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The West End Frame Show: Theatre News, Reviews & Chat

West End Frame
Wicked
Pippin
The Wizard Of Oz
Oliver!
Priscilla the Party
Mary Poppins
Syncopation
Sister Act
Olivier Awards
Stranger Things: the First Shadow
The Drifters Girl
London Palladium
Remembrance Monday
42 Balloons
Frankie Goes To Bollywood
Tony Awards
Broadway
Spring Awakening
Touring Productions
Celebrity Big Brother

Your weekly stagey catchup! Join West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, and industry co-hosts for a round-up of the latest theatre news and reviews. Special guests include West End performers, producers, journalists, creatives and more!

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Latest Episodes

It's the final episode of the year! Join theatre and lifestyle blogger Rachel Agyekum and West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, as they round up their top shows of 2025.

Thank you for sharing your top shows of the year – we included as many of your... more

Olivier nominee Emmanuel Akwafo (A Midsummer Night's Dream / For Black Boys) joins West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, for our first special end-of-year round-up episode!

In this episode Andrew reveals his top five stage performances of 2025. Emm... more

Toyan Thomas-Browne (Top Hat / Shucked) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show!

Andrew and Toyan discuss "Oh, Mary!" (Trafalgar Theatre), Top Hat (Southbank Centre) and SVN Live (Arts Theatre) as well as the latest news about Ariana Grande and ... more

Shaun Kitchener (writer of Here And Now) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show!

Andrew and Shaun discuss Daniel's Husband (Marylebone Theatre), Into The Woods (Bridge Theatre), Singin' in the Rain (Royal Exchange Manchester) and Freaky Friday T... more

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Emmanuel Akwafo
Award-winning actor, writer, director, and producer
Episode: Top 5 Performances of 2025 (ft. Emmanuel Akwafo)
Matt Mills
West End performer, known for roles in Dreamgirls and MJ the Musical
MJ the Musical
Episode: S13 Ep12 (ft. Matt Mills): Merrily We Roll Along, Billy Elliot, Wicked cut scene, High Society, Hercules, Richard Fleeshman + more!
Nikita Johal
Actress currently starring as Wendy in Panto at Greenwich Theatre
Episode: S13 Ep11 (ft. Nikita Johal): Paddington, Wicked spin-offs, Kimberly Akimbo, American Psycho, The Line Of Beauty, The Mousetrap + more!
Lisa Martland
A theatre journalist with extensive experience, including five years as Deputy Editor at a theatre website.
Musical Theatre Review
Episode: WICKED FOR GOOD: First reaction [spoiler free] (ft. Lisa Martland)
Akeem Ellis-Hyman
Star in a UK tour of Hairspray and educator
Beyond The Artist
Episode: S13 Ep8 (ft. Akeem Ellis-Hyman): Six Japan, Here & Now, Elf, Jesus Christ Superstar starring Sam Ryder + more!
Ksenia Gray
Social media manager and runs the social media company Storytellers
Storytellers
Episode: S13 Ep7 (ft. Ksenya Gray): Paddington, Entertaining Mr Sloane starring Jordan Stephens, Black British Theatre Awards, Alexandra Burke + more!
Matthew Harvey
Musical writer and performer, currently in the West End cast of Just For One Day
Episode: S13 Ep6 (ft. Gregory George): Young Frankenstein, Freaky Friday, Sylvia, Unbound, Betsy Wolfe is Madeline Ashton, Jodie Steele + more!
Aure Aduba
Performer known for roles in musicals, including Young Frankenstein
Episode: S13 Ep6 (ft. Gregory George): Young Frankenstein, Freaky Friday, Sylvia, Unbound, Betsy Wolfe is Madeline Ashton, Jodie Steele + more!
Jack Maple
Theatre producer known for his work on notable productions.
Episode: S13 Ep4 (ft. Jack Maple): Les Mis 40th Anniversary, Shoshana Bean, Mary Page Marlowe, Cynthia Erivo, Todrick's Midnight + more!

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Andrew Tomlins
Host and Editor of West End Frame, sharing insights and engaging with various theatre professionals.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 120 ratings
  • Keep up with the news

    I live in the EU and only get back to the UK and more specifically London, twice a year. The West End Framed show keeps me up to date with the gossip, news and reviews of current theatre.

    Focused mainly on musicals it really is an essential listen if you love a bit of theatre and well-informed info.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Networks Theatre
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Fantastic podcast!

    Love this podcast, a great catch up for all that is happening in theatre. Awesome guests too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bramleyborn2
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Charlotte and Andrew

    Loved your podcast with Charlotte Bloomsbury - warm and inspiring stories. And great voices despite the sore throats!

    Let’s have more of the two of you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PI 22
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Ep 21

    Loved your episode with the wonderful Nadim Naaman. His music is stunning. I listened to Broken Wings constantly throughout lockdown. Just bought Rumi and equally impressed. Thanks for talking with him. I really enjoyed the podcast - my first listen. Definitely worth checking out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wispa25
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • ✨Theatre I love you, Andrew you’re incredible✨

    I normally listen on Spotify but had to come on here and leave a review to let you all know how amazing this podcast is!! Andrew you’re so fab and I can’t thank you enough for creating such wonderful podcasts every week! If you’re real stagey like myself and always want to be up to date with what’s going on within our incredible theatre world then you’ll love this podcast! I’ve been listening for a few years now and It’s always both hilarious and heart warming - making you feel like you’re alway... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mollanncarter
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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BONUS (ft. Aneesah Khadijah): Law School to Stage Management, Backstage Representation & MusicalCon
Q: Explain why that happened.
Aneesah realized her happiest moments were connected to creativity, storytelling, events, and performance, leading her to explore a career in the arts after studying law.
SPECIAL: Choir Boy comes to London - new Stratford East season announced (ft. Lisa Spirling & Hanna Streeter)
Q: What's it like to tackle the challenges at Stratford East as new leaders?
Hannah discusses the responsibility of continuing the legacy while navigating financial challenges but emphasizes the commitment to high-quality, inclusive work.
SPECIAL: Choir Boy comes to London - new Stratford East season announced (ft. Lisa Spirling & Hanna Streeter)
Q: Why should people be excited about the play 'Here There Are Blueberries'?
Hanna explains it's a detective story about a photo album related to the Holocaust, exploring normal people's complicity in historic atrocities.
SPECIAL: Choir Boy comes to London - new Stratford East season announced (ft. Lisa Spirling & Hanna Streeter)
Q: How many months of work has gone into this moment?
Lisa shares that it's been a lot of months, with many conversations with artists and companies about the kind of work they want to do.
S12 Ep12 (ft. Chuchu Nwagu): The Great Gatsby, trans allyship, My Son's A Queer, Six Japan, Paddington + more!
Q: How do you deal with the element of the job when something might not work?
It is important to have perspective as a producer, knowing that a show's failure may not reflect its quality, but the climate at the time. Some shows may find success later in their lifecycle.

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Offering a vibrant mix of the latest theatre news, reviews, and insightful discussions, this show serves as a go-to resource for stage enthusiasts and professionals alike. With industry expert Andrew Tomlins at the helm, listeners can expect engaging conversations with a diverse array of guests, including West End stars, producers, and journalists. Each episode taps into current productions, explores the intricacies of the acting profession, and celebrates theatrical innovations, making it an essential listen for anyone passionate about the performing arts. Unique anecdotes and personal stories from guests provide a behind-the-scenes look at the theatre world, enhancing the listening experience with both entertainment and education.

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2. Matt Mills
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