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It's the 300th episode and Tony winner Jerry Mitchell is back In The Frame!Jerry has worked extensively as a director and choreographer in both the West End and on Broadway.He is currently nominated for Best Choreography at this year's Tony Awards for his production of BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical - with music by David Foster - which is running to acclaim on Broadway. Meanwhile in London Jerry's production of The Devil Wears Prada - with music by Elton John - is playing the Dominion Theatre and last year his production of Becoming Nancy had a regional run at the Birmingham Rep.Jerry is one of the producers for the upcoming off-West End run of the brand-new musical King of Pangea which opens at the King's Head Theatre in June. Written by Martin Storrow and directed by Richard Israel, King of Pangea follows Sam Crow following the loss of his relentlessly hopeful mother as he escapes to the imaginary island of his childhood. As a director and choreographer, some more of Jerry's shows have included Legally Blonde, Kinky Boots, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Pretty Woman. He directed On Your Feet and choreographed Hairspray.Jerry has won the Tony Award for Best Choreography twice for his work on La Cage aux Folles and Kinky Boots. Additionally he received the Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award in 2023 in recognition of his support of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (largely through creating Broadway Bares).Jerry was last In The Frame five years ago and is back for our special 300th episode!Jerry kicks off the episode with a discussion about why he's producing King Of Pangea and the challenges of bringing new musicals to the stage in 2025.Jerry also talks all-things BOOP!, including the development of the show and casting Jasmine Amy Rogers. He reflects on how he approached The Devil Wears Prada, after he took the helm following the show's original staging in the US. Jerry also chats about Becoming Nancy's journey and whether we can expect future life for the show. Plus lots more pops up along the way!King Of Pangea runs at the King's Head Theatre 7th June - 6th July. BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical runs on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre whilst The Devil Wears Prada runs in the West End at the Dominion Theatre. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening to 300 episodes of In The Frame!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: The Devil Wears Prada - Thursday 15 May, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Dominion Theatre, London Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One & Two - Saturday 17 may, Part One 2pm, Part Two 7pm, touch tour 11am, Palace theatre, London Six the Musical - Saturday 31 May, 4pm, touch tour 2.30pm, Curve Theatre, Leicester Dealer's Choice - Saturday 31 May, 2.30pm, touch tour 1pm, Donmar Warehouse, London Shucked - Saturday 7 June, 2.15pm, touch tour 12.30pm, Regent's Park Open air Theatre, London To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details on how to sign up to the regular VocalEyes What's On email newsletter do visit - https://vocaleyes.co.uk (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)
Kathleen MarshallKathleen began her Broadway career as an assistant to her brother Rob, the choreographer of Kiss of the Spider Woman, in 1993. The two also collaborated on She Loves Me, Damn Yankees , Victor/Victoria and Seussical. She was the artistic director for the Encores! series of staged musical revivals from 1996 through 2000. During that time, she choreographed The Boys from Syracuse, Li'l Abner and Call Me Madam and she directed and choreographed Babes in Arms and Wonderful Town.She also directed and choreographed the Broadway revival of Grease. I was fortunate enough to catch the Encores! production of Wonderful Town when it transferred to Broadway.Kathleen was also the director and choreographer of the Broadway revival of Pajama Game which opened in February 2006 and which was the Broadway acting debut of Harry Connick Jr. I'm happy to report I was there too!More pertinent, Kathleen directed and choreographed a Broadway revival of Cole Porter's Anything Goes in 2011, with Sutton Foster as Reno Sweeney. The show ran at London's Barbican Centre in 2021 and was recorded for television (BBC) by Ross MacGibbon, later picked up by PBS in America. Kathleen's production is as close to perfect as can be. In fact, she won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Theatre Choreographer. Stephen RidleyIn 2021 Steve joined Kathleen as music supervisor and music director of Anything Goes at the Barbican. He was also music supervisor of Oklahoma! at Wyndham's Theatre. Steve conducted the highly-acclaimed Broadway transfers of The King and I at The London Palladium and the Dominion Theatre and An American in Paris at the Dominion Theatre, and he was the music director of the Olivier Award winning revival of Ken Ludwig's Crazy for You at the Novello Theatre. He later was music supervisor of Kiss me, Kate at the Barbican, now being shown on PBS throughout the U.S.Steve is a music director, conductor and pianist based in London. He was born in Middlesbrough and is a graduate of the Royal College of Music. I'm thrilled that he joined us for this exciting episode!
Vanessa Lynn Williams[1] (born March 18, 1963) is an American singer, actress, model, producer and dancer. She gained recognition as the first Black woman to win the Miss America title when she was crowned Miss America 1984. She would later resign her title amid a media controversy surrounding nude photographs published in Penthouse magazine. 32 years later, Williams was offered a public apology during the Miss America 2016 pageant for the events.Williams rebounded from the scandal with a successful career as a singer and actress. In 1988, she released her debut studio album The Right Stuff, whose title single saw moderate success as well as "Dreamin'", which peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States in 1989. With her second and third studio albums, The Comfort Zone (1991) and The Sweetest Days (1994), she saw continued commercial success and received multiple Grammy Award nominations, including her number-one single and signature song, "Save the Best for Last", which she performed live at the 1993 Grammy Awards ceremonies. Her later studio albums include Everlasting Love (2005), The Real Thing (2009), and Survivor (2024).As an actress, Williams enjoyed success on stage and screen. She made her Broadway debut in 1994 with Kiss of the Spider Woman. In 2002, she starred as The Witch in the revival of Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods that earned her a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical at the 56th Tony Awards. She starred in the revival of Horton Foote's The Trip to Bountiful in 2013, and the ensemble political farce POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive in 2022. She is also known for her appearances in television with her best known roles being Wilhelmina Slater on Ugly Betty (2006–2010) for which she was nominated three times for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series; and Renee Perry on Desperate Housewives (2010–2012).Since 2024, she has been starring in the musical The Devil Wears Prada at the Dominion Theatre, London.PICTURE: By WBLS - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqXJj32T90o – View/save archived versions on archive.org and archive.today, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=80020422
Dan Partridge is starring as Charlie Price in the new touring production of Kinky Boots.Written by Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein, Kinky Boots opened on Broadway in 2013 before transferring to London in 2015. This new production is directed by Curve's Artistic Director Nikolai Foster with choreography by Leah Hill and set and costume design by Robert Jones.Dan's theatre credits include: Pepper in Mamma Mia! (West End), Link in Hairspray (UK Tour), Rum Tum Tugger in Cats (Europe & South Korea Tours) and most recently he originated the role of Ben in the world premiere of Here And Now: The Steps Musical (The Alexandra, Birmingham). Dan had an extensive run starring as Danny Zuko in Grease on tour and in the West End at the Dominion Theatre. He has also worked on screen and done multiple workshops. In this episode Dan disusses the demands of playing Charlie, developing his stage relationship with Johannes Radebe and what it's been like to create a new version of Kinky Boots. Dan also reflects on his career so far... and lots more pops up along the way. Kinky Boots tours until July 2025. Visit www.kinkybootstour.com for info, tour dates and tickets. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The latest new musical to open in London's West End is THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, an all singing, all dancing adaptation of the hit 2006 film which starred Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, and Emily Blunt. This stage version, newly directed by Jerry Mitchell, stars Georgie Buckland as Andy, with Vanessa Williams taking on the iconic role of Miranda Priestley. Matt Henry, Amy di Bartolomeo, Rhys Whitfield, and James Darch complete the principal cast while Sir Elton John, Shaina Taub and Kate Wetherhead form the writing team. Check out this full length review to find out what Mickey-Jo thought of the show, whether fans of the film will be satisfied, and how it ranks alongside other film to stage musical adaptations... • 00:00 | introduction 03:03 | plot / vibe 10:15 | score and script 21:51 | direction, design 27:32 | performances • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 60,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre
Georgie Buckland is starring as Andy in The Devil Wears Prada.Following its recent run in Plymouth, The Devil Wears Prada has opened in the West End at the Dominion Theatre. Based on the 2006 film and bestselling novel, The Devil Wears Prada has an original score by Elton John, lyrics by Shaina Taub and book by Kate Wetherhead. The show is directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell.The Devil Wears Prada marks Georgie's first leading role and her West End debut!Having trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Georgie's theatre credits include Gingy in Shrek the Musical (UK & Ireland Tour), Ensemble/Cover Angela/Mrs Hobday in Disney's Bedknobs and Broomsticks (UK & Ireland Tour), Necile in Claus the Musical (The Lowry Theatre) and Soloist in The Bernstein Mass (Royal Scottish National Orchestra).In this episode Georgie discusses all-things Prada, including how she landed the role, why it's such a big moment for her and dealing with the demands of playing such a big role. The Devil Wears Prada is booking at the Dominion Theatre until 31st May 2025. Visit www.devilwearspradamusical.com for info and tickets. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.
Ahead of further UK Tour dates, the iconic ROCKY HORROR SHOW recently returned to London with a brief run at the Dominion Theatre in the West End. This production starred Jason Donovan as Dr Frank n Furter alongside a hugely exciting new cast including Connor Carson, Lauren Chia and more. Check out this full video review for my thoughts on the cult show, this ongoing touring production and the latest cast. • 00:00 | introduction 07:00 | plot / history 13:21 | this production 19:16 | the performances • get in person / live stream tickets to see MickeyJoTheatre LIVE at the Phoenix Arts Club: https://phoenixartsclub.com/events/mickeyjotheatre-live/ About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 60,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre
Angela Scanlon sits in on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show.Actor, writer and comedian Mawaan Rizwan is starring as The Narrator in the Rocky Horror Show, for two weeks of London dates, at the Dominion Theatre from Friday 6th to Friday 20th September. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bill Hicks: Revelations The last special Bill Hicks ever taped in 1992 and features him the height of his genius. Recorded at the Dominion Theatre in London, Bill Hicks opens our eyes and minds to the hypocrisy and ludicrousness of the world around us. COMEDY DYNAMICS YouTube Facebook X (Twitter) TikTok Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Heathers The Musical - Friday 21 June, 5pm, @sohoplace, London. English - Thursday 27 June, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Kiln Theatre, London. Six The Musical - Wednesday 26 June, 6pm, New Theatre, Oxford. Thursday 4 July, 8pm, Sunderland Empire. Sunday 7 July, 3pm, Vaudeville Theatre, London Sister Act - Wednesday 3 July, 2.30pm, touch tour 1.15pm, Grimsby Auditorium. Monday 8 July, 7.30pm, touch tour 6.30pm, Dominion Theatre, London. People, Places & Things - Saturday 13 July 2.30pm, touch tour 12.30pm and on Thursday 25 July, 7.30pm, touch tour 5.30pm, Trafalgar Theatre, London. To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the regular What's On email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - https://vocaleyes.co.uk (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)
Carl Mullaney is currently playing Monsignor O'Hara in the West End revival of Sister Act at the Dominion Theatre. Based on the iconic movie, Sister Act is directed by Bill Buckhurst with choreography by Alistair David. This revival was first staged at the Eventim Apollo in 2022 ahead of launching a tour which continues to run alongside the West End production. Sister Act has original music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater, book by Bill and Cheri Steinkellner and additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane. Last year Carl received tremendous acclaim for his performance as Albin in the London revival of La Cage aux Folles at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. Carl's theatre credits include: Mary Sunshine in Chicago (Adelphi, Cambridge & International Tour), Bamatabois & understudy Thenardier in Les Miserables (Sondheim, Barbican & International Tour), Booby Shevalle in Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens (Leicester Square Theatre), Man 2 in Jest End (Leicester Square Theatre), Brandi in We Raise Our Hands in The Sanctuary (Albany Theatre), General Blight in Bananaman The Musical (Southwark Playhouse), Sarah the Cook in Dick Whittington (Lyric, Hammersmith), The Diva in Frank's Closet (Hoxton Hall, Shoreditch) and Carl in Drama Queen (Unity Theatre, Liverpool). Carl works extensively as a presenter and cabaret performer. Alongside performing at countless iconic venues in his own shows and various concerts, Carl hosts Kinky Kabaret at Freedom Bar Soho and Mighty Hoopla which is the UK's biggest, queer, inclusive music festival. Recorded backstage at the Dominion Theatre, in this episode Carl discusses Sister Act rehearsal room antics, how he approached 'I Am What I Am' in La Cage aux Folles and his mindset when returning to musical theatre after a ten year hiatus... plus lots more! Sister Act runs at the Dominion Theatre until 31st August 2024. Visit www.sisteractthemusical.co.uk for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Past Present FeatureA filmmaker appreciation podcast hosted by Emmy-winning director...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Bill Hicks: Revelations - Variations On 11/29/1992 at the end of a very successful sold-out tour of the UK, Bill performed in London at the Dominion Theatre to a raucous, enthusiastic capacity crowd. This performance became his last recorded special, Revelations, which many consider to be Bill in peak form. When Revelations was originally broadcast on TV and subsequently released on DVD and LP, the length was one hour and 13 minutes long, being edited to that more time-slot-friendly length. But, the actual show that Bill performed that night was an epic, running just under two hours long. Now for the first time the entire audio of the show is being released as Bill performed it that night...with all 43 missing minutes! COMEDY DYNAMICS YouTube Facebook X (Twitter) TikTok Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The divine musical comedy SISTER ACT is officially back in the West End, having opened last week at the Dominion Theatre in London. The show, based on the iconic film starring Whoopi Goldberg and Dame Maggie Smith, currently stars Beverley Knight and Ruth Jones alongside a talented supporting cast. Check out this new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on the show's material, this slightly altered production and its cast! • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 60,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows both in New York, London, Hamburg, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre
In this episode we talk about the Sister Act Spectacle at Heaven Nightclub and Blue's Electrifying Drama at Seven Dials Playhouse. Plus Natalie goes backstage at Just For One Day with cast member Tamara Tare. Sister Act (media event): In this episode, we bring you the glitz and glamour from the Sister Act media event at Heaven Nightclub. Join the star-studded cast, including Olivier Award-winner Beverley Knight, the soulful Ruth Jones, Lesley Joseph, Clive Rowe, Lizzie Bea, Lemar, Alison Jiear, and Carl Mullaney, as they gear up for the much-anticipated West End production at the Dominion Theatre. Beverley Knight reprises her role as the disco diva-in-disguise Deloris van Cartier, and Gavin and Stacey co-creator Ruth Jones takes on the role of Mother Superior. With a Motown-inspired score by Alan Menken, this joyous tale of music, mishaps, and nuns on the run is set to captivate audiences from 15 March to 31 August.Blue:We dive into the intense and thought-provoking world of Blue at Seven Dials Playhouse. Detective LaRhonda Parker, portrayed by the brilliant Tamara Tare, takes centre stage in a gripping interrogation, adding layers of complexity as she investigates one of her own in the shooting of a Black motorist. This powerful two-hander, hailed with 5-star reviews and the prestigious Fringe First Award, delves into the intricacies of race, justice, and loyalty.Interview with Tamara Tare: As a bonus, Natalie sits down with Just For One Day cast member Tamara Tare for an exclusive chat as she shares behind-the-scenes stories, her role, and other intriguing aspects of this dynamic show.Tune in for all the drama, laughter, and backstage revelations in this exciting episode!
Jenna Lee-James recently completed her run as Elsa in the West End production of Disney's Frozen at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Jenna made her West End debut in the original cast of We Will Rock You at the Dominion Theatre. Jenna went on to play the roles of Meat and Scaramouche in the West End before playing Killer Queen in We Will Rock You's 10th anniversary world arena tour, making her the only person to have played all three roles in the musical's history. Some of Jenna's other theatre credits include: Narrator in Joseph (Adelphi Theatre), Grizabella in Cats (European Tour), alternate Donna in Mamma Mia! (Original UK Tour), Mary in Rod Stewart's Tonight's the Night (UK Tour), Becky McDonald in Street of Dreams (MEN Arena Manchester), June Child in 20th Century Boy (UK Premiere) and Lorraine in Boogie Nights (UK Tour). Alongside her theatre work, Jenna is an acclaimed concert artist and regularly performs internationally. She released her debut album On The Edge in 2019. In this episode, Jenna discusses carving her own path into theatre, her whirlwind run in Frozen and which role she would want to return to in We Will Rock You... plus lots more! Follow Jenna on Instagram: @jennaleejames Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.
Welcome to Spooning with Mark Wogan. In this episode, Mark is joined by the voice of soul music Beverley Knight to talk about the foods that she thinks she loves and the food that she thinks she hates.Plus, Beverley talks about being an independent artist, the mysogony she faced in the music industry and why she can't go to a wedding without performing. Beverley's album, The Fifth Chapter is out to download now and you can see Beverley star as ‘Deloris Van Cartier' in the award-winning production of Sister Act The Musical at the Dominion Theatre from 15 March to 8 June 2024. https://sisteractthemusical.co.uk/This podcast was recorded at The Mount Street Restaurant in Mayfair with dishes cooked by Jamie Shears.New episodes every Thursday!Producer: Johnny SeifertFilming and Editing: Rory Edwards and Chris JacobsYoutube: Search Spooning With Mark Wogan to watch the full episode with bonus contentTikTok: Clips can be seen at @spooningwithmarkwoganInstagram: Clips can be seen at @spooningwithmarkwoganThis is a News Broadcasting Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: The King and I - Wednesday 7 February, 2.30pm, Dominion Theatre, London Sister Act - Saturday 10 February, 2.15pm, touch tour 12.45pm, Curve, Leicester The Enfield Haunting - Saturday 17 February, 7.30pm, Ambassadors Theatre, London The Frogs - Thursday 29 February, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Kiln Theatre, London The Woman in Black - Thursday 29 February, 7.45pm, touch tour, 6pm, Theatre Royal, Brighton To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the regular What's On email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - https://vocaleyes.co.uk (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)
Hey betchhh! We're back on the wiiiiireless January 22! In the meantime, get a load of this: During the performance of Grease, the Musical at the Dominion Theatre in London's West End four audience members were removed by the police. Two men and two women got into a fight and caused a disturbance during the performance. They were apparently being rude, abusive, and refusing to leave. The police came to the auditorium and escorted them out. Several girls were waiting in line for a portaloo at the Morgan Wallen concert in Pittsburgh when a fight broke out. The fight started when one of the girls pushed in front of the other in line. Follow us @rickileetimjoel!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Aladdin - Sunday 10 December, 1pm, Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, Kent A Christmas Carol - Wednesday 13 December, 7.30pm, touch tour 6.15pm, Alexandra Palace, London Peter Pan Goes Wrong - Friday 15 December, 7.30pm, Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London Ghosts - Saturday 16 December, 2pm, touch tour 12noon, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, London Lights Up - The cult of Beauty, Saturday 16 December, from 10am, Wellcome Collection, London Elf The Musical - Tuesday 19 December, 2.30pm, Dominion Theatre, London To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the regular What's On email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - https://vocaleyes.co.uk (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)
Hello and welcome to Secure The Insecure hosted by Johnny Seifert.On this episode you will watch actress and West End star Georgina Castle up about the mental health impact of being in the theatre industry. Plus, what is it like to have GMTV's Andrew Castle as her Dad and how her friendship with Emmerdale's Matthew Wolfenden has helped him since his divorce.You can see Georgina in Elf The Musical at The Dominion Theatre by visiting https://elflondon.comSecure The Insecure is the celebrity mental health podcast that airs on Mondays and Fridays available to watch on Youtube or listen to on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Make sure you subscribe/rate/review where you are watching or listening to Secure The InsecureFollow Johnny Seifert on Social Media:Twitter: www.twitter.com/JohnnySeifertInstagram: www.instagram.com/johnnyseifertInstagram: www.instagram.com/securetheinsecurepodcastTikTok www.tiktok.com/johnnyseifert92. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kim Ismay is currently playing Debs in Elf The Musical at the Dominion Theatre.Elf has returned to London for its third festive run, with Kim reprising her performance for a second year. Kim is beloved for her iconic run as Tanya in the West End production of Mamma Mia! and for playing Madame Morrible in Wicked in the West End and on tour. She has had huge success with her one-person show About Bill. Some of Kim's other theatre credits include: Frances in Kidnapped (National Theatre of Scotland), Barbara in Come Dine With Me (MT Fest), Lysette in The Silver Gym, Dotty Otley in Noises Off, Katisha in The Hot Mikado and Fiona in How The Other Half Loves (all Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch), Maxine in Stepping Out (Derby Playhouse), Baroness Bomburst in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (UK tour), Miss Dinsmore/Dora Bailey in Singin' In The Rain (West Yorkshire Playhouse/UK Tour), Flo Manero in Saturday Night Fever (UK Tour), Miss Bonnie in Acorn Antiques (UK tour), May Belfort in Lautrec (Shaftesbury Theatre), Magenta in The Rocky Horror Show (Frankfurt English Theatre) and Kiss Me Kate, The Wizard of Oz and Comedy of Errors (all RSC). Elf The Musical runs at the Dominion Theatre until 6th January 2024. Visit www.elflondon.com for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.
The Prince of Egypt, the DreamWorks animated film from 1998, was brought to the West End stage in 2020 at the Dominion Theatre but had to take a break due to the COVID lockdown. It completed its run the following year when it was filmed for a cinema release. BTG Editor David Chadderton spoke to the show's composer and lyricist, multi-Grammy and Academy Award-winner Stephen Schwartz, about the show's West End run and how it originally came about, as well as some of his views on songwriting. The Prince of Egypt will be released in selected cinemas across the UK and internationally on 19 and 22 October 2023 by Trafalgar Releasing. Tickets are on sale at ThePrinceOfEgyptMusicalFilm.com. For information about Stephen and his work, see the Stephen Schwartz official web site. (Photo of Stephen Schwartz, credit: Nathan Johnson.)
DAVID SERERO (Otto Frank/Director/Producer) David Serero, has received international recognition and critical acclaim from all over the world. At 38 years old, he has already performed more than 2,000 concerts and performances throughout the world, played in over 100 films and recorded 20 albums. He entered the prestigious Who's Who America for demonstrating outstanding achievements in the entertainment world and for the betterment of contemporary society. In 2019, he received the Morocco Day Distinguished Achievement Award, and the Trophy of the Culture of Morocco and has been honored by Royal Air Maroc as one of the 15 most influential moroccans worldwide. That same year, he received the 2019 Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2020, David Serero was Awarded by the Trophy for Diversity by the UNESCO. David Serero is a member of the Recording Academy and of the Television Academy and a voting member both of the Grammys and Emmys. He has given concerts in Paris at the Opera Garnier, Olympia, Eiffel Tower; in New York at the Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Times Square; in London at the Royal College of Music, Wembley Stadium; and in Moscow at the Tchaikovsky Hall; in Amsterdam at the Concertgebouw, the Budapest Opera conducted by Placido Domingo and more. He made his sold out West End debuts at the Dominion Theatre. He has sung more than 30 lead roles in Opera, Operetta and Musical Theater. In his extensive discography, he has recorded Cast Album Recording of iconic roles such as Shakespeare's Richard III and world Premiere adaptations. He is also the founder and producer of several music and film festivals. During the 2017/2018 season in New York, David Serero starred as Cyrano De Bergerac (Rostand), Don Giovanni (Mozart), Barabas (Marlowe's Jew of Malta), King Ahasuerus (from musical Queen Esther's Dilemma), King Lear (Jacob Gordin's The Yiddish King Lear), Napoleon's title role from Napoleon by Stanley Kubrick. For the 2018/19 season in New York, David starred as Nabucco's title role, Romeo (Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet in a Jewish adaptation), Figaro (Mozart's Marriage of Figaro) which he directed and adapted. He opened his 2019/20 season with « Anne Frank, a musical », starring as Otto Frank, which he directed and produced, and the world premiere of "Lost in the Disco" with Lisa Azuelos. Upcoming engagements are Shylock (Merchant of Venice), his own theatrical adaptation of Carmen, Anne Frank a musical, "Lost in the Disco" at the Public Arts Hotel, Rodrigo in The Cid among others. Anne Frank A Musical Written by Jean-Pierre Hadida, adapted in English by Dylan Hadida, this musical was highly recognized in France for the last ten years. David Serero directed and produced of this premiere and received critical acclaim for his 2019 Off-Broadway production, also starring as Otto Frank. Anne Frank, a Musical features 12 artists on stage to bring the poetry and music of Jean-Pierre Hadida.
This week on the show Ricky Wilson welcomes friends from the world of comedy, television and literature.The hilarious Ed Gamble has us chuckling ahead of his new tour 'Hot Diggity Dog'.Super Sara Pascoe shares all about her debut novel 'Weirdo' and her new podcast 'Weirdo's Book Club'.Television legend Linda Robson tells us about going on tour with 'Loose Women Live'.And awesome Aussie Jason Donovan chats starring in 'Grease The Musical' at London's Dominion Theatre.Plus, chef and Bake-Off star Chetna Makan has out tastebuds tingling with her new book 'Chetna's Indian Feasts'.You can catch the breakfast show live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hello and welcome to Secure The Insecure hosted by Johnny Seifert.On this episode you will hear from actress Olivia Moore who is taking the West End by storm as Sandy in Grease The Musical at The Dominion Theatre until October 2023. In this conversation Olivia talks about what Grease means to her, how she has grown in confidence in school and the benefits of therapy.For more information on Grease visit: https://www.greasemusical.co.uk/if you want to contact Johnny, he is on Twitter @johnnyseifert, TikTok @johnnyseifert92 and Instagram @johnnyseifert and @secureTheInsecurePodcastRemember it is okay to not be okay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Christine Allado and Adrian Hansel are currently starring as Meat and Brit in the West End revival of We Will Rock You.Returning to London 21 years after its premiere at the Dominion Theatre, We Will Rock You is currently playing to sold-out houses at the London Coliseum where it's playing a 12-week limited season. Some of Christine's theatre credits include Tzipporah in The Prince of Egypt (Dominion Theatre), Peggy & Maria in Hamilton (Victoria Palace Theatre), Vanessa in In The Heights (Kings Cross Theatre) and Dovee in Here Lies Love (National Theatre). Later this year Christine will star in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends at the Gielgud Theatre.Some of Adrian's theatre credits include Samuel in The Distance You Have Come (Cockpit & Apollo Theatres), Benny Southstreet in Guys and Dolls (Sheffield Crucible), Seaweed J Stubbs in Hairspray (Shaftesbury Theatre), alternate Four Eyed Moe in Five Guys Named Moe (Marble Arch Theatre) and Ken in Ain't Misbehavin' (Southwark Playhouse). We Will Rock You runs at the London Coliseum until 27th August 2023. Visit www.wewillrockyoulondon.co.uk for info and tickerHosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.
Olivia Moore is currently playing Sandy in the West End revival of Grease.Returning to the Dominion Theatre for a second year, this is an all-new production of Grease directed by Nikolai Foster with choreography by Dame Arlene Philips. Olivia made her professional debut in the UK premiere of Heathers at The Other Palace and stayed with the show for its West End transfer to the Theatre Royal Haymarket, understudying the roles of Veronica and Heather McNamara.She went on to join the original West End cast of Waitress at the Adelphi Theatre, understudying and regularly playing the roles of Jenna and Dawn.In this episode, Olivia discusses what it's like to be returning to Grease, combatting nerves, conquering huge roles and lots more. Grease runs at the Dominion Theatre until 28th October. Visit www.greasemusical.co.uk for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.
Natalie Chua / @natalie_chua1 Training: Sylvia Young Theatre School and The Urdang Academy. Theatre credits include: Understudy Erma in Anything Goes (Barbican Theatre), Ensemble understudy Cynthia and Diva 2 in Priscilla Queen of the Desert (UK tour),Consuelo and understudy Maria in West Side Story (The Royal Exchange), Spinotti in Bat Out of Hell (International tour and Dominion Theatre); Disco Girl, Understudy Mia, Helen, Oberon and Vinnie in The Donkey Show (Proud Camden), Yoko Ono in The Sessions Live! (UK Arena Tour); Ensemble, understudy Ellen and Gigi in Miss Saigon (The Prince Edward Theatre), Diane Lee in Bare (Union Theatre), Jasmine in Aladdin (Theatre Royal Plymouth), Ensemble in Dick Whittington (Harlow Playhouse). Film/TV credits: Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway; The Entire Universe BBC; Harry Potter; Nurofen Commercial. Other credits: Angelis – Syco Music/Sony BMG. https://builtforthestage.com/ - fill out the form and ask about our next fitness challenge! www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Natalie Chua / @natalie_chua1 Training: Sylvia Young Theatre School and The Urdang Academy. Theatre credits include: Understudy Erma in Anything Goes (Barbican Theatre), Ensemble understudy Cynthia and Diva 2 in Priscilla Queen of the Desert (UK tour),Consuelo and understudy Maria in West Side Story (The Royal Exchange), Spinotti in Bat Out of Hell (International tour and Dominion Theatre); Disco Girl, Understudy Mia, Helen, Oberon and Vinnie in The Donkey Show (Proud Camden), Yoko Ono in The Sessions Live! (UK Arena Tour); Ensemble, understudy Ellen and Gigi in Miss Saigon (The Prince Edward Theatre), Diane Lee in Bare (Union Theatre), Jasmine in Aladdin (Theatre Royal Plymouth), Ensemble in Dick Whittington (Harlow Playhouse). Film/TV credits: Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway; The Entire Universe BBC; Harry Potter; Nurofen Commercial. Other credits: Angelis – Syco Music/Sony BMG. https://builtforthestage.com/ - fill out the form and ask about our next fitness challenge! www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode Bobby & Steffan are joined by an absolute musical theatre superstar and icon!! She's just finished playing Penny in Dirty Dancing at the Dominion Theatre in a role she first played 16 years ago! Her long list of previous credits include Singin in the rain, Strictly Ballroom, Top Hat, Cats and Grease, just to name a few! In the episode they discover how Charlotte looks after herself whilst performing such physically demanding roles and how that's changed over the course of her career. Check it out! Our brand new online coaching service Fit2 Perform has launched!! Check it out at www.fit-2.co.uk Join Fit2 Perform today and start your journey towards a stronger, healthier, and more confident you!! Don't forget to leave us a rating and a review (preferably 5 stars!) and if you've got any questions you want answered, head to Instagram @fit2_talk and slide into those DM's!
After playing to sold out performances at the London Palladium in The King and I in 2018, Dean John-Wilson is currently reprising the role of Lun Tha in the current UK Tour. In our interview, Dean talks about the experience rejoining the show after 5 years and the joy of getting to rediscover the character that saw him woo audiences and critics alike in the West End. A seasoned performer with credits on Aladdin, From Here to Eternity and Passion, Dean tells us how this show feels more relevant than ever and how it feels particularly special now being able to tell this story to audiences up and down the country. We also spend some time delving into the legacy of Rodgers & Hammerstein as a renaissance of their work seems to be happening with successful revivals of Oklahoma and South Pacific recently. Dean also tells us about his experience working with Tony winning director Bartlett Sher and shares his reasons for why he thinks this production has been so successful.In this new interview, Dean John-Wilson also opens up about his career as a vocal coach with VCA - a company helped establish in 2015 where he offers coaching sessions to aspiring performers. He remains humble about his career beginnings as he shares his own experiences of how having coaches and mentors in his own career have helped him enhance his mindset. Over the years, he's also developed a reputation for his physical fitness - similarly offering classes to students wanting to lose weight or gain muscle mass. As he now returns to the role of Lun Tha, he stresses how he feels it's important to be able to show people it's possible to be performing full time whilst also running an online business. As the interview closes, he shares his own hopes for the future and continues to encourage aspiring performers to make their dreams a reality by making bold choices.The King and I continues its UK Tour till 2024 before commencing a West End run at Dominion Theatre.
Charlotte Gooch is currently reprising her performance as Penny Johnson in Dirty Dancing, a role she first played sixteen years ago!Dirty Dancing has returned to the Dominion Theatre ahead of a UK & Ireland tour. Based on the 1987 film, Dirty Dancing is written by Eleanor Bergstein, with direction by Federico Bellone and choreography by Austin Wilks.Charlotte first joined Dirty Dancing in 2007, understudying Penny at the Aldwych Theatre. She went on to play the role in the show's first-ever national tour, West End revival at the Piccadilly Theatre and the original German production in Berlin.Last year Charlotte starred as Kathy Selden in Jonathan Church's production of Singin' In The Rain (Sadlers Wells and UK/International tour) to huge acclaim. Some of her other theatre credits include: Alex Owens in Flashdance (International Tour), Tina Sparkle in Strictly Ballroom (Piccadilly Theatre/West Yorkshire Playhouse/Toronto), Dale Tremont in Top Hat (Aldwych Theatre/UK Tour), Margot in Legally Blonde (Korea), Bombalurina in Cats (European Tour) and Patty Simcox/understudy Sandy in Grease (UK Tour).Dirty Dancing runs at the Dominion Theatre until 29th April. Visit www.dirtydancingonstage.co.uk for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.
Earlier this week Mickey-Jo was invited to the gala night performance of DIRTY DANCING at the Dominion Theatre in the West End, London. The show gives audiences a chance to experience the classic story from the iconic film live on stage. The classic movie starred Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze. Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's full thoughts about this show, with a verdict that might surprise you... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 60,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows both in New York, London, Hamburg, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre
Last week Mickey-Jo went to his first festive press night of the year, for ELF The Musical at The Dominion Theatre in the West End. This new production of the show arrives in London just in time for Christmas and stars Simon Lipkin, Georgina Castle, Tom Chambers and Rebecca Lock. Check out Mickey-Jo's new review for all his thoughts on this sparkle-jolly-twinkle-jingley show... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 60,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows both in New York, London, Hamburg, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre
Now for a bit of a festive roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Sleeping Beauty - Sunday 11 December, 1pm, touch tour 11.30am, Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury Aladdin - Wednesday 14 December, 6pm, touch tour 4.30pm, Aylesbury Waterside Mama Mia! - Thursday 15 December, 2.30pm, New Theatre Oxford A Christmas Carol - Friday 9 December, 7pm, Old Vic, London, A Christmas Carol - Thursday 15 December, 2.30pm, Bridge Theatre, London, A Christmas Carol - Saturday 17 December, 11.30am, Rose Theatre, Kingston, A Christmas Carol - Tuesday 20 December, 7pm, touch tour 5.30pm, Hull Truck Theatre Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol - Thursday 22 December 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London Alice in Wonderland - Saturday 17 December, 1.30pm and 6pm, touch tour 4.30pm, Brixton House, London Six The Musical - Tuesday 20 December, 5pm, touch tour 4.15pm, Liverpool Playhouse Elf the musical - Thursday 29 December, 2.30pm, Dominion Theatre, London Northern Ballet:The Nutcracker - Saturday 31 December, 2pm, touch tour 11.45am, Leeds Grand Theatre To find out more about these and other up-coming audio-described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the VocalEyes weekly email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - https://vocaleyes.co.uk (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)
Georgina Castle is currently starring as Jovie in the West End return of Elf The Musical at the Dominion Theatre. Based on the 2003 film, Elf The Musical has book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin with songs by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin. The show opened on Broadway in 2010 and first ran in the West End in 2015. Georgina's theatre credits include: Sophie in Mamma Mia! (Novello), Doralee in 9 to 5 (UK & Ireland Tour), Marie in Cinderella (Gillian Lynne) and Millennials (Other Palace). After completing her run in Elf, next year Georgina will play Lisa in a West End run of Dirty Dancing at the Dominion Theatre, having previously played the role in the musical's UK & Ireland Tour. Elf The Musical runs at the Dominion Theatre between 14th November and 7th January 2023. Visit www.elflondon.com for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.
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Mickey-Jo recently bought tickets to see the new production of GREASE, which is currently playing at the Dominion Theatre in the West End. This production, which began life at the Leicester Curve, is directed by Nikolai Foster, with Choreography by Arlene Phillips. Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this very different version of the show... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 60,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows both in New York, London, Hamburg, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre
Russell chats with Music Director and UNCG professor Dominick Amendum about his music career when he was apart of the Broadway musical "Wicked" as well as receiving a Grammy nomination for "The Prince of Egypt" and also finding balance between his teaching profession in the UNCG Musical Theatre department and his family life.Brought to you by Real Creative Heart, Like, Review, Share, & Subscribe.DOMINICK AMENDUM served for nearly a decade as Associate Music Supervisor of the International Mega-Hit Musical Wicked, also having Conducted and Music Directed Wicked on Broadway, in Los Angeles, and in cities across the U.S. on the First National Tour. Additionally, Dominick was the Arranger and Music Supervisor for the Broadway musical First Date (starring Zachary Levi). Other credits include: Heathers (Off Broadway- New World Stages); Gigantic (Off Broadway- The Vineyard); The Blue Flower (Off Broadway- SecondStage); The Kid (Off Broadway- The New Group); The Romance of Magno Rubio (Off Broadway- DR2 Theatre); Cabaret (National Tour); Oliver! (National Tour); Moonshine (Dallas Theatre Center); LMNOP(Houston TUTS); Elf (Paper Mill Playhouse); Secondhand Lions (Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre). As part of his continuing collaboration with Stephen Schwartz, Dominick is the Arranger and Music Supervisor of The Prince of Egypt, currently running at the Dominion Theatre in London's West End. The Prince of Egyptwas developed at Fredericia Teater in Denmark and TheatreWorks in California. Dominick received a GRAMMY nomination for his production of The Prince of Egypt Original Cast Recording. He also produced the First Date Broadway Cast Recording and the Studio Cast Album of the world premiere musical Secondhand Lions. Additional recordings as Producer include Stephanie J. Block (“This Place I Know”); Carrie Manolakos (“Echo”), Will Van Dyke (“Chasing The Day”) and Paul Loesel and Scott Burkell (“Sorta Love Songs”). In the studio, Dominick has collaborated with the likes of Dolly Parton, Rupert Holmes, Andrew Lippa, Stephen Schwartz, and Marvin Hamlisch. Dominick is the Smart-Tillman Artist in Residence at his alma-mater, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. At UNCG, he serves as Coordinator of the Musical Theatre Program, Professor of Musical Theatre Performance, and resident Music Director. He also continues to work professionally around the globe developing new musicals.https://vpa.uncg.edu/home/directory/bio-domamendum/
Danielle Steers is one of three performers playing the role of Cher in the UK premiere of The Cher Show which is touring the UK and Ireland. Danielle plays Lady, alongside Millie O'Connell as Babe and Debbie Kurup as Star. Directed by Arlene Phillips with choreography by Oti Mabuse, this is an all-new production of the show featuring costume design by Gabriella Slade who recently won a Tony Award for Six The Musical.Danielle's theatre credits include: The Empress in Aladdin (Theatre Royal, Plymouth), Carmen in Sweet Charity (Donmar Warehouse), Shirelle in the original London cast of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Aldwych Theatre), swing and cover Nicki Marron in The Bodyguard (Adelphi Theatre), cover Killer Queen in We Will Rock You (International Arena Tour), Dynamite in Hairspray (Aberystwyth Arts Centre), Judge and cover Pilar in Legally Blonde (Savoy Theatre) and Divine in Respect La Diva (Garrick Theatre).Danielle originated the role of Zahara in Bat out of Hell, playing the role in Manchester and during its West End runs at the ENO and Dominion Theatre. Danielle reprised her performance internationally when Bat out of Hell transferred to the Mirvish Theatre in Toronto and New York City Centre. Danielle was the first West End replacement for Catherine Parr in Six The Musical at the Arts Theatre, Lyric Theatre and Vaudeville Theatre. She released her debut album The Future Ain't What It Used To Be in 2021. Follow Danielle on Instagram: @misssteersThe Cher Show is touring until March 2023. Visit www.cheronstage.com for info, tour dates and tickets.Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.
This week's guest is Simon Gordon who most recently starred as JD in Heathers! Simon originally went to Law School before entering ITV's Superstar - Andrew Lloyd Webber's reality TV show, casting an actor to play Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar - where he made it to the final thirty boys. Simon's theatre credits include: Christian in Moulin Rouge (Secret Cinema), alternate Strat in Bat Out Of Hell (London Coliseum, International Tour & Dominion Theatre), Robbie in Twist and Turn (The Other Palace) and cover Gene in Girl From The North Country (Gielgud Theatre). Most recently, Simon played JD in the original UK tour of Heathers, before reprising his performance in the London production at The Other Palace. During his London run, Simon played JD for the musical's film which will premiere on the Roku Channel in the US in September. In this episode, Simon discusses how he found his way from Law School to theatre, the Heathers fandom and *that* story about how rehearsing for his Beautiful audition led to armed police entering his house (and lots more). Follow Simon on Instagram: @simongordon Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.
Jack Harrison-Cooper (cover Danny & Kenickie in Grease) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew & Jack discuss The Drifters Girl (Garrick Theatre), Joseph UK Tour (Glasgow Kings Theatre) & A Love Letter To Harvey Milk (Waterloo East Theatre) as well as the latest news about The Devil Wears Prada starring Beth Leavel, The Bodyguard, Heathers, Jennifer Hudson plus lots more. After training at Laine Theatre Arts, Jack made his West End debut in the ensemble of Miss Saigon at the Price Edward Theatre. His credits also include: Kiss Me Kate (Paris), understudy Emmet in Legally Blonde (Curve Leicetser), Warner in Legally Blonde (South Korea), Chistery & understudy Boq in Wicked (2017 UK & Ireland Tour), The Wedding Singer (South Korea) and Sunset Boulevard In Concert (Alexandra Palace Theatre). Most recently Jack was part of the ensemble and cover Aaron in the original West End production of The Prince of Egypt (Dominion Theatre) and then appeared alongside seven all-star Roses in Gypsy In Concert (Alexandra Palace Theatre). On screen Jack can be seen in the Miss Saigon 25th Anniversary filmed performance (available on Netflix) and in Mary Poppins Returns. He can also be heard on the Miss Saigon and Prince of Egypt cast albums. Jack is currently back at the Dominion Theatre in the ensemble of Grease, understudying Danny, Kenickie and Officer Mallie. He also works in the word of fitness. Grease runs at the Dominion Theatre until Saturday 29th October. Visit www.greasemusical.co.uk for info and tickets.Follow Jack on Instagram: @jackhcooperHosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.
This week, Chris and Deborah review the latest production of Grease, playing at the Dominion Theatre until October. Find us -- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/restricted.view/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaBN-Og0cGLQXNzfpfa9eDg/about Email restrictedviewteam@gmail.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/work-it License code: G49TAON3PUR9GIFR
Jocasta is about to star as Rizzo in the West End revival of Grease.Directed by Nikolai Foster and choreographed by Dame Arlene Phillips, Grease is returning to the Dominion Theatre where it previously ran in 1993. Jocasta recently originated the role of Lady Capulet in the West End production of & Juliet (Shaftesbury Theatre), whilst also understudying the roles of Nurse and Anne. In 2016 Jocasta was nominated for West End Frame's Understudy of the Year Award, for covering the roles of Camila, Daniela and Vanessa in the London production of In The Heights (King's Cross Theatre). Her theatre credits also include: Joanne in Rent (Hope Mill Theatre), Anita in West Side Story (Royal Exchange), Yvonne in Sunshine On Leith (West Yorkshire Playhouse) understudy Deena and Lorell in Dreamgirls (West End), Ghost The Musical (International Tour), Dynamite in Hairspray (UK Tour) and Chicago (Curve). Grease begins performances at the Dominion Theatre from 3rd May 2022. Visit www.greasemusical.co.uk for info and tickets.Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.
Joseph Peacock is originating the role of Donny Osmond in the brand new musical, The Osmonds. With a story by Jay Osmond, The Osmonds tells the true story of the five brothers from Utah who were pushed into the spotlight as children and went on to create smash hits, decade after decade. The musical premiered at Leicester Curve ahead of a UK and Ireland tour. Having trained at Emil Dale Academy, Joseph's theatre credits include Young Gideon in The Last Ship (US Tour), understudy Tink in Bat Out Of Hell (London Coliseum & Dominion Theatre), Benjamin in Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (UK Tour) and Pete in Burnt Part Boys (The Park Theatre). The Osmonds tour is booking through to 3rd December 2022. Visit www.theosmondsmusical.co.uk for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.
This week we're joined by West End LEGEND, Mazz Murray. Mazz is currently starring as Donna in the West End production of Mamma Mia!, having previously played Tanya in the show. Mazz famously starred as Killer Queen in We Will Rock You at the Dominion Theatre for seven triumphant years. She made her theatre debut playing Patsy Cline in The Roy Orbison Story. Other credits include: Mama Morton in the recent production of Chicago (Phoenix Theatre) as well as A Girl Called Dusty, Rent, Smokey Joe's Café, Fame, Only the Lonely, Boogie Nights and Pippin. Most recently Mazz played Norma Desmond in a concert staging of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black's musical Sunset Boulevard at the Alexandra Palace Theatre. After receiving tremendous acclaim, it was announced that Mazz would once again play the role for a second staging at the Royal Albert Hall. Mazz's portrayal of Norma was named West End Frame's top performance of 2021. You can see Mazz in Mamma Mia! at the Novello Theatre. Visit www.mamma-mia.com for info and tickets.Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.
Simbi Akande (The Prince of Egypt) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Andrew & Simbi discuss Come From Away (Phoenix Theatre), Little Women (Park Theatre) and the new cast of Six (Vaudeville Theatre) as well as the latest news about My Fair Lady, Wicked, Russell Watson and lots more.Simbi is currently understudying Nefertari and Miriam in the West End production of The Prince of Egypt (Dominion Theatre).Her theatre credits also include: Aphra in Children Of Eden (Cadogan Hall), A Christmas Carol (Dominion Theatre), The Light in the Piazza (Royal Festival Hall/LA Opera), Lula in Violet (Charing Cross Theatre), Woman 2 in Putting It Together (Hope Mill Theatre), Marta in Company (Aberdeen Arts Centre), Tzeitel in Fiddler On The Roof (Chichester Festival Theatre), Clara in Ghost (UK Tour) and swing in Show Boat (New London Theatre).The Prince of Egypt runs at the Dominion Theatre until Saturday 8th January 2022.Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @Andrew_Tomlins Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit www.westendframe.co.uk to stay up-to-date with our podcasting adventures.
Olivier nominee Dan Burton is currently starring as Phil Davis in the UK tour of White Christmas, having previously played the role in the West End at the Dominion Theatre. Described as "a timeless romantic comedy to warm hearts of all ages", White Christmas has music and lyrics by Irving Berlin and book by David Ives and Paul Blake. Dan's theatre credits include playing Giles in The Mousetrap (West End), Don Lockwood in Singin' In The Rain (Paris), Jerry in Top Hat (Kilworth House), Billy in 42nd Street (Paris), Riff in West Side Story (Austria) and he was nominated for an Olivier Award for his performance as Tulsa in Gypsy (Savoy Theatre / Chichester); Earlier in his career, Dan appeared onstage in The Pajama Game, Grease, Jersey Boys, Betty Blue Eyes, Legally Blonde, Chicago, Dirty Dancing and Miss Saigon.White Christmas tours the UK until Sunday 2nd January 2022. You can see it at The Bristol Hippdrome, Canterbury Marlowe, Manchester Palace Theatre, Plymouth Theatre Royal and Edinburgh Playhouse. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @Andrew_Tomlins Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.
Sharon is currently starring as Sloane in the UK tour of Bat Out Of Hell, having created the role in the original production.Sharon originally opened Bat Out Of Hell - which features Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf's greatest hits - in Manchester, with the show transferring to the London Coliseum and then the Dominion Theatre. She also starred in the musical's run in Canada.Just a few of Sharon's theatre credits include playing Donna in the UK & international tour of Mamma Mia! as well as the West End productions of Billy Elliot and The Commitments. Alongside theatre work, Sharon is well known for her cabarets; her show with Rob Fowler has won awards whilst she also has an acclaimed one woman show based on the life of Liza Minnelli.Sharon recorded this chat in her dressing room at the Manchester Opera House during tech rehearsals. Bat Out Of Hell tours the UK until November 2022. Visit www.batoutofhellmusical.com for info and tickets.Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @Andrew_Tomlins Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.
You're gonna have "the time of your life" as hosts Bobby and Kristina discuss 1996's Big The Musical on episode sixteen of My Favorite Flop. ABOUT BIG THE MUSICAL Based on the 1988 film of the same name starring Tom Hanks, Big The Musical tells the story Josh Baskin, a 12-year-old boy who grows up overnight after being granted a wish by a Zoltar Speaks machine at a carnival. With the aid of his best friend, Billy, he must cope with his new adulthood while finding the machine so that he can wish himself back and more. The musical features a book by John Weidman, music by David Shire, and lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. Composer David Shire was inspired to adapt Big for the stage after his wife, actress Didi Conn, watched the film on pay-per-view in her hotel room one night and told him how great a musical it would make. Over the next six years, he was able to amass a team that included frequent collaborator lyricist David Maltby, Jr., book writer John Weidman, director Mike Ockrent, and choreographer Susan Stroman, all of whom were not quite convinced that the musical would work, but continued to contribute to the creative process anyway until it eventually ended up on Broadway. Big The Musical was one of the first major blockbuster films to be translated to the musical stage. While the practice has become much more common today, the Broadway community was far less welcoming of this at the time of its premiere. Despite the musical's strengths, it struggled to find an audience, and after failing to land a Tony nomination for Best Musical, it closed as a puzzling $12 million dollar loss of its $10 million dollar investment. A heavily-revised national tour traveled the country two years later under the helm of show doctor Eric Dr. Shaeffer and was a big success and almost returned to Broadway. The show made its UK and Ireland in 2016 in Dublin starring "Strictly Come Dancing" winner and The Wanted vocalist Jay McGuiness as Josh. The production transferred to London's West End at the Dominion Theatre in 2019 with McGuiness reprising his role. Original Broadway Cast Daniel Jenkins as Josh Baskin Crista Moore as Susan Lawrence Brett Tabisel as Billy Lizzy Mack as Cynthia Benson Barbara Walsh as Mrs. Baskin John Sloman as Mr. Baskin Patrick Levis as Young Josh Baskin Jon Cypher as MacMillan Gene Weygandt as Paul
As theatres, museums, galleries, and other arts venues re-open their doors and welcome back blind and partially sighted people RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newsletter. Items highlighted this week include: Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Bristol Hippodrome, audio described performance Thursday 16 Sep 7.30pm Disney's The Lion King, Lyceum Theatre, London , audio described performance Sunday 19 September 2.30pm, touch tour 12.30pm The Prince of Egypt, Dominion Theatre, London, audio described performance Wednesday 22 September 7.30pm Six: The Musical, Leicester Curve, audio described performance Wednesday 29 September 8pm, 5.30pm 10 Nights, Bush Theatre, London all performances audio described from Thursday 7 October to Saturday 6 November performances 8pm, touch tour 7pm To find out more about these and other up-coming audio described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the VocalEyes weekly email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website: https://vocaleyes.co.uk (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)
Olivier winner Clive Rowe recently look over as Jethro in the West End production of The Prince of Egypt at the Dominion Theatre. Clive won the 1997 Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical for Guys and Dolls. He was nominated for an Olivier Award in 2009 for outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre for Mother Goose at the Hackney Empire and in 1993 for Best Supporting Performance in Carousel.Just a few of his recent theatre credits include: Sweet Charity (Donmar Warehouse), Blues in the Night (Kiln Theatre), In the Willows (UK tour), Guys and Dolls (Royal Albert Hall), Me and My Girl (Chichester), The Light Princess (National Theatre), The Hothouse (Trafalgar Studios), The Ladykillers (West End / UK tour), Kiss Me Kate (Chichester / The Old Vic), No Naughty Bits (Hampstead Theatre), The Wiz (Birmingham Rep / West Yorkshire Playhouse) and Company (Donmar Warehouse).Clive is renowned for his pantomime appearances and this Christmas he will return to the Hackney Empire in Jack & The Beanstalk which runs 20th November - 2nd January 2022.His screen credits include: Tracy Beaker, The Evermoor Chronicles, So Awkward, The Kennedys, All The Small Things, Doctor Who and Disney's live-action Beauty and the Beast. Clive stars as Jethro in The Prince of Egypt at the Dominion Theatre until Saturday 16th October 2021. The musical is currently booking to Saturday 8th January 2022.Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @Andrew_Tomlins Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.
This week we chat with Liam Tamne who has starred in the London productions of Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Hairspray, and Wicked. He's just returned to the stage of London's Dominion Theatre to play Rameses in the hit production of Stephen Schwartz's The Prince of Egypt.
Sally Ann Triplett is a British singer and actress and is one of only four singers to have sung for the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest twice, first in 1980 as the lead female vocals of the six-piece band Prima Donna and then two years later as part of a double act Bardo.Her first West End appearance was in The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Subsequent West End productions include Margie and Young Phylis in Follies at the Shaftesbury, Chess at the Prince Edward Theatre, Rizzo in Grease at the Dominion Theatre and Ruby Keeler opposite Brian Conley in Jolson at the Victoria Palace Theatre and then Toronto, as Grizabella in Cats at the New London Theatre, Mrs Big in The Villain's Opera at the Royal National Theatre and, more recently, as Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes at the Royal National Theatre and the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, directed by Trevor Nunn, as Roxie Hart in Chicago at the Adelphi Theatre, as Miss Berta in Acorn Antiques - The Musical at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket and as Miss Adelaide in Guys & Dolls at the Picadilly Theatre. Sally Ann also appeared in the world premiere of Take Flight at The Menier Chocolate Factory, playing Amelia Earhart. Other stage appearances include Jubilee at Her Majesty's, a Judy Garland tribute concert at the London Palladium, Jill Kemp in Mister Cinders at the King's Head, Lady Evelyn in the workshop premiere of a new Stiles and Drewe musical Tutankhamun at Imagination, Lucy in Snoopy at the Watermill Newbury, Nancy in Oliver! at the Haymarket Theatre, Leicester and Rebecca Hershkowitz in Rags at the Bridewell Theatre. Sally Ann starred in Phil Wilmott's production of Much Ado About Nothing at the Liverpool Empire. Shakespeare's classic battle of the sexes had been transported to wartime London, where Sal played the feisty Beatrice (played by Emma Thompson in Kenneth Branagh's movie adaptation), she also appeared in the review Make Me A Song, based on the works of William Finn and as Marge in Absent Friends at the Watford Theatre. More recently Sal has appeared as Donna in Mamma Mia! at the Prince Edward Theatre, as Maria Merelli in Lend Me A Tenor at The Theatre Royal, Plymouth and Mistress Page in Shakespeare's Merry Wives of Windsor at Stafford Castle. Sal has played Diana in the Drama Centre Theatre's production of Next To Normal in Singapore and, between 2012 and 2015, Sal has created the roles of Lauren in Viva Forever at the Picadilly Theatre, Judy/Liza in My Judy Garland Life at the Nottingham Playhouse, Peggy White in The Last Ship at The Bank of America Theatre, Chicago (later transferring to The Neil Simon Theatre, New York) and Billie Dore in the 2015 Chichester Festival Theatre production of A Damsel In Distress.On television Sally Ann appeared in the award-winning short film The Fishing Trip and played one of the leading roles in Magic, a six-part drama series set in Hamburg. Her recent TV appearances include Doctors, Down to Earth and EastEnders, all for the BBC. For more information see www.sallyanntriplett-official.com
David Stinson is our guest for this episode of the Acrobatic Arts Podcast. David is a successful studio owner as well as being the CEO and founder of I-PATH. He believes that dance teachers and children, regardless of their economic status, should have the ability to access the arts and quality dance education. David is the CEO & Founder of International Performing Arts & Theatre - a world leading examining organization that has over 12,000 children and young people across the globe preparing for an I-PATH exam each year. He is a professionally trained dancer and performer having graduated with a Trinity Diploma in Musical Theatre back in 2007. He has performed all over the world as both a singer and dancer and has also performed leading roles in London's West End at theatres such as the Victoria Apollo and the Dominion Theatre. David has also led a successful singing career. He released his debut album in 2007 and has since shared the stage as a solo artist with the likes of the Hairspray cast; winners of The Voice; and X Factor Winner Sam Bailey. Today, David is more commonly seen judging dance competitions across Europe, Asia and Africa as well as Guest Teaching at various colleges and universities worldwide. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a member of the UN's (United Nations) body for dance - the International Dance Council. Founder and CEO of International Performing Arts & Theatre. www.i-path.biz london@i-path.biz
Producer & performer Tanisha Spring (The Prince of Egypt / A Killer Party) co-hosts The West End Frame Show. Andrew & Tanisha discuss all the latest theatre news about The Other Palace, Moulin Rouge, Anything Goes, My Night With Reg and lots more! Tanisha originated the role of Nefertari in The Prince of Egypt at the Dominion Theatre and will return to the show this summer. As a performer, her credits also include Little Shop of Horrors (Storyhouse), Making Porn (Above the Stag), Caroline, or Change (Playhouse Theatre), Big Fish (The Other Palace), One Love – The Bob Marley Musical (Birmingham Rep), Beautiful - The Carol King Musical (Aldwych Theatre), Hairspray (Bronowski Productions/ Macau), Seussical (Selladoor) and Thriller Live (West End, UK & European Tour). Tanisha recently launched her own production company, Blue Mahoe Productions, and produced the UK digital production of A Killer Party. Follow Tanisha on Instagram / Twitter: @TanishaLSpring Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @Andrew_Tomlins Thanks for listening! Visit www.westendframe.co.uk to stay up-to-date with our podcasting adventures.
Bill Deamer is one of Britain's leading choreographers whose extensive training is grounded in ballet, jazz and tap. He is the first-choice go-to choreographer for period choreography. He started his career when, employed as lead dancer in a production of Cabaret in the West End (choreographed and directed by his mentor Dame Gillian Lynne OBE), he was offered an opportunity to choreograph his own version of Cabaret at Salisbury Playhouse. From there he has never looked back… He was reunited with Gillian Lynne when he was invited by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Sir Trevor Nunn to create the new tap choreography for the critically-acclaimed production of Cats at The London Palladium 2014 (which has subsequently run world-wide). Other notable productions include Top Hat (For which Bill won the Olivier Award for Best Choreographer), the 50th Anniversary UK Tour of The Sound of Music, Evita at the Dominion Theatre and the acclaimed Follies at The National Theatre directed by Dominic Cooke, for which Bill was nominated for his third Olivier Award. Bill is also a very successful choreographer for film & television - His keen eye for the camera has served him well, most notably for So You Think You Can Dance, ITV's All Star Musicals and the hit BBC series Strictly Come Dancing, where he continues to contribute featured group professional routines and Charlestons. Throughout his career Bill has also become an expert on Fred Astaire, one of his dance idols. He directed and choreographed the first-ever tribute to Fred at the London Palladium, and has appeared in ITV's Perspectives programme For the Love of Fred Astaire.
Joanne's background in professional & performance ballet, musical theatre and television provides her with unique expertise and credentials in the performing arts.Born in Paignton, Devon where she attended the Pamela De Waal School of Dancing. From an early age she was performing professionally in pantomimes alongside the Carry On team and Freddie Davis. She trained at the Arts Educational School in London, going on to perform principal roles with the Dublin City Ballet Company in Ireland, namely Pas De Quatre, Les Slyphides and The Nutcracker, working with Lou Conte, Paula Hinton Gore and John Gilpin. Joanne also danced frequently with the Dublin Grand Opera in Carmen, La Traviata On her return to the UK, she performed in the Jim Davidson show playing the role of Cinderella before joining the original cast of 42nd Street at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Joanne went on to play the role of Phyllis Dale, understudy both Peggy Sawyer which she performed numerous times and Anytime Annie. She later went on to perform Peggy Sawyer on the first national tour and return season to the West End at the Dominion Theatre.On television Joanne has appeared on the Royal Variety Performances of 1985 & 1986, A Royal Night of 100 Stars, Casualty, House of Elliott and Little Englanders to name a few. In film she has appeared in The Hawk and the James Bond movie Goldeneye.Joanne's experience also encompasses choreography for pantomime & smaller revues and acting in corporate videos.A scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dance led her into a teaching career and in 1995 she graduated with distinction from the Professional Dancers Teaching Course. Going on to teach at the Denise Windmill School of Dance, The London School of Mime, Diana Vere School of Dance, Corona Stage School, Centre Stage and Roehampton Institute.Until recently she also taught at the RAD Dance School in London.Joanne also taught regular artistic enhancement classes alongside RAD Summer and Easter Schools both in England and abroad, Children's Summer Classes, and numerous children's workshops. She has also taught at MOVE IT for the RAD, Move 123 in Luxembourg and assisted Craig Bartley who choreographed the Finale for Dance Proms at the Royal Albert Hall.She has had the pleasure of teaching the ballet classes for the IDTA Classical Performance Awards and at the IDTA London Seminar. Joanne has also had the honour of adjudicating the IDTA Classical Performance Awards.Joanne was selected to complete training to enable her to teach Sir Frederick Ashton workshops both for The Dream and La Fille Mal Gardee for the RAD which she did at RAD HQShe continues to run her own ballet school in Surrey, now in its eighteenth year. She is also a licenced Silver Swan teacher.In October 2018 Joanne became the Principal of the RAD Dance School at the headquarters in London.
Episode Summary Clare Halse, West End leading lady, in “Performer Spotlight” tells us what it was like auditioning for shows like Wicked. “Thank you 5” is all about being likable so people want to keep working with you. In “Professor’s Corner” Sean Michael Flowers and I have a discussion about keeping your mental wellness in check. Intro to this Episode In this episode of In “The Holding Room” we are joined by performer Clare Halse. She has performed on some of the biggest West End and European Stages as Judy Haynes in White Christmas at Dominion Theatre, London. Sarah Brown, Guys and Dolls at Théâtre Marigny, Paris. Peggy Sawyer, 42nd Street at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London. Kathy Selden, Singin’ in the Rain at Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris. and in Gypsy at Savoy Theatre, London…just to name a few. In “Thank you 5” this week, I talk about staying likable. So many guests talk about being the kind of person people want to work with so you get hired. Well, once you’re hired there are a few things to keep in mind so people want to keep working with you, or work with you again. In “Professor’s Corner”, Sean Michael Flowers and I have a discussion about keeping an eye on your mental wellness in this crazy industry as well as going on artist dates with yourself to keep that creative spark burning, and some other tips for staying positive. Resources For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues advice and so much more visit: https://performerstuff.com/ Engage with the Show facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom @in_the_holding_room Clare Halse https://www.clarehalse.com/
Episode Summary Clare Halse, West End leading lady, in “Performer Spotlight” tells us what it was like auditioning for shows like Wicked. “Thank you 5” is all about being likable so people want to keep working with you. In “Professor’s Corner” Sean Michael Flowers and I have a discussion about keeping your mental wellness in check. Intro to this Episode In this episode of In “The Holding Room” we are joined by performer Clare Halse. She has performed on some of the biggest West End and European Stages as Judy Haynes in White Christmas at Dominion Theatre, London. Sarah Brown, Guys and Dolls at Théâtre Marigny, Paris. Peggy Sawyer, 42nd Street at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London. Kathy Selden, Singin’ in the Rain at Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris. and in Gypsy at Savoy Theatre, London…just to name a few. In “Thank you 5” this week, I talk about staying likable. So many guests talk about being the kind of person people want to work with so you get hired. Well, once you’re hired there are a few things to keep in mind so people want to keep working with you, or work with you again. In “Professor’s Corner”, Sean Michael Flowers and I have a discussion about keeping an eye on your mental wellness in this crazy industry as well as going on artist dates with yourself to keep that creative spark burning, and some other tips for staying positive. Resources For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues advice and so much more visit: https://performerstuff.com/ Engage with the Show facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom @in_the_holding_room Clare Halse https://www.clarehalse.com/
Alex made his West End debut in the RSC/Opera North production of Showboat at The London Palladium in 1991. Shortly after this he joined the London production of Buddy at The Victoria Palace Theatre. In 1992 Alex joined the American touring company of Buddy and performed at The White House in the presence of President & Mrs George Bush.On his return Alex took over the role of Buddy Holly (his idol!) in the London production for two years. He went on to Only The Lonely at The Whitehall theatre, London and then played Kenickie in the 1st National tour of Grease, taking over the lead role of Danny Zuko when the show transferred to the Cambridge Theatre, London. After this, Alex played the role of Gaston in Disney's Beauty & The Beast at the Dominion Theatre, London.A change of pace saw Alex in stockings and suspenders as Dr. Frank'n'Furter in The Rocky Horror Show. He then played another one of his singing idols, Dean Martin in The Rat Pack – Live from Las Vegas on the national tour. After a stint in Chicago at The Adelphi, London playing Billy Flynn, and tours of The Magnificent Musicals with Ruthie Henshall, Alex returned to Disney's Beauty & The Beast, this time playing the role of The Beast, before playing Dean Martin again in The Rat Pack at the then Strand Theatre, London.Alex then joined the cast of We Will Rock You at The Dominion theatre which was to be his home for the next six years playing Khashoggi. During this time, Alex became a father to his beloved daughter Josie, after marrying his wife, Jo in Las Vegas! (as a life-long Elvis fan – where else?!)A career highlight followed when he played Fred/Petruchio in Trevor Nunn's production of Kiss Me, Kate at Chichester and then The Old Vic theatre, London for which he received an Olivier nomination for Best Actor in a Musical.Alex played Daryl Van Horne in Craig Revel Horwood's production of The Witches Of Eastwick at The Watermill Theatre, Newbury for which he received a TMA nomination for Best Actor and then went on to originate the role of Bob in Midsummer Songs at the New Wolsey theatre, Ipswich. He performed in his first ever pantomime in 2014 playing Captain Hook at the King's theatre, Glasgow with the much loved Greg McHugh.His Annie journey began in 2015 when he played his dream role of Daddy Warbucks on the national tour for a year. He then did his second pantomime as Blackheart in Robinson Crusoe at Cliff's Pavilion, Southend with Gok Wan and Brian Conley.In early 2017, Alex played Sam Carmichael in the national tour of Mamma Mia! just prior to the London and Toronto productions of Annie during 2017/18. Most recently he appeared as Lex Hogan in the new British musical, Eugenius at The Other Palace, London.Over the years, Alex has been privileged to perform in numerous concerts and broadcasts including – Friday Night is Music Night for BBC Radio 2, A Night of a Thousand Voices at The Royal Albert Hall, "All About Bond" at The Henley Festival with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Kiss Me, Kate BBC Prom with the John Wilson Orchestra at The Royal Albert Hall for BBC2 and he was honoured to perform live at The Olivier Awards the year of his nomination.Alex would like to thank all the amazing “Annies” he has worked with, for making this show so special.
Performer Natalie Green (Prince Of Egypt/Hair) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew & Natalie delve into the Government's Budget and what that means for theatre. They also discuss Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella (Disney Plus) & Fiver (Cast Recording) as well as the latest news about Six The Musical, Shane Richie, Cynthia Erivo, Bring It On, Imelda Staunton, The West End Musical Drive In PLUS the latest updates from Broadway. Prior to the pandemic, Natalie was understudying Tuya & Yocheved in the West End premiere of The Prince of Egypt at the Dominion Theatre, marking her West End debut. Natalie's theatre credits include: Cassie & understudy Sheila in Hair (Hope Mill / London Vaults / UK Tour), Naomi in 21 Chump Street (Courtyard Theatre), A Night At The Oscars (Upstairs At The Gatehouse), Wicked (Original UK Tour), A Body To Diet For (Landor), The Sour Kangaroo in Seussical (Arts Theatre), Robyn in Godspell (Union Theatre), Monteen in Parade (Southwark Playhouse), Thea in Spring Awakening (UK Tour) and Jan in Grease (European Tour). You can follow Natalie on Instagram @missnag12345 and Twitter @nat_green Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @Andrew_Tomlins Thanks for listening! Visit www.westendframe.co.uk to stay up-to-date with our podcasting adventures.
Once we get to the bottom of all this Disney news, Alex is getting CAT Scan! On this weeks episode the boys kicking off their Christmas specials with 1994's classic; The Santa Clause!Then its straight over to Disney + for Moving Forward as the boys take you through every new announcement during the Shareholders meeting!This Christmas Alex will be performing live at the Dominion Theatre in London for a limited availability showings of Alan Menkens "A Christmas Carol". For tickets and information, please use the link below,https://www.nederlander.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-carolWant to contact the show? Email: motionspod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/motionspod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motions_pod/(05:05) - (46:39) The Santa Clause(46:39) - (01:30:34) Moving Forward (Disney + extravaganza!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Whats the word...Grease! On this weeks episode the boys will be turning the clock back to the 50's to spend time at Rydell High!This week on Moving Forward, The boys discuss the recent HBO MAX movies streaming announcement for future projects from WB, Charlie Brooker teases us with a new project title "Death to 2020", "Kenobi" has started (or will soon start) filming in Boston and they discuss the sad passing of David Drowse and the legacy he created for the most icon villain in pop culture history!This Christmas Alex will be performing live at the Dominion Theatre in London for a limited availability showings of Alan Menkens "A Christmas Carol". For tickets and information, please use the link below,https://www.nederlander.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-carolWant to contact the show? Email: motionspod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/motionspod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motions_pod/(05:05) - (01:07:28) Grease(01:07:28) - (01:27:48) Moving Forward See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thanksgiving Special! What better way to celebrate than to bring to you the best Thanksgiving movie out there! Planes, Trains & Automobiles!Next, the boys are Moving Forward with the weeks news and recommends. There are upcoming project announcements from Ron Howard and David Lynch. Doctor Strange 2 filming news and the big news that Mads Mikkelsen has been cast as the one and only Gellert Grindelwald in the next instalment of the Fantastic Beasts saga!This Christmas Alex will be performing live at the Dominion Theatre in London for a limited availability showings of Alan Menkens "A Christmas Carol". For tickets and information, please use the link below,https://www.nederlander.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-carolWant to contact the show? Email: motionspod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/motionspod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motions_pod/(11:10) - (59:31) Planes, Trains & Automobiles(59:31) - (01:26:30) Moving Forward See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We're here! Welcome to Jurassic Park... I mean... Going Through the Motions!To celebrate John Williams winning the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society gold medal, we thought we'd pull out all the stops!Shortly after, the boys are Moving Forward with the weeks news and recommends. Alex has downloaded a new album... or at least a familiar sounding album, its AC/DC latest album POWER UP! Callum has more dinosaur recommendations with Camp Cretaceous on Netflix.We have Wonder Woman 1984 release information, drama on the Matrix set and a brand new trailer for The Grand Tours latest road trip: "A Massive Hunt"This Christmas Alex will be performing live at the Dominion Theatre in London for a limited availability showings of Alan Menkens "A Christmas Carol". For tickets and information, please use the link below,https://www.nederlander.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-carolWant to contact the show? Email: motionspod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/motionspod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motions_pod/(00:00 - (01:04:30) Jurassic Park(01:04:30) - (01:25:28) Moving Forward See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nigel joined the Bristol Old Vic company at the Theatre Royal in 1983 where he stayed for three years working on 29 productions ranging from ‘RICHARD II' to the musical ‘JUDY' which he also worked on when it transferred to London's Strand Theatre in 1986. After a season on the Theatre Of Comedy production of ‘ROOKERY NOOK' at London's Shaftesbury Theatre he joined the Olivier award winning musical ‘ME AND MY GIRL' at the Adelphi Theatre and became Associate Director in March 1988 establishing a 10 year association with director Mike Ockrent, going on to direct the first sell out British national tour. He has also acted as Artistic Consultant on several foreign productions, and has directed the show in Stockholm, (in Swedish) Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Receiving best director nominations for the Canadian and Australian productions. Nigel then became Associate director of the Tony and Olivier award winning 'CRAZY FOR YOU' at the Prince Edward Theatre, London and directed the UK tour and Australian Production of the show. He also acted as artistic supervisor for the South African production. He then directed 'CLOSER THAN EVER' for Bergen Film, Stage and Television, Holland and a sell out season of 'SHE LOVES ME' for the Drayton Festival Theatre in Canada, choreographed by Stephen Mear.He was UK Associate Director of the Olivier award winning Disney's 'BEAUTY AND THE BEAST' at London's' Dominion Theatre and resident Director of the Tony and Olivier Award winning musical revival of Kander and Ebb's 'CHICAGO' at the Adelphi Theatre, which he also directed in Buenos Aires, Mexico City and Dusseldorf. His own productions include a national tour of Stephen King's 'MISERY', 'JUST FOR JOE' a one woman show starring Brenda Cochrane at the Edinburgh festival and subsequent Scottish Tour and Dennis Potters 'BLUE REMEMBERED HILLS' for the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry. He has also directed various pantomimes at Glasgow Kings Theatre, Birmingham Hippodrome and Coventry.‘THE PRODUCERS' for Susan Stroman – A US tour (3 years) including a season at Harrah's Casino, Atlantic City, ‘THE WIZARD OF OZ' for the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton which subsequently toured the United States (four years) including a season at MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, New York City, the first German speaking production of ‘THE PRODUCERS' re opening the newly renovated Ronacher Theatre in Vienna Austria which subsequently played Berlin!! Revisiting ‘CHICAGO‘ over recent years directing productions in Australia, Singapore, Korea, Madrid, Barcelona, Spanish tour and Cambridge and Garrick Theatre, London. He directed a new production of Disney's and Cameron Mackintosh's ‘MARY POPPINS' in Ontario, Canada which received a 'best production' nomination, the highly acclaimed production of Susan Stoman's ‘SCOTTSBORO BOYS' Young Vic Theatre and Garrick Theatre, London and most recently, ‘THE PRODUCERS' US Tour, associate director to Susan Stroman / Mel Brooks “YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN” Garrick Theatre London, “ALADDIN” Starring Elaine C Smith. Kings Theatre, Glasgow and he produced, wrote and hosted ‘A Wee Blether' with Gregor Fisher which was a two hour chat show.
Join Nick, Mike Dixon and Dominic McChesney for a fun discussion about Grease, its origins, the cut songs, the re-written songs and the songs not many people know! Hear tales from Mike's work on the Dominion Theatre production as arranger that opened in 1993 and learn how it's somewhat related to the boyfriend.
Bill Deamer is one of Britain's leading choreographers whose extensive training is grounded in ballet, jazz and tap. He is the first-choice go-to choreographer for period choreography.He started his career when, employed as lead dancer in a production of Cabaret in the West End (choreographed and directed by his mentor Dame Gillian Lynne OBE), he was offered an opportunity to choreograph his own version of Cabaret at Salisbury Playhouse. From there he has never looked back… He was reunited with Gillian Lynne when he was invited by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Sir Trevor Nunn to create the new tap choreography for the critically-acclaimed production of Cats at The London Palladium in 2014 (which has subsequently run world-wide). Other notable productions include The Boy Friend (Menier Chocolate Factory), Top Hat (For which Bill won the Olivier Award for Best Choreographer), the 50th Anniversary UK Tour of The Sound of Music, Evita at the Dominion Theatre, UK/European revival Saturday Night Fever and the acclaimed Follies at The National Theatre directed by Dominic Cooke, for which Bill was nominated for his third Olivier Award. Bill is also a very successful choreographer for film & television – His keen eye for the camera has served him well, most notably for So You Think You Can Dance, ITV's All Star Musicals and the hit BBC series Strictly Come Dancing, where he continues to contribute featured group professional routines and Charlestons.Throughout his career Bill has also become an expert on Fred Astaire, one of his dance idols. He directed and choreographed the first-ever tribute to Fred at the London Palladium, and has appeared in ITV Perspectives programme For the Love of Fred Astaire.
My Guest today is Actress/Singer Zoë Rainey who I met while working on the Musical Noël, written by Eoin Colfer and Liam Bates.Zoë's stage credits include; Lois in Kiss Me, Kate for Opera North & Welsh National Opera, Milo Davenport in An American in Paris at the Dominion Theatre, The Winter's Tale and Romeo & Juliet, both directed by Kenneth Branagh at the Garrick Theatre, She Stoops To Conquer at the National Theatre, Guys and Dolls and Parade both at the Donmar Warehouse.Recent film credits include Mr Holmes for Bill Condon and Walt Disney's live action remakes of Cinderella and Beauty & the Beast, directed by Kenneth Branagh and Bill Condon respectively.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!Musici Chats is presented by Beth McNinch:Freelance violist living in Ireland.Artistic Director of Musici IrelandTo find out more about Musici Ireland please visit our website www.musici.ieBe sure to Subscribe and tell all you friends about us!!
Meeting your musical heroes isn’t something that happens everyday, and rarely are they as engaging or open-hearted as our incredible guests on this week’s episode of the Pod.Blaine sits down with one of his favourite guitarists, Ed O’Brien from the Oxford band Radiohead, to discuss feeling re-politicised for the first time since both attending the ‘Stop the War’ March in 2003, the social significance of Acid House, and ‘finding your tribe’ at Glastonbury. It’s a heart-warming conversation with many twists and turns.This week’s opening thought features the ‘Bard of Barking’ Billy Bragg ruminating on the power of music to change the world, recorded especially for TWFF. It is a true privilege to have the ‘punk poet laureate of protest’ on the show.Ed’s beautiful and hypnotic debut solo album ‘Earth’ is out now, as is Billy’s critically acclaimed new book ‘The three dimensions of freedom’, a pocket-sized exploration of personal liberty and the responsibilities of citizenship. Links below!At the end of this episode you will hear ‘Campfire Song’ from Mystery Jets’ critically-acclaimed new album ‘A Billion Heartbeats’. You can buy and stream the album here.This episode of ‘Things Worth Fighting For’ was brought to you by Acast and produced by our man Matthew Twaites. Thanks to Kate Jones at UROK for production assistance and coordination. RELATED LINKS:Watch Billy Bragg Live at The Dominion Theatre in 1988 (Youtube)Buy Billy Bragg Records Books and T ShirtsFollow Billy Bragg on InstagramBuy/ Listen to Ed O’Brien’s magnificent album, Earth Watch Ed play ‘Shangri-La’ live on Jimmy Kimmel live (Youtube)Check out the Fender EOB Sustainer Stratocaster® (Youtube)Watch Radiohead at the Tibetan Freedom Concert in Washington DC, 1998 (Youtube)Watch The Clash live in Victoria Park for Rock against Racism, 1978 (Youtube)Watch the award-winning documentary ‘We are Many’ about the Iraq War protest (Amazon Prime)Read ’33 Revolutions per minute: A History of Protest Songs’ by Dorian Lynksey (Abe Books)Read/ Listen to ‘Drunk Folk Stories’ by Beans on toastAttitude is Everything: Live Music is for EveryoneAttitude is Everything: Good night out Campaign See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020 Stephen received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire award for his contribution to Dance. His outstanding career and support for the arts and musical theatre, in particular, he has had a positive impact inspiring many. He received an Olivier Award for Best Theatre Choreography in 2010 Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Production of Hello Dolly! His biography so long it could be made into a book. Here is a snippet of some of his recent work. Funny GirlDirector and Choreographer (Theatre Marigny, Paris 2019) Little Shop of Horrors Director and Choreographer (Storyhouse Chester 2019) Guys and Dolls Director and Choreographer (Theatre Marigny, Paris 2019) White Christmas (The Curve Theatre 2018 / Dominion Theatre 2019) Guys and dolls Director and Choreographer (The Royal Albert Hall 2018) Chess (ENO, Coliseum Theatre 2018) Scrooge the Musical (The Curve Theatre 2017) Guys and dolls (Milwaukee Repertory Theatre 2017) Top Hat Director and Choreographer (Kilworth House Theatre 2017) The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui Movement Director (Donmar Warehouse 2017) 42nd Street Director and Choreographer (Theatre Du Chatelet, Paris 2016)
Stephen Schwartz is an Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe and Honorary Tony award winning composer and lyricist. His work has spanned six decades and includes Wicked, Godspell, Pippin, The Baker’s Wife, and London’s newest musical, The Prince of Egypt, which is based on the 1998 Dreamworks animated film. Stephen also wrote the lyrics for the Disney films Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Enchanted, on which he collaborated with the composer Alan Menken. We recorded this conversation in a dressing room at the Dominion Theatre a few days before The Prince of Egypt's opening night. Subscribe to the podcast for more interviews with the artists and creatives you love. You can find more interviews and performances on our YouTube channel and at Backstagewith.com. You can follow Backstage With... on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook to find out which stage door we’re going through next. Hosted by @mikeyworrall1.
Les Miserables gala opening performance at SondheimTheatre and backstage interview with actor Ciaran Bowling who plays Grantaire. The Prince of Egypt at Dominion Theatre and backstage interview with actor Jay Marsh. The Upstart Crow at Gielgud Theatre.
“The burning bush is our entire ensemble; and they sing the voice of God so it’s many voices in one” As The Prince of Egypt – the new musical based on the blockbuster film – opens in London, director Scott Schwartz took time out of rehearsals to talk to Judi Herman about what is essentially the story of Exodus. Two young men, raised together as brothers in a kingdom of privilege, find themselves suddenly divided by a secret past. One (Ramses) must rule as Pharaoh, the other (Moses) must rise up and free his true people, the Hebrews, and lead them out of Egypt. Scott elaborates on themes of the show and their relevance today, discusses the vision of the creative team, and reveals what it’s like working your father – in this case, three-time Academy Award-winner Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell). Stephen has written 10 new songs for the show, including the love duet, ‘Never in a Million Years’, sung by Luke Brady (Moses) and Christine Allado (Tzipporah).On her way out, Judi also stopped off at the costume department to gain fascinating further insight from one of the assistant costume supervisors, Lydia McDonald, who talked through some of the stunning design sketches by Ann Hould-Ward, as well as the materials and trims that go into the making.The Prince of Egypt runs until Saturday 31 October. 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Thu & Sat only). From £19.50. Dominion Theatre, W1T 7AQ. www.theprinceofegyptmusical.comRead our review of The Prince of Egypt on the JR blog.
Episode 11. Girl from the North Country at the Gielgud Theatre with a pre-opening night backstage dressing-room interview with Ferdy Roberts who plays Dr Walker and post-opening night dressing-room interview with Gemma Sutton who plays Katherine Draper. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas the Musical at the Dominion Theatre. Off the Top London Show with Jason Kravits.
Danielle Hope discusses moving to the US, sustaining a varied career & returning to the West End to star in White Christmas. In 2010, Danielle won Andrew Lloyd Webber’s reality show Over The Rainbow, landing the part of Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium. Her credits also include Eponine in Les Misérables, Maria in The Sound of Music, The Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Sherrie in Rock of Ages, Sandy in Grease, Cathy in The Last Five Years and last Christmas she returned to the London Palladium to take on the title role in Snow White. Danielle is currently starring as Betty Haynes in White Christmas. The musical runs at the Dominion Theatre until Saturday 4th January 2020. Visit www.whitechristmasthemusical.co.uk for info and tickets. Hosted by Andrew TomlinsVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts!
Thos and Nick talk about Big, that's now playing at the Dominion Theatre, the history of Mamma Mia and also about the new immersive Mamma Mia party that's playing in London and how it all links to theme parks.
The Industry Minds Awards. Paul Taylor-Mills. Cathy Read. Scarlett Maltman. Applause For Thought. Raffaella Covino. Addam Merali-Younger. Denise Welch. Georgia Frost. Tuck Shop. The Crown. Freedom Bar. Kitty Scott-Claus. Ophelia Love. Tete Bang. Demi Noire. Louis Cyfer. Stuart Saint. Auroras Boring Alice. Anna Toni. Luna Lakes. Miss Disney. Ashley Fox. Tayris Mongardi. Doctor Doctor. James Hume. Alexander Lodge and Georgie Ashford. Tick Tick Boom. Big The Musical. Dominion Theatre. Voldemort and the Teenage Hogwarts Musical Parody. The King’s Head Theatre. Goldsmiths Embrace Festival. Tristan Bates Theatre. Mary Shelley. Drought Quintet. Dawn of Silence. Jayde Adams ‘The Ballad of Kylie Jenner’s Old Face’.
Meets Alyn Hawke We chat about growing up in Bridgend taking ballet classes as a child. We also chat about Steph Parry. 42nd Street. Sam Murphy. Follies. National Theatre. Sarah-Marie Maxwell. Tracie Bennett. Janie Dee. Ryan Anderson. Adam Dawson. Joe Hood. Michael Lin. Oklahoma. Chichester Festival Theatre. An American In Paris. The Dominion Theatre. Top Hat. Peach (Maria) Coyne. Sam Peggs. The Lewy Body Society. To see him in Showtime Challenge 48 Hour musical Singing in the Rain book: https://lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/singin-in-the-rain/ Floating Festivals http://floatingfestivals.co.uk And his solo cabaret Understudy Jazz at Singeasy. https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/singeasywestend/alyn-hawke-understudy-jazz/e-gozkxg
In this episode, Connor and Catherine sit down with West End star Sabrina Aloueche. We speak about Sabrina's journey into musical theatre, from singing at an early age and then making her West Debut in Les Misérables. We speak about what it was like returning to Les Misérables a few years later to play the role of Éponine after playing the role of young Cosette aged 7. We also speak about Sabrina's time at the Dominion Theatre playing the role of Scaramouche in We Will Rock You. Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.
I meet Tom Partridge and Danny Becker And chat about ‘A Night in the Piazza’ at Live At Zedel. The Light in the Piazza. Southbank Centre. The Crazy Coq Presents. Chloe Hart. Molly Lynch. Rhona McGregor. Jordan Castle. Simbi Akande. Matthew Woodyatt. Follies. National Theatre. Jamie Wilson Productions. Jersey Boys. The Dominion Theatre. Singing In The Rain. Matthew Croke. Aladdin. 42nd Street. Pineapple Dance Studio. Blythe Jandoo. The Actors Centre
In this episode, Connor and Catherine sit down with Jeremy Taylor. Jeremy is currently playing Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny in Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre London. We speak to Jeremy about training at GSA - Guildford School of Acting and making his west end debut in The Sound of Music at the London Palladium with Connie Fisher. We also speak about his time playing the role of Fiyero in Wicked and being part of the cast of We Will Rock You at the Dominion Theatre. Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.
In this episode, Connor and Catherine sit down with Julie Stark, who has recently appeared in Bat Out of Hell The Musical at the Dominion Theatre. Julie talks about her fascinating start in musical theatre from publishing to musical theatre. We speak about the many roles in her career making her professional debut in We Will Rock You at the Dominion Theatre including meeting Brian May and then returning a few years later with the company of Bat Out Of Hell. Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.
Encore Radio sits down with Jordan Luke Gage, recently playing the role of Strat in Jim Steinman’s Bat Out Of Hell at London’s Dominion Theatre. We speak about how Jordan got into musical theatre, including a youth production of Disney’s High School Musical! Listen to the podcast to find out more about the roles Jordan would love to play. This episode is part of the Encore Radio Podcast series Post Show Drinks. Theme music by Simon Oskarsson and Alex Cardall for ACT Music Ldn.
Mazz Murray is currently playing Mama Morton in Chicago in the West End. She started out in shows including Fame, Pippin, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Boogie Nights and Rent. In 2002 Mazz joined the original cast of We Will Rock You as the Teacher. She understudied the role of Killer Queen (originally played by Sharon D. Clarke), a part she went on to play for eight years at the Dominion Theatre. After leaving the show in August 2011, Mazz joined the cast of Mamma Mia! in the West End. She was also part of the sequel to the film adaptation of the show, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018). Mazz released her debut solo album Midnight Mazz earlier this year. You can listen to it on Spotify or find it on iTunes or Amazon. She is also part of Woman, the band, who have toured with Earth, Wind and Fire and Billy Ocean. You can follow Mazz on Twitter at @mazzwoman or find more information at midnightmazz.com.
Recorded at Molineux for release Monday 30th July 2018 This week Charlie from Busted tells us about theoir appearance at Solihull Fest, we chat with two of the Jersey Boys from the production arriving at The Grand in August, Rob Fowler tells us about Bat out of Hell at the Dominion Theatre, we find out about the summer activities at the Albrighton Canal and Moat trust, the director of Stafford Gatehouse Theatre's summer school production of Our House tells us about the show and we hear about Actiph Water and how it can quench your thirst. Music comes from Slim and Blade and they drop in for a chat.
Andrew Polec is currently starring in the lead role of Strat in Jim Steinman’s Bat Out Of Hell The Musical at The Dominion Theatre in London’s West End. He joins Robert to chat about the bike accident that was the catalyst for him first hearing Meat Loaf’s music and how that led to him finding his own singing voice. Andrew goes on to talk about studying 70s rock at college, setting himself on the DIY rock-band path and how Sponge Bob Square Pants helped him learn about the open auditions for Bat Out Of Hell; the show that has changed his life. And of course he takes his very own Shoot First Talk Later quiz.
In this episode of 'Inside The West End' we chat to ITV's 'Superstar' winner Ben Forster backstage at The Dominion Theatre about everything from growing up in Sunderland to playing the title roles in 'Elf' and 'Phantom of the Opera' in the West End as well as his iconic performance as Jesus in 'Jesus Christ Superstar World Arena Spectacular'. Make sure you subscribe to the series to automatically get the next episode on your device. Follow us on twitter @insidewestend See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Silvio Simac is and Action Movie Star, a World Gold Medallist, Personal Trainer and an Actor with the physique of an Adonis and a degree in Economics to boot! He has achieved the pinnacle in his chosen sport of Taekwon-do by becoming World Gold Medallist, British Champion 14 times and European Champion 4 times. His dedication and discipline are great assets in addition to his charm and personality. Silvio exploded on to our TV screens as one of the Stars of “Masters of Combat”, a revolutionary game show based around the martial arts. His credits extend to Eastern as well as Western cinema. “Black Mask 2: City of Masks”, “Lexx”, “The Purifiers”, “Unleashed”, “Dead or Alive” and Transporter 3 are just a few of the more distinguished ones. His acclaim reaches out further to stage. Silvio put on a spectacular martial arts display in Dominion Theatre for “Royal Variety Performance” and a “Martial Arts Spectacular” in “Royal Albert Hall” and “Euro Disney”. His work has taken him to all corners of the globe and given him the opportunity to work and interact with the World’s greatest. People like Tsui Hark, Cory Yuen, Luc Besson, Yuen Wo Ping, Lennox Lewis, Bob Hoskins, Jet Li, Shannon Lee (Bruce Lee's daughter), Rob Van Damme, Jason Statham and Keanu Reeves.
JOIN NICK, Andy and Jon for the final and fiftieth episode of season one to discuss the past year of MusicalTalk and Andy's new job in We Will Rock You in London at the Dominion Theatre. We also talk about the film Confetti in which Andy makes a brief appearance.
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