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  • Producer Paul Taylor-Mills is back In The Frame!

    Paul is the artistic director of The Other Palace and Turbine Theatre. He’s currently preparing to take four musicals to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival including Silence! The Musical, Come Dine With Me: The Musical and I Wish You Well: The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski-Trial Musical in addition to My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) which is returning to Edinburgh as part of its first ever UK tour.

    Paul is also the long-time producer of Heathers which has just returned to the West End for a run at @SohoPlace ahead of its third UK tour.

    Elsewhere Paul is producing Closer To Heaven at the Turbine Theatre, Jordan Luke Gage’s musical Redcliffe which recently had a workshop run at The Other Palace Studio as well as a to-be-announced project which is *bleeped* out during this episode.

    Some other shows Paul has produced over the years include Be More Chill, In The Heights and Cake as well as the countless new musicals which have been part of MT Fest.

    In this episode Paul reveals why he's returning to the Fringe, reflects on My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?)'s Broadway's postponement and and discusses the return of Heathers... and lots more!

    You can see Silence!, Come Dine With Me, I Wish You Well and My Son’s A Queer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. My Son’s A Queer is also heading off on tour. Heathers is currently in the West End before touring and Closer To Heaven runs at the Turbine Theatre.

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  • Carl Mullaney is currently playing Monsignor O'Hara in the West End revival of Sister Act at the Dominion Theatre.

    Based on the iconic movie, Sister Act is directed by Bill Buckhurst with choreography by Alistair David. This revival was first staged at the Eventim Apollo in 2022 ahead of launching a tour which continues to run alongside the West End production.

    Sister Act has original music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater, book by Bill and Cheri Steinkellner and additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane.

    Last year Carl received tremendous acclaim for his performance as Albin in the London revival of La Cage aux Folles at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.

    Carl's theatre credits include: Mary Sunshine in Chicago (Adelphi, Cambridge & International Tour), Bamatabois & understudy Thenardier in Les Miserables (Sondheim, Barbican & International Tour), Booby Shevalle in Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens (Leicester Square Theatre), Man 2 in Jest End (Leicester Square Theatre), Brandi in We Raise Our Hands in The Sanctuary (Albany Theatre), General Blight in Bananaman The Musical (Southwark Playhouse), Sarah the Cook in Dick Whittington (Lyric, Hammersmith), The Diva in Frank's Closet (Hoxton Hall, Shoreditch) and Carl in Drama Queen (Unity Theatre, Liverpool).

    Carl works extensively as a presenter and cabaret performer. Alongside performing at countless iconic venues in his own shows and various concerts, Carl hosts Kinky Kabaret at Freedom Bar Soho and Mighty Hoopla which is the UK’s biggest, queer, inclusive music festival.

    Recorded backstage at the Dominion Theatre, in this episode Carl discusses Sister Act rehearsal room antics, how he approached 'I Am What I Am' in La Cage aux Folles and his mindset when returning to musical theatre after a ten year hiatus... plus lots more!

    Sister Act runs at the Dominion Theatre until 31st August 2024. Visit www.sisteractthemusical.co.uk for info and tickets.

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  • Marley Fenton is currently starring as Danny Zuko in Grease.

    Directed by Nikolai Foster and choreographed by Arlene Phillips, the musical is back on tour across the UK & Ireland following two West End runs.

    After graduating from ArtsEd last year, Marley made his professional and West End debuts understudying the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz (London Palladium).

    He went on to join the all-star cast of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends (Gielgud Theatre) and is set to appear in the Wicked movie. Before joining Grease, Marley recently returned to The Wizard of Oz, this time playing the Tin Man on the musical’s tour.

    In this episode Marley discusses his path into theatre, his career highlights so far and what it's like to be playing Danny Zuko, a role he never thought he would play.

    Grease tours the UK & Ireland until 16th November 2024. Please visit www.greasemusical.co.uk for info and tickets.

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  • Olivier nominee Natalie Paris is currently starring as Kit De Luca in Pretty Woman The Musical.

    Following its hugely successful West End run, Pretty Woman is on its first UK & Ireland tour. The show is directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell with music and lyrics by Bryan Adams.

    Natalie started her career as a child, playing Young Cosette in the Wets End production of Les Misérables and Louise in Sunday in the Park with George at the Menier Chocolate Factory and cast recording. She was also in the West End productions of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Billy Elliot.

    Natalie then spent time in the music world, performing countless gigs internationally.

    She returned to theatre as an adult and originated the role of Jane Seymour in Six The Musical. Natalie was with the show from its initial Arts Theatre performances in 2017 and recorded the cast album, including her iconic rendition of "Heart Of Stone" which has been streamed over 38 million times on Spotify.

    Natalie continued with Six through to its original UK tour, including a sell out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and West End run at the Arts, Lyric and Vaudeville theatres. She was nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical in 2019 for her performance in Six, alongside the original queens.

    After leaving the West End production at the end of 2021, Natalie returned to Six the following year to reunite with the original cast for three special performances at Hampton Court Palace and to film the show in the West End. Last year Natalie once again returned to Six, this time touring the US in the first North American Tour.

    Some of her other theatre credits include: The Regulars (Hope Mill Theatre), Emojiland (Garrick Theatre) and No Limits (Turbine Theatre).

    In this episode Natalie discusses creating her signature Kit De Luca riff, the path she took after having West End success as a child and what her relationship is like now with "Heart Of Stone"... plus lots more!

    Pretty Woman tours the UK & Ireland until September 2024. Visit www.uk.prettywomanthemusical.com for info and tickets.

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  • Jaina Brock-Patel is currently reprising her performance as Becky in Babies The Musical for its fully staged run at The Other Palace.

    Jaina previously played the role in the musical's West End concert production at the Lyric Theatre. A new British coming-of-age musical, Babies has music and lyrics by Jack Godfrey and book by Martha Geelan.

    After training at the Guildford School of Acting, Jaina made her professional debut as Katherine Howard in the UK & Ireland tour of Six The Musical. She went on to play Janey in the London revival of Eugenius! at the Turbibe Theatre.

    In this episode Jaina discusses all things Babies as well as her path into theatre, what it was like to be a new graduate during the pandemic and why she has unfinished business with Six.

    Babies runs at The Other Palace 31st May - 14th July 2024. Please visit www.babiesmusical.com for info and tickets.

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  • Actor Christian Maynard is In The Frame!

    After training at Urdang, Christian made his professional debut as Little Moe in Five Guys Named Moe (Upstairs at the Gatehouse). He went on to join the West End production of & Juliet as Kempe and the understudy for Francois (Shaftesbury Theatre).

    Christian then landed the role of Chris in the highly antipcated UK revival of Miss Saigon (Sheffield Crucible) and went on to play Ben in Babies (Lyric Theatre), Kid Pop in Rehab (Neon 194) and Tyrone in Fame (Athens).

    In this episode Christian discusses his path into theatre, his whirlwind experience in & Juliet and why playing Chris in Miss Saigon was such an important moment for him... plus lots more along the way!

    Follow Christian on Instagram: @christixnmaynard

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  • Two time Olivier nominee Fabian Aloise is back In The Frame!

    Fabian is the co-director and choreographer of Kathy And Stella Solve A Murder which is about to open in the West End at the Ambassadors Theatre following two sold out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and a tour.

    He’s also preparing to make his Broadway debut as the choreographer of Sunset Boulevard starring Nicole Scherzinger and directed by Jamie Lloyd, having received an Olivier nomination for his work on the West End production which ran to huge acclaim at the Savoy Theatre.

    Some of Fabian's recent work as a choreographer includes the first international non-replica production of Wicked in Hamberg, Germany, the London production of Bring It On, Cabaret in Paris, SpongeBob The Musical on tour and In Dreams in Leeds and Toronto.

    Originally from Canada, Fabian trained as a ballet dancer in Melbourne, Australia but, after being told he wouldn’t make it as a ballet dancer, pursued a career in musical theatre.

    As a performer, Fabian appeared in many shows including the West End productions of We Will Rock You and Legally Blonde. He went on to work as an assistant, associate and resident choreographer; he was the resident choreographer for the West End production of Matilda The Musical for five years.

    Fabian then began working as a choreographer, with his early work including The View UpStairs at Soho Theatre, The Rink at Southwark Playhouse and Evita at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre directed by Jamie Lloyd, for which he received his first Olivier nomination.

    Having done the fourth episode of In The Frame five years ago, Fabian is back to discuss all things Kathy & Stella and Sunset Boulevard, as well as how he feels about the evolution of musical theatre choreography, whether he wants to take on more directing work and the many different paths his career has taken him down so far.

    Kathy And Stella Solve A Murder runs at the Ambassadors Theatre 25th May - 14th September. Visit www.kathyandstella.com for info and tickets. Sunset Boulevard begins previews on Broadway on 28th September.

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  • Sharlene Hector is playing Grace / Alice in Standing at the Sky's Edge at the Gillian Lyne Theatre.

    Originally written as a love letter to Sheffield, Standing at the Sky's Edge has transferred to the West End following triumphant runs at the National Theatre and Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. The show is directed by Robert Hastie, featuring songs by Richard Hawley and book by Chris Bush.

    Sharlene previously worked in music before transitioning into theatre. She made her West End debut as Lorraine in Hairspray at the London Coliseum, also covering and playing Motormouth Maybelle before touring the UK and Ireland as the alternate Effie White in Dreamgirls.

    Most recently Sharlene played Thought 1 in the UK premiere of A Strange Loop at the Barbican Centre.

    In the music world, Sharlene was Lead Vocalist in Basement Jaxx and Blonde. She has sung backing for the likes of Alicia Keys, Muse, Emeli Sandé, Sam Sparro, Primal Scream, Rebecca Ferguson, Lalah Hathaway, Tinie Tempah, Josh Groban and Michael Bublé.

    Sharlene has performed at Glastonbury, V Festival, Bestival and Wireless with her television appearances including Alan Carr’s Epic Game Show – Name That Tune (ITV), X Factor (ITV), Top of the Pops (BBC), Sounds Like Friday Night (BBC) and Later with Jools Holland (BBC).

    Sharlene previously recorded an episode of In The Frame in 2022 during her run in Dreamgirls. In this episode, she discusses her reflections of playing Effie White, what A Strange Loop taught her and why she fell in love with Standing at the Sky's Edge... plus lots more!

    Standing at the Sky's Edge runs at the Gillian Lyne Theatre until 3rd August 2024. Visit www.skysedgemusical.com for info and tickets.

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  • Fresh from starring in Ain't Too Proud, Cameron Bernard Jones is soon to be playing Collins in the new UK revival of Rent for Landmark Theatres.

    Cameron is originally from New York and has performed internationally in Porgy & Bess, Hairspray and Showboat. In the West End, he has been in Motown The Musical and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical in which he covered Ike Turner.

    Cameron was in South Pacific at the Chichester Festival Theatre, Punchdrunk’s acclaimed porudction of The Burnt City and received a Black British Theatre Award nomination for his performance as the title role in The Wiz at the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester.

    Cameron starred as Melvin Franklin in the original West End cast of Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations at the Prince Edward Theatre.

    Cameron is also a podcaster; he hosts and produces Lick The Plate, a podcast about people and food.

    In this episode, Cameron discusses his original journey into theatre, reestablishing himself in the UK and the highs and lows of his first contract as a West End leading man. He also reflects on navigating a career in theatre as a bass baritone and lots more.

    Follow Cameron on Instagram: @cbjarts

    Follow and subscribe to Lick The Plate wherever you get your podcasts. You can see Cameron in Rent at the Peterborough New Theatre and Queen’s Theatre Barnstaple in June and July.

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  • Ella Karuna Williams is playing Patty Newby in Stranger Things: The First Shadow.

    Ella is from the US and previously played Patty in multiple workshops of Stranger Things. She moved to London to make her West End debut in the show which opened at the Phoenix Theatre in December 2023. Stranger Things just won two Olivier Awards for Best Entertainment or Comedy Play and Best Set Design.

    On screen, Ella appeared in The Equalizer. She is also a singer/songwriter and recently released her debut EP, Silent Noise.

    At 18 years old, Ella is our youngest ever In The Frame guest! In this episode she discusses moving to London, taking Stranger Things from workshop to full production, her path into theatre and lots more.

    Follow Ella on Instagram @ellakarunawilliams and for info about Stranger Things: The First Shadow visit www.uk.strangerthingsonstage.com

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  • Whilst taking a hiatus from her run as Anne Boleyn in Six, Laura Dawn Pyatt is currently part of the ensemble of 42 Balloons by Jack Godfrey.

    Laura first joined the cast of 42 Balloons when the musical had a concert run in the West End at the Vaudeville Theatre. The show is now receiving its fully staged premiere at The Lowry in Salford and Laura is reprising her performance for this new iteration of its journey.

    42 Balloons is inspired by the highly improbable true story of how Larry, and his partner Carol Van Deusen, convinced their friends and family to help Larry achieve his dream of flying. Featuring an 80s pop-inspired score, 42 Balloons questions how far you would go to make your dreams come true; is the sky actually the limit, and what happens if it doesn’t all go to plan?

    Laura joined Six The Musical’s UK & International tour cast in April 2023, starring as Anne Boleyn. She has taken a break from the show to do 42 Balloons and is set to return to the company to finish off her run later in the year.

    Some of Laura’s other theatre credits include performing with Bat Out Of Hell at the Big Night of Musicals (AO Arena Manchester), playing Claire in Ordinary Days directed by Julie Atherton (Cockpit Theatre), Dick Whittington and Jack & The Beanstalk (Royal & Derngate) and Eliza in Brass (Bernie Grant Arts Centre).

    Laura has worked as a choreographer, performed in concerts, appeared on screen and been part of many other projects.

    Recorded during a break from rehearsals, in this episode Laura discusses what it's like to be back in 42 Balloons, conquering her confidence with Six, navigating her career after leaving drama school without an agent and lots more.

    42 Balloons runs at The Lowry in Salford 18th April - 19th May 2024. Visit www.42balloons.com for info and tickets.

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  • Fresh from her runs as Elphaba and Fantine, Lucie Jones is preparing to play two solo concerts at Cadogan Hall in May.

    Lucie is renowned for her solo shows; in recent years she has performed solo concerts at the Adelphi Theatre and His Majesty’s Theatre in the West End as well as on tour with the 50-piece Fulltone Orchestra.

    Lucie has also launched the Lucie Jones Academy and is busy teaching workshops alongside industry friends across the UK and beyond.

    Lucie burst on to our screens in the 2009 series of The X Factor (ITV) and has gone on to become one of the most renowned leading ladies in British musical theatre. She made her West End debut as Cosette in Les Misérables and went on to play roles including Meat in We Will Rock You (International Arena Tour), Victoria in American Psycho (Almedia Theatre), Molly in Ghost (Asian Tour), Elle Woods in Legally Blonde (Leicester Curve & UK Tour), Holly in The Wedding Singer (UK Tour), Maureen in Rent (St James Theatre & UK Tour), Lou in Girlfriends (LMTO), Heidi in Title Of Show (Digital Production) and The Ghost Of Christmas Past in A Christmas Carol (Dominion Theatre).

    Lucie had an acclaimed run as Jenna in Waitress (Adelphi Theatre / UK & Ireland Tour). Her most recent credits include starring as Elphaba in Wicked (Apollo Victoria Theatre) and Fantine in Les Misérables (Sondheim Theatre). Lucie also recently starred in the workshop of 13 Going On 30, the staged concert of Super You (Lyric Theatre) and is about to play Catherine in the Pippin 50th Anniversary Concert (Theatre Royal Drury Lane).

    Lucie represented the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv, Ukraine in 2017 and released the album Lucie Jones Live At The Adelphi in 2020.

    Marking her third time In The Frame, in this episode we rewind to Lucie's early days post X Factor and how she took control of her career early on. Lucie also discusses her final Elphaba show, her run as Fantine, hustle culture and the friends she has picked up throughout her career...and so much more!

    You can see Lucie in concert at Cadogan Hall on Sunday 12th May 2024. Visit www.cadoganhall.com for info and tickets. For details about The Lucie Jones Academy visit www.luciejones.com/academy

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  • In addition to playing The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera, Jon Robyns is preparing to celebrate his 20 year theatre career with a very special solo concert.

    Jon will play His Majesty's Theatre - home of Phantom - on Sunday 26th May in a show produced by West End Musical Productions.

    Jon joined the West End production of The Phantom of the Opera last April. His West End credits include: Jean Valjean in Les Misérables (having previously played Enjolras and Marius), King George in Hamilton, alternate Huey in Memphis, Scrooge & others in Dickens Abridged, Galahad in Spamalot and Princeton & Rod in Avenue Q.

    Jon's other theatre credits include: Robbie in The Wedding Singer (UK & Ireland Tour), Emmet in Legally Blonde (Leicester Curve), Eddie in Sister Act (UK & Ireland Tour), Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (West Yorkshire Playhouse), Jamie in The Last Five Years (Greenwich Theatre), Hollis in Road Show (Menier Chocolate Factory), Mark in Rent (Frankfurt) and alternate Chris in Miss Saigon (UK & Ireland Tour).

    Jon is also a writer and last year premiered his musical Then, Now & Next – co-written with Christopher J Orton – at the Southwark Playhouse.

    In this episode Jon discusses his upcoming solo show at His Majesty's and all things Phantom, as well as decisions he has made throughout his career, delving into writing musicals and lots more.

    Jon plays His Majesty's Theatre in concert on Sunday 26th May. Visit www.lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/jon-robyns/ for info and tickets.

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  • Alex James-Hatton is currently starring as Clyde in the UK & Ireland tour of Bonnie & Clyde The Musical.

    The show features music by Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Don Black and book by Ivan Menchell. Having opened on Broadway in 2011, Bonnie & Clyde received two West End runs ahead of this tour which marks the first time the musical has travelled across the UK & Ireland.

    Alex made his professional debut covering JD, Ram and Kurt in the original cast of Heathers (The Other Palace / Theatre Royal Haymarket). His other theatre credits include: cover Elder Price in The Book of Mormon (UK & International Tour / West End), Lewis in Pippin (Charing Cross Theatre), Oscar Delancey in the UK premiere of Newsies (Troubadour Wembley Park) and Stranger Things: The First Shadow (workshop).

    In this episode, Alex discusses raising a little hell as Clyde, landing his first principal contract, his path into theatre and lots more.

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  • Sharon Rose is preparing to star as Anna in Love Steps at the Omnibus Theatre in Clapham.

    Written and directed by Anastasia Osei-Kuffour, Love Steps is a dynamic fusion of drama, poetry, dance and music.

    Sharon most recently starred as the title role in Sylvia at the Old Vic following her celebrated run as Eliza in the West End production of Hamilton.

    Sharon made her West End debut in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Aldwych Theatre). Her other credits include: understudy Diana in Motown The Musical (Shaftesbury Theatre) and Radio 1 in Caroline Or Change (Hampstead Theatre). She originally joined Hamilton during the first year of its run at the Victoria Palace Theatre as a standby for Eliza/Peggy/Angelica, before later taking over as Eliza full-time.

    Sharon made her big screen debut as Joanne Jangle in Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey for Netflix, directed by David E. Talbert. She has also appeared in Silent Witness (BBC) and The Colour of My Room (Cleo Films).

    In this episode Sharon discusses stepping outside of her comfort zone with Love Steps, what big decisions she has made to change the direction of her career and why Sylvia was such a special chapter... plus lots more!

    Love Steps runs at the Omnibus Theatre 3rd - 20th April. Visit www.omnibus-clapham.org for info and tickets.

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  • Rhianne-Louise McCaulsky is currently playing Kathryn Merteuil in Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical at The Other Palace.

    Rhianne made her West End debut in The Book of Mormon (Prince Of Wales) as a swing and 2nd cover Nabalungi. She went on to cover Zahara in Bat Out Of Hell (Dominion) before starring as Rizzo in the 2019 UK and Ireland tour of Grease.

    Rhianne played Alline Bullock and understudied Tina Turner in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Aldwych) and starred as Catherine of Aragon in Six (Vaudeville Theatre).

    In this episode Rhianne discusses her whirlwind run in Six, conquering Tina and why Kathryn Merteuil is a gift of a role, plus lots more along the way.

    Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical runs at The Other Palace until 19th May 2024. Visit www.theotherpalace.co.uk for info and tickets.

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  • Timmika Ramsay has taken over as Miss Adelaide in Nicholas Hytner's revival of Guys & Dolls at the Bridge Theatre.

    After auditioning for the role four weeks after giving birth, Timmika is receiving rave reviews for her performance.

    Most recently Timmika played La Chocolat as part of the original West End cast of Moulin Rouge (Piccadilly Theatre). Some of her other stage credits include Madagascar on tour and the title role in Cinderella at the Lyric Hammersmith.

    On screen Timmika has appeared in The Other One for Tiger Aspect and BBC1 and The Larkins for ITV. She featured in eight episodes of BBC’s Horrible Histories, played Sabelle in Adult Material for Channel 4 and Leila in series 2 of Ghosts for BBC1.

    Guys & Dolls is booking at the Bridge Theatre until 31st August 2024. Visit www.bridgetheatre.co.uk for info and tickets.

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  • We have an extra episode of In The Frame with Steve John Shepherd who is playing Draco in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre.

    Steve's theatre credits include: Tammy Faye (Almeida); Describe the Night (Hampstead Theatre); Much Ado About Nothing (Shakespeare’s Globe); Plastic (Theatre Royal Bath); The Good Canary (Rose Theatre Kingston); A View From Islington North (Arts Theatre); Bomber’s Moon (Park Theatre/ Trafalgar Studios); Albion (Bush Theatre); Piaf (Donmar Warehouse/ West End); The Five Wives of Maurice Pinder, Sing Yer Heart Out for the Lads (National Theatre); Original Sin (Crucible Theatre, Sheffield); Twelfth Night (UK tour); Dangerous Corner (Leeds Playhouse/ West End).

    He has worked extensively on screen, with some of his credits including Romance; The Best Man; Too Much Too Young; Star Wars Episode II; Now You See Her; Karen Pirie; Agatha Raisin; Hetty Feather; London Kills; Silent Witness; Taggart. Steve played Michael Moon in EastEnders between 2010 and 2013.

    Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is booking at the Palace Theatre until 2nd March 2025. Visit www.harrypottertheplay.com for info and tickets.

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  • Tosh Wanogho-Maud recently received huge acclaim for his performance as David Ruffin in the West End production of Ain't Too Proud (Prince Edward Theatre).

    His theatre credits include: Ben E. King, Rudy Lewis & others in The Drifters Girl (Garrick Theatre), Pharaoh in Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Toronto), Joe in Show Boat (New London) and Jimmy in Dreamgirls (Savoy).

    Tosh began his theatre career as a child, playing Winston in Whistle Down The Wind (Aldwych) before starring as Young Simba in The Lion King (Lyceum).

    His additional theatre credits include Four Eyed Moe in Five Guys Named Moe (Newtown Abbey), Respect La Diva (Garrick), Rufus/cover Curtis in Save The Last Dance For Me (UK Tour), Sweet Smell of Success (Arcola Theatre), understudy Mufala/General in the original West End cast of The Book of Mormon (Prince of Wales) and The Producers (UK Tour).

    On screen, Tosh worked on Bridgeton and Jingle Jangle for Netflix, as well as BBC’s Roadkill. Tosh is currently writing his debut musical Visiting Hours with his partner Nick Gardner.

    Tosh made his solo show debut with Songs + Stories for four sold out shows at Piano Smithfield. He's about to play four more performances on 28th, 29th, 30th March and 1st April. Visit www.linktr.ee/toshwm for tickets.

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  • Jenna Lee-James recently completed her run as Elsa in the West End production of Disney's Frozen at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

    Jenna made her West End debut in the original cast of We Will Rock You at the Dominion Theatre. Jenna went on to play the roles of Meat and Scaramouche in the West End before playing Killer Queen in We Will Rock You's 10th anniversary world arena tour, making her the only person to have played all three roles in the musical's history.

    Some of Jenna's other theatre credits include: Narrator in Joseph (Adelphi Theatre), Grizabella in Cats (European Tour), alternate Donna in Mamma Mia! (Original UK Tour), Mary in Rod Stewart’s Tonight's the Night (UK Tour), Becky McDonald in Street of Dreams (MEN Arena Manchester), June Child in 20th Century Boy (UK Premiere) and Lorraine in Boogie Nights (UK Tour).

    Alongside her theatre work, Jenna is an acclaimed concert artist and regularly performs internationally. She released her debut album On The Edge in 2019.

    In this episode, Jenna discusses carving her own path into theatre, her whirlwind run in Frozen and which role she would want to return to in We Will Rock You... plus lots more!

    Follow Jenna on Instagram: @jennaleejames

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