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In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame

West End Frame
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Six the Musical
Kinky Boots
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Wicked
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Heathers
Sunset Boulevard
Bat Out Of Hell
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Waitress
The Great Gatsby
Legally Blonde
Mental Health
Les Misérables

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

Akmed Junior Khemalai recently finished his run as George Washington in the UK & Ireland Tour of Hamilton, after being a standby in the tour’s original cast.

Akmed trained at Brit School and ArtsEd, and made his West End debut in The Book of Mormon ... more

Olivier winner Eleanor Worthington-Cox is starring as Cilla Black and Cynthia Powell, John Lennon’s first wife, in the world premiere of Tom Wright’s play Please Please Me at the Kiln Theatre. 

Directed by Amit Sharma, the play tells the story of Br... more

Amelia Kinu Muus is starring as Christmas Eve in the West End revival of Avenue Q.

The anniversary production is directed by the original director Jason Moore with the original Broadway puppets, conceived and designed by Rick Lyon. Avenue Q opened o... more

Robyn Rose-Li is starring as Terpsichore, one of the Muses, in Disney's Hercules.

Inspired by the 1997 Walt Disney Animation Studios film, Hercules opened at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in 2025. The show has music by Alan Menken, lyrics by David Zi... more

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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
Robyn Rose-Li
Starring as Terpsichore, one of the Muses in the West End production of Hercules
Theatre (West End)
Episode: S11 Ep17: Robyn Rose-Li, Terpsichore in Hercules
Terique Jarrett
Actor starring as Pharus in Choir Boy
Theatre (Choir Boy at Stratford East)
Episode: S11 Ep16: Terique Jarrett, Pharus in Choir Boy
Adam Filipe
Actor known for Joseph, Tick Tick Boom, Prince of Egypt
Theatre (various productions)
Episode: S11 Ep15: Adam Filipe, star of Joseph, We Will Rock You, Tick Tick Boom & Prince of Egypt
Ann Marcuson
Actor-musician, Mrs. Winthrop in The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden (York Theatre Royal)
Episode: S11 Ep14: Ann Marcuson & Elliot Mackenzie, stars of The Secret Garden & Benjamin Button
Elliot Mackenzie
Musician-actor, Dickon in The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden (York Theatre Royal)
Episode: S11 Ep14: Ann Marcuson & Elliot Mackenzie, stars of The Secret Garden & Benjamin Button
Desmonda Cathabel
West End performer, Eurydice in Hadestown; Lily Turner in Rosie
Episode: S11 Ep13: Desmonda Cathabel, star of Hadestown, Rosie, Disney’s Aladdin & Miss Saigon
Laura Harrison
Actor known for Blood Brothers; current Mrs. Lyons touring production; former Elphaba standby
Theatre (Blood Brothers, Wicked, Sunset Boulevard)
Episode: S11 Ep12: Laura Harrison, Mrs Lyons in Blood Brothers

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 106 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 Kingdom6 years ago

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Shows consistently delivers revealing, candid conversations with theatre's movers and shapers.
Guests offer practical career insights and personal stories that are rarely shared in other interview formats.
The host creates a relaxed, tea-chat vibe that makes complex topics feel approachable.

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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.
S11 Ep17: Robyn Rose-Li, Terpsichore in Hercules
Q: What was the rehearsal phase like?
Rehearsals were fast-paced but collaborative, with the cast quickly learning the music and puppetry elements, plus an emphasis on forming a strong backstage family that could support each other.

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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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