{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67ad0f71505cb2a0a37271f9/68e845d0658c65a3e9a3e7fb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S10 Ep52: Allyson Ava-Brown, Nell/Elizabeth in Coven","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67ad0f71505cb2a0a37271f9/1760052556546-822a8f4a-9d1b-4353-af44-ad18400f1a4e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Allyson Ava-Brown is starring as Nell/Elizabeth in <em>Coven</em>. </p><p><br></p><p>Described as a \"scorching\" new musical, <em>Coven</em> is based on England’s most notorious witch trials. The show kicks off its run at the Kiln Theatre later this month for a limited two-month run. <em>Coven</em> is written by Rebecca Brewer&nbsp;and Daisy Chute, with the production directed by Miranda Cromwell. </p><p><br></p><p>Allyson most recently has a lengthy run as Angelica Schuyler in the West End production of <em>Hamilton</em> (Victoria Palace Theatre). Her other theatre credits include Glinda/Evillene in <em>The Wiz </em>(Birmingham Rep/West Yorkshire Playhouse) and Fantine in <em>Les Miserables</em>&nbsp;(Queens Theatre) as well as <em>A Midsummer Night’s Dream</em> (Lyric Hammersmith), <em>23.5 Hours </em>(Park Theatre), <em>The Quiet House</em> (Birmingham Rep/Park Theatre), <em>Etienne Sisters, Dangerous Lady</em> and <em>Crowning Glory </em>(Stratford East), <em>Snakes and Ladders</em> (UK tour) and <em>Julius Caesar, The Tempest, Antony and Cleopatra</em> (RSC/Tour/West End). Allyson has also worked at the National Theatre, Park Theatre, Watford Palace Theatre, Yorkshire Playhouse, Liverpool Playhouse, Theatre503, Riverside Studios and Hackney Empire. </p><p><br></p><p>Recorded after a busy day of rehearsals, in this episode Allyson discusses all-things <em>Coven</em>. She also talks about her relationship with singing and musical theatre, why being in <em>Les Miserables </em>was a challenging time and the impact of her run in <em>Hamilton</em>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><em>Coven</em> runs at the Kiln Theatre 31st October - 20th December. Visit <a href=\"https://kilntheatre.com/whats-on/coven/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.kilntheatre.com</a> for info and tickets. </p><p><br></p><p>Watch the video of Allyson performing Care from <em>Coven</em> here: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/VHIvS5KKmGA?si=AX1DafugwwxcRlt9\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://youtu.be/VHIvS5KKmGA?si=AX1DafugwwxcRlt9</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"}