{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67ad0f71505cb2a0a37271f9/67ad0f91b468a1d76f25ec9f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S4 Ep1: Matt Croke, Aladdin in Aladdin & star of The Voice UK","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67ad0f71505cb2a0a37271f9/d79c8da1eab2c44af8c3f2d425a649c3.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>We&apos;re kicking off Series 4 with Matt Croke, fresh from his blind audition on The Voice UK! <br/><br/>Matt famously played the title role in the West End production of Disney’s <em>Aladdin</em> for over two years at the Prince Edward Theatre and has since headlined concerts all over the world. <br/><br/>His other West End credits include understudy Eugene in <em>Grease</em>, understudy Amos Hart &amp; Mary Sunshine in <em>Chicago</em>, understudy Don Lockwood in <em>Singin’ in the Rain </em>and understudy Fiyero in <em>Wicked</em>. <br/><br/>He also covered Tony in the UK tour of <em>West Side Story</em> and understudied Eddie in <em>Funny Girl </em>at the Menier Chocolate Factory alongside Sheridan Smith.  He made his leading man debut as Don Lockwood in <em>Singin’ in the Rain</em> at the Salisbury Playhouse. <br/><br/>In this episode, Matt discusses  competing on The Voice UK as part of Team Olly Murs and his incredible journey from young ensemble member to West End leading man. <br/><br/>Matt&apos;s album <em>Only Dreaming</em> is available now. For more information about his theatre academy visit <a href='https://rmcacademy.co.uk'>www.RMCacademy.co.uk</a>.  <br/> <br/>Follow Matt on social media: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/mattcroke/'>@mattcroke</a>  <br/><br/><em>Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. <br/></em><a href='https://twitter.com/Andrew_Tomlins'><em>@Andrew_Tomlins</em></a><em> <br/><br/></em>Thanks for listening! <br/><br/>Visit <a href='https://westendframe.co.uk/'>westendframe.co.uk</a> for more info about our podcasts. <br/><br/></p>","author_name":"West End Frame"}