Andrew hosts a solo episode of The West End Frame Show. Andrew discusses Stranger Things: The First Shadow (Phoenix Theatre), Two Strangers Carry A Cake Across New York (Criterion Theatre) and Wicked (Apollo Victoria Theatre) as well as the latest news about stage door etiquette following Melanie La Barrie's recent online statements, Sister Act, My…

Reece Kerridge (Adam/Felicia in Priscilla The Party) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Reece discuss Ushers: The Front Of House Musical (The Other Palace Studio) and The Ballad of Hattie and James (Kiln Theatre) as well as the latest news about this year's London Palladium Pantomime starring Jane McDonald and Julian Clary, Oliv…

Ben Culleton (Les Misérables / La Cage aux Folles) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Ben discuss the 2024 Olivier Awards (Royal Albert Hall), Your Lie In April (Theatre Royal Drury Lane) and Bare In Concert (London Palladium) as well as the latest news about Kinky Boots starring Johannes Radebe, Lauren Samuels joining Wicked's US tour, H…

Jye Frasca (Syncopation / Wicked) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Jye discuss Red Pitch (@SohoPlace), Coming Clean (Turbine Theatre) and Cruel Intentions (The Other Palace) as well as the latest news about Oklahoma!, Jessica Vosk, I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical, Jerry's Girls and more. There's also discussion about the online racia…

This week Andrew flies solo for a packed episode of The West End Frame Show. Andrew discusses MJ The Musical (Prince Edward Theatre), Opening Night (Gielgud Theatre), Breeding (King's Head Theatre), Priscilla The Party (Here At Outernet), Wild About You In Concert (Theatre Royal Drury Lane) and Tosh Wanogho-Maud: Songs + Stories (Piano Smithfield) …

Rachel Rawlinson (Six / Heathers) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Rachel discuss For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy (Garrick Theatre), Pretty Woman (Milton Keynes Theatre, UK & Ireland Tour) and Syncopation (Bridewell Theatre) as well as the latest news about the Wicked Movie, Babies, Chitty Chitty B…

Jenny Fitzpatrick (Nancy in Oliver!) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Jenny discuss Guys & Dolls (Bridge Theatre) and The Wizard of Oz (New Wimbledon Theatre, UK & Ireland Tour) as well as the latest news about the Olivier Award nominations, Pippin In Concert, Dolly Parton's Here You Come Again, West End Does: Country plus lots more. Je…

Benjamin Yates (Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Benjamin discuss The Drifters Girl (New Oxford Theatre, UK Tour) and An Officer and a Gentleman(Glasgow Kings Theatre, UK Tour) as well as the latest news about Marisha Wallace entering the Celebrity Big Brother House, Mary Poppins, & Juliet, MJ an…

Ryan Carter (Ain't Too Proud / Choir Of Man) returns to The West End Frame Show! Andrew & Ryan have a conversation about the reaction to the Black Out Performances announced for Slave Play. They also discuss Standing At The Sky's Edge (Gillian Lynne Theatre), Cable Street (Southwark Playhouse), Side Show In Concert (London Palladium) and Before Aft…

West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, is back for some bonus show talk! The shows covered in this episode include The Big Life (Stratford East), I Should Be So Lucky (New Wimbledon Theatre, UK Tour), Bronco Billy (Charing Cross Theatre), Redcliffe (MT Fest, Turbine Theatre), Frozen (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), Mamma Mia! (Novello Theatre) and Danie…

Amy Thornton (Moulin Rouge / Evita) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Amy discuss Hadestown (Lyric Theatre) and Hamilton (Victoria Palace Theatre) as well as the latest news about Donny Osmond, Wild About You, Claudia Kariuki, Miriam Margolyes and more. Amy recently completed her run as Nini in the West End production of Moulin Rogue (Pi…

We're back for a brand new season of The West End Frame Show - join us for your weekly stagey catchup! This week, Blair Gibson (Elder Price in The Book of Mormon) co-hosts The West End Frame Show. Andrew and Blair discuss the Wicked trailer, Everybody's Talking About Jamie (Peacock Theatre) and Just For One Day (The Old Vic) as well as the latest n…

We're back for a catchup about everything all the shows we've seen over the past couple of months! In part two, Andrew and theatre journalist Lisa Martland discuss Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) (Kiln Theatre), The Witches (National Theatre), You're A Good Man Charlie Brown (Upstairs at the Gatehouse), Peter Pan (London Palladium), Si…

We're back for a catchup about everything all the shows we've seen over the past couple of months! In part one, Andrew and theatre journalist Lisa Martland discuss Wicked (Edinburgh Playhouse, UK Tour) starring Casey Al-Shaqsy and Megan Gardiner, The Motive & The Cue (Noël Coward Theatre), Rehab The Musical (Neon 194), Alan Cumming is Not Acting Hi…

To mark the UK release of The Color Purple movie, we're delving into the the new movie musical. Directed by Blitz Bazawule, The Color Purple has screenplay by Marcus Gardley. The cast is led by Fantasia Barrino as Celie, Danielle Brooks as Sofia and Taraji P. Henson as Shug. Alice Walker wrote the original Color Purple novel in 1982, three years la…

We're back with a totally fetch episode about the brand new Mean Girls movie! Ahead of Mean Girls opening in the West End in June, the stage musical has been adapted into a brand new film. Directed by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr, Tina Fey has once again written the movie's script. The cast includes Angourie Rice as Cady Heron, Reneé Rapp as …

Theatre and lifestyle blogger Rachel Agyekum and West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, round up their Top Shows of 2023! Thank you for listening to The West End Frame Show in 2023 and for sharing your top shows of the year - we included as many follower/listener contributions as possible in this episode. We're taking a little break in the New Year…

Social media manager Ksenya Gray joins West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, to round up their Top Performances of 2023! Thank you for listening to The West End Frame Show in 2023 and for sharing your top performances of the year - we included as many follower/listener contributions as possible in this episode. We're back on Thursday to round up o…

Shakira Simpson (Six Tour / Legally Blonde) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Shakira discuss My Favourite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert (Theatre Royal Drury Lane) as well as the latest news about Paddington The Musical, Opening Night, Indhu Rubasingham, Samantha Barks, the TodayTix shop and lots more. Shakir…

We're bringing you a festive bonus episode with Savanna Jeffrey (Stratford East Panto / Get Up Stand Up) and Tara Boom (La Clique). Savanna Jeffrey is currently playing Winnie the Moo in Jack and the Beanstalk at Stratford East. Bith book and lyrics by Anna Jordan, Jack and the Beanstalk has music and lyrics by Stratford East pantomime veteran Robe…

Mitchell Zhangazha (Ain't Too Proud / Dear Evan Hansen) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Mitchell discuss Hamilton (UK Tour, Manchester Palace Theatre), A Very Very Bad Cinderella (The Other Palace Studio) and Pacific Overtures (Menier Chocolate Factory) as well as the latest news about Mamma Mia I Have A Dream, the WhatsOnSta…

Luke Bayer (Diva: Live From Hell / Everybody's Talking About Jamie) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Luke discuss Tosh Wanogho-Maud's debut solo show Songs & Stories (Piano Smithfield), Peter Pan Goes Wrong (Lyric Theatre), To Wong Foo (Hope Mill Theatre) and Evita (Curve Leicester) as well as the latest news about Sister Act, the Natio…

Jak Malone (Operation Mincemeat) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Jak discuss The Witches (National Theatre) and Elf The Musical (Dominion Theatre) as well as the latest news about For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy, two Gwyneth Paltrow skiing musicals, Wicked casting, Operation Mincemeat's plaque for…

Jacob Fowler (Heathers / Cinderella) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Jacob discuss Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) (Kiln Theatre), Super You In Concert (Lyric Theatre) and The Play That Goes Wrong (Duchess Theatre) as well as the latest news about Hadestown, Dear Evan Hansen, Tammy Faye, Next To Normal and lots more. Jacob…

We're bringing you a bonus episode with Jean-Luke Worrell (Peter Pan Goes Wrong / A Strange Loop) and Bernie Dieter (Club Kabarett). Jean-Luke Worrell is currently playing Francis in Peter Pan Goes Wrong. Michief's show is back for a UK tour and West End run. Jean-Luke previously worked with Michief when he did The Comedy About a Bank Robery in the…

Maliq Henry (Bird College graduate) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Maliq discuss Sunset Boulevard starring Rachel Tucker (Savoy Theatre), The Time Traveler's Wife (Apollo Theatre), Treason (UK Tour, Alexandra Palace Theatre), Six (Vaudeville Theatre) and Babies In Concert (Lyric Theatre) as well as the latest news about Opening Night …

Evelyn Hoskins (42 Balloons / Waitress) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Evelyn discuss Stephanie J Block's concert (Cadogan Hall), Bat Boy (London Palladium) and Kin (Theatro Technis) as well as the latest news about Sweeney Todd, Burlesque, Musical Con, the Black British Theatre Awards and lots more. They also pay tribute to Friends a…

Join Voice Coach and Rehabilitation Specialist, Dane Chalfin, for a special episode about vocal injury. In this episode, Dane discusses his own vocal injury and the stigma surrounding vocal injury within the theatre industry. Dane is is a Voice, Singing and Performance Coach, Voice Rehabilitation Specialist, Director and Author. In theatreland, Dan…

Actor and composer Matthew Harvey returns to co-host The West End Frame Show! In this episode Andrew and Matthew discuss the latest news about Side Show starring Rachel Tucker and Louise Dearman, Come From Away and Kerry Ellis, plus there's an exclusive first listen to the song "One Two Three" performed by Sharon Rose from Matthew's new album Whate…

Crystal Nicholls (The Lion King / wellness coach) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Crystal discuss Musical Con 2023 (ExCel Centre), Dear England (Prince Edward Theatre), The Ocean at the End of the Lane (Duke of York's Theatre) and I Have A Dream (ITV) as well as the latest news about My Son's A Queer's Broadway transfer, Rehab The Musi…

Arts journalist Marianka Swain returns to co-host The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Marianka discuss Sunset Boulevard (Savoy Theatre), Choir Boy (Bristol Old Vic), Moulin Rogue (Piccadilly Theatre) and Wicked (Apollo Victoria Theatre) as well as the latest news about 13 Going On 30, Tinker Bell The Musical, Shucked and lots more. Marianka is a Lo…

Angeline Bell (Matilda / Mary Poppins) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Angeline discuss Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends (Gielgud Theatre) and Flowers For Mrs Harris (Riverside Studios) as well as the latest news about the Just Stop Oil protests, Mean Girls, the Tony Awards and lots more. Angeline's theatre credits include Disney’s Aladd…

Jairus McClanahan (Raymond Hill in Tina) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Jairus discuss Close Up: The Twiggy Musical (Menier Chocolate Factory) and Derren Brown's Unbelievable as well as the latest news about Some Like It Hot, 13 Going On 30, Amber Davies, the Live Aid musical Just For One Day and lots more. After growing up in South C…

Luke Suri (Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Luke discuss Rebecca (Charing Cross Theatre) and Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist (Apollo Theatre) as well as the latest news about Starlight Express, A Chorus Line, You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, The Baker's Wife, Hamilton and lots more. Luke previously did …

Nate Simpson (Get Up Stand Up / Motown) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Nate discuss The Little Big Things (@SohoPlace), Police Cops (Southwark Playhouse Borough) and Back To The Future (Adelphi Theatre) as well as the latest news about The Devil Wears Prada, The Watermill Newbury, Love Birds by Robert J Sherman, Babies The Musical and…

Myles Hart (The Doctor in The Book of Mormon) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Myles discuss Why Am I So Single? (Lilian Baylis Studio), Death Note (Lyric Theatre), A Strange Loop (Barbican Centre) and Everybody's Talking About Jamie (The Lowry, UK & Ireland Tour) as well as the latest news about Moulin Rouge, Wicked, Six, Disney's Alad…

We're back for a brand new season of The West End Frame Show with Simon Bailey (Moulin Rouge / The Third Man) in the co-host seat. Andrew and Simon discuss Guys & Dolls (Bridge Theatre), The Odyssey: Episode 5 - The Underworld (National Theatre), Ain't Too Proud (Prince Edward Theatre) and Chase - The Table Read (The Other Palace Studio) as well as…

We're back with part two of our summer catchup episode! Andrew and theatre journalist Lisa Martland discuss The SpongeBob Musical (Southbank Centre), Dear England(National Theatre), A Strange Loop (Barbican Centre), Cabaret (Kit Kat Club, Playhouse Theatre), A Little Life (Savoy Theatre) and Jersey Boys (Trafalgar Theatre). Having spent many years …

It's almost time for a new season of The West End Frame Show, so we're bringing you up to speed with this summer's hottest shows! In part one of this catchup episode, Andrew is joined by theatre journalist Lisa Martland to discuss Next To Normal (Donmar Warehouse), La Cage aux Folles (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre), Miss Saigon (Sheffield Crucible…

We're back for a special episode about Searchlight Pictures’ brand new feature film Theatre Camp which is released in UK cinemas this Friday 25th August. Created by Noah Galvin, Molly Gordon, Nick Lieberman and Ben Platt, Theatre Camp started life as a short film. The movie follows what happens when the owner of an upstate New York Theatre Camp fal…

In this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival round-up, West End Frame Editor Andrew Tomlins discusses Boy Out The City, Public, Kathy & Stella Solve a Murder, Annabel Marlow: Is This Okay, Four Felons & A Funeral and Chriskirkpatrickmas. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe…

For the final episode of the season, Billy Nevers (& Juliet / Groundhog Day) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Billy discuss a mystery EdFringe show as well as the latest theatre news about Bat Boy, Kin, Great Gatsby and lots more. Billy is currently playing Fred in the London revival of Groundhog Day (Old Vic). His theatre cre…

In today's bonus episode we're joined by Jon Brittain and James Howard. First up we're joined by Jon Brittain who has written the book, co-written the lyrics and co-directed Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! which is returning to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where it was a huge hit last year. The new expanded version will also tour to Bristol and M…

It's the penultimate episode of the season and Andrew flies solo to discuss Crazy For You (Gillian Lynne Theatre), Halls (Turbine Theatre) and A Strange Loop (Barbican Centre) as well as the latest news about Ain't Too Proud, New York New York, I Should Be So Lucky, Rachelle Ann Go and lots more. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks fo…

Jennifer Caldwell (Anne Boleyn in Six / I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Jennifer discuss The Wizard of Oz (London Palladium), Tina (Aldwych Theatre) and Mamma Mia! (Novello Theatre) as well as the latest news about the Wicked movies, the Les Misérables world arena tour, Sinatra The Musical and lots m…

Bryony Duncan (understudy Éponine in Les Misérables) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Bryony discuss We Will Rock You (London Coliseum) and Tarantino Live (Riverside Studios) as well as the latest news about Pretty Woman, Back To The Future, Maimuna Memon's Manic Street Creature and lots more. Having trained at Mechanic Perfor…

We're back with a bonus episode featuring Rhashan Stone (All About Eve / Into The Woods) and Elexi Walker (I Think We Are Alone / She Ventures and He Wins ). Rhashan Stone is playing Tambo in the UK premiere of Tambo & Bones. Written by Dave Harris and directed by Matthew Xia, the show is running at the Theatre Royal Stratford East. Tambo & Bones l…

Chris Fung (Frozen / Evita) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Chris discuss Groundhog Day (Old Vic), A Strange Loop (Barbican Centre) and Then, Now & Next (Southwark Playhouse) as well as the latest news about Aspects of Love, Frozen, the Olivier Awards and lots more. Chris' stage credits include the West End productions of Frozen and Cy…

Milly Summer (Producer for British Youth Music Theatre) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Milly discuss Mrs Doubtfire (Shaftesbury Theatre), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (New Wimbledon Theatre, UK Tour), Robin Hood: The Legend. Rewritten (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre) and The Third Man (Menier Chocolate Factory) as well as the lat…

Chris Jenkins (Gus in Groundhog Day) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Chris discuss The Crucible (Guilgud Theatre), Lifeboats (King's Head Theatre, MT Pride Lab), Grease (Dominion Theatre) and Assassins (Chichester Festival Theatre) as well as the latest news about the Tony Awards, Diana The Musical, Lizzie, Cats and lots more. Chris is…