{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67ad0f71505cb2a0a37271f9/69aa25b5f6d1583bb89c380b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S11 Ep12: Laura Harrison, Mrs Lyons in Blood Brothers","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67ad0f71505cb2a0a37271f9/1772758308182-09b8d01e-eb53-47a8-a2b9-aafb114384ed.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Laura Harrison is playing Mrs Lyons in the touring production of <em>Blood Brothers.</em></p><p><br></p><p>Laura is also the alternate Mrs Johnstone and has history with the show, having previously played Donna Marie and Miss Jones whilst understudying Mrs Lyons.&nbsp;Written by Willy Russell, <em>Blood Brothers </em>surpassed 10,000&nbsp;performances in the West End and has toured extensively.</p><p><br></p><p>Laura was Standby Elphaba in the West End production of <em>Wicked</em>, having previously been in the show’s ensemble whilst understudying Elphaba. Laura was in Jamie Lloyd's West End revival of <em>Sunset Boulevard, </em>understudying for Norma Desmond.&nbsp;Her theatre credits also include: Magenta in <em>Rocky Horror</em>, Vivienne in <em>Legally Blonde, </em>Lucille in <em>Parade</em> and Audrey in <em>Little Shop of Horrors.&nbsp;</em></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode Laura discusses her return to<em> Blood Brothers</em> and what it’s like to be covering one of her dream roles, Mrs Johnstone. She also takes a deep dive into her Elphaba journey and some of the remarkable moments from her time in Oz. Laura also reflects on <em>Sunset Boulevard</em> and how she's navigating her the industry after some major career highs... and lots more pops up along the way.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Blood Brothers</em> tours the UK. Visit <a href=\"https://www.kenwright.com/productions/blood-brothers-uk-tour/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.kenwright.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"}