{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67ad0f71505cb2a0a37271f9/67ad0f8b3ef0b176ea8ee395?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S7 Ep14: Matt Blaker, Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67ad0f71505cb2a0a37271f9/d058124c01d87c7f5d93ceb9b6d5306c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Matt Blaker recently took over as Raoul in the West End production of <em>The Phantom of the Opera</em>, having previously understudied the role in 2017. <br/><br/>A few of Matt&apos;s early theatre credits include <em>Footloose</em> (Yvonne Arnaud Theatre), <em>Pride and Prejudice</em> (Lyric Belfast), <em>Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat </em>(UK Tour), <em>Dusty</em> (Charing Cross) and J<em>esus Christ Superstar </em>(UK Tour).<br/><br/>Following his first run with <em>Phantom</em>, Matt originated the role of  Bob Gaudio in Luke Sheppard&apos;s new production of <em>Jersey Boys</em> (International Tour). He played Lt. Cable in<em> South Pacific</em> (Concert), Ernst in <em>Cabaret</em> (Frankfurt) and most recently starred as Billy Bigelow in <em>Carousel</em> at Kilworth House Theatre. <br/><br/>In this episode, Matt discusses why returning to <em>Phantom</em> is a special moment in his career and lots more!<br/><br/><em>The Phantom of the Opera </em>is currently booking in London through to 4th March 2023. Visit <a href='https://uk.thephantomoftheopera.com'>www.uk.thephantomoftheopera.com</a> for info and tickets. <br/><br/><em>Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. <br/></em><a href='https://www.instagram.com/andrewtomlins32/'><em>@AndrewTomlins32</em></a><em>  <br/><br/></em>Thanks for listening! <br/><br/>Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk <br/>Visit <a href='https://westendframe.co.uk/'>westendframe.co.uk</a> for more info about our podcasts.  </p>","author_name":"West End Frame"}