In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame

• S10 Ep48: Solomon Davy, star of The Code, Grease & Hairspray

  Solomon Davy is playing Chad Manford in the UK premiere of The Code by Michael McKeever.The play is running at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, with Solomon starring alongside Tracie Bennett and John Partridge. The Code unfolds over a fictional yet hauntingly plausible cocktail hour that quickly spirals into a tense psychological battleground — where fame, identity, and survival hang by a thread.After training at The Wilkes Academy, Solomon burst into the industry making his West End debut as Kenickie in Grease at the Dominion Theatre. He also played Christian in Clueless’ pre-West End showcase run in Bromley and toured the UK as Link in Hairspray. Solomon has performed pantomimes in Wimbledon, Bristol and Woking.Recorded during rehearsals, in this episode Solomon discusses all-things The Code as well as why Wilkes Academy was the right place for him to train, his relationship with singing and how things have changed for him quickly over the past couple of years.The Code runs at Southwark Playhouse Elephant until 11th October. Visit www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk for information and tickets.This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: [email protected] Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• S10 Ep47: Bobbie Little, star of Military Wives, Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Heathers & The Witches

  Bobbie Little is playing Olive/Paula in the premiere of Military Wives The Musical at York Theatre Royal.Written and directed by Debbie Isitt, the musical is based on the 2019 movie and inspired by a true story.Bobbie's theatre credits include: The Witches, Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Heathers, High Fidelity, Mamma Mia, Little Shop of Horrors, Jesus Christ Superstar, Rent, Hairspray and more. In this episode Bobbie discusses what makes Military Wives such a special piece and why she is having a blast. She also speaks about not having social media, the whirlwind of Standing at the Sky’s Edge, the path of her career and lots more.Military Wives runs at York Theatre Royal until 27th September. Visit www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk for info and tickets. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: [email protected] Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• S10 Ep46: Joanna Woodward, Ulla in The Producers

  Joanna Woodward is reprising her performance as Ulla in The Producers.Following its sold out run at the Menier Chocolate Factory, The Producers has transferred to the West End for a run at the Garrick Theatre. Joanna is starring alongside Andy Nyman and Marc Antolin in Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan's show.Joanna recently starred as Clare in The Time Traveller’s Wife (Apollo Theatre & Storyhouse Chester). She previously appeared in the Menier's production of Merrily We Roll Along in addition to understudying some major roles in the West End, including Vivian Ward in Pretty Woman (Piccadilly & Savoy Theatres) and Carole King in Beautiful (Aldwych Theatre).Some of Joanna's other theatre credits include: Mary in The Life (Southwark Playhouse), Margaret in Fings Ain’t Wot They Used T’Be (Theatre Royal Stratford East) and Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors (Kilworth House Theatre).In this episode Joanna discusses all-things The Producers as well as the path of her career and reflections of The Time Travellers Wife... plus more!The Producers runs at the Garrick Theatre until 21st February. Visit www.theproducersmusical.comThis podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: [email protected] Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• TINA SPECIAL: Karis Anderson, Kristina Love, Tsemaye Bob-Egbe, Rhianne Louise McCaulsky, Jenny Fitzpatrick & Chanel Haynes

  Ahead of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical closing in the West End, in this episode we revisit the conversations we had with Karis Anderson, Kristina Love, Tsemaye Bob-Egbe, Rhianne Louise McCaulsky, Jenny Fitzpatrick and Chanel Haynes who have all played the title role.Tina received its world premiere in April 2018 in London and subsequently broke all box office records at the Aldwych Theatre. Directed by Phyllida Lloyd and written by Katori Hall with Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins, the show is choreographed by Anthony van Laast with set and costume designs by Mark Thompson.Karis Anderson is currently playing Tina, having previously understudied the role; Kristina Love originated the role in the German production before transferring to the London cast; Tsemaye Bob-Egbe was a Tina understudy in the original cast and later returned as the alternate Tina; Rhianne Louise McCaulsky played Aline and understudied Tina; Jenny Fitzpatrick was the original alternate Tina; Chanel Haynes shared the role of Tina. Tina runs at the Aldwych Theatre until 13th September. Visit www.tinathemusical.com for info and tickets.This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: [email protected] Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• S10 Ep44: Laura Benanti, Broadway royalty

  Tony winner Laura Benanti is In The Frame! You know Laura for her astounding Broadway career, which includes roles such as Maria in The Sound of Music, Cinderella in Into The Woods, Claudia in Nine, Julia in The Wedding Singer, Louise in Gypsy (which won her the Tony), Candela in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Amalia in She Loves Me and Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady. Beyond Broadway, Laura’s career spans concerts, television, film and comedy - she has been seen on everything from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to Younger, Gossip Girl and HBO’s The Gilded Age.Laura has spent the last month in the UK, performing her solo show Nobody Cares to sold out audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Before heading back to the US, Laura is bringing the show to London for two performances at Underbelly Boulevard Soho.In this episode, Laura discusses her path to Edinburgh, how she has changed as a person and performer throughout her career… and why she’s proudly unapologetic about who she is and what she’s got to say! Laura performs Nobody Cares at Underbelly Boulevard Soho on Tuesday 2nd September. Visit www.underbellyboulevard.com for info and tickets. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: [email protected] Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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