In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame

Melissa Errico is a Tony Award-nominated Broadway star, celebrated concert and recording artist, and writer whose career spans musical theatre and beyond.Melissa made her professional debut as Cosette in Les Misérables on the US national tour, before making her Broadway debut in Anna Karenina. Her Broadway credits include Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, Tracy Lord in High Society, Isabelle in Amour, Mina Murray in Dracula and Betty Haynes in White Christmas. Her performance in Amour, the only Broadway musical by legendary composer Michel Legrand, earned her a Tony Award nomination. Beyond Broadway, she has performed in Sunday in the Park with George at the Kennedy Center, Passion at Classic Stage Company and Do I Hear a Waltz? with New York City Center Encores!Alongside her stage career, Melissa has become one of the leading interpreters of the music of Stephen Sondheim and Michel Legrand. Her acclaimed recordings include Sondheim Sublime, Sondheim in the City and Legrand Affair, which she made in collaboration with Legrand himself. Her extensive concert career has taken her around the world, and she is also an accomplished writer whose essays have appeared in The New York Times.In this episode, Melissa reflects on her remarkable career, the composers and collaborators who have shaped her artistry, and the different ways she approaches storytelling through theatre, concerts and recordings... as well as her love for London!For more information about Melissa, visit her website www.melissaerrico.com for more info.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.

Caroline Sheen is playing Madame de Rols in Martin Guerre at the Old Vic.Martin Guerre is written by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil, the creators of Les Misérables. Directed by Matthew Warchus, the Old Vic production brings the musical back to the stage.Caroline recently played Maureen in the premiere of Pride at the Sherman Theatre in Cardiff and the National Theatre in London, and will reprise her performance at the Bridge Theatre later this year. Caroline has had an incredible career, covering Sophie in the original cast of Mamma Mia! before going on to play countless iconic roles. Her theatre credits include Eponine and Fantine in Les Misérables (West End), Sandy in Grease (UK Tour), Truly Scrumptious in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (UK Tour), Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins (West End and US Tour), Clara in The Light in the Piazza (Curve), Lilli Vanessi/Kate in Kiss Me, Kate (Kilworth House Theatre), Violet Newstead in 9 to 5 (Savoy Theatre), Guenevere in Camelot (Watermill Theatre), Alaura/Carla in City of Angels (Donmar Warehouse), Polly in Crazy for You (Watermill Theatre), Rebecca in Rags (Lyric Theatre), and Susan Walker in Once in a Lifetime (National Theatre). Other credits include The Witches of Eastwick (original cast), Putting It Together (St James Theatre), Under Milk Wood (Watermill Theatre), Only the Brave (WMC/Soho Theatre/Birdsong), Extraordinary Women (Jermyn Street Theatre), Plaza Suite (Savoy Theatre) and Military Wives (York Theatre Royal).On screen, Caroline has appeared in Ted Lasso, Casualty, The Way, The Mallorca Files, Doctors, The Sister Boniface Mysteries, Ghosts, Silent Witness, Pitching In, Mr Burton, Four Kids and It, Nativity Rocks and the film adaptation of Les Misérables.In this episode, Caroline discusses starring in Martin Guerre and why the production is such a special, full-circle moment for her, having been a superfan of the musical when it first premiered. She also chats about her incredibly busy year, balancing Martin Guerre with Pride, and reflects on her career journey and the many iconic roles she has played along the way.Martin Guerre runs at the Old Vic until 31st August. Visit www.oldvictheatre.com for info and tickets. Pride begins performances at the Bridge Theatre on 12th November.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.

Oluwalonimi Owoyemi is starring as the Poet in the touring production of The Choir of Man.Featuring a soundtrack of pub classics, rock anthems and feel-good hits, The Choir of Man celebrates friendship, community and the power of music. Set in a pub called The Jungle, the show combines live music, storytelling and plenty of audience interaction. Created by Nic Doodson and Andrew Kay, the production has toured internationally and enjoyed runs in London.Nimi’s theatre credits include The Second Woman (Young Vic), The Wind in the Willows (Shakespeare North Playhouse), Slave: A Question of Freedom (Tour) and Beauty & The Beast (Lawrence Batley Theatre).In this episode, Nimi talks about his journey into theatre after completing a law degree, and how he made the leap into the performing arts. He take a deep dive into his role as the Poet in The Choir of Man and why being in this production is a big moment for him.The Choir of Man tours until 5th December before returning to London for a run at the Arts Theatre at Marble Arch.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.

Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney are In The Frame!Eva and Reeve originated the roles of Eurydice and Orpheus in Hadestown. Featuring music, lyrics and book by Anaïs Mitchell, the show is directed by Rachel Chavkin and won eight Tony Awards including Best Musical. In 2025, Eva, Reeve and original cast members André De Shields, Amber Gray and Patrick Page reunited for a special London season at the Lyric Theatre, with the production filmed live on stage for the cinema.Hadestown has already been released in cinemas across North America and, later this month, it's released in cinemas across the UK and Ireland. Eva's theatre credits include Kim in Miss Saigon (West End & Broadway), Éponine in Les Misérables (West End), Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby (Broadway) and Sally Bowles in Cabaret (West End & Broadway).Reeve's theatre credits include Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark (Broadway), the Emcee in Cabaret (West End) and Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby (Broadway). Eva and Reeve are married, and starred opposite each other in The Great Gatsby and Cabaret, in addition to Hadestown. In this episode, Eva and Reeve reflect on their journey with Hadestown, returning to Orpheus and Eurydice in London and some of their standout moments from the show. They also reflect on how their first jobs in theatre have gone on to inform their careers and what success means to them now. Hadestown is in cinemas across the UK and Ireland from Tuesday 13th October.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.

Eve Shanu-Wilson is playing Blanche in the UK premiere of Jane Eyre The Musical at Southwark Playhouse Elephant.Based on Charlotte Brontë's classic novel, Jane Eyre The Musical is by John Caird and Paul Gordon. The musical originally premiered in Toronto before transferring to Broadway in 2000, and is now receiving its UK premiere at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. This new staging is co-directed by John Caird and Megan McGinnis.Eve was in the West End production of The Phantom of the Opera (His Majesty's Theatre), where she was initially second cover Christine before becoming first cover and subsequently taking over as Alternate Christine. She then starred as Glinda in the international tour of Wicked, which marked the first English-language non-replica production of the musical.In this episode, Eve discusses joining Jane Eyre The Musical and why she is excited to be part of the production. She takes us behind the scenes of her Wicked journey, including why she almost didn't attend her audition and what it was like performing the show for Stephen Schwartz. Eve also reflects on her time in The Phantom of the Opera, including the challenges she faced while navigating a vocal injury.Jane Eyre The Musical runs at Southwark Playhouse Elephant until 24th October.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.

Emily-Mae returns to In The Frame fresh from a two-year run as Angelica in Hamilton, followed by a stint at Kilworth House playing Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes. On Monday 28th September, she is teaming up with Josh St Clair for a special concert, Mates Rates, at Crazy Coqs.Emily-Mae’s theatre credits include Bulda in Disney’s Frozen (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), Kiki Kavelle in Are You As Nervous As I Am (Greenwich Theatre), City of Angels (Garrick Theatre), the title role in Pippi Longstocking (Theatre Royal and Derngate), Paradice in Brooklyn the Musical (Greenwich Theatre), Ronette in Little Shop of Horrors (Storyhouse Chester), Ulla in The Producers (Royal Exchange Manchester) and Dynamite/understudy Motormouth in Hairspray (UK Tour).Emily-Mae was previously a guest on In The Frame while starring as Nikki and covering Rachel in the UK tour of The Bodyguard. She has also released her own original music and regularly performs in concerts.In this episode, Emily-Mae takes a deep dive into her two-year run in Hamilton, before discussing the very different experience of stepping into Anything Goes as Reno Sweeney. We chat about her upcoming Mates Rates concert with Josh St Clair, how she views success and her career journey so far. Emily-Mae also reveals how a costume malfunction upstaged her debut as Rachel in The Bodyguard!You can see Mates Rates at Crazy Coqs on Monday 28th September. For tickets, visit https://app.foresttms.com/TicketListing?event=mates-rates-an-evening-with-josh-st-clair-emily-mae-2026-09-28&restaurant=crazycoqsThis 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.

Dame Denning is back In The Frame!Most recently, Lara starred as Caz in Here and Now: The Steps Musical (UK Tour), following her run as Anne in & Juliet. She has been busy with workshops and gigs, and on Monday 2nd November she makes her solo show debut at Crazy Coqs.Lara was Standby Norma Desmond for Nicole Scherzinger in Jamie Lloyd’s revival of Sunset Boulevard (Savoy Theatre), and has also played Mrs Bucket in Charlie & The Chocolate Factory (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), as well as both Miss Honey and Mrs Wormwood in Matilda (Cambridge Theatre), taking over both roles after initially understudying them. Her other West End credits include Doreen/Miss Elf in The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4 (The Ambassadors & Menier Chocolate Factory) and Louise/Eve in Ruthless The Musical (Arts Theatre).Lara’s other theatre credits include Lex Logan in Eugenius! (Turbine Theatre), Aunt Fanny in The Famous Five (Theatre Clwyd & Chichester Festival Theatre), Mrs Mullin in Carousel (Kilworth House Theatre), Miss Hedge in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (UK Tour), Mrs Cratchit in Scrooge The Musical (Curve Leicester), The Rocky Horror Show(European Tour), Gotta Sing Gotta Dance (UK Tour), All The Fun Of The Fair (UK Tour) and Dirty Dancing In Concert(UK Tour).In this episode, Lara talks about the demands of playing Caz in Here and Now: The Steps Musical, how she approached performing “That’s The Way It Is” in And Juliet and what we can expect from her debut solo show. She also discusses her career journey, building her confidence and some of the things that can make the theatre industry challenging. Lara Denning plays Crazy Coqs on Monday 2nd November. For tickets, visit www.brasseriezedel.com/crazy-coqs/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. 

Fresh from releasing his debut novella Miller Rose Roberts, Joseph Millson is playing Monsieur André in the 40th anniversary cast of The Phantom of the Opera at His Majesty’s Theatre.Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera first opened in London's West End in 1986 and has become one of the world's most successful musicals. Joseph joins the anniversary cast alongside Sierra Boggess, reuniting with his former Love Never Dies leading lady more than 15 years after they originated the roles of Raoul and Christine in the original London production.Joseph is also a writer. His memoir Work – And Other Four Letter Words was shortlisted for the Theatre Book Prize, while his debut fiction novella, Miller Rose Roberts, has recently been published.Joseph has worked extensively across theatre, with credits including The Forsyte Saga, The Rover (RSC), Much Ado About Nothing, King John, Merchant of Venice 1936 (West End), Noises Off (West End), Betrayal (Theatre Royal, Bath), Mary Poppins (West End), Mr Foote's Other Leg (West End), Macbeth (Shakespeare's Globe), The Fairy Queen (Glyndebourne), Love Never Dies (West End – WhatsOnStage Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical), The Clearing and The Mill on the Floss (Shared Experience), The Real Inspector Hound / Black Comedy (West End), David Copperfield (Sheffield Crucible), The Fantasticks (King's Head Theatre) and David Copperfield: The Musical! (National Tour).His screen credits include The Amateur, Creation Stories, Angel Has Fallen, Casino Royale, Moon Knight, Professor T, The Last Kingdom, Endeavour, Grantchester, Penny Dreadful, The Chelsea Detective, Midsomer Murders, New Tricks, EastEnders and Doctors. He has also performed in over 50 radio plays and was nominated for Best Actor at the BBC Radio Drama Awards.In this episode, Joseph discusses joining the 40th anniversary cast of The Phantom of the Opera, the full-circle experience of reuniting with Sierra Boggess and reflecting on Love Never Dies. He also talks about his journey as a writer, the publication of Miller Rose Roberts, and lots more!Miller Rose Roberts is out now and The Phantom of the Opera runs at His Majesty's Theatre.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. 

Sara Poyzer is starring as Donna in the West End production of Mamma Mia!. She has played the role on-and-off for fifteen years, both in London and on tour across the UK and internationally. Mamma Mia! celebrated its 27th birthday in April and is the third longest-running West End musical of all time.Sara starred as Beverley Bass in the first UK & Ireland tour of Come From Away, and has recently appeared on screen as Fiona Morley in Coronation Street. Her theatre credits also include: Assassins (Watermill Theatre), Rutherford & Son (The Other Palace), Othello (Trafalgar Studios), Billy Elliot The Musical (Victoria Palace), Forever Young and All Quiet on the Western Front (Nottingham Playhouse), Abigail’s Party (Theatre Royal, York), Satin in Satin ‘n’ Steel (Nottingham Playhouse & UK Tour), Up n Under (Hull Truck), The House of Bernada Alba (Yvonne Arnaud) as well as The School for Scandal, The Merchant of Venice, Antigone and Poetry or Bust (Northern Broadsides). On screen, Sara has appeared in Casualty, EastEnders, Doctors, Cast Offs, Paradise Reclaimed, Heartbeat, Dangerfield, Playing the Field, Peak Practice and ODDinary People.Recorded backstage in Sara's dressing room, in this episode Sara discusses her journey with Mamma Mia!, and how her relationship with Donna has developed over the past fifteen years. She also reflects on her path into theatre and talks all-things Come From Away... plus more!Mamma Mia! runs at the Novello Theatre. Visit www.mamma-mia.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.