In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame

We're back to continue with Series 2 of In The Frame!This week we chat to Evie Rose Lane. Evie has become well known for the covers/mashups and original music she has released online. She played a sold out solo show at Live at Zedel earlier this year to huge acclaim. Evie is due to star as Ariel in the 2020-21 UK tour of Footloose. Please note, this episode was recorded before theatres had closed and the UK was in lockdown. The start of Footloose's UK tour has since been postponed, but hopefully will go ahead later in the year. Make sure you follow Evie on Twitter & Instagram: @EvRoseLaneYou can also check out Evie's YouTube videos here: https://bit.ly/3dFdWdVPlease note, new episodes of In The Frame will be released on Tuesdays for the next few weeks. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins.Thanks for listening!Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we sit down with Noah Thomas & Hiba Elchikhe backstage at the Apollo Theatre to discuss all things Everybody's Talking About Jamie.Noah is currently at 3rd Year Student at Mountview Academy and previously attended The BRIT School. Everybody's Talking About Jamie marks his professional and West End debut!Hiba's credits include; Brooklyn in Brooklyn The Musical (Greenwich Theatre); Fiver (Southwark Playhouse); Antony & Cleopatra (National Theatre); Princess Jasmine in Aladdin (Australia); Mrs Santiago/Understudy Molly in Ghost the Musical (Asia) and The Sound Of Music: Live (ITV). Everybody's Talking About Jamie marks Hiba's West End debut!Noah & Hiba talk about everything from being cast in the show, to the hardest moments in the score as well as why audiences respond so profoundly to their characters.Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is currently booking at the Apollo Theatre until Saturday 29th August 2020. Visit www.everybodystalkingaboutjamie.co.uk for info and tickets.Hosted by Andrew Tomlins.Thanks for listening!Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In The Frame is back for a second series, and our first guest is the legendary Anita Harris!As well as topping the charts as a singer, Anita is well-known for her performances on screen and stage. Anita famously starred in Carry On Doctor and Carry On Follow That Camel. She also appeared in countless other films and television shows, including Remember Jack Buchanan, The Television Machine, French and Saunders, Morecambe and Wise, The Magic Box and Midsomer Murders.In addition to playing Grizabella in Cats at the New London Theatre, Anita's stage credits include; My Cousin Rachel (Theatre Royal, Bath); Stepping Out (UK Tour); Double Double (UK Tour); Come On Jeeves (UK Tour); Unexpected Guest (UK Tour); Suddenly At Home (Kings Theatre, Southsea); Annie (UK Tour); Five Blue Haired Ladies Sitting on a Green Park Bench (UK Tour); Fatal Encounter (UK Tour) and The House of Stairs (UK Tour).Anita is currently touring the UK in Rufus Norris’ production of Cabaret as Fraulein Schneider.In this interview, Anita discusses her role in Cabaret and life on the road, plus stories from her career (and there's lots of singing along the way!).Cabaret tours the UK until Saturday 25th April 2020.Visit www.kenwright.com for tour dates and tickets.Hosted by Andrew Tomlins.Thanks for listening!Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To end the series, we have a special interview with Carrie Hope Fletcher who is playing Fantine in the brand new production of Les Misérables at the renovated Sondhiem Theatre. Carrie has lots of history with Les Mis; most recently she played Fantine in the all-star concert production, having previously played Eponine in the West End and in Dubai. Plus she played Young Eponine as a child.Carrie's theatre credits include; Veronica in Heathers (West End/The Other Palace), Brenda in The Christmasaurus Live (Eventim Apollo), Wednesday in The Addams Family (UK Tour), Truly Scrumptious in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (UK Tour) and Beth in Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds (Arena Tour). She is also an author, vlogger and soon to be marathon runner! In this interview, Carrie discusses her Les Mis journey; she also talks about the evolution of her Fantine dress, the brand new ensemble character she has created and taking on 'I Dreamed A Dream'. Carrie discusses how the world of social media has changed in the theatre industry, the biggest differences between the shows she has starred in and how she is managing to squeeze in training for a Marathon on top of her crazy schedule. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins.Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From auditioning for drama school in a football kit to receiving an Olivier Award nomination for his first leading role, this week Ian McIntosh talks us through his career. Ian is currently playing Galileo in the brand new touring production of Queen’s musical, We Will Rock You.After finishing as the runner up in GMTV’s Search for Troy Bolton, Ian went on to understudy Troy Bolton in the UK tour of High School Musical 2 before understudying Claude in the European Arena Tour of Hair. He made his West End debut in Rock of Ages, eventually becoming the alternate for Drew. He was alternate Deco in The Commitments (original West End cast) and received an Olivier Award nomination for originating the role of Barry Mann in the West End production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Prior to We Will Rock You, Ian starred as Young Ben in Dominic Cooke’s revival of Follies at the National Theatre. We Will Rock You tours the UK until Saturday 18th July 2020. Visit www.queenonline.com for tour dates.Hosted by Andrew Tomlins.Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s guest is Cameron Sharp who is currently playing Barry Mann in the 2020 UK tour of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Cameron made his West End debut back in 2014 as alternate Drew & swing in Rock Of Ages at the Garrick Theatre. He later went on to play Franz in the musical's first UK tour. Cameron's credits also include: Rodger in Rent (Brimingham), Stephen in Ushers (Edinburgh/Arts Theatre), cover Nicky/Trekkie in Avenue Q (UK Tour), Jesus Christ Superstar (Open Air Theatre), Theo in School of Rock (original West End cast) and Tony in West Side Story (International).In this episode, Cameron talks through his career, discussing his highs and lows and some of the different things he’s learnt along the way, from leaving drama school early for his West End debut to learning how to swing and his experience of being part of an original West End cast. Beautiful opens at the Churchill Theatre Bromley on 11th January and tours the UK until 29th August 2020. Visit www.beautifulmusical.co.uk for tour dates. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins.Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a bonus episode for you with West End Frame Award winner, Carolyn Maitland!Carolyn is currently playing Rebecca in Stephen Schwartz’s musical Rags at the Park Theatre. This production comes to London with a brand new cast, following its run at the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester. In 2014, Carolyn won West End Frame’s Understudy of the Year Award for understudying the role of Ellen in the West End production of Miss Saigon. Since leaving Miss Saigon, she has gone on to play many leading roles including; Kathy Selden in Singin' In The Rain (Kilworth House), Sally Bowles in Cabaret (Aberdeen), Molly in Ghost The Musical (UK Tour) and Marian in The Woman in White (Charing Cross Theatre). Carolyn also returned to Miss Saigon to play Ellen full-time and most recently played Grace Farrell in Annie (Toronto/UK Tour). Carolyn’s extensive theatre credits also include; understudy Kate/Lilli in Kiss Me Kate (Chichester/The Old Vic), understudy Rita in Groundhog Day (The Old Vic), understudy Karen in From Here To Eternity (Shaftesbury), understudy Vivienne & Serena in Legally Blonde (Savoy), understudy Mabel, Serena & Miss Bell in Fame (UK Tour), understudy Gabriela & Taylor in High School Musical 2 (UK Tour), understudy Lucy in Jekyll & Hyde (UK Tour) and Mamma Mia! (International Tour).In this episode Carolyn discusses all-things Rags, her work ethic, working her way up to becoming a leading lady and her path into the industry. Rags runs at the Park Theatre between Thursday 9th January and Saturday 8th February 2020.Hosted by Andrew Tomlins.Please visit www.westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lizzie has had a whirlwind year; whilst playing Pat in the UK tour of Kinky Boots she took two hiatus' from the show to star as Abigail Henson in the final New York workshop of new musical Becoming Nancy, followed by its world premiere at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta. She also found time to audition for the 2020 West End revival of Hairspray at the London Coliseum and landed the role of Tracy Turnblad which she will play alongside Michael Ball who is reprising his celebrated performance as Edna. Lizzie's theatre credits also include: Fat Friends The Musical (UK Tour), Dino Story & Chicken Little (From Page To Stage Festival), The 3 Little Pigs (Australian & UK Tours/West End) and The Other School (National Youth Music Theatre).In this fun, honest & inspiring interview, Lizzie discusses her path into the industry, what it has been like to be part of Becoming Nancy since its very first workshop, why Kinky Boots was a dream job plus the rigorous audition process for Hairspray. Lizzie also talks about lots of the incredible people she has worked with, including Jerry Mitchell, Elliot Davis, Stiles & Drewe, Jessica Vosk, Dan Buckley, Mark Anderson, Stephen Ashfield & lots more.Hairspray runs at the London Coliseum from 23rd April 2020.Hosted by Andrew Tomlins.Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucy is currently playing Sophie in the West End production of Mamma Mia! at the Novello Theatre, the same theatre where she made her West End debut in Spring Awakening in 2009.Lucy previously played Sophie in both the UK and International touring productions of Mamma Mia!. Just a few of her other theatre credits include Earthquakes in London (National Theatre), The Crucible (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre), Oklahoma! (UK Tour), Sweeney Todd (West End), and Thark (Park Theatre). Lucy recently sat down with West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, backstage at the Novello Theatre for a really chilled out, fun chat.Lucy discusses her childhood, her unique path into the Spring Awakening and her journey with Mamma Mia!.Mamma Mia! is currently booking at the Novello Theatre until 19th September 2020.Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the past two years Robert Colvin has been touring the US as the Standby for Elder Price in The Book of Mormon. Prior to The Book of Mormon, Rob played Robbie in the UK tour of Dirty Dancing, eventually becoming the Standby for Johnny. His other credits include: Warner in Legally Blonde (Opéra Garnier, Monaco/Upstairs at the Gatehouse), Jimmy in Thoroughly Modern Millie (Adelphi Theatre), Danny in Grease (Belinda King) and Joseph and The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (UK tour).He has since taken over as Elder Price in the UK & European Tour of The Book of Mormon. West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, recently sat down with Rob during a break from The Book of Mormon for a really fun but honest conversation. Rob discusses his career so far, his ambitions and biggest hurdles.You can follow Rob on Instagram/Twitter via @RobertColvin_.Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danielle Hope discusses moving to the US, sustaining a varied career & returning to the West End to star in White Christmas. In 2010, Danielle won Andrew Lloyd Webber’s reality show Over The Rainbow, landing the part of Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium. Her credits also include Eponine in Les Misérables, Maria in The Sound of Music, The Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Sherrie in Rock of Ages, Sandy in Grease, Cathy in The Last Five Years and last Christmas she returned to the London Palladium to take on the title role in Snow White. Danielle is currently starring as Betty Haynes in White Christmas. The musical runs at the Dominion Theatre until Saturday 4th January 2020. Visit www.whitechristmasthemusical.co.uk for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew TomlinsVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben shares some incredible stories about about Julie Andrews, Idina Menzel, Caissie Levy, Bernadette Peters + more!Benjamin Rauhala is Jeremy Jordan’s musical director and has accompanied Jeremy for all his London concerts over the past few years, including a recent run of sold out shows at Cadogan Hall.He is the co-creator and ‘Fairy Godfairy’ of the Broadway Princess Party concert series, which has seen a host of Broadway's biggest stars perform across the U.S., with many of their performances going viral on YouTube. Earlier this year Ben was Associate Music Director for The Secret Life of Bees, which ran off-Broadway directed by Sam Gold. He has worked on the music team for the Broadway productions of Fiddler on the Roof, American Psycho and Pippin. Ben is also the musical director for many major Broadway stars! During his recent trip to London, Ben sat down with West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, to discuss Jeremy Jordan & Broadway Princess Party, his path to becoming a musical director, the shows he has worked on, plus lots more!Broadway Princess Party is coming to London next year! Keep an eye on www.club11.london for info. Hosted by Andrew TomlinsVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will In The Heights return to London? Why has Next To Normal never been staged in the UK? How do you go about opening a new theatre? This week Paul Taylor-Mills is In The Frame!Paul is a theatre producer; his recent productions have included the West End production of Heathers which is about to launch a UK tour and the London premiere of In The Heights. A few of his other recent productions have included Honest Amy, Side Show and The Last 5 Years. Paul is the Artistic Director of The Turbine, a brand new theatre at Battersea Power Station which is currently home to the UK premiere of High Fidelity. He is also an advisory producer to Andrew Lloyd Webber and was formerly Artistic Director of The Other Palace. Paul is incredibly honest throughout this interview, discussing some of the challenges he has faced in recent years, as well as his major success stories. High Fidelity runs at the Turbine Theatre until Saturday 7th December 2019. Visit www.theturbinetheatre.com for more info and tickets. Heathers launches its UK tour in June 2020.Hosted by Andrew Tomlins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"The day I found out I was nominated for an Olivier I worked a double shift at a restaurant. I was cleaning tables and taking people's dirty plates away... but at the same time you think 'well, I have two Olivier nominations at the age of 23 - it swings in roundabouts!'"Charlotte Wakefield is currently playing Miss Windsor in the RCS's new musical The Boy in the Dress at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. The Boy In The Dress is based on David Walliams' book, with new music by Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers.Charlotte has been nominated for two Olivier Awards; for her performances as Wendla Bergman in the original West End production of Spring Awakening and Maria von Trapp in The Sound of Music at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.Just a few of her other credits include playing Sophie in Mamma Mia!, Laurey in Oklahoma!, Truly Scrumptious in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Veronica in the workshop of Heathers and Polly in Crazy For You.Charlotte talks all things The Boy in the Dress and discusses the balancing act of being an actor.For more info about The Boy in the Dress please visit www.rsc.org.uk. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I remember coming out of college and going to my first agent meeting. I said to him ‘I want to be a leading man by the time I’m 25’ and he just openly laughed in my face. But I proved him wrong… I did it when I was 23. I’m still pinching myself.”Joel Harper-Jackson is currently playing Charlie Price in the UK tour of Kinky Boots. His previous theatre credits include: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (UK Tour), Simon in Jesus Christ Superstar (Regents Park Open Air Theatre); Beautiful (Aldwych Theatre); Che in Evita (Slovenia); Little Women (Hope Mill Theatre); Pieces of String (Mercury Theatre); Myth: The Rise and Fall of Orpheus (The Other Palace); Picture Perfect (St James); Pacific Overtures (Union Theatre) plus the UK tours of Rent and West End Women.Joel discusses what it has been like to take Kinky Boots around the UK, working with Jerry Mitchell and how he has learnt to sustain his performance over the past 14 months.He also discusses what he wants to do next, becoming a leading man at the age of 23 and reveals some exciting plans..! For more info about Kinky Boots, please visit www.kinkybootsthemusical.co.uk.Hosted by Andrew Tomlins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last summer Fabian Aloise received huge acclaim for choreographing Evita at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, working alongside director Jamie Lloyd. Originally from Canada, Fabian trained as a ballet dancer in Melbourne, Australia but - after being told he wouldn't make it as a ballet dancer - pursued a career in musical theatre. After working as a performer, Fabian began also working as an assistant, associate and resident choreographer. He appeared in the West End productions of We Will Rock You and Legally Blonde and was the resident choreographer for the West End production of Matilda The Musical for 5 years. He then began working as a choreographer. In addition to choreographing Evita, Fabian's recent choreography credits include The View UpStairs (Soho Theatre) and The Rink (Southwark Playhouse). In this episode, Fabian discusses his career from how he fell into musical theatre to the most recent productions he has worked on. Visit www.fabianaloise.com for further information. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After being unable to afford drama school, Shanay Holmes had an incredible journey into musical theatre.In this episode of In The Frame, Shanay tells the story of how she got her agent, discusses her experience in the music industry including her time on The X Factor and talks about her current role as Laura in the UK premiere of High Fidelity at the Turbine Theatre at Battersea Power Station. Shanay also discusses the shows she has worked on, including The Bridges of Madison County (Menier Chocolate Factory); Joseph and The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (Kilworth House); The Wizard of Oz (Birmingham Rep); Rent (20th Anniversary Production Ltd); Jesus Christ Superstar (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre); Close To You (West End), The Bodyguard (Adelphi Theatre) and Thriller Live (West End). High Fidelity runs at the Turbine Theatre until 7th December 2019.Hosted by Andrew Tomlins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oliver's theatre credits include playing Fiyero in Wicked (10th Anniversary Cast) and Gideon in Sting's musical The Last Ship (Toronto).Oliver played Rum Tum Tugger in the UK tour of Cats and understudied Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre. He has also been in Les Misérables, Mamma Mia, Monkee Business, Knights Of The Rose and Company.Oliver is currently playing Whizzer in Falsettos by William Finn and James Lapine which is receiving its UK premiere at The Other Palace. In this episode of In The Frame, Oliver speaks about what makes Falsettos such a beautiful show, why it was such a complex piece to learn and how it feels to be taking on such a different role. He also discusses making the step up to become a leading man, his relationship with social media and – most importantly – the evolution of his iconic hair styles.Falsettos runs at The Other Palace until Saturday 23rd November. Please visit www.falsettoslondon.com for info and tickets.Hosted by Andrew TomlinsThanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keith finished second on the BBC’s reality show Any Dream Will Do in 2007 and went on to play both the Narrator and Joseph in the UK tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Keith's other theatre credits include Only The Brave, Sincerely Mr Toad, HMS Pinafore and Forever Plaid as well as numerous pantomimes.He has also released four albums and regularly performs concerts, with Edinburgh & London dates coming up this Christmas.Keith is currently making his West End debut as Nick in Fame The Musical, which runs at the Peacock Theatre until Saturday 19th October and tours the UK until November 2019. Visit www.fameuktour.co.uk for further information and tickets.In this episode, Keith discusses why he thought he might have screwed up his audition for Fame, life on tour and putting his own stamp on Nick. He also discusses the stigma attached with coming from a reality television background, his relationship with social media and lots more.Hosted by Andrew Tomlins.Thanks for listening! www.westendframe.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to In The Frame, a new podcast series from West End Frame!Every week we’ll be putting a different theatrical name in the frame to discuss exciting projects, career highlights, incredible stories and lots, lots more. Episodes are set to drop on Fridays, so hit subscribe to ensure you don’t miss an episode. Make sure you also check out our other podcast, The West End Frame Show, to stay up-to-date with the latest theatre news, show talk and Broadway gossip. You can find West End Frame on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Head over to www.westendframe.co.uk to stay-up-date with our podcasting adventures! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.