Best Aint Normal Podcasts (2024)

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S9 Ep40: Samuel Edwards, star of Anything Goes, Mrs Doubtfire, Ghost, Wicked & Xanadu 48:20

2h ago48:20

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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, Ro…

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S9 Ep39: Hannah Bristow, Chava in Fiddler on the Roof 29:28

2h ago29:28

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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 Y…

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S9 Ep38: Posi Morakinyo, star of For Black Boys, Ain't Too Proud, Mandela & Tina 1:01:39

3h ago1:01:39

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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 premie…

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250th Episode: Zizi Strallen, Laurey in Oklahoma! & Marie Antoinette in Cake 49:08

5d ago49:08

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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…

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S9 Ep36: Collette Guitart, Alternate Lead in Why Am I So Single? 29:28

19d ago29:28

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Collette Guitart is an Alternate Lead 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 pl…

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S9 Ep35: Aviva Tulley, Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz 37:51

23d ago37:51

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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 Music…

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S9 Ep34: Mireia Mambo, Richie in A Chorus Line 45:45

27d ago45:45

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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 pla…

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S9 Ep33: Josefina Gabrielle, Denise in The Baker's Wife 29:43

27d ago29:43

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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 …

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S9 Ep32: Jack Wolfe, Gabe in Next To Normal 1:02:59

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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 …

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S9 Ep31: Jamie Muscato, star of Moulin Rouge, Heathers, Carousel & Les Misérables 33:00

1M ago33:00

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Jamie Muscato is preparing to play three solo concerts at Cadogan Hall. Celebrating his career and favourite things, the first two shows sold out in minutes before a third was added. This weekend Jamie will star as Billy Bigelow in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel in Concert at the Royal Festival Hall with a 30-piece orchestra. Some of Jamie’s most…

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S9 Ep30: Lara Denning, Anne in And Juliet 41:32

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Lara Denning is currently starring as Anne 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 lif…

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S9 Ep29: Carly Anderson, Polly in Crazy For You & Glinda in Wicked 52:36

2M ago52:36

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Carly Anderson most recently starred as Polly in Susan Stroman's revival of Crazy For You. The production opened at the Chichester Festival Theatre before transferring to the Gillian Lynne Theatre for an acclaimed West End run. Some of Carly's early theatre credits include The Sound of Music (UK Tour), South Pacific (Barbican Centre & National Tour…

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your girl got hacked | the happiest sad person podcast 20:50

2M ago20:50

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #39 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. Join me, Alessandra, as I explain how on earth I was hacked in the year of our lord, 2024. Yep, you heard that right. I talk about how I'm trying to learn something from this whole experience and how I maybe manifested it by accident. (Whoops:( ) It's really a take on trying to…

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S9 Ep28: Zachary James, Hades in Hadestown 50:34

2M ago50:34

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Zachary James is currently starring as Hades in the West End production of Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre. Zachary James’ work in theatre and opera includes the original production of Akhnaten (English National Opera), Lurch in the original cast of The Addams Family (Broadway), Spain (Second Stage), The Perfect American (Teatro Real Madrid), Breaki…

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S9 Ep27: Jenna Innes, Veronica Sawyer in Heathers 49:33

2M ago49:33

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Jenna Innes is currently starring as Veronica Sawyer in Heathers! Heathers is back in the West End at @SohoPlace ahead of a tour. Jenna is reprising her performance as Veronica, having played the role in last year’s UK & Ireland tour. Having trained at the MTA, Jenna’s theatre credits include: Charlotte Donne in Animus (Bridewell Theatre), Young Mo…

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S9 Ep26: Jordan Luke Gage, writer of Redcliffe 1:00:39

2M ago1:00:39

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As a special Pride Month treat, Jordan Luke Gage is back In The Frame to discuss his brand new musical Redcliffe! Over the past year Jordan has been busy writing his first musical. Based on the true events of William Critchard and Richard Arnold in Bristol during the 1750s, Redcliffe is a tale of forbidden love during the persecution people faced f…

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S9 Ep25: Melissa Jacques, star of Everybody's Talking About Jamie, I Should Be So Lucky & Mamma Mia! 1:02:34

2M ago1:02:34

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Having recently played Shelley in I Should Be So Lucky (UK & Ireland Tour), Melissa Jacques is currently preparing to perform a very special solo show, Songs My Father Told Me I Should Sing. Taking place at the Phoenix Arts Club on Monday 8th July, Melissa will share songs from some of the inspirational artists her dad introduced her to as a kid gr…

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showing up is the first step | the happiest sad person podcast 27:45

3M ago27:45

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #38 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. Join me, Alessandra, as I open up about my desire not to film today and my futile addiction to perfectionism (always to my own detriment). I also give my own spin on the notion that the grass is not greener on the other side and how social media makes me feel behind and depress…

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S9 Ep24: Paul Taylor-Mills, Producer and Artistic Director of The Other Palace & Turbine Theatre 50:07

3M ago50:07

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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 Qu…

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S9 Ep23: Carl Mullaney, Monsignor O'Hara in Sister Act & Albin in La Cage aux Folles 32:14

2M ago32:14

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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 En…

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adulthood ain't the bees knees | the happiest sad person podcast 52:20

3M ago52:20

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #37 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. Join me, Alessandra, as I discuss designing my own hodgepodge syllabus for my life-long education plan (or at least for the foreseeable future). I also muse on the sadness that is adulthood, how we "childify" America, and how to find the simple joys as a grown-up -- for me it n…

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Ep. 3.3 - Coaching and Leadership with Brad Barnes 1:11:03

2M ago1:11:03

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Brad Barnes is a Coach, Mentor, and Entrepreneur in California. He has created and grown many businesses over his short career and has made a new home for himself in the world of Personal Development, Business and Relationship Coaching, and the meta-game of training leaders to fully transform their dreams into their everyday life. We first connecte…

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S9 Ep22: Marley Fenton, Danny Zuko in Grease 35:10

2M ago35:10

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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 …

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life is one loooong hallway | the happiest sad person podcast 32:47

3M ago32:47

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #36 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. Join me, Alessandra, as I embrace the unemployed yet somehow constantly busy life of a creative. I also muse on Harrison Butker's commencement speech and how repulsive I find that way of thinking and how to potentially use existentialism as the salve -- spoiler alert, it always…

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S9 Ep21: Natalie Paris, Kit De Luca in Pretty Woman & original Jane Seymour in Six 42:21

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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 t…

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S9 Ep20: Jaina Brock-Patel, Becky in Babies & Katherine Howard in Six 31:25

3M ago31:25

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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 tr…

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S9 Ep19: Christian Maynard, star of Miss Saigon, And Juliet, Rehab & Fame 57:50

3M ago57:50

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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 antipc…

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just busy chopping wood & carrying water | the happiest sad person podcast 32:43

4M ago32:43

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #35 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. Join me, Alessandra, as I discuss being unemployed whilst keeping up my spirits -- and keeping myself busy. I end with an excerpt of my book that connects to the conversation, and I promise it relates. :) As always, email suggestions to 11jacobsa@gmail.com. --------------------…

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S9 Ep18: Fabian Aloise, choreographer/co-director of Kathy And Stella Solve A Murder & choreographer of Sunset Boulevard 59:52

3M ago59:52

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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 …

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S9 Ep17: Sharlene Hector, Grace / Alice in Standing at the Sky's Edge 35:11

4M ago35:11

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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 b…

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3.2 - Steven Kaufman: The Philosopher Entrepreneur 58:44

4M ago58:44

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Steven Kaufman is a man of many things. If you only see his social media, he alternates between lavish luxury and brutal calisthenics. The Steven we know is a nearly over-the-top generous, inquisitive, honest, funny, humble, open, loving, kind, and intensely alive Houstonian. He is a Doctor of Phycology and a Yoga Better Certified Leader. In this e…

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S9 Ep16: Cameron Bernard Jones, star of Rent, Ain't Too Proud & The Wiz 59:02

4M ago59:02

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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 …

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S9 Ep15: Ella Karuna Williams, Patty Newby in Stranger Things - The First Shadow 38:11

4M ago38:11

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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 Entertainmen…

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S9 Ep14: Laura Dawn Pyatt, ensemble in 42 Balloons & Anne Boleyn in Six 33:54

4M ago33:54

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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 i…

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S9 Ep13: Lucie Jones, star of Les Misérables, Wicked, Waitress & Rent 50:00

5M ago50:00

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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…

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S9 Ep12: Jon Robyns, The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera & Jean Valjean in Les Misérables 54:36

4M ago54:36

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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 Oper…

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S9 Ep11: Alex James-Hatton, Clyde in Bonnie & Clyde 32:43

4M ago32:43

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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…

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3.1 - Biz + Marriage + The Barbie Movie 45:48

5M ago45:48

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In this, our Season 3 inaugural episode, Andria deepen our conversation on co-creating in business with your partner. Many fun things came up that I know you'll enjoy. Intro Hey Andria Conversation Part 1 Pun-ish Minute Conversation Part Deux Poe-do OutroBy Andrew Dugas, Andria Dugas

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S9 Ep10: Sharon Rose, star of Love Steps, Sylvia & Hamilton 28:30

5M ago28:30

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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 Hamilt…

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S9 Ep9: Rhianne-Louise McCaulsky, Kathryn Merteuil in Cruel Intentions & Catherine of Aragon in Six 42:10

5M ago42:10

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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 Gre…

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our modern world limits our experience of love | the happiest sad person podcast 14:22

5M ago14:22

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #34 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. Join me, Alessandra, as I discuss the limitations of love our modern society has created -- but I tried to end it with some tangible suggestions for actually fixing the problem. My rule to live by: You can't complain about something unless you're actively trying to work on it. …

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S9 Ep8: Timmika Ramsay, Miss Adelaide in Guys & Dolls 33:33

5M ago33:33

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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). S…

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S9 Ep7: Steve John Shepherd, star of Cursed Child, Tammy Faye & Much Ado About Nothing 24:57

5M ago24:57

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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 Ki…

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depression mode -- what are we all doing here, bro? | the happiest sad person podcast 18:56

5M ago18:56

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Send us a Text Message. Episode #33 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. this was filmed a month ago Join me, Alessandra, as I document a bout of depression mode in my life. It is a bit of woe mixed with, hopefully, some optimism at the end. Always a bit of happy entangled with a whole lot of sad. As always, email suggestions to 11jacobsa@gmail.com.…

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S9 Ep6: Tosh Wanogho-Maud, star of Ain't Too Proud, Dreamgirls & The Drifters Girl 1:14:44

6M ago1:14:44

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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 Lon…

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S9 Ep5: Jenna Lee-James, star of Disney's Frozen, We Will Rock You, Joseph & Cats 57:32

6M ago57:32

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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 10…

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S9 Ep4: Tarinn Callender, star of Bronco Billy, Hamilton & The Drifters Girl 32:00

6M ago32:00

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Tarinn Callender is starring as the title role in Bronco Billy at the Charing Cross Theatre. Bronco Billy has book by Dennis Hackin, music & lyrics by Chip Rosenbloom & John Torres, with additional lyrics by Michele Brourman. Bronco Billy is based on the Warner Bros motion picture written by Dennis Hackin. Tarinn made his professional debut as Herc…

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S9 Ep3: Luke Baker, Zack Mayo in An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical 25:49

6M ago25:49

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Luke Baker is starring as Zack Mayo in the UK tour of An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical. Based on the 80s movie, An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical has a book by Douglas Day Stewart and Sharleen Cooper Cohen. The production is directed by Nikolai Foster who is Artistic Director of Leicester Curve. Luke originated the role of Dean in Everyb…

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S9 Ep2: Natalie Kassanga, star of Dreamgirls, Crazy For You, Motown & Dear Evan Hansen 53:50

7M ago53:50

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Natalie Kassanga is back In The Frame! Natalie most recently starred as Irene Roth in Susan Stroman's West End revival of Crazy For You (Gillian Lynne Theatre). Natalie started working professionally as a child, appearing in Oliver! (Drury Lane) and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (UK Tour) in addition to starring as Young Nala in the West End production o…

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S9 Ep1: George Crawford, star of Newsies, Waitress & The Book of Mormon 1:03:49

7M ago1:03:49

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We're back for a brand new series of In The Frame! George Crawford was most recently the alternate Jack Kelly in the original London cast of Newsies at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. He also played the role of Morris Delancey. After training at ArtsEd, George made his professional debut understudying both Elder Cunningham and Elder Price in t…

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