In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame

Ryan Carter is coming to the end of his run as The Iceberg in the West End production of Titaníque at the Criterion Theatre.

Ryan is a multi-faceted performer and creative. Prior to his run in Titaníque, Ryan starred as Jagwire in Bat Out Of Hell in the West End and on tour.

His other theatre credits include: Motown The Musical (Shaftesbury Theatre), Choir Of Man (Edinburgh Fringe Festival), The Boyfriend (Menier Chocolate Factory) and The World Goes Round (Barn Theatre). Most recently, Ryan played Smokey Robinson and covered Eddie Kendricks in the West End production of Ain’t Too Proud (Prince Edward Theatre).

As the Creative Producer of RyCa Productions, Ryan produced the acclaimed Refresh concerts, as well as a series of shows at Jack Solomons. Ryan was one of the Creative Directors for Turn Up London and was Creative Director of Digital Projects for The Barn Theatre, where he made the interactive concert The Secret Society of Leading Ladies and worked on Now Or Never by Matthew Harvey. He was the Casting Director for The Wiz at the Hope Mill Theatre and has also worked with Urdang. Ryan also does graphic design and creates and manages social media content for productions within the theatre industry, including the UK premiere of Ride The Cyclone and the reunion concert of Spring Awakening.

In this episode, Ryan discusses landing his role in Titaníque and the impact of Bat Out Of Hell. He also delves into his work as a creative, explains why it is important for him to stand up for what he believes in and reflects on his path into theatre.

Ryan plays The Iceberg in Titaníque at the Criterion Theatre until 7th June 2026. Follow him on Instagram: @ryanjesse95

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Glenn Adamson and Lauren Jones are back In The Frame!

Glenn and Lauren are starring as John and Barbara in the UK premiere of Dark of the Moon at the Charing Cross Theatre. The show is described as a "supernatural tale of powerful witchcraft, small-town prejudices and the power of love".

Glenn’s theatre credits include Strat in Bat Out of Hell (West End, UK, & International Tours), and Dave in Closer to Heaven (Turbine Theatre). He has also been seen as Theo in American Idiot (UK Tour), Rick in Bat Boy (London Palladium), and understudy Galileo in We Will Rock You at the London Coliseum.

Lauren’s theatre credits include the title role in Rebecca (Charing Cross Theatre) and Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family (UK Tour). Her other roles include Little Fan in A Christmas Carol (The Old Vic), Trish and alternate Bonnie in Bonnie & Clyde (West End & UK Tour) and Kim in Scissorhandz (Southwark Playhouse).

Dark of the Moon runs at the Charing Cross Theatre until 8th August. Visit www.darkofthemoonmusical.co.uk for info and tickets.

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Daniel Krikler is starring as Richard in the world premiere of Redcliffe at the Southwark Playhouse.

Written by Jordan Luke Gage, this new musical is based on the true story of William Critchard and Richard Arnold in 18th-century Bristol. It follows the dangerous, forbidden passion between a man of humble beginnings and a visiting sailor as they navigate a world of intense persecution.

Daniel's early credits include Charlie in Loserville (Garrick Theatre & West Yorkshire Playhouse), Rory in Bare: A Pop Opera (Union Theatre), Eddie in Mamma Mia! (Novello Theatre) and Jersey Boys (UK Tour).

He then returned to drama school to do an MA at Central School of Speech and Drama, and forged a hugely diverse career with his credits including: Arthur in Pink Mist (Bristol Old Vic/UK Tour), Dan in Homos, Or Everyone In America (Finborough Theatre), Keith Douglas in Unicorns, Almost (Bristol Old Vic), Understudy: Joe, Roland & Fred in Present Laughter (The Old Vic), Malcolm/Witch in Macbeth (Guildford Shakespeare Company), Understudy: Leo in 4000 Miles (The Old Vic), Charlemagne in Pippin (Charing Cross Theatre), Ensemble in The Normal Heart (National Theatre), Martin McGough in Fighting Irish (Belgrade Theatre), Caliban in The Tempest (Guildford Shakespeare Company), Mr Lacy in The Secret Life of Bees (Almeida Theatre), Max Vandenberg in The Book Thief (Leicester Curve) and Dillon Evans in The Motive and The Cue (National Theatre Productions).

Daniel's most recent work includes: Fedya Dolokhov in Natatsha, Pierre & The Great Comet (Donmar Warehouse), Martin in Austenland (Savoy Theatre), Perchik in Fiddler on the Roof (Regents Park Open Air / Barbican), Peter Pan in Wendy and Peter Pan (Barbican / RSC) and Man in All Is But Fantasy (RSC).

Redcliffe runs at the Southwark Playhouse Borough 22nd May – 4th July. Visit www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk for info and tickets.

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Broadway star and Olivier nominee Sierra Boggess is In The Frame!

Sierra is preparing to return to London for a one-night-only concert at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

She is one of Broadway and the West End’s most beloved sopranos, best known for originating the role of Ariel in Disney’s The Little Mermaid on Broadway, for which she received Drama Desk and Drama League nominations, as well as the Broadway.com Audience Award for Favourite Female Breakthrough Performance.

Sierra has a long history with The Phantom of the Opera, having played Christine Daaé on Broadway and in London for the special 25th anniversary concert at the Royal Albert Hall. She also originated the role of Christine in Love Never Dies in the West End, receiving an Olivier Award nomination for her performance.

Her many other credits include Fantine in the West End production of Les Misérables alongside Broadway productions of Master Class, School of Rock, Harmony and It Shoulda Been You. Sierra has also performed concerts across the world, including appearances at the BBC Proms, Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center.

In this episode Sierra discusses her return to London and her incredible concert career. She also reflects on her journey through theatre, the pressures of playing iconic roles such as Ariel and Christine, social media, sustaining longevity in the industry and lots more.

Sierra performs at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Sunday 31st May. Visit www.lwtheatres.co.uk for info and tickets.

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Jyuddah Jaymes is playing Watson in Sherlock Holmes.

Directed by Sean Holmes, this new mystery by Joel Horwood is receiving its world premiere at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.

Jyuddah played AJ in Choir Boy by Tarell Alvin McCraney at the Bristol Old Vic. His theatre credits also include: Romeo and Juliet (Almeida Theatre), The American Clock (The Old Vic), Twelfth Night (Young Vic) and 1884 (Shoreditch Town Hall).

His screen work includes: Amadeus, Django, Brassic (Sky), Sanditon (ITV/Masterpiece), Hijack (Apple TV+), Criminal (Netflix), Grantchester (ITV), Clique (BBC), The Boys in the Boat (MGM), Fight or Flight (Sky Cinema/Vertical), Hard Truths (Film4/StudioCanal) and The End of It (BBC Film/Elation Pictures).

Sherlock Holmes runs at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre until 6th June. Visit www.openairtheatre.com for info and tickets.

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