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  • Hiba Elchikhe is starring as Neeta in the world premiere of Here And Now: The Steps Musical.

    Featuring the music of Steps, Here And Now has an original book by Shaun Kitchener and is directed by Rachel Kavanaugh, with choreography by Matt Cole. This show runs in Birmingham at the Alexandra Theatre this month.

    After covering Molly Ghost The Musical's Asia Tour, Hiba starred as Princess Jasmine in the Australian production of Disney’s Aladdin. She went on to perform in Antony and Cleopatra (National Theatre, Fiver and Lift (both Southwark Playhouse) and Millennials (The Other Palace).

    Hiba starred as the title role in the UK premiere of Brooklyn (Greenwich Theatre) and played Pritti in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (West End & LA).

    Most recently Hiba starred in the West End premiere of The Time Traveler's Wife and toured the US in Disney Princess The Concert Tour with music director Benjamin Rauhala.

    Recorded inside Here And Now's rehearsal studios, in this episode Hiba discusses why it's such a special show to be a part of. She also talks about the twists and turns of the past few years of her career and the incredible opportunities that have come her way.

    Here And Now runs at the Birmingham Alexandra between the 9th and 30th November. Visit www.thestepsmusical.com for info and tickets.

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  • Scott Alan is In The Frame!

    Scott is an internationally acclaimed songwriter who has worked with some of the biggest stars of theatre on both sides of the pond.

    On Sunday 10th November, Scott is returning to London for a very special concert produced by Fourth Wall Live, celebrating his 2007 debut album Dreaming Wide Awake. The album features some iconic songs such as "I’m A Star", "Home" and "Kiss The Air".

    The concert will feature performances from Bradley Riches, Amber Davies, Claudia Kariuki, Amy di Bartolemeo, Oliver Tompsett and Stuart Matthew Price.

    In this episode, Scott discusses how the world worked differently when he released Dreaming Wide Awake, the impact the album had on his career and why he loves London.

    You can see Scott Alan: Dreaming Wide Awake In Concert at Cadogan Hall on 10th November 2024. Visit www.cadoganhall.com for info and tickets.

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  • Jordan Frazier is In The Frame!

    Jordan recently completed her run as Angelica in the West End production of Hamilton.

    After growing up in the US, Jordan spent several years performing on multiple highly acclaimed cruise ships. After moving to London, Jordan was cast as Zahara in the international tour of Bat Out Of Hell. Despite completing rehearsals, sadly the production didn't open due to the Covid-19 theatre shutdown.

    Jordan starred alongside Wendi Peters as Ruby in You Are Here at the Southwark Playhouse before joining Hamilton as the understudy for all three Schuyler Sisters. She later became the Schuyler Sisters standby and then took over as Angelica full-time. Most recently Jordan has been workshopping the Chaka Khan musical I'm Every Woman, starring as Chaka.

    Jordan's theatre credits also include: River in In Pieces, Sweet Thang in Nina Simone: Four Women, Lola in Damn Yankees and Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz.

    Jordan is fluent in Spanish - her Spanish theatre credits include Tiffany in Confessions of Women from East L.A. Jordan has also completed several cruise contracts as a Principal singer.

    Her screen credits include Ava in Sun Rosè & Romance, Jenny in Love At First Sight (Netflix), Jacquie in Feuds (Disney+), Woman in Power XL (advert) and Toyota Commercial (USA advert).

    Follow Jordan on Instagram: @jordanbfrazier

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  • Elena Skye is playing Janis in the West End production of Mean Girls.

    Having premiered on Broadway in 2018, Mean Girls opened in London earlier this 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.

    Elena made her professional debut as Lauren in the West End production of Kinky Boots (Adelphi Theatre) and went on to play Éponine in the West End production of Les Misérables (Queen’s Theatre).

    Elena starred as Scaramouche in We Will Rock You, initially on tour before transferring with the show into the West End for a run at the London Coliseum. Last year Elena originated the role of Twiggy in Close Up: The Twiggy Musical at the Menier Chocolate Factory.

    In this episode, Elena discusses all things Mean Girls, including auditioning for the show, why she wanted to play Janis and how she got to grips with her song "I'd Rather Be Me". Elena also discusses her path into theatre, the hardest role she has played and what she's learnt along the way.

    Mean Girls is booking at the Savoy Theatre until 6th April 2025. Visit www.london.meangirlsmusical.com for info and tickets.

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  • Tiffany Graves recently took over as Mrs Wormwood in the West End production of Matilda The Musical.

    Having premiered in Stratford-upon-Avon in 2010, the Royal Shakespeare Company’s musical has been seen by 11 million people across 100 cities worldwide. Written by Dennis Kelly, Matilda has music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and direction by Matthew Warchus.

    Tiffany's London and West End credits include: Roald Dahl’s The Witches, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and NT: 50 Years on Stage (all National Theatre), Chicago (Cambridge & Adelphi Theatres), Sweet Charity (Theatre Royal Haymarket), Cats (Gillian Lynne), 101 Dalmatians (Regents Park Open Air), The Boyfriend (Menier Chocolate Factory), But, I’m a Cheerleader (Turbine Theatre), The Wild Party (The Other Palace), Mack and Mabel (Hackney Empire), The Snow Queen (Theatre Royal Stratford East) and Apocalypse Meow (Shakespeare’s Globe).

    Her Regional & UK Touring credits include: The Artist (Theatre Royal Plymouth), Gypsy (Buxton Opera House), Top Hat (The Mill at Sonning), Kiss Me, Kate (Opera North), The Witches of Eastwick (The Watermill), Piaf (Leicester Curve), Wonderful Town (The Lowry), Love on the Links (Salisbury Playhouse), La Traviata and Anything Goes (Grange Park Opera), Follies (Royal Festival Hall) and UK Tours of We Will Rock You, Godspell, Tonight’s the Night and The Producers.

    On screen, Tiffany has appeared in Blitz (Working Title Films & Apple), Andy & The Band (BBC), NT: 50 Years on Stage (BBC), Olivier Awards 2024 (ITV) and Strictly Come Dancing (BBC).

    In this episode, Tiffany discusses all-things Matilda, her path to becoming a renowned character actor and what it was like to return to the National Theatre for The Witches... plus lots more along the way.

    Matilda is booking at the Cambridge Theatre until 24th May 2026. Visit www.uk.matildathemusical.com for info and tickets.

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  • Lejaun Sheppard is In The Frame!

    Most recently, Lejaun played Ron in the premiere of 42 Balloons at The Lowry. He appeared in Nick Bagnall's production of Hansel & Gretel at Shakespeare's Globe and starred as Papa Ge in the London revival of Once On This Island at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.

    Lejaun's other theatre credits include Bob in Come From Away (Phoenix Theatre), John in Little Women (Park Theatre), understudy Richard & Raymond in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Aldwych Theatre), Doctor & understudy General in The Book of Mormon (Prince Of Wales Theatre), Genie in Aladdin (Maidenhead) and Patrick Vernon in Godiva Rocks (Belgrade Theatre).

    In this episode, Lejaun discusses his path to musical theatre, turning points in his career, why he's relieved he said yes to 42 Balloons and lots more.

    Follow Lejaun on Instagram: @thatguylej

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  • Daniel Bravo is playing Aaron Samuels in the West End production of Mean Girls.

    Having premiered on Broadway in 2018, Mean Girls opened in London earlier this 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.

    Earlier this year Daniel starred as Sebastian Valmont in the London premiere of Cruel Intentions at The Other Palace.

    His other theatre credits include: Suddenly Last Summer (The English Theatre Frankfurt), Witness for the Prosecution (London County Hall), Speak (Rose Theatre/Paines Plough), Little Sausage (The Other Palace Studio), Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens (King’s Head Theatre) and Look Who’s All Grown Up (The Space).

    In this episode Daniel discusses all things Mean Girls. He also reflects on Cruel Intentions, discusses his path into theatre and shares why he's excited to be doing musical theatre... and lots more pops up along the way!

    Mean Girls is booking at the Savoy Theatre until 6th April 2025. Visit www.london.meangirlsmusical.com for info and tickets.

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  • Michael Ahomka-Lindsay is back In The Frame!

    After leaving medical school to pursue a career as an actor, Michael trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. He made his professional debut as Benny in Luke Sheppard’s production of Rent at the Hope Mill Theatre and then toured as Maugrim in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.

    Michael last featured on the podcast after starring as Emmett in Lucy Moss’ revival of Legally Blonde at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. After performing in To The Streets for Birmingham Hippodrome, Michael originated the role of Jack Kelly in the reimagined UK premiere of Newsies at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre and played David in the highly acclaim production of Choir Boy at Bristol Old Vic.

    Michael is currently coming to the end of his run as Clifford Bradshaw in the West End revival of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club and is rehearsing for the European premiere of Reverberation by Matthew Lopez at the Bristol Old Vic.

    Michael came into the podcast booth to discuss everything he's been up to over the past two years. He reflects on all-things Newsies, explains why Choir Boy was such a special job and talks about going straight from Cabaret to Reverberation, and lots more pops up along the way.

    Michael plays Cliff in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club until 21st September and stars in Reverberation at the Bristol Old Vic 2nd October - 2nd November 2024.

    Follow Michael on Instagram: @michaelahomka_

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  • Aimée Fisher is In The Frame!

    After graduating from ArtsEd, Aimée made her professional debut as cover Fantine in the West End production of Les Misérables (Sondheim Theatre).

    She went on to understudy Elphaba in Wicked (Apollo Victoria Theatre), Jenna/Dawn in Waitress (UK & Ireland Tour) and Jovie in Elf (Dominion Theatre). Aimée also played Joelle and understudied Rita in the London revival of Groundhog Day (Old Vic).

    In this episode, Aimée discusses her path into the industry, understudying some of the most iconic roles in musical theatre and she speaks candidely about navigating periods of time without performing work... and there's lots more along the way.

    Follow Aimée on Instagram: @aimeelynfisher

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  • Sharon Sexton is back in the frame!

    Sharon is currently starring as the alternate Janis in A Night With Janis Joplin. Following a run on Broadway and various tours, the show is making its West End premiere at the Peacock Theatre.

    Sharon is celebrated for her iconic performance as Sloane in Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s musical Bat Out Of Hell. Sharon originated the role during its original runs at the Manchester Opera House, London Coliseum and Dominion Theatres. Sharon later reprised her performance as Sloane in the Toronto production and recent UK/International tour. Later this year she will once again return for the musical's new tour. Since the beginning, Sharon has played Sloane opposite her husband Rob Fowler as Falco.

    Sharon’s other theatre credits include playing Donna in the UK & international tour of Mamma Mia! as well as the West End productions of Billy Elliot and The Commitments.

    Alongside her theatre work, Sharon is well known for her cabarets and concerts; her shows with Rob have won awards whilst she also has an acclaimed one woman show based on the life of Liza Minnelli. Most recently Sharon starred in and produced the concert tour of Defying Gravity: West End Woman.

    In this episode, Sharon discusses finding her Janis voice, returning to Bat Out Of Hell and why she has always been a hustler... plus lots more.

    A Night With Janis Joplin runs at the Peacock Theatre until 28th September 2024. Visit www.anightwithjanisjoplin.com for info and tickets.

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  • Gerardine Sacdalan is starring as Juliet in And Juliet. Following its triumphant West End run and ongoing Broadway engagement, And Juliet is touring the UK and Ireland for the first time.

    And Juliet flips the script on the greatest love story and asks, what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of iconic pop anthems by Max Martin. The show features hits such as “…Baby One More Time,” “Roar,” “Since U Been Gone,” “It’s My Life,” “I Want It That Way,” and “Can’t Stop the Feeling!”.

    After training at Urdang, Gerardine made her professional debut as Sandra Beaumont in Made In Dagenham In Concert at the London Palladium.

    In this episodes Gerardine discusses auditioning for And Juliet, conquering such a demanding role and why - as an Asian woman in musical theatre - playing Juliet is such a big deal. Gerardine also reflects on her path into theatre and lots more along the way.

    And Juliet tours the UK & Ireland until June 2025. Visit www.andjulietthemusical.co.uk for info and tickets.

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  • Samuel Edwards is In The Frame!

    Most recently, Sam played Stuart in the original West End cast of Mrs Doubtfire (Shaftesbury Theatre) and starred as Billy Crocker in Kathleen Marshall’s revival of Anything Goes (Barbican Centre).

    After making his West End debut understudying Sam Wheat in Ghost The Musical, Sam covered Enjolras in Les Misérables, Rolf in The Sound of Music (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre) and Fiyero in Wicked (Apollo Victoria). Impressively, Sam took over as Fiyero in Wicked's UK & Ireland Tour and returned to the West End production of Les Misérables to star as Enjolras. He also returned to Ghost as Carl (Asia Tour).

    Some of Sam's additional theatre roles include Sonny in the UK premiere of Xanadu (Southwark Playhouse) and Ozzie in On The Town (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre). On screen he has appeared in Ted Lasso, Brave New World, Doctors and Hollyoaks.

    In this episode, Sam discusses how overwhelming it was to make his West End debut understudying Richard Fleeshman in Ghost, his trend of returning to shows and how he almost missed out on playing Billy Crocker... plus lots more!

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  • Hannah Bristow is playing Chava in the London revival of Fiddler on the Roof.

    Directed by Jordan Fein, the musical is running at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. Fiddler on the Roof has book by Joseph Stein, music by Jerry Bock and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick.

    Having trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, Hannah's theatre credits include: As You Like It (RSC), Antisemitism: A (((Musical))) (Camden People's Theatre), Five Children & It (Egg Theatre Bath), Much Ado About Nothing (Tobacco Factory), Napoli, Brooklyn (Park Theatre/UK Tour), Jane Eyre (National Theatre/UK Tour), Kindertransport (Queens Theatre/Theatre de la Ville, Luxembourg), Rudolf (Pins and Needles Productions/Midlands Arts Centre), Who Cares (LUNG Theatre/The Lowry), Romeo and Juliet (Southwark Playhouse/Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre), The Trojan Women (Bristol Old Vic) and Playhouse Creatures (Tobacco Factory Theatres).

    On screen, Hannah has appeared in A Small Light (Disney) and The Man That Fell To Earth (CBS/Paramount).

    Fiddler on the Roof runs at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre until 28th September 2024. Visit www.openairtheatre.com for info and tickets.

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  • Fresh from his run in For Black Boys, Posi Morakinyo is In The Frame!

    After training at Italia Conti, Posi made his professional debut in Madagascar The Musical (UK & International Tour). He went on to make his West End debut as Raymond and understudy Ike in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Aldwych Theatre) before playing Thembi Mandela in the premiere of Mandela (Young Vic).

    Posi was part of the original West End cast of Ain’t Too Proud (Prince Edward Theatre), playing Dennis Edwards and understudying David Ruffin.

    Most recently Posi starred as Midnight in the second West End run of For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy (Garrick Theatre) by Ryan Calais Cameron.

    In this episode Posi discusses his path into theatre, learnings from his career so far and why For Black Boys flipped his ambitions... plus lots more along the way!

    This episode features a guest contribution from Richard Mulholland.

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  • Olivier nominee Zizi Strallen is our special guest for the 250th episode of In The Frame!

    Zizi is starring as Laurey in the 80th anniversary concert production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, playing opposite Phil Dunster. The concert is directed and choreographed by Bill Deamer with the London Musical Theatre Orchestera playing the full 28-piece orchestrations.

    Later this year Zizi will reprise her performance as the title role in Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist which opens at The Other Palace in September.

    Zizi received an Olivier nomination for starring as the title role in the West End revival of Mary Poppets, reprising her performance from the musical’s tour. For Matthew Bourne's New Adventures she has played Lana/Delores in The Car Man and Betty/Vivian in Cinderella.

    Some of Zizi's other theatre credits include Fastrada in Pippin In Concert (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), Betty in Sunset Boulevard (Alexandra Palace & Royal Albert Hall), Fran in Strictly Ballroom (Piccadilly Theatre), Young Phyllis in Follies (National Theatre), Demeter in Cats (London Palladium), Penny in Hairspray & Mona in Chicago (Leicester Curve), Meg in Merrily We Roll Along (Menier Chocolate Factory & Harold Pinter Theatre), Rock Of Ages (Shaftesbury & Garrick Theatre), The Music Man (Chichester Festival Theatre) and Dirty Dancing (Aldwych Theatre).

    In this episode Zizi discusses why she jumped at the chance to be in Oklahoma!, mourning Mary Poppins and navigating her own path in theatre, plus lots more along the way.

    Oklahoma! runs at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 19th and 20th August 2024. Visit www.lwtheatres.co.uk for info and tickets.

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  • Collette Guitart is an Alternate Nancy in Why Am I So Single?

    Why Am I So Single? is a "big fancy" musical by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss who wrote Six The Musical. Following public workshop performances last year, Why Am I So Single? will premiere in the West End at the Garrick Theatre with previews from 27th August.

    As an alternate, Collette will play one of the lead roles once a week and be on standby to cover holiday and illness.

    Collette's early theatre credits include Rip It Up (Garrick Theatre), Bat Out Of Hell (Dominion Theatre), Wonderland (UK Tour) and 27 (Cockpit Theatre).

    Collette was an understudy and super swing in the West End production of Six The Musical between 2019 and 2021, playing all six queens regularly at the Arts, Lyric and Vaudeville Theatres. She went on to cover Anne in & Juliet (Shaftesbury Theatre) and was recently in the original casts of Rock Follies (Chichester Festival Theatre) and Just For One Day (Old Vic). Collette's screen credits include Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and Wicked.

    Why Am I So Single? begins performances at the Garrick Theatre from 27th August 2024. Visit www.whyamisosingle.com for info and tickets.

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  • Aviva Tulley is currently starring as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz.

    Aviva has been touring in The Wizard of Oz for the past seven months ahead of its upcoming West End run at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. She has received rave reviews for her performance and blew everyone away with her rendition of 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow' at The Big Night of Musicals at the AO Arena.

    Aviva played Erzulie in the British Theatre Academy’s revival of Once On This Island at the Southwark Playhouse before starring as Nabulungi in The Book of Mormon on tour and in the West End.

    In this episode, Aviva discusses all-things The Wizard of Oz as well as learning to accept who she is, navigating her path in theatre without going to drama school and lots more.

    The Wizard Of Oz tours to Wolverhampton and Sunderland prior to running in the West End at the Gillian Lyne Theatre 15th August - 8th September 2024. Visit www.wizardofozmusical.com for info and tickets.

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  • Mireia Mambo is playing Richie Walters in A Chorus Line.

    Following its run at Leicester Curve in 2021, Nikolai Foster's revival of A Chorus Line has returned for a tour and London run at Sadler's Wells. With iconic music by Marvin Hamlisch, this production is choreographed by Ellen Kane. Mireia is making theatrical history as the first woman to play the role of Richie.

    Most recently Mireia was in the ensemble of Jamie Lloyd’s revival of Sunset Boulevard (Savoy Theatre), having previously appeared in Lloyd's production of Evita (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre).

    Just a few of Mireia's other theatre credits include: Newsies (Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre), West Side Story (Curve Leicester), Hairspray (London Coliseum), Motown The Musical (Shaftesbury Theatre), Scaramouche (Teatre Victoria, BCN) and Charlie and The Chocolate Factory (Theatre Royal Drury Lane) as well as Ragtime and A Midsummer Night's Dream (both at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre).

    Additionally Mireia has starred in the Spanish tours of Sister Act as Deloris and The Bodyguard as Rachel Marron.

    In this episode, Mireia discusses recreating the role of Richie, moving from Spain to the UK to pursue theatre, working with Jamie Lloyd twice and lots more along the way.

    A Chorus Line runs at Sadler’s Wells until 25th August and tours until October. Visit www.achoruslinetour.com for info, tour dates and tickets.

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  • Olivier nominee Josefina Gabrielle is playing Denise in the London revival of The Baker's Wife.

    Featuring the iconic song 'Meadowlark', The Baker's Wife is written by Stephen Schwartz and Joseph Stein. The show first ran in the West End in 1989 and is being revived at the Menier Chocolate Factory directed by Gordon Greenberg.

    Josefina received her first Olivier Award nomination for her performance as Laurey in Oklahoma! at the National Theatre, a role she later reprised on Broadway. Josefina has been nominated for two further Olivier Awards for her performances in Sweet Charity and Merrily We Roll Along, both at the Menier Chocolate Factory.

    Josefina recently played Madame Thénardier in the West End production of Les Misérables (Sondheim Theatre). Just a few of her further theatre credits include Chicago (Garrick, Cambridge, Adelphi & Pheonix), The Witches of Eastwick (Prince of Wales), The 39 Steps (Criterion), Hello, Dolly! (Regent’s Park Open Air), The King and I (UK Tour), Two Into One (Menier Chocolate Factory & Harold Pinter) and A Chorus Line (Sheffield Crucible).

    Recorded on the set of The Baker's Wife at the Menier Chocolate Factory, in this episode Josefina discusses what drew her to this production of The Baker's Wife and what happened when Stephen Schwartz visited rehearsals. She also reminisces about special moments of her career - such as Oklahoma!, Merrily We Roll Along and Les Misérables.

    The Baker's Wife runs at the Menier Chocolate Factory until 14th September. Visit www.menierchocolatefactory.com for info and tickets.

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  • Olivier nominee Jack Wolfe is currently starring as Gabe in the UK premiere of Next To Normal.

    Following an acclaimed, sold-out run at the Donmar Warehouse, Michael Longhurst’s production has transferred to the West End for a limited run at the Wyndham’s Theatre. Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey’s musical premiered on Broadway in 2010, winning three Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

    For his performance as Gabe, Jack won Best Supporting Performer at the WhatsOnStage Awards and Most Promising Newcomer at The Critics Circle Theatre Awards. He was also nominated for Best Emerging Talent at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards and Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Olivier Awards.

    Jack’s theatre credits include Peter in The Magician’s Elephant (RSC), The Snow Queen (Rose Theatre Kingston), The Musician (The Belfast Ensemble), Sweeney Todd (Lyric Theatre Belfast) and Pinocchio (National Theatre).

    His work on screen includes Shadow and Bone, Inside No.9, The Witcher and The Magic Flute produced by Roland Emmerich.

    Next To Normal runs at the Wyndham’s Theatre until 21st September 2024. Visit www.nexttonormal.com for info and tickets.

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