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Gregory George (Host of Stage or Screen) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!
Andrew and Gregory discuss Young Frankenstein as well as the latest news about Freaky Friday, Sylvia, Jodie Steele, Death Becomes Her and more. Plus, we have a special preview of a track from Matthew Harvey's musical Unbound which releases a live cast album on 31st October.
Gregory toured the UK as Bob Gaudio in The Jerseys and appeared in Jerry Springer The Opera at the Hope Mill Theatre. Alongside pantos, concerts and workshops, Gregory has also performed at sea, and is about to embark on his next cruise contract.
Gregory is also a presenter and host of the podcast Stage Or Screen where in each episode he’s joined by a guest to take a deep dive into a different movie musical.
Follow Gregory on Instagram @gregorygeorgeuk and check out Stage Or Screen www.linktr.ee/stageorscreen
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West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, hosts a solo episode of The West End Frame Show!
Fresh from this year's MusicalCon, Andrew gives a debrief of the panels he hosted at the convention at ExCel London. Andrew also discusses MJ (Prince Edward Theatre) as well as the latest news about Redcliffe by Jordan Luke Gage, The Greatest Showman musical, Cats at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and more.
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Producer Jack Maple (Ride The Cyclone / The Hunchback Of Notre Dame) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!
Andrew and Jack discuss the Les Misérables 40th Anniversary (Sondheim Theatre), Shoshana Bean In Concert (St Martin's Theatre) and Mary Page Marlowe (The Old Vic) as well as the latest news about Cynthia Erivo's new musical movie, Todrick's musical Midnight, Aqua, Pippin and more.
Jack is currently producing the first UK tour of The Talented Mr Ripley starring Ed McVey and Maisie Smith as well as the UK premiere of Ride The Cyclone at the Southwark Playhouse. He recently produced the UK premiere of The Hunchback Of Notre Dame which sold out its performances at the Prince Edward Theatre.
Some of Jack's other producing credits include: Spring Awakening: The 15th Anniversary Reunion Concert (Victoria Palace Theatre), An Officer And A Gentleman The Musical (UK Tour), The Witches Of Eastwick in Concert (Sondheim Theatre), The Show Must Go On! Live (Palace Theatre & NT Live), TuckShop’s Sleeping Beauty (Harold Pinter Theatre), Who’s Holiday! (HOME Manchester & Southwark Playhouse), The View UpStairs (Soho Theatre), The Rink (Southwark Playhouse) and Working (Southwark Playhouse).
He has also produced a number of high profile concerts with some Broadway icons, including Sierra Boggess, Kelli O’Hara and Caissie Levy, and has had a long association with Bat Out Of Hell, working as Associate General Manager across the musical’s journey to the West End and beyond.
Jack became the West End's youngest producer at the age of 20, when he co-produced the Olivier award-winning revival of Show Boat at the New London Theatre.
The Talented Mr Ripley tours until 22nd November 2025 including a London run in Richmond 10th – 15th November, with 2026 dates to be announced. Ride The Cyclone runs at the Southwark Playhouse 14th November – 10th January 2026.
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We're kicking off the week with a bonus episode - Aneesah Khadijah joins Andrew to discuss working backstage in theatre.
After studying Law at the University of Manchester, Aneesah discovered her true passion in the arts, building a career that spans stage management, creative production and artist liaison work.
Her theatre credits include Caged Sisters, In The Beginning Woman Was The Sun, RepresentAsian and Mendaki as well as ongoing collaborations with Itikku Productions where she champions stories of identity, culture, and womanhood.
Aneesah currently works as Operations Officer at the English National Ballet and is part of the MusicalCon team, where, for the past few years, she’s worked with Andrew as an artist liaison for the Backstage Theatre.
In this episode, Aneesah chats about her journey into theatre and the importance of representation backstage as well as onstage, especially for BESEA creatives. Aneesah and Andrew also talk about why they're excited about this year’s MusicalCon!
Follow Aneesah on Instagram: @aneesahkhadijah
MusicalCon takes place at the ExCel Centre 18th - 19th October 2025. Visit www.musicalcon.co.uk for info and tickets.
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Harriet Watson (Six) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show!
Andrew and Harriet discuss 13 Going On 30 (Manchester Opera House) and Moulin Rouge (World Tour + West End production) as well as the latest news about Oh Mary!, casting for the Mean Girls tour, Hercules, The Devil Wears Prada and more. They also pay tribute to both Patricia Routledge and Ben Lewis.
Harriet is preparing to star in a one-woman show Six Of Spades by Natasha Brotherdale Smith. The production runs at the Etcetera Theatre Club in Camden next week, directed by Millie Gaston.
Harriet’s theatre credits include: Rock Follies (Chichester Festival Theatre), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Paris), Closer Than Ever (Edinburgh Fringe Festival), Mismatched (Old Red Lion) and The Jungle Book (Tabard) as well as playing Pauline Quirke in Early Birds (Edinburgh Fringe Festival).
Harriet is a Six The Musical legend. She originally joined the UK & Ireland tour as dance captain and the alternate Seymour and Parr, but went on to play all six queens. After finishing the tour, Harriet became a universal super swing for both the West End and touring productions. Since leaving, she has made countless emergency returns to the show.
Six Of Spades runs at the Etcetera Theatre Club 13th - 19th October. Visit www.citizenticket.com for info and tickets.
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In this special bonus episode, Stratford East’s new leadership team unveil their inaugural season.
West End Frame Editor Andrew Tomlins is joined by Lisa Spirling (Artistic Director & Co-CEO) and Hanna Streeter (Executive Director & Co-CEO) for an exciting first look at their season, which includes the highly anticipated London premiere of Choir Boy by Tarell Alvin McCraney, directed by Nancy Medina. The season also includes the UK premiere of Here There Are Blueberries by Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich as well as Bloodsport: After Helen of Troy by Ava Pickett, directed by Lisa Spirling.
Also in this episode, Lisa and Hanna discuss the excitement of stepping into their new roles, their mission of driving Stratford East into its next chapter and the realities of navigating theatre-making in today’s challenging economic climate.
Visit www.stratfordeast.com for more information.
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Olivier nominee Carly Mercedes Dyer (Singin' in the Rain / A Chorus Line) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!
Andrew and Carly discuss The Harder They Come (Stratford East), 50 First Dates (The Other Palace) and Clarkston(Trafalgar Theatre) as well as the latest news about Amber Davies, Bank Of Dave, Beetlejuice, Lucie Jones, Megan Hilty and more.
Carly has played roles including Cassie in A Chorus Line, Faye Treadwell in The Drifters Girl, June in Gypsy and Erma in Anything Goes, for which she was nominated for an Olivier Award and won a WhatsOnStage Award. Her other theatre credits include: The Color Purple, Dreamgirls, Memphis, West Side Story, Hadestown, Rock Of Ages and lots more.
Carly played Christine in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at the London Palladium and recently reprised her performance in Japan.
This Christmas she’s off to Manchester to star as Kathy Seldon in Singin’ in the Rain at the Royal Exchange.
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Join West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins for a bonus show talk episode!
In this episode, Andrew discusses Songs For A New World (Eventim Apollo) starring Shoshana Bean, Joy Woods, Tituss Burgess and Jordan Fisher, The Code (Southwark Playhouse Elephant) starring Tracie Bennett and John Partridge as well as Till The Stars Come Down (Theatre Royal Haymarket).
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Rory Phelan (Heathers / Stay Strong) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!
Andrew and Rory discuss Hercules (Theatre Royal Drury Lane) and The Producers (Garrick Theatre) as well as the latest news about Into The Woods casting, the new Wicked songs, Carrie Hope Fletcher being cast in Elf and Waitress, nominations for the Black British Theatre Awards, Musical Con and more.
Rory's theatre credits include: Wag The Musical (Charing Cross Theatre), Grease (UK & International Tour), Club Tropicana (UK Tour) and Saturday Night Fever (UK Tour).
He played Eddie in the West End production of Mamma Mia! (Novello Theatre) and Ram Sweeney in Heathers (UK Tour and The Other Palace). He also played Ram in the Heathers live capture which was released on the Roku channel in the US and screened in UK cinemas. Rory has toured the UK, US and Australia singing the hits of George Michael.
When he isn't performing, Rory is helping other performers with his company Stage Strong. Known as the actors coach, he is busy helping actors build consistency, confidence and control.
For further info about Stage Strong, visit their Instagram Account: @stagestrong_
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It's the second part of our post-summer catchup episode! Theatre journalist Lisa Martland joins Andrew to discuss Top Hat (Chichester Festival Theatre), The Lightning Thief (Milton Keynes Theatre, UK Tour), Six (Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, UK Tour), Sing Street (Lyric Theatre Hammersmith), Saving Mozart (The Other Palace) and A Midsummer Night's Dream (Bridge Theatre).
Andrew and Lisa also talk about their favourite Sondheim shows.
Having spent many years at The Stage – including five years as Deputy Editor – Lisa Martland is a theatre journalist who has worked for theatrical publications such as Musical Stages, Musicals Magazine, Stage Faves and My Theatre Mates. She is the Founding Editor of www.MusicalTheatreReview.com.
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We're back! In our first post-summer catchup episode, theatre journalist Lisa Martland joins Andrew to discuss the London revival of Brigadoon.
Not seen in London for over 35 years, Lerner & Loewe’s Brigadoon has been directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in a new adaptation by Rona Munro. Danielle Fiamanya and Georgina Onuorah are job sharing in the role of Fiona MacLaren with Louis Gaunt as Tommy Albright.
Andrew and Lisa discuss how Brigadoon resonates in 2025, Drew McOnie's vision, what they thought of the cast and more.
Brigadoon runs at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre until Saturday 20th September 2025.
Having spent many years at The Stage – including five years as Deputy Editor – Lisa Martland is a theatre journalist who has worked for theatrical publications such as Musical Stages, Musicals Magazine, Stage Faves and My Theatre Mates. She is the Founding Editor of www.MusicalTheatreReview.com.
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We’re back with a special episode all about Gravity at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane! This one-off concert united Wicked legends Louise Dearman, Kerry Ellis and Rachel Tucker for an unforgettable afternoon of belting and nostalgia.
West End Frame Editor Andrew Tomlins is joined by Adam Davenport, Dean of Performers College, who last co-hosted the fourth episode of The West End Frame Show back in 2019.
Together, Andrew and Adam relive their standout moments from Gravity, reflect on the extraordinary impact Louise, Kerry and Rachel have had on musical theatre and share why they’re hoping this performance is just the beginning for the show.
Gravity was co-created and produced by Simon Schofield and Scott Garnham for Sisco Entertainment, with musical direction by James Doughty.
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Join West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, for a round-up of some shows at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
The shows discussed are Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares (Underbelly, Bristo Square), Spy Movie: The Play (Pleasance Courtyard), Jackie!!! (Gilded Balloon Patter House), Midnight at the Palace (Gilded Balloon Patter House), Hot Mess (Pleasance Courtyard) and Footballers Wives (Assembly Rooms).
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It's the last episode of the series! Peter Caulfield (To Wong Foo/Tammy Faye) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show.
Andrew and Peter discuss 101 Dalmatians starring Sydnie Christmas (Eventim Apollo) as well as the latest news about Songs For A New World, MJ The Musical closing, Kinky Boots, Coven and more. They also talk about the controversy surrounding Andrew Barth Feldman's casting in Maybe Happy Ending and the lack of Asian representation in musical theatre.
The episode features a reel by Zheng Xi Yong which you can watch here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMflIIkok01/?hl=en
Peter is about to star in the first major London revival of Two by Jim Cartwright. The Greenwich Theatre is being transformed into a pub for this immersive production which sees Peter and his co-star Kellie Shirley play fourteen characters between them.
Some of Peter’s stage credits include F*****g Men (Waterloo East Theatre), To Wong Foo (Hope Mill Theatre), Tammy Faye (Almedia Theatre), The Lehman Brothers (West End), Obamaology (Finborough Theatre), Jesus Christ Superstar (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre), One Man Two Guvnors (West End), A Christmas Carol (Old Vic) and the Lyric Hammersmith’s panto.
His screen credits include Take Cover (Signature Entertainment), Doctors (BBC), EastEnders (BBC), I Hate Suzie (Sky), Doctor Who (BBC), Cucumber (Channel 4) and Banana (E4).
Two runs at the Greenwich Theatre 21st August - 12th September 2025. Visit www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk for info and tickets.
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Welcome to Burlesque! In this special episode, West End Frame Editor Andrew Tomlins shares his review of Burlesque The Musical.
Based on the 2010 film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher, Burlesque The Musical premiered last year with runs in Manchester and Glasgow. The show has now transferred to the West End starring Orfeh, Jess Folley and Todrick Hall who has also directed and choreographed the production.
Burlesque runs at the Savoy Theatre until 6th September 2025. Visit www.burlesqueonstage.com for info and tickets.
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Harriet Bunton (Romeo & Juliet / Close Up: The Twiggy Musical) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!
Andrew and Harriet discuss Four Play (Kings Head Theatre) as well as the latest news about bootlegs, Jesus Christ Superstar, Jon Robyns, Magic At The Musicals, Jack Wolfe, Glorious starring Wendi Peters, Merrily We Roll Along and lots more.
Harriet's theatre credits include: ensemble in We Will Rock You (Dominion), Janet in The Rocky Horror Show (European Tour), Lisa in Mamma Mia! (Novello), Hodel in Fiddler on the Roof (Menier Chocolate Factory & Playhouse Theatre) and cover Twiggy in Close Up: The Twiggy Musical (Menier Chocolate Factory). Last year she was a camera operator swing in Jamie Lloyd’s production of Romeo & Juliet (Duke of York's Theatre).
Harriet has also crossed over to different roles within the industry, working in the worlds of casting, videography and beyond.
In this episode, Harriet talks candidly about her journey in theatre, how her outlook has changed and why she wants to talk about it.
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Jasmine Leung (Wicked / Moulin Rouge) co-hosts the 300th episode of The West End Frame Show!
Andrew and Jasmine discuss Titanique (Criterion Theatre), Noughts & Crosses (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre) and 35mm: A Musical Exhibition (Phoenix Arts Club) as well as the latest news about High School Musical, Clueless, Evita and lots more.
Jasmine has been in the ensembles of Moulin Rouge, Wicked and Death Note as well as concert stagings of Evita and Oklahoma. Additionally Jasmine was a swing in the UK & International tour of The King And I.
As well as appearing in lots of music videos and commercials, Jasmine has played roles on screen in Tar and Atlanta.
Follow Jasmine on Instagram: @jasmine_leung_
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Emma Ralston (Sister Act / Gavin and Stacey) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!
Andrew and Emma discuss Evita starring Rachel Zegler (London Palladium) and Dita Von Teese presents Diamonds and Dust (Emerald Theatre) as well as the latest news about Grease casting announcements, Nicole Scherzinger's Royal Albert Hall concert, Debbie Isitt’s Military Wives musical, the West End return of Kinky Boots and lots more.
Emma is currently starring in I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical. Written by Alexander S. Bermange, the show is returning once again to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer. The comedic musical revue reveals everything you could want to know about musical theatre, and the people who love it – on both sides of the curtain!
Emma was in the recent revival of Sister Act, performing the show at the Eventim Apollo, on tour and in the West End at the Dominion Theatre. Some of her other theatre credits include: Cinderella (Corby Cube), Aladdin (Capital), The Wind in The Willows (Turbine), Queen of the Mist (Charing Cross & Jack Studio), The Greatest Show (UK Tour), Bananaman the Musical (Southwark Playhouse), The Frogs (Jermyn Street), News Revue (Canal Cafe), Into the Woods (Rose & Crown Theatre) and Meet Me In St Louis (Landor Theatre).
Emma recently appeared in Gavin and Stacey: The Finale (BBC). Her debut EP ‘On My Way’ is available to download and stream.
I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical runs at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival at the Gilded Balloon 31st July – 24th August 2025. Visit www.likeamusical.com for info and tickets.
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Aaron Aisoni (Pretty Woman / 35mm) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!
Andrew and Aaron discuss Hercules (Theatre Royal Drury Lane) and Just For One Day (Shaftesbury Theatre) as well as the latest news about Fabiola Caraballo Quijada's performance at the Jimmy Awards, Lauren Drew leaving Titanique, Boop! closing, casting for The Lighting Thief tour and more.
Aaron recently graduated from Urdang, having previously attended The Brit School. He made his professional debut in Pretty Woman (Theater 11, Zurich) and will soon tour the UK and Ireland in Miss Saigon directed by Jean-Pierre van der Spuy.
Aaron is currently in rehearsals for 35mm: A Musical Exhibition which is a theatrical song cycle composed by Ryan Scott Oliver, based on the Broadway photography of Matthew Murphy. It’s an exploration of love, obsession, ambition and art. Directed by Dean Johnson, the show is being staged for four performances at the Phoenix Arts Club next week produced by Taylor Jay Productions.
Aaron also posts singing videos on TikTok where he has over 100k followers and five million likes.
35mm: A Musical Exhibition runs at the Phoenix Arts Club on 7th and 8th July. Visit www.phoenixartsclub.com for info and tickets.
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Marcus Collick co-hosts The West End Frame Show!
Andrew and Marcus delve into the controversy surrounding Rachel Zegler's balcony performance in Jamie Lloyd's production of Evita at the London Palladium. They also discuss Miss Myrtle's Garden (Bush Theatre) and their favourite West End LIVE performances (Trafalgar Square) as well as the latest news about Broadway closures, Marisha Wallace and Billy Porter transferring to Cabaret in New York, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button closing and lots more.
Marcus' US theatre credits include White Christmas and Damn Yankees. Since moving to the UK they have been in Spring Awakening (Phoenix Arts Club) and Zanna, Don't! (Old Joint Stock Theatre). Most recently they performed in the West End at ATG’s flagship creative learning program PLAYground at the Savoy Theatre!
Earlier this year Marcus hosted the Stalls to Stage Awards at the Bush Theatre and now they're teaming up with Emmanuel Akwafo to co-produce and host The Blackprint Concert: A Fearless Declaration of Black Artistry Taking Up Space at the Phoenix Arts Club. The concert has a killer line-up including Koko Alexandra, Lauren Azania, Tanasha Chege, Elan Ayana Davies, Cameron Benard Jones, Idriss Kargbo, Claudia Kariuki, Leah St Luce, Paige Miller, Georgina Onuorah, Jordan Shaw and Jaz Terry. Musical supervision and orchestrations are by Sean Green.
You can see The Blackprint Concert: A Fearless Declaration of Black Artistry Taking Up Space at the Phoenix Arts Club on 3rd August 2025. Visit www.phoenixartsclub.com for info and tickets.
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