{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67ad0f71505cb2a0a37271f9/69eaa173311e6f16c911f088?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S11 Ep20: Akmed Junior Khemalai, star of Hamilton, Ain’t Too Proud & Mandela","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67ad0f71505cb2a0a37271f9/1776983706361-6ee156de-52cc-4791-9f67-e7cae6ba9060.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Akmed Junior Khemalai recently finished his run as George Washington in the UK &amp; Ireland Tour of <em>Hamilton</em>, after being a standby in the tour’s original cast.</p><p><br></p><p>Akmed trained at Brit School and ArtsEd, and made his West End debut in <em>The Book of Mormon</em> (Prince of Wales). His theatre credits also include: <em>Mandela</em> (Young Vic) and the original West End cast of <em>Ain’t Too Proud</em> (Prince Edward Theatre).</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Akmed discusses how he discovered musical theatre, his <em>Hamilton</em> journey and the realities of experiencing disappointment and tough lessons in the theatre industry... plus lots more!</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Akmed on Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/akmed_khemalai/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@akmed_khemalai</a>&nbsp;</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"}