The West End Frame Show: Theatre News, Reviews & Chat

Jacob McIntosh (Kinky Boots / Beautiful) and Jemal Felix (Phantom / Frozen) co-host The West End Frame Show!They join Andrew Tomlins (West End Frame's Editor) to discuss Joy Woods' London concert (Cadogan Hall), Hamilton (Victoria Palace) and Redcliffe (Southwark Playhouse) as well as the latest news about Lucie Jones returning to Waitress, The Lost Boys transferring to the UK, the Jane Eyre musical and lots more. They also chat about P!ink's opening monologue at the Tony Awards.Jacob's theatre credits include: swing and understudy Lola in Kinky Boots (UK Tour), Seaweed in Hairspray (Crewe Lyceum), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (UK Tour), Barry Belson in Jersey Boys (Trafalgar Theatre) and The Book of Mormon (Prince of Wales Theatre). Jemal's theatre credits include: understudy Kristoff in Frozen (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), understudy Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera (His Majesty's Theatre), understudy Lola in Kinky Boots (Adelphi Theatre), Whistle Down The Wind (Aldwych Theatre) and The Book of Mormon (UK Tour & Prince of Wales Theatre). Jacob and Jemal have come together to launch Diversity in Casting Consultants. They are supporting productions in building thoughtful, inclusive and artistically strong casting processes, working with producers, casting directors and creative teams to support inclusive practice through the audition and creative process.For more info about Diversity in Casting Consultants, visit https://wearedcc.com/ and follow @wearedcc_This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.  

Toby Shellard (Tina / Pretty Woman) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Toby joins Andrew Tomlins (West End Frame's Editor) for a debrief of the Tony Awards. They also discuss Beetlejuice (Prince Edward Theatre) and High Society (Barbican Centre) as well as the latest news about Kimberley Akimbo casting, the Hadestown tour, Kevin Clifton's new role and more. Toby went to Arts Ed and made his professional debut as Brad in Hairspray at Kilworth House. His theatre credits also include Jacob in Babies (workshop), Pretty Woman (UK & Ireland Tour) and Jack Trott in Jack and the Beanstalk (Buxton Opera House). Toby recently finished his run as a swing in the UK & Ireland tour of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, and also performed the show in Zürich. Follow Toby on Instagram: @tobyshellardThis podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.  

Odelia Dizel-Cubuca (Six / The Lion King) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Odelia joins Andrew Tomlins (West End Frame's Editor) to discuss Redcliffe by Jordan Luke Gage (Southwark Playhouse Borough) as well as the latest news about Chess, Oh Mary, Sting's The Last Ship, My Fair Lady and more. Most recently, Odelia was the alternate for Anne Boleyn and Catherine Parr in the West End production of Six The Musical (Vaudeville Theatre). As a child, Odelia made her West End debut as Young Nala in The Lion King (Lyceum Theatre). Odelia's other theatre credits include: Andrea in Once On This Island (Southwark Playhouse, BTA), featured soloist in Magic at the Musicals (Royal Albert Hall), Sebastian in The Little Mermaid (Mountview), Sister Chantelle in Bare (Mountview) and swing in Cursed Child (Palace Theatre). Follow Odelia on Instagram/TikTok: @odelia.dcThis podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.  

West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, hosts a solo episode of The West End Frame Show.In this special Show Talk episode, Andrew discusses Sherlock Holmes (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre), The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind (@SohoPlace), 1536 (Ambassadors Theatre), End of the Rainbow starring Jinkx Monsoon (Soho Theatre Walthamstow) and Megan Hilty's London concert (Theatre Royal Drury Lane).This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.  

We're back with another Broadway episode!Andrew Tomlins (West End Frame Editor) is back from New York City, and reunited with regular co-host Lisa Martland (Editor of Musical Theatre Review).In this episode, they discuss Chess (Imperial Theatre), Cats: The Jellicle Ball (Broadhurst Theatre), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee(New World Stages), Wicked (Gershwin Theatre) and Death Becomes Her (Lunt-Fontanne Theatre).Having spent many years at The Stage – including five years as Deputy Editor – Lisa Martland is a theatre journalist who has worked for theatrical publications such as Musical Stages, Musicals Magazine, London Theatre, Stage Faves and My Theatre Mates. She is the Founding Editor of www.MusicalTheatreReview.com.That's a wrap on our three Broadway episodes for this season! This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.  

It's time for another Broadway episode!Andrew Tomlins (West End Frame Editor) is live in New York City, with regular co-host Lisa Martland (Editor of Musical Theatre Review) zooming in from the UK.In this episode, they discuss Ragtime (Vivian Beaumont Theater, Lincoln Center) and Just In Time starring Jeremy Jordan (Circle in the Square). Having spent many years at The Stage – including five years as Deputy Editor – Lisa Martland is a theatre journalist who has worked for theatrical publications such as Musical Stages, Musicals Magazine, London Theatre, Stage Faves and My Theatre Mates. She is the Founding Editor of www.MusicalTheatreReview.com.Stay tuned for more Broadway episodes coming soon!This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.  

We're crossing the pond for a special Broadway episode!Andrew Tomlins (West End Frame Editor) is live in New York City, with regular co-host Lisa Martland (Editor of Musical Theatre Review) zooming in from the UK.In this episode, they discuss The Lost Boys (Palace Theatre), Schmigadoon! (Nederlander Theatre) and Beaches (Majestic Theatre).Having spent many years at The Stage – including five years as Deputy Editor – Lisa Martland is a theatre journalist who has worked for theatrical publications such as Musical Stages, Musicals Magazine, London Theatre, Stage Faves and My Theatre Mates. She is the Founding Editor of www.MusicalTheatreReview.com.Stay tuned for more Broadway episodes coming soon!This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.  

Casting director Ben Armstrong co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Ben joins Andrew Tomlins (West End Frame's Editor) to discuss Billy Nevers' album The First 25: Live At Konk Studios and Hercules starring Felipe Bejarano as well as the latest news about Evita's Broadway transfer, High School Musical's London transfer, Rent's West End revival, new Hamilton casting, and lots more.Ben is an Anglo-Sri Lankan Casting Director, specialising in stage and musical theatre. He has solo and assistant casting credits for acclaimed productions in the West End, regional theatres, UK tours and international projects. Most recently, Ben cast the West End concert production of Once On This Island featuring Tony Award winner Alex Newell and is currently casting Rumi: The Musical, written by Nadim Naaman and Dana Al Fardan for the Dubai Opera Festival 2026. One of his highlights as Casting Director includes Happy & Glorious, a short film starring Jane Asher and Nancy Carroll. Alongside his independent projects, Ben works for Ginny Schiller CDG. Recent productions include Sir Trevor Nunn’s Easy Virtue for Cambridge Arts Theatre starring Greta Scacchi and Alice Orr-Ewing, Ralph Fiennes’ As You Like It for Theatre Royal Bath starring Dame Harriet Walter, and John Doyle’s Alfred Hitchcock Presents for Theatre Royal Bath starring Scarlett Strallen, Sally Ann Triplett and Alistair Brammer, as well as The Secret Garden for York Theatre Royal.He is the founder of RepresentAsian, an initiative dedicated to championing Asian performers within the industry and advancing meaningful representation both on and off stage. Through this platform, he also provides scholarships to support young Asian individuals pursuing careers in the arts.The next RepresentAsian concert takes place at the Lyric Theatre on Monday 9th November 2026. Visit www.nimaxtheatres.com for info and tickets. Follow Ben on Instagram: @ben_armstrong_4 This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.