In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame

Dame Denning is back In The Frame!

Most recently, Lara starred as Caz in Here and Now: The Steps Musical (UK Tour), following her run as Anne in & Juliet. She has been busy with workshops and gigs, and on Monday 2nd November she makes her solo show debut at Crazy Coqs.

Lara was Standby Norma Desmond for Nicole Scherzinger in Jamie Lloyd’s revival of Sunset Boulevard (Savoy Theatre), and has also played Mrs Bucket in Charlie & The Chocolate Factory (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), as well as both Miss Honey and Mrs Wormwood in Matilda (Cambridge Theatre), taking over both roles after initially understudying them. Her other West End credits include Doreen/Miss Elf in The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4 (The Ambassadors & Menier Chocolate Factory) and Louise/Eve in Ruthless The Musical (Arts Theatre).

Lara’s other theatre credits include Lex Logan in Eugenius! (Turbine Theatre), Aunt Fanny in The Famous Five (Theatre Clwyd & Chichester Festival Theatre), Mrs Mullin in Carousel (Kilworth House Theatre), Miss Hedge in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (UK Tour), Mrs Cratchit in Scrooge The Musical (Curve Leicester), The Rocky Horror Show(European Tour), Gotta Sing Gotta Dance (UK Tour), All The Fun Of The Fair (UK Tour) and Dirty Dancing In Concert(UK Tour).

In this episode, Lara talks about the demands of playing Caz in Here and Now: The Steps Musical, how she approached performing “That’s The Way It Is” in And Juliet and what we can expect from her debut solo show. She also discusses her career journey, building her confidence and some of the things that can make the theatre industry challenging.

Lara Denning plays Crazy Coqs on Monday 2nd November. For tickets, visit www.brasseriezedel.com/crazy-coqs/

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Fresh from releasing his debut novella Miller Rose Roberts, Joseph Millson is playing Monsieur André in the 40th anniversary cast of The Phantom of the Opera at His Majesty’s Theatre.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera first opened in London's West End in 1986 and has become one of the world's most successful musicals. Joseph joins the anniversary cast alongside Sierra Boggess, reuniting with his former Love Never Dies leading lady more than 15 years after they originated the roles of Raoul and Christine in the original London production.

Joseph is also a writer. His memoir Work – And Other Four Letter Words was shortlisted for the Theatre Book Prize, while his debut fiction novella, Miller Rose Roberts, has recently been published.

Joseph has worked extensively across theatre, with credits including The Forsyte Saga, The Rover (RSC), Much Ado About Nothing, King John, Merchant of Venice 1936 (West End), Noises Off (West End), Betrayal (Theatre Royal, Bath), Mary Poppins (West End), Mr Foote's Other Leg (West End), Macbeth (Shakespeare's Globe), The Fairy Queen (Glyndebourne), Love Never Dies (West End – WhatsOnStage Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical), The Clearing and The Mill on the Floss (Shared Experience), The Real Inspector Hound / Black Comedy (West End), David Copperfield (Sheffield Crucible), The Fantasticks (King's Head Theatre) and David Copperfield: The Musical! (National Tour).

His screen credits include The Amateur, Creation Stories, Angel Has Fallen, Casino Royale, Moon Knight, Professor T, The Last Kingdom, Endeavour, Grantchester, Penny Dreadful, The Chelsea Detective, Midsomer Murders, New Tricks, EastEnders and Doctors. He has also performed in over 50 radio plays and was nominated for Best Actor at the BBC Radio Drama Awards.

In this episode, Joseph discusses joining the 40th anniversary cast of The Phantom of the Opera, the full-circle experience of reuniting with Sierra Boggess and reflecting on Love Never Dies. He also talks about his journey as a writer, the publication of Miller Rose Roberts, and lots more!

Miller Rose Roberts is out now and The Phantom of the Opera runs at His Majesty's Theatre.

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Sara Poyzer is starring as Donna in the West End production of Mamma Mia!.

She has played the role on-and-off for fifteen years, both in London and on tour across the UK and internationally. Mamma Mia! celebrated its 27th birthday in April and is the third longest-running West End musical of all time.

Sara starred as Beverley Bass in the first UK & Ireland tour of Come From Away, and has recently appeared on screen as Fiona Morley in Coronation Street. Her theatre credits also include: Assassins (Watermill Theatre), Rutherford & Son (The Other Palace), Othello (Trafalgar Studios), Billy Elliot The Musical (Victoria Palace), Forever Young and All Quiet on the Western Front (Nottingham Playhouse), Abigail’s Party (Theatre Royal, York), Satin in Satin ‘n’ Steel (Nottingham Playhouse & UK Tour), Up n Under (Hull Truck), The House of Bernada Alba (Yvonne Arnaud) as well as The School for Scandal, The Merchant of Venice, Antigone and Poetry or Bust (Northern Broadsides).

On screen, Sara has appeared in Casualty, EastEnders, Doctors, Cast Offs, Paradise Reclaimed, Heartbeat, Dangerfield, Playing the Field, Peak Practice and ODDinary People.

Recorded backstage in Sara's dressing room, in this episode Sara discusses her journey with Mamma Mia!, and how her relationship with Donna has developed over the past fifteen years. She also reflects on her path into theatre and talks all-things Come From Away... plus more!

Mamma Mia! runs at the Novello Theatre. Visit www.mamma-mia.com for info and tickets.

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Miles Anthony Daley is playing Richard Holland and Prince in I'm Every Woman: The Chaka Khan Musical at Troubadour Wembley Park.

With a book by Nia T. Hill, I'm Every Woman tells the story of Chaka Khan's extraordinary life and career. The musical premiered at Hackney Empire before transferring to Troubadour Wembley Park, with Chaka Khan attending the show's press night.

Miles' theatre credits include George Treadwell in The Drifters Girl (UK & Ireland Tour), The Romantic in The Choir of Man (Arts Theatre and Playhouse Square, Cleveland) and Thriller Live (West End & International). He understudied Raymond Hill in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical in the West End (Aldwych Theatre), and later played the role full-time in the show's Australian production (Melbourne). Elsewhere, Miles appeared on The Voice UK.

In this episode, Miles discusses the development of I'm Every Woman and why being part of the production feels like such a significant moment in his career. He also talks about his path into theatre, some of the biggest challenges he has faced and the crazy journey the industry has taken him on so far.

I'm Every Woman: The Chaka Khan Musical runs at Troubadour Wembley Park until 27th September.

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Jessica Aubrey is currently starring as Jane Seymour in SIX The Musical at the Vaudeville Theatre.

Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, SIX has direction by Lucy Moss and Jamie Armitage with choreography by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille. SIX was first performed in London in 2017, and is now the winner of over 35 international awards including two Tonys.

Her theatre credits include Rose in Titanique (Lido Paris), ensemble and understudy Elphaba and Nessarose in Wicked (Apollo Victoria Theatre), Megan in But I'm a Cheerleader (Turbine Theatre), swing and understudy Eglantine Price in Bedknobs and Broomsticks (UK Tour) and Sandy in Grease (Royal Caribbean Cruise Line).

In this episode, Jessica discusses all things SIX and why playing Jane Seymour is such a special and meaningful chapter in her career. She also reflects on her path into musical theatre via a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, what it was like to play Elphaba in Wicked (as the show's first ever third cover Elphaba!), and lots more along the way. Recorded backstage in Jessica's dressing room at the Vaudeville Theatre, there are also a few surprise guests who pop up during the conversation!

SIX is booking at the Vaudeville Theatre until 28th November 2027. Visit www.sixthemusical.com for info and tickets.

This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins
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