In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame

Rebekah Lowings recently starred as Elphaba in the international tour of Wicked.

The production marked a major milestone for the musical as the first ever non-replica English-language production of Wicked, with Rebekah leading the company as Elphaba.

Rebekah's theatre credits include Molly Jensen in Ghost (UK Tour), standby Carol in 42 Balloons (The Lowry), first cover Maria in The Sound of Music (Chichester Festival Theatre), alternate Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady (UK Tour and London Coliseum), Lady Isobel in Knights of the Rose (Arts Theatre), Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar (International Tour) and Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (UK Tour).

In this episode, Rebekah discusses her run as Elphaba. She talks about the audition process, tackling the score, and Defying Gravity in a different way! Rebekah also reflects on the journey of her career and the lessons she has learnt.

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Natey Jones is starring as Ivan in The Harder They Come at Theatre Royal Stratford East.

Following acclaimed runs in New York and London, Natey has returned to the role for the production's second season at Stratford East. His performance as Ivan was named West End Frame's Top Performance of 2025.

Natey's theatre credits include Richard Bullock and Raymond Hill in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Aldwych Theatre), Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical (Lyric Theatre), Death of a Salesman (Piccadilly Theatre), Small Island (National Theatre), Rockets and Blue Lights (Royal Exchange Theatre), Doctor Faustus, Don Quixote and The Alchemist (Royal Shakespeare Company), Romeo and Juliet (International Tour) and Tomorrow (White Bear Theatre). His screen credits include Casualty, Doctors, Father Brown, Waffle the Wonder Dog and Shakespeare Live! From the RSC.

In this episode, Natey discusses returning to The Harder They Come and how his portrayal of Ivan has evolved across the show's different productions. He also reflects on the demands of the role, his journey into theatre via law school, why he doesn't consider himself a singer despite starring in major musicals, and lots more along the way.

The Harder They Come runs at Theatre Royal Stratford East until 4th July. Visit www.stratfordeast.com for info and tickets.

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Tosh Wanogho-Maud is the alternate Lola in the West End revival of Kinky Boots.

Tosh guest stars as Lola on Monday evenings at the London Coliseum, having previously played the role full-time on the European leg of the show's tour.

Prior to joining Kinky Boots, Tosh starred as The Iceberg in the West End production of Titanique (Criterion Theatre). His theatre credits also include David Ruffin in Ain't Too Proud (Prince Edward Theatre), Ben E. King and Rudy Lewis in The Drifters Girl (Garrick Theatre), Jimmy "Thunder" Early in Dreamgirls (Savoy Theatre), Pharaoh in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Toronto), Little John in Robin Hood (London Palladium), Jud Fry in Oklahoma! in Concert (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), Reverend Hightower in Bat Boy in Concert (London Palladium), Buddy Foster in Side Show in Concert (London Palladium), Joe in Show Boat (Gillian Lynne Theatre), Mutumbo in The Book of Mormon (Prince of Wales Theatre), Young Simba in The Lion King (Lyceum Theatre) and Winston in Whistle Down the Wind (Aldwych Theatre).

His screen credits include Man on Phone in Still Up (Apple TV+), Suitor in Bridgerton (Shondaland/Netflix), Husband in Roadkill (BBC One), Police Officer in A Discovery of Witches (Bad Wolf) and Pip in Jingle Jangle (Netflix).

Marking his third time In The Frame, in this episode Tosh discusses returning to Kinky Boots and stepping into the heels of Lola in the West End. He talks about how he approaches the role and why it's meaningful to be embracing a different side of his identity onstage. Tosh also shares his thoughts on advocating for yourself in this industry, with lots of other reflections (and plenty of chaos!) popping up along the way.

Kinky Boots runs at the London Coliseum until 11th July, with Tosh performing as Lola every Monday.Visit www.kinkybootslondon.com for info and tickets.

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Kayna Montecillo is playing Ocean in the London production of Ride The Cyclone.

Following a record-breaking run at Southwark Playhouse last year, the cult musical is returning to London, with Kayna joining the cast as Ocean O'Connell Rosenberg.

Kayna made her professional debut as Pearl in the original cast of the London revival of Starlight Express at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. She subsequently took part in the workshop of Bliss and starred as Annabeth in the UK tour of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical.

In this episode, Kayna discusses joining Ride The Cyclone and why she's excited to be playing Ocean. She also talks about making her professional debut in Starlight Express, navigating the early stages of her career, her training and path into theatre, and lots more along the way.

Ride The Cyclone runs at Southwark Playhouse Elephant 19th June - 22nd August. Visit www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk for info and tickets.

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Angela Marie Hurst is in her third year as the alternate Satine in the West End production of Moulin Rouge The Musical.

Angela made her West End debut as a child, when she played Young Nala in The Lion King.

Her theatre credits include: West Side Story (Salzburg), Rock Follies (Chichester Festival Theatre), Motown The Musical (Shaftesbury Theatre) and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Aldwych Theatre). In an incredible full-circle moment, Angela returned to The Lion King in the West End as an adult and understudied the role of Adult Nala.

In this episode, Angela discusses what it's like to play Satine and why she loves being part of Moulin Rouge. She also talks about her path into theatre, going from Young Nala to Adult Nala, growing her confidence in singing and lots more.

Moulin Rouge runs at the Piccadilly Theatre.

Follow Angela on Instagram: @angemariehurst

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