{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67ad0f71505cb2a0a37271f9/6882d1f0f6d4262b074f8ffc?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S10 Ep36: Roshani Abbey, Jean Leslie & Others in Operation Mincemeat","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67ad0f71505cb2a0a37271f9/1753404224787-2d629638-c2e3-4537-b165-e8fefe99629c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Roshani Abbey is starring as Jean Leslie &amp; Others in the West End production of <em>Operation Mincemeat.</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>Operation Mincemeat</em> premiered on the London Fringe at the New Diorama Theatre in 2019. The show quickly gained a devoted following, and played sold out runs at Southwark Playhouse and Riverside Studios. The musical transferred to the West End in 2023, winning Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards. In addition to its London run,<em> Operation Mincemeat</em> is also playing on Broadway and will soon launch a world tour, opening in Salford next February.</p><p><br></p><p>Roshani's theatre credits include: Tahlia the Beautiful in <em>Sleeping Beauty </em>(Broadway Theatre Catford), Soloist in <em>Criterion Theatre 150th Anniversary Gala</em> (Criterion Theatre), Marie in <em>In Clay in Concert</em> (The Other Palace), Lucy/cover Juliet in<em> &amp;Juliet </em>(Shaftesbury Theatre), <em>Rumi: The Musical </em>(Concept album / London Coliseum) and Ensemble/cover Louise in <em>Gypsy</em> (Royal Exchange). She played Peggy/Maria in the West End production of <em>Hamilton</em> and went on to become a standby for all three Schuyler Sisters. Earlier this year Roshani returned to <em>Hamilton</em> to star as Eliza for a limited run on the UK &amp; Ireland tour. </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode Roshani discusses the whirlwind of joining <em>Operation Mincemeat,</em> their journey with the show so far and why it’s such a special moment. Roshani also reflects on their path into theatre after studying Mathematics at Imperial College and talks about their history with <em>Hamilton</em> - and lots more pops up along the way!</p><p><br></p><p><em>Operation Mincemeat </em>runs in the West End at the Fortune Theatre. Meanwhile the show continues on Broadway and is about to launch a world tour. Visit <a href=\"https://operationmincemeat.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.operationmincemeat.com</a> for info and tickets. </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"}