In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame

Kellie Shirley is playing Joy in the London revival of Parlour Song by Jez Butterworth at the Greenwich Theatre. Kellie has worked extensively onstage, some of her roles have included Pauline in One Man, Two Guvnors (Theatre Royal Haymarket), Brooke in Noises Off (Frinton Summer Theatre), Beverly in Abigail’s Party (Park Theatre), Stella Stone & Gemma Charles in Great Britain (National Theatre) and many more. On screen Kellie is well known for her performances as Carly Wicks in EastEnders (BBC) and Sophia in Casualty (BBC), alongside countless other television and screen credits. Recorded after a day of rehearsals, in this episode Kellie discusses how she juggles parenting with her acting career, why she's excited to be back onstage in Parlour Song and the impact EastEnders continues to have on her life and career... plus lots more. Parlour Song runs at the Greenwich Theatre until Saturday 24th May. Visit www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk for info and tickets. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. 

Oliver Jacobson is currently playing Barman in The Choir of Man.The Choir Of Man is back in the West End at the Arts Theatre. The show features hits from artists such as Queen, Luther Vandross, Sia, Paul Simon, Adele, Guns & Roses, Avicii and Katy Perry, performed by an ensemble of singers and musicians.Oliver most recently played Oz in the first UK tour of Come From Away. Some of his other theatre credits include: Standby Elder Cunningham in The Book of Mormon (Prince of Wales Theatre), Nicely Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls (The Mill at Sonning), Roger in Grease (UK Tour), Marvin Columbus in Columbus the Musical (Royal Caribbean) and Vicar/Ensemble in Spend Spend Spend (Union Theatre).In this episode Oliver discusses what it has been like to join the Choir of Man family and why he loves performing his number 'Piña colada'. He also reflects on his runs in The Book of Mormon and Come From Away and explains his path into theatre, plus more. The Choir of Man runs at the Arts Theatre until 31st August 2025. Visit www.artstheatrewestend.co.uk for info and tickets. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. 

Jaz Robinson is starring as Catherine of Aragon in the West End production of Six.Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, Six has direction by Lucy Moss and Jamie Armitage with choreography by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille. Six was first performed in London in 2017, and is now the winner of over 35 international awards including two Tonys.Jaz is from Toronto, Canada. Her credits include: Featured Vocalist in Christmas on Ice (Niagara Fallsview Casino) and Lead Vocalist for Royal Caribbean Cruises and Carnival Cruise Line.In 2022 Jaz made her West End debut in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Aldwych Theatre). She first joined Six in 2023, playing Catherine of Aragon in the original Canadian production (Royal Alexandra Theatre) and now she’s reprising her performance in London!Recorded in Jaz's dressing room backstage at the Vaudeville Theatre, in this episode Jaz discusses her journey with Six and what it's like to play Catherine of Aragon. She also talks about her path into theatre and moving from Toronto to London.Six is booking at the Vaudeville Theatre until June 2026. The show also continues to tour the UK and play internationally. Visit www.sixthemusical.com for info and tickets.This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. 

Charlie Burn is starring as Cady Heron in the West End production of Mean Girls. Having premiered on Broadway in 2018, Mean Girls opened in London last year. Tina Fey adapted the show from her 2004 film, collaborating with Jeff Richmond who composed the music and Nell Benjamin who wrote the lyrics. The show is directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw. Charlie’s other theatre credits include playing Cosette in Les Misérables on tour and in the West End as well as touring arenas in Disney 100: The Concert.Recorded backstage at the Savoy Theatre, in this episode Charlie discusses her whirlwind ride with Mean Girls and what makes Cady such a challenging role to play and sing. She also talks about her path into theatre, how she reflects on her Les Mis era and lots more.Mean Girls runs at the Savoy Theatre until 8th June 2025. Visit www.london.meangirlsmusical.com for info and tickets. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. 

Jed Berry is In The Frame!Most recently Jed played Boq in the UK & Ireland tour of Wicked and next up he is a swing in the UK premiere of Shucked at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.Some of Jed’s other credits include: understudy Elder Cunningham and Elder McKinley in The Book of Mormon (UK & International Tour / West End), Ernest Boulton and Stella in Fanny & Stella (Garden Theatre) and Angel and cover Referee in Kinky Boots (West End).In this episode Jed discusses the injury which led him to delaying the start of his run in Wicked, his path into theatre and what it has been like to tick off some of his dream shows. Jed also talks about his second career as a graphic designer, his foray into producing and lots more along the way.Follow Jed on Instagram: @jedlybedly For more info about Jed's graphic design work visit www.jedly.designThis podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. 

Tori Allen-Martin is In The Frame!Tori is currently playing Cass and others in the premiere of Midnight Cowboy at Southwark Playhouse Elephant.Based on the novel by James Leo Herlihy which was adapted into the 1969 film, Midnight Cowboy has a book by Bryony Lavery and music by Francis “Eg” White who has written songs for Adele, Sam Smith, Florence + The Machine and James Morrison. The production is directed and choreographed by Nick Winston, with Tori starring alongside Paul Jacob French and Max Bowden as Joe Buck and Rico ‘Ratzo’ Rizzo.Last year Tori starred as Kristin in I Wish You Well at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and in the West End. Some of her other theatre credits include: Samuel Takes A Break (The Yard Theatre), Then, Now and Next (Southwark Playhouse), Park Bench (Park Theatre), One Man, Two Guvnors (New Wolsey, Ipswich/Nuffield Southampton), The Season (Glass Half Full Productions and Tim Johanson), The Hardest One (The Other Palace/Criterion) and Hair (Concert).On screen, Tori is best known for her performances in Here We Go (BBC), London Kills (BBC) and Pure (Channel 4). Her further screen credits include: Mrs Sidhu Investigates (Acorn), Significant Other (Hatrick), Plebs: The War (the finale) (Rise films), The Other Half (Ranga Bee Productions), Flatshare (42 for Paramount+), Back To Life (Two Brothers Pictures) and Pandemonium (BBC). Tori is also an established writer. She has co-created and produced multiple new musicals, including Streets (Cockpit Theatre/Hackney Empire).Tori recently came into the podcast booth to discuss why she said "yes" to new challenges with Midnight Cowboy, her whirlwind journey with I Wish You Well, how she established herself on stage and screen... and her recent appearance on Celebrity Mastermind!Midnight Cowboy runs at Southwark Playhouse Elephant until 17th May. Visit www.midnightcowboymusical.com for info and tickets.This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. 

Kerry Ellis is In The Frame!Kerry is preparing to perform her latest solo show Queen Of The West End at the Vaudeville Theatre on 21st April as part of Westway Music’s season of concerts. Later in the year Kerry is taking the show on another extensive tour of the UK. In August Kerry is uniting with two other iconic Elphabas – Rachel Tucker and Louise Dearman – for a one-night-only West End concert Gravity at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.Kerry originated the role of Meat in We Will Rock You and is celebrated for being the first British Elphaba in the West End and Broadway productions of Wicked.A few of Kerry's other theatre roles have included Grizabella in Cats (London Palladium), Nancy in Oliver (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), Ellen in Miss Saigon (UK Tour), Fantine in Les Miserables (Queen's Theatre), understudy Eliza in My Fair Lady (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), Sara in Murder Ballad (Arts Theatre), Alice in Wonderland (UK Tour) and Gwendolen in The Importance of Being Earnest (UK Tour). More recently Kerry played Reno Sweeney in the London revival of Anything Goes (Barbican Centre), Titania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Stafford Gatehouse) and Cruella in 101 Dalmatians (Theatre Royal Brighton). Earler this year she starred as Elizabeth in the UK premiere of If/Then In Concert at the Savoy Theatre.Alongside her theatre work, Kerry has a major concert and recording career; she has released albums and toured the world, regularly collaborating with Brian May from Queen.In this episode Kerry discusses why she loves her Queen Of The West End show, why performing If/Then was such an overwhelming experience and how she's feeling about working with Tucker and Dearman on the Gravity concert... and she also gives us the gossip about being in Wicked: For Good plus more!Kerry performs Queen Of The West End at the Vaudeville Theatre on Monday 21st April. Visit www.nimaxtheatres.com for info and tickets. Kerry is taking the show on the road later in the year and is also performing Gravity at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 31st August. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. 

Emile Ruddock is playing Roland in the premiere of A Knight's Tale The Musical.Based on the 2001 film written and directed by Brian Helgeland which starred Heath Ledger and Paul Bettany, A Knight's Tale is running in Manchester at the Opera House. The show is adapted for the stage by Irish comedy writer and actor Brona C Titley, directed by Rachel Kavanaugh and choreographed by Matt Cole. Emile had a five year run in the West End production of Hamilton, starring as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison (Victoria Palace Theatre). Some of his other theatre credits include: Me and My Girl (Chichester Festival Theatre), The Rhythm Method (The Bush/Landor Theatre), Five Guys Named Moe (Marble Arch Theatre), Crazy For You (Watermill Theatre), Kiss Me Kate (UK Tour) and The Scottsboro Boys (Garrick Theatre/Young Vic).Recorded at the rehearsal studio, in this episode Emile discusses why A Knight's Tale is a dream job, forging his own path into theatre without going to drama school as well as his time in Hamilton and lots more. A Knight's Tale runs at the Manchester Opera House until 10th May 2025. Visit www.aknightstalemusical.com for info and tickets. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. 

Will Callan is starring as Sebastian in Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical.Following its London run at The Other Palace, Cruel Intentions is currently touring the UK and Ireland. Based on the 1999 film and inspired by Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Cruel Intentions features ‘90s pop classics including songs by Britney Spears, Boyz II Men, Christina Aguilera, TLC, R.E.M., Ace of Base, Natalie Imbruglia, The Verve, *NSYNC and many more.Will came to theatre via the music world and participating in The Voice Kids (ITV). He toured the UK & Ireland as Marius in Les Misérables and later reprised his performance in the West End.In this episode, Will discusses all-things Cruel Intentions, his path into theatre and his time in Les Misérables.Cruel Intentions tours until 28th June 2025. Visit www.cruelmusical.co.uk for info and tickets.This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.