, with guests ranging from rising stars to seasoned veterans, offering actionable takeaways for aspiring artists, producers, and theatre fans. A standout pattern is the blend of artistic craft with behind-the-scenes process, education, and the evolving landscape of modern musical theatre.

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