{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67ad0f71505cb2a0a37271f9/684b7b3e1c97ce2ed12bfb5d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S10 Ep28: Ryan Reid, star of Wicked, Dreamgirls, In The Heights, Shrek & Sweet Charity ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67ad0f71505cb2a0a37271f9/1749777099052-75aadfe0-f008-4f1b-9720-95402beed24b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Ryan Reid is In The Frame!</p><p><br></p><p>Most recently Ryan completed a three-year run playing Fiyero in the West End production of <em>Wicked</em> (Apollo Victoria), making history as the first black actor to play the role in the UK.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Ryan’s theatre credits also include <em>Blues in the Night</em> (Hackney Empire), cover Donkey in <em>Shrek</em> (UK &amp; Ireland Tour), cover Benny in<em> In The Heights</em> (Kings Cross Theatre), Marvin in <em>Sweet Charity</em> (Donmar Warehouse) and Angel City 4 in <em>City Of Angels</em> (Garrick).</p><p><br></p><p>Ryan was part of the original West End cast of <em>Dreamgirls</em> and went on to take over the role of Curtis full-time.&nbsp;He played Ricky in the feature film <em>Land Of Dreams.&nbsp;</em></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode Ryan discusses making impact in <em>Wicked</em>, his path into theatre and the things he has learnt along the way. </p><p><br></p><p>Follow Ryan on Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ryanreiduk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@ryanreiduk</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins&nbsp;</em></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/andrewtomlins32/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>@AndrewTomlins32</em></a><em>&nbsp;</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>Thanks for listening! </em></p><p><br></p><p><em>Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk </em></p><p><br></p><p><em>Visit </em><a href=\"https://westendframe.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">westendframe.co.uk</a> for more info about our podcasts.&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"West End Frame"}