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

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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Update frequency: every 5 days
Average duration: 45 minutes
Episodes: 307
Years Active: 2019 - 2025

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S8 Ep4 (ft. Peter Caulfield): Bonnie & Clyde, The Bodyguard starring Melody Thornton, Sinatra, Oliver Tompsett joins Pretty Woman + more!

Peter Caulfield (Tammy Faye / I Hate Suzie Too) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew and Peter discuss The Bodyguard (UK Tour, New Wimbledon Theatre) and Bonnie & Clyde as well as the latest news …

00:52:51 | Tue 14 Mar 2023

S8 Ep3 (ft. Annabel Marlow): Shirley Valentine starring Sheridan Smith, Olivier Awards, Lord of the Rings, Oklahoma, Brenda Edwards + more!

Annabel Marlow (Public / original Cambridge cast of SIX) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew and Annabel discuss Shirley Valentine (Duke of York's Theatre) and Oklahoma! (Wyndham's Theatre) as w…

00:56:47 | Tue 07 Mar 2023

S8 Ep2 (ft. Rhys Wilkinson): Bat Out Of Hell, Hamilton UK Tour, Sister Act, Shrek Casting, Disney’s Aladdin + more!

Rhys Wilkinson (understudy Romeo & Francois in And Juliet) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew and Rhys discuss: Bat Out Of Hell (Peacock Theatre) and Sister Act (UK Tour, New Victoria Theatre Wo…

00:51:59 | Tue 28 Feb 2023

S8 Ep1: Assassins, No Limits, Chichester, New Heathers Tour, Les Mis Casting, Jesus Christ Superstar + more!

We're back for a new season of stagey catchups!

On this week's episode, Andrew discusses No Limits (Turbine Theatre) and Heathers (UK Tour) as well as the latest news about the WhatsOnStage Awards, Ch…

00:22:51 | Tue 21 Feb 2023

Catchup Episode (ft. Lisa Martland): Allegiance, Idina Menzel's documentary, West End Besties, Mandela, Sylvia + more!

Before we kick off a new season of The West End Frame Show, we've recorded a catchup episode to bring you up-to-speed about all the shows we've seen since our last episode in December.

Andrew is join…

01:15:25 | Tue 14 Feb 2023

BONUS (ft. Meaghan Martin): Smoke at the Southwark Playhouse

We're back for bonus episode with Meaghan Martin!

Meaghan is currently starring in Smoke by Kim Davies at the Southwark Playhouse.

A modern adaptation of Miss Julie, Smoke asks audiences to question ou…

00:17:33 | Mon 13 Feb 2023

Top 5 Shows of 2022 (ft. Caz Cronin)

Theatre Critic Caz Cronin (Broadway World UK) joins West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, to round up their top shows of 2022.

Thank you for listening to The West End Frame Show in 2022 and for shari…

00:51:47 | Wed 28 Dec 2022

Top 5 Performances of 2022 (ft. Cameron Bernard Jones)

Actor Cameron Bernard Jones (Ain't Too Proud / The Wiz) joins West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, to round up his Top 5 Performances of 2022!

Thank you for listening to The West End Frame Show in 2…

00:46:24 | Mon 26 Dec 2022

S7 Ep15 (ft. Alexandra Buchanan): Newsies, Mother Goose with Ian McKellen, ITV's I Have A Dream, Daisy Edgar-Jones in Beautiful + more!

For the final episode of the season, theatre publicist Alexandra Buchanan (Buchanan PR) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew and Alexandra discuss Newsies (Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre) and Mot…

00:49:41 | Tue 20 Dec 2022

S7 Ep14 (ft. Jack Malin): We Will Rock You, Groundhog Day, Cheryl in 2:22, Shirley Valentine, Secret Life of Bees + more!

This week we're recording on location at the Theatre Cafe Diner with the venue's Head of Operations & Socials, Jack Malin!

Andrew and Jack discuss Mamma Mia! The Party (O2), Orlando starring Emma Cori…

00:52:24 | Tue 13 Dec 2022

BONUS (ft. Gracie McGonigal & Corrine Priest): Theatre Royal Stratford East panto & Claus The Musical

We're bringing you a bonus episode with special guests Gracie McGonigal (The Crucible) and Corrine Priest (Les Misérables).

Gracie McGonigal is currently starring as the title role in Cinderella at th…

00:26:36 | Wed 07 Dec 2022

S7 Ep13: The Wizard Of Oz, Guys & Dolls, Bake Off musical, Crazy For You, 42 Balloons, Musical Con 2023 + more!

West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, flies solo for this week's episode.

Andrew discusses The Wizard of Oz (Curve Leicester), 42 Balloons (Vaudeville Theatre) and Mother Goose (Hackney Empire) as w…

00:22:30 | Tue 06 Dec 2022

S7 Ep12: Matilda Movie, Ain't Too Proud casting, Elf, The Light in the Piazza, Nalton & Tudor + more!

This week, Andrew is all alone for a solo episode of The West End Frame Show!

Andrew discusses Matilda The Movie (Netflix), Elf The Musical (Dominion Theatre), But I'm A Cheerleader (Turbine Theatre),…

00:30:07 | Tue 29 Nov 2022

S7 Ep11 (ft. Taofique Folarin): A Christmas Carol, The Book of Mormon tour, Glory Ride, Mrs Doubtfire, Operation Mincemeat + more!

Taofique Folarin (ensemble in Moulin Rouge) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew & Taofique discuss Glory Ride (The Other Palace), A Christmas Carol (Old Vic) and The Book of Mormon (UK Tour, Glas…

00:43:17 | Tue 22 Nov 2022

S7 Ep10 (ft. Alex Parker): Alexia Khadime & Lucy St Louis in Wicked, The Woman In Black, Strictly Ballroom, WhatsOnStage Awards + more!

Musical Director, Producer and Writer Alex Parker (My Fair Lady / The Light in the Piazza) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew and Alex discuss Strictly Ballroom (New Wimbledon Theatre, UK Tour) …

00:50:45 | Tue 15 Nov 2022

BONUS (ft. Ope Sowande & Scarlet Gabriel): Mother Goose at Hackney Empire & Mamma Mia! The Party

We're bringing you a bonus episode of The West End Frame Show, with special guests Ope Sowande (Moulin Rouge/The Lion King) and Scarlet Gabriel (Waitress/Six).

Ope Sowande is preparing to play Jack Go…

00:35:25 | Wed 09 Nov 2022

S7 Ep9 (ft. Ksenya Gray): Bonnie & Clyde casting, Hairspray, Corey English is Doc Brown, Broadway updates, Arts Council funding + more!

Social media manager Ksenya Gray returns to co-host The West End Frame Show!

This week's episode focusses on the latest news from the West End and beyond; Andrew and Ksenya discuss Bonnie & Clyde cas…

00:41:35 | Tue 08 Nov 2022

S7 Ep8 (ft. Allie Daniel): Tammy Faye, Bonnie & Clyde, The SpongeBob Musical, Grease, Roles We'll Never Play + more!

Allie Daniel (Legally Blonde / Happy Meal) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew and Allie discuss Tammy Faye (Almedia Theatre) and Grease (Dominion Theatre) as well as all the latest news about B…

00:47:33 | Tue 01 Nov 2022

S7 Ep7 (ft. Billy Nevers): Musical Con, Jordan Luke Gage's Concert, My Son's A Queer, MJ The Musical, Courtney Bowman joins Pretty Woman + more!

Billy Nevers (Francois in And Juliet) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew and Billy discuss Musical Con West End (ExCel Centre), My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do?) (Garrick Theatre) and Jord…

00:58:58 | Mon 24 Oct 2022

S7 Ep6 (ft. Maddison Bulleyment): Next To Normal, Angela Lansbury, Black British Theatre Awards, Fame Wh*re, Phantom of the Opera + more!

Maddison Bulleyment (Anne Boleyn in Six UK Tour/Lyric Hammersmith’s Jack and the Beanstalk) (they/them) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew and Maddie discuss Fame Wh*re (King's Head), The Phant…

00:47:21 | Mon 17 Oct 2022

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