{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67ad0f71505cb2a0a37271f9/67ad0f8b9c6f7f7f2875d2a2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S8 Ep4: Neil McDermott, Johnny in Home, I'm Darling","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67ad0f71505cb2a0a37271f9/e6b988398f7e719bbc29f8ab89de279a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Neil McDermott (<em>Pretty Woman</em> / <em>Shrek</em>) is currently starring as Johnny in the touring production of <em>Home, I&apos;m Darling</em> by Laura Wade. <b><em> </em></b><br/><br/>Directed by Tamara Harvey and Hannah Noon, <em> Home I&apos;m Darling</em> received its world premiere at Theatr Clwyd in 2018, before playing at the National Theatre and then transferring to the Duke of York’s Theatre in the West End, winning the 2019 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy. <br/><br/>Neil recently completed his run as Philip Stuckley in the West End production of <em>Pretty Woman</em> at the Savoy Theatre, having been with the show since its London premiere at the Piccadilly Theatre. <br/><br/>Just a few of Neil&apos;s extensive theatre credits include: Justin in <em>Bad Girls</em> (West Yorkshire Playhouse), Rolf in <em>The Sound of Music </em>(Palladium), Ordulf in <em>Henry IV </em>(Donmar), Young Buddy in <em>Follies</em> (Palladium), Jean-Michel in <em>La Cage Aux Folles </em>(Menier Chocolate Factory), Lord Farquaad in <em>Shrek</em> (Drury Lane), Bill Sykes in <em>Oliver! </em>(Grange Park Opera), Chief Weasel in <em>The Wind in the Willows </em>(Palladium), Evil Lord Hector in <em>Eugenius</em> (Other Palace) and Major Mario Carita in <em>Glory Ride </em>(Other Palace).<br/><br/>Neil is also known for playing Ryan Malloy in BBC1&apos;s EastEnders and recently returned to Albert Square to reprise his role for a limited time. <br/><br/><em>Home, I&apos;m Darling </em>tours until 13th May 2023. Visit <a href='http://kenwright.com'>www.kenwright.com</a> for info, tour dates 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"}