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

We're back with West End Frame icon Lisa Martland to catchup about this summer's hottest shows!
Andrew & Lisa discuss The Cher Show (UK Tour), Crazy For You (Chichester), 101 Dalmatians (Regent's Park), Billy Elliot (Leicester Curve), South Pacific (Sadler's Wells), The Osmonds (UK Tour), Diva Live From Hell (Turbine), Millennials (Other Palace), Chess & Kinky Boots In Concert (Drury Lane), Sister Act (Eventim Apollo) and Dear Evan Hansen (Noel Coward).
They also discuss the news about My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do?) transferring to the West End and the terribly sad news about the passing of Darius Campbell Danesh.
Having spent many years at The Stage - including five years as Deputy Editor - Lisa is the Founding Editor of one of the UK's top theatre websites, Musical Theatre Review.
The West End Frame Show will kick off season seven on Tuesday 13th September!
Hosted by Andrew Tomlins.
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Producer & performer Louis Rayneau co-hosts The West End Frame Show! We're also joined by performer and star of The Voice, Andrew Bateup.
Andrew & Louis discuss Treason The Musical (Cadogan Hall), The Picture of Dorian Gray (Barn Theatre / Lawrence Batley Theatre / New Wolsey Theatre / Oxford Playhouse / Theatr Clwyd) as well as the latest news about West End openings, In The Heights, Mamma Mia! and lots more.
Last year Louis created Future Spotlight Productions. He produced Spotlight On The Future which saw established performers teaming up with graduates to help give them a future in our industry. There were online shows as well as a live performance at The Drive In.
Louis also produced a hugely successful production of Cinderella and his latest project is the UK and European premiere of Joey Contreras' new musical In Pieces which is being streamed online as a musical film in support of the LGBT Foundation.
In Pieces is streaming online between 23rd and 26th April 2021. For tickets, visit www.stream.theatre. For more info about Louis’ company Future Spotlight Productions, visit www.futurespotlightproductions.com.
As a performer, Louis' credits include: The Beggars Opeta (Lazarus Theatre), Alice In Wonderland (International Tour), Cartoon Network Live (World Tour), The Jungle Book (UK Tour) and Naked Boys Singing (King’s Head).
Follow Louis on Instagram / Twitter: @LouisRayneau
Also in this episode, we're joined by performer Andrew Bateup (Joseph / The Choir Of Man) who has been starring on this series of The Voice UK (ITV). At the weekend he competed in the semi-finals, which concluded his journey on the show.
Andrew discusses why he was in a difficult place prior to the pandemic, his decision to enter The Voice and his future ambitions. You can hear Andrew's interview at 37:40.
Follow Andrew on Instagram / Twitter: @AndrewBateup
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Adam Gillian, who recently played Gerry Goffin in Beautiful, co-hosts a festive-filled episode of The West End Frame Show!
Andrew & Adam discuss Dick Whittington (National Theatre), Girl Power (Thespie) and Cinderella: The Socially Distanced Ball (Turbine Theatre) as well as the latest news about West End returns, Cadogan Hall, Mischief Comedy, White Christmas, Rebecca Levy's new single 'This Song Is Not About Boys' and lots more.
Adam trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance. His television credits include BBC’s Counsel and Pan Tau. On stage, he understudied Orpheus in Hadestown at the National Theatre and appeared in Refresh for RYCA at the Underbelly Festival. Earlier this year he toured the UK as Gerry Goffin in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.
Last month, Adam brought some incredible names together for a charity single he wrote called 'Ghost Light'. The song is in aid of Acting For Others and is available on iTunes and all streaming platforms. You can also donate by visiting www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ghost-light.
Follow Adam on social media: @ajgillian
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Performer Reece Kerridge (Starlight Express/Shrek The Musical) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!
In this episode, Andrew & Reece discuss Songs For A New World & The Space Between as well as an industry update and the latest news about Jesus Christ Superstar casting, NT At Home, Lucie Jones' live album and lots more.
Reece's theatre credits include: Our House (Union), The Book of Mormon (West End) and Shrek The Musical (UK Tour). Most recently he was in rehearsals to play Brexit and understudy Rusty in the German production of Starlight Express. During lockdown he has launched the podcast That’s All We Need For Today.
Visit Reece's website, www.reecekerridge.com.
Hosted by Andrew Tomlins
@Andrew_TomlinsThanks for listening!
Visit www.westendframe.co.uk to stay up-to-date with our podcasting adventures.

Ross Harmon (Wicked / Heathers) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!
Andrew and Ross discuss the latest updates about Wicked's Golden Globe nominations and Patrice Tipoki reprising her performance as Elphaba in the Australian production after leaving the show fourteen years ago. They also discuss the latest news about Jamie Lloyd's Evita, Freaky Friday, If/Then, Sondheim’s final musical Here We Are and lots more.
Most recently Ross understudied Fiyero in the West End production of Wicked (Apollo Victoria).
His theatre credits also include: Pierce in Half a Sixpence (Kilworth House), Taboo 20th Anniversary Concert (London Palladium), Sunset Boulevard (Royal Albert Hall), Kurt Kelly in Heathers (Theatre Royal Haymarket), Jared/Rock in the premiere of But I’m A Cheerleader (Turbine Theatre) and Sky in Mamma Mia! (Royal Caribbean).
Ross is a singer/songwriter and has released multiple EPs which are available on streaming platforms, including his festive single 'What Christmas Means To Me'. He's also an established singing, acting and career coach.
Follow Ross on Instagram: @rossharmon_
This is the last episode of the series, but stay tuned for our special end of year episodes for a round-up of our top performances and shows of 2024.
This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins.
@AndrewTomlins32Thanks for listening!
Email: [email protected]
Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.