In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame

• S10 Ep19: Oliver Jacobson, Barman in The Choir of Man

  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: [email protected] Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• S10 Ep18: Jaz Robinson, Catherine of Aragon in Six

  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: [email protected] Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• S10 Ep17: Charlie Burn, Cady in Mean Girls

  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: [email protected] Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• S10 Ep16: Jed Berry, star of The Book of Mormon, Wicked, Shucked & Kinky Boots

  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: [email protected] Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• S10 Ep15: Tori Allen-Martin, Cass in Midnight Cowboy

  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: [email protected] Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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