Best Kate Meade Podcasts (2024)

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S10 Ep19 (ft Joanna Goodwin): Kiss Me Kate, Ballroom Cats, Rent, West End Live, Ian McKellen, Jonathan Bailey, Benjamin Button + more! 59:23

5d ago59:23

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Choreographer Joanna Goodwin (Pippin / My Fair Lady) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Joanna discuss Kiss Me Kate (Barbican Centre), Rent (New Peterborough Theatre) and Standing At The Sky's Edge (Gillian Lyne Theatre) as well as the latest news about West End Live, Bat Out Of Hell, The Lightening Thief, Ian McKellen and lots more. Some…

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S10 Ep18 (ft Khalid Daley): Tony Awards, Babies, Dear Evan Hansen casting, Kathy & Stella, Andrew Rannells, Jemma Rix + more! 52:34

12d ago52:34

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Khalid Daley (The Big Life / Choir Boy) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Khalid discuss Babies (The Other Palace), Kathy & Stella (Ambassadors Theatre) and Marie Curie (Charing Cross Theatre) as well as the latest news about The Tony Awards, Tammy Faye, Dear Evan Hansen, Jemma Rix returning to Wicked and lots more. Having trained at the…

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S6E9: Charles R. Hale - Untangling the Shadows at McSorley’s Old Ale House 58:16

11d ago58:16

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Is this one of our author episodes or should it fall into our Irish Drinks category because your co-hosts have grabbed a table by the pot-bellied stove at New York’s legendary McSorley's Old Ale House for a conversation with author, cultural creator, and impresario Charles R. Hale. Charles is known for curating lively artistic salons, producing ecl…

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The Oceans and the Climate Crisis: a chat with David Guggenheim 59:29

14d ago59:29

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David Guggenheim is a professor from John’s Hopkins University and a leading educator on ocean health. Today we discuss a variety of issues related to how the ocean is affected by climate change and how we need to change our behavior. It is a great conversation… we do experience a technical issue at the start that delays voice for one minute at the…

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S10 Ep17 (ft Rushand Chambers): Jesus Christ Superstar, Heathers, Diva: Live From Hell, The Devil Wears Prada, Sondheim on Sondheim + more! 48:28

19d ago48:28

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Rushand Chambers (For Black Boys / The Lion King) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Rushand discuss Jesus Christ Superstar (UK & Ireland Tour, New Victoria Theatre Woking), Heathers (@SohoPlace) and Diva: Live From Hell (King's Head Theatre) as well as the latest news about Sondheim On Sondheim, The Devil Wears Prada, Dolly Parton, The P…

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S10 Ep16 (ft Kayla Carter): Audra McDonald in Gypsy, Spring Awakening Reunion, Billy Porter, Redcliffe, Carrie Hope Fletcher + more! 48:13

26d ago48:13

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Kayla Carter returns to co-host The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Kayla discuss Redcliffe (The Other Palace Studio) and the Spring Awakening 15th Anniversary Reunion Concert (Victoria Palace Theatre) as well as the latest news about Audra McDonald, Calamity Jane, Your Lie In April, The 39 Steps and more. After graduating from the Royal Academy Of…

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S6E8: Kate Kerrigan asks, Am I Irish Yet? 1:01:31

25d ago1:01:31

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Writer, performer, and force of nature, born Morag Prunty, but best known by her pen name Kate Kerrigan whisks us from London where she grew up with an Irish identity to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way where she’s living with an English accent. In this episode, Kate spins tales of idyllic childhood summers in Mayo, the dynamics of being Irish in Englan…

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S10 Ep15: Wicked Trailer, Rob Madge's Regards To Broadway, Claudia Kariuki in Sister Act, Passing Strange, Bonnie & Clyde + more! 38:14

1M ago38:14

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In this week's episode West End Frame Editor Andrew Tomlins catches up on the biggest theatre news stories from the past few weeks and reviews some shows. Andrew discusses the Wicked trailer, Rob Madge's Regards To Broadway (Garrick Theatre), Passing Strange (Young Vic) and Sister Act starring Claudia Kariuki (Dominion Theatre) as well as the lates…

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Broadway Special (Part 2): The Notebook, The Outsiders, The Heart of Rock and Roll, Moulin Rouge starring Boy George & Six (ft. Lisa Martland) 1:10:30

1M ago1:10:30

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We're taking you back to New York for part two of our Broadway special! Andrew is joined by theatre journalist Lisa Martland (Editor of Musical Theatre Review) to delve into three new musicals from the 2023-24 Broadway season and two long-running shows. They discuss The Outsiders (Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre), The Heart of Rock & Roll (James Earl Jon…

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S6E7: A Shot at Glory: Eric Favors and the Pursuit of Olympic Dreams 49:09

1M ago49:09

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In this episode, cohosts John and Martin dive into the world of Olympic shot putting with their guest, Eric Favors, an athlete representing Ireland. Born and raised in Rockland County, New York, with a rich Irish heritage, Eric shares his journey from trying various sports to specializing in track and field. He discusses the intricacies of shot put…

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Broadway Special (Part 1): Hell's Kitchen, Suffs, The Wiz, The Great Gatsby, Lempicka & Water For Elephants (ft. Lisa Martland) 1:08:03

2M ago1:08:03

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This week West End Frame Editor Andrew is in New York for the first of two Broadway episodes. Andrew is joined by theatre journalist Lisa Martland (Editor of Musical Theatre Review) to delve into five new musicals and one revival from the 2023-24 Broadway season. They discuss Suffs (Music Box Theatre), The Great Gatsby (Broadway Theatre), The Wiz (…

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S10 Ep12 (ft. Emmanuel Akwafo): Tony nominations, Titanique in London, Sister Act, The Baker’s Wife, Ncuti Gatwa + more! 58:13

2M ago58:13

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Emmanuel Akwafo (Sappho / For Black Boys) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Emmanuel discuss Sister Act starring Beverley Knight (Dominion Theatre) as well as the latest news about the Tony Award nominations, Lempicka closing, Titanique's West End transfer, Lucie Jones starring in The Baker's Wife, casting for The Bodyguard in Slovenia a…

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SHOW TALK: Pippin starring Alex Newell, 42 Balloons, Frankie Goes To Bollywood & Remembrance Monday 17:48

2M ago17:48

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West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, is back for some bonus show talk! The shows covered in this episode include Pippin In Concert (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), 42 Balloons (The Lowry, Salford), Frankie Goes To Bollywood (Watford Palace, UK Tour) and Remembrance Monday (Seven Dials Playhouse). Hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for l…

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S6E6: Jackie Gilna – We Are Global Irish, from Canada to the World 53:44

2M ago53:44

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Irish Stew goes to Canada for a most “Global Irish Nation Conversation” with Jackie Gilna, who’s been Irish in Dublin, Spain, the Netherlands, and now she's Irish in Canada's capital, Ottawa. And through a new venture, she's Irish all around the world. Jackie launched We Are Global Irish this year to showcase Irish innovation, connect Irish busines…

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Building your spiritual team: a chat with Dr. Scott Guerin 45:02

2M ago45:02

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Dr. Scott Guerin is an academic, author and spiritual explorer. He recently co-authored a book titled “Looking for Angels”. We discussed the book and our respective journeys. It is an engaging conversation that will pull you deeper to connect to spirit that is always with you.

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S10 Ep11: Stranger Things The First Shadow, Two Strangers Carry A Cake, stage door etiquette, Lee Mead, Stacey Dooley + more! 24:53

2M ago24:53

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Andrew hosts a solo episode of The West End Frame Show. Andrew discusses Stranger Things: The First Shadow (Phoenix Theatre), Two Strangers Carry A Cake Across New York (Criterion Theatre) and Wicked (Apollo Victoria Theatre) as well as the latest news about stage door etiquette following Melanie La Barrie's recent online statements, Sister Act, My…

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S10 Ep10 (ft. Reece Kerridge): Jane McDonald joins Palladium Panto, Ushers, Oliver!, 2:22, Kym Marsh is Cruella + more! 43:19

2M ago43:19

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Reece Kerridge (Adam/Felicia in Priscilla The Party) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Reece discuss Ushers: The Front Of House Musical (The Other Palace Studio) and The Ballad of Hattie and James (Kiln Theatre) as well as the latest news about this year's London Palladium Pantomime starring Jane McDonald and Julian Clary, Oliv…

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S6E5: Maura Clare & Alice Carroll – Spirited Women of Irish Spirits 59:01

2M ago59:01

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Settle in for a spirited episode of Irish Stew with two pioneering women in the Irish spirits industry, Alice Carroll--the proud Limerick distiller and co-founder of Foxes Bow Whiskey, and Maura Clare--the Queen of Poitín and creator of the Smuggling Nun brand. They swap notes on their journey into the spirits business, the challenges and opportuni…

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As climate collapse accelerates what do we do? A chat with Kate Booth and Tristan Sykes 47:56

2M ago47:56

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Tristan Sykes and Kate Booth are the founders of JustCollapse.org, we discuss the social and ethical dimensions of the collapse of civilization due to climate crisis. We examine how the poorest and most vulnerable are seeing the stresses first and discuss what is required going forward. This is a wake up call.…

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S10 Ep9 (ft. Ben Culleton): Olivier Awards, Kinky Boots starring Johannes Radebe, Lauren Samuels is Elphaba, Your Lie In April, Bare + more! 50:55

2M ago50:55

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Ben Culleton (Les Misérables / La Cage aux Folles) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Ben discuss the 2024 Olivier Awards (Royal Albert Hall), Your Lie In April (Theatre Royal Drury Lane) and Bare In Concert (London Palladium) as well as the latest news about Kinky Boots starring Johannes Radebe, Lauren Samuels joining Wicked's US tour, H…

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Alisa Fraser. Pause and Reflect. 39:10

3M ago39:10

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It's not very often the twins will do something separate. They are together with a bond like no other. On this episode however it's all about Alisa. What a powerhouse she is. But as Alisa talks about. It's always with her sister Lysandra. Alisa & Lysandra Fraser gained fame after winning the popular renovation TV show, The Block, in 2013. They went…

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S10 Ep8 (ft. Jye Frasca): Romeo & Juliet, Red Pitch, Coming Clean, Jessica Vosk, Oklahoma! starring Phil Dunster & Zizi Strallen + more! 57:23

3M ago57:23

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Jye Frasca (Syncopation / Wicked) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Jye discuss Red Pitch (@SohoPlace), Coming Clean (Turbine Theatre) and Cruel Intentions (The Other Palace) as well as the latest news about Oklahoma!, Jessica Vosk, I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical, Jerry's Girls and more. There's also discussion about the online racia…

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S6E4: Michael Meade - From Banking to Brewing 56:43

3M ago56:43

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Michael Meade spent over 20 years on Wall Street and then stepped away from the pressured world of high finance to do something totally different. Some, in his circumstances, may have opted for plenty of time on the golf course and cracking open a few brews, that’s not the kind of person Michael Meade is. Intrigued by a visit to Ireland, Michael wa…

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S10 Ep7: MJ The Musical, Opening Night, Mean Girls casting, Priscilla The Party, Breeding, Wild About You, & Juliet tour + more! 39:34

3M ago39:34

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This week Andrew flies solo for a packed episode of The West End Frame Show. Andrew discusses MJ The Musical (Prince Edward Theatre), Opening Night (Gielgud Theatre), Breeding (King's Head Theatre), Priscilla The Party (Here At Outernet), Wild About You In Concert (Theatre Royal Drury Lane) and Tosh Wanogho-Maud: Songs + Stories (Piano Smithfield) …

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Melanie Flintoft. We rebuild. 25:45

3M ago25:45

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Together with her business partner and husband Melanie Flintoft founded Sunset Lover 2021 after previously owning and scaling 7 fast fashion brands in a 30 year career. Together they became fully aware of the many issues with the industry and the catastrophic consequences of industry practices globally so, they decided to build the best direct to c…

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The Thursday Edition: My Blunt Friend 35:45

3M ago35:45

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Welcome to the Women of Influence Podcast and it is with great pleasure I introduce you to my friend Danielle (or Danza to her friends). Actually she has already been featured on the Women of Influence so this is really a re-introduction! Everyone needs a friend like Danza in their life. And if you don't, well I'm going to share her with you every …

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S10 Ep6 (ft. Rachel Rawlinson): Wicked Live Vocals, For Black Boys, Babies, Pretty Woman starring Amber Davies, Syncopation + more! 51:59

3M ago51:59

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Rachel Rawlinson (Six / Heathers) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Rachel discuss For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy (Garrick Theatre), Pretty Woman (Milton Keynes Theatre, UK & Ireland Tour) and Syncopation (Bridewell Theatre) as well as the latest news about the Wicked Movie, Babies, Chitty Chitty B…

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S6E3: Allan Mulrooney – Surfing the Wave to the West of Ireland 56:56

3M ago56:56

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As Chief Executive of the Western Development Commission (WDC), Allan Mulrooney is a tireless advocate for the Western Region of Ireland, promoting social and economic development for the counties of Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Mayo, Roscommon, Galway, and Clare. Why go west? Allan points to the region's mix of the old and the new, how it fosters a wo…

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Dr Lurve. I just get it. 38:11

3M ago38:11

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Dr Lurve is Australia’s leading love & relationship coach and celebrity speaker. Her passion is helping people navigate their lives through the relationships they hold closest – whether it’s romantic, family, friends, or business, she know the ins-and-outs of your relationships. To her, relationships are the common denominator in your life. They ar…

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S10 Ep5 (ft. Jenny Fitzpatrick): Olivier Award nominations, Guys & Dolls, Pippin, The Wizard of Oz, Ghost The Musical + more! 48:50

3M ago48:50

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Jenny Fitzpatrick (Nancy in Oliver!) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Jenny discuss Guys & Dolls (Bridge Theatre) and The Wizard of Oz (New Wimbledon Theatre, UK & Ireland Tour) as well as the latest news about the Olivier Award nominations, Pippin In Concert, Dolly Parton's Here You Come Again, West End Does: Country plus lots more. Je…

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Spirituality and the Climate Crisis: a chat with Perdita Finn and Clark Strand 1:02:23

3M ago1:02:23

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Today we chat with Perdita and Clark about their spiritual journey and how they have learned to live in peace with the climate crisis. Their experiences offer ample insight to those troubled by the state of the world. Connect to Perdita and Strand on FB to learn more about their spiritual and artistic endeavors.…

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Heather Croall. Directing from the backyard. 34:12

4M ago34:12

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Heather Croall AM is an experienced CEO and Director known as a visionary in the creative sector who delivers innovative festival programs, new audiences and organisational growth. Under her leadership, every festival Heather has run has seen an increase in turnover, been met with high critical acclaim, delivered increased ticket sales and expanded…

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The Vegan Transformation: a chat with Angela Crawford, Phd 34:34

4M ago34:34

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Today we talk to psychologist, advocate, and author Angela Crawford about a book she recently completed. We discuss Veganism in a positive and uplifting fashion that many lose sight of. Join us and continue your own vegan journey.

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S10 Ep4 (ft. Benjamin Yates): Mary Poppins, Marisha Wallace on Celebrity Big Brother, The Drifters Girl, Bradley Jaden, & Juliet + more 51:57

4M ago51:57

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Benjamin Yates (Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz) returns to co-host The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Benjamin discuss The Drifters Girl (New Oxford Theatre, UK Tour) and An Officer and a Gentleman(Glasgow Kings Theatre, UK Tour) as well as the latest news about Marisha Wallace entering the Celebrity Big Brother House, Mary Poppins, & Juliet, MJ an…

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S6E2: Michael McKillop - Whiskey Distiller & Potato Purveyor 58:42

4M ago58:42

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In the first of our “Irish Libations” series, we welcome Michael McKillop, who branched out from the 36-year-old Glens of Antrim Potatoes business to launch Glens of Antrim Distillery with its Lir line of Irish Whiskeys, amidst bucolic surroundings in Cushendall, Northern Ireland. We get a professional’s view of the growing, shipping, and marketing…

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Kelly Noble. A love letter to South Australia 48:36

4M ago48:36

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South Australia is home to some remarkable women. They’re raising foster families. Running cattle stations. Living inspirational lives. Yet, many of their tales of triumph are never profiled, never celebrated. So we’re changing that… every week.. through our Women Of Influence Podcast. Women of Influence Podcast with Kate Meade for iHeart Radio & A…

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The Adelaide Edition Teaser 1:17

4M ago1:17

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South Australia is home to some remarkable women. They’re raising foster families. Running cattle stations. Living inspirational lives. Yet, many of their tales of triumph are never profiled, never celebrated. So we’re changing that… every week.. through our Women Of Influence Podcast. Women of Influence Podcast with Kate Meade for iHeart Radio & A…

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S10 Ep3 (ft. Ryan Carter): Black Out Performances, Slave Play, Standing At The Sky's Edge, Cable Street, Side Show + more! 50:49

4M ago50:49

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Ryan Carter (Ain't Too Proud / Choir Of Man) returns to The West End Frame Show! Andrew & Ryan have a conversation about the reaction to the Black Out Performances announced for Slave Play. They also discuss Standing At The Sky's Edge (Gillian Lynne Theatre), Cable Street (Southwark Playhouse), Side Show In Concert (London Palladium) and Before Aft…

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SHOW TALK: The Big Life, I Should Be So Lucky, Bronco Billy, Redcliffe, Frozen, Mamma Mia! & West End Sessions 23:13

4M ago23:13

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West End Frame Editor, Andrew Tomlins, is back for some bonus show talk! The shows covered in this episode include The Big Life (Stratford East), I Should Be So Lucky (New Wimbledon Theatre, UK Tour), Bronco Billy (Charing Cross Theatre), Redcliffe (MT Fest, Turbine Theatre), Frozen (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), Mamma Mia! (Novello Theatre) and Danie…

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S10 Ep2 (ft. Amy Thornton): Hadestown, Donny Osmond, Hamilton, Todrick Hall, Miriam Margolyes, Jamie Muscato + more! 53:58

4M ago53:58

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Amy Thornton (Moulin Rouge / Evita) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Andrew and Amy discuss Hadestown (Lyric Theatre) and Hamilton (Victoria Palace Theatre) as well as the latest news about Donny Osmond, Wild About You, Claudia Kariuki, Miriam Margolyes and more. Amy recently completed her run as Nini in the West End production of Moulin Rogue (Pi…

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S6E1: Discovering the Truth in Lies We Tell 1:08:45

4M ago1:08:45

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Launching Season Six, we go behind the scenes of the woman-strong Irish film Lies We Tell, a brooding tale of angels and demons, light and shadow, manners and mores, family secrets and family crimes, which The Guardian called “a tightly laced, elegantly cut gothic period drama.” A total rethinking of Irish writer Sheridan Le Fanu’s 1864 novel Uncle…

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S10 Ep1 (ft. Blair Gibson): Wicked Trailer, Vanessa Williams, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Just For One Day, Why Am I So Single + more! 46:45

4M ago46:45

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We're back for a brand new season of The West End Frame Show - join us for your weekly stagey catchup! This week, Blair Gibson (Elder Price in The Book of Mormon) co-hosts The West End Frame Show. Andrew and Blair discuss the Wicked trailer, Everybody's Talking About Jamie (Peacock Theatre) and Just For One Day (The Old Vic) as well as the latest n…

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The Catchup Episode: Six, Two Strangers, You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, The Book of Mormon, The Witches + more (ft. Lisa Martland) - Part 2 38:35

5M ago38:35

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We're back for a catchup about everything all the shows we've seen over the past couple of months! In part two, Andrew and theatre journalist Lisa Martland discuss Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) (Kiln Theatre), The Witches (National Theatre), You're A Good Man Charlie Brown (Upstairs at the Gatehouse), Peter Pan (London Palladium), Si…

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The Catchup Episode: Wicked Tour, Rehab, Cruel Intentions, The Motive and the Cue & Alan Cumming (ft. Lisa Martland) - Part 1 47:33

5M ago47:33

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We're back for a catchup about everything all the shows we've seen over the past couple of months! In part one, Andrew and theatre journalist Lisa Martland discuss Wicked (Edinburgh Playhouse, UK Tour) starring Casey Al-Shaqsy and Megan Gardiner, The Motive & The Cue (Noël Coward Theatre), Rehab The Musical (Neon 194), Alan Cumming is Not Acting Hi…

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S5E22: Dan Mulhall - Check-In - The Pilgrim Soul of WB Yeats 49:57

5M ago49:57

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When we last talked with Dan Mulhall, he was Ireland’s Ambassador to the United Stares. Since then, he retired after a 44-year career in diplomacy, but he’s been busier than ever as we learn in this check-in episode with Martin Nutty focused on his new book on W. B. Yeats. Recent invitations to New York University, Cambridge, and Harvard, provided …

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The Color Purple Episode (ft. Emmie from Theatre & Tonic) 53:04

5M ago53:04

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To mark the UK release of The Color Purple movie, we're delving into the the new movie musical. Directed by Blitz Bazawule, The Color Purple has screenplay by Marcus Gardley. The cast is led by Fantasia Barrino as Celie, Danielle Brooks as Sofia and Taraji P. Henson as Shug. Alice Walker wrote the original Color Purple novel in 1982, three years la…

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The Mean Girls Episode (ft. Jenna Fincken) 45:06

5M ago45:06

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We're back with a totally fetch episode about the brand new Mean Girls movie! Ahead of Mean Girls opening in the West End in June, the stage musical has been adapted into a brand new film. Directed by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr, Tina Fey has once again written the movie's script. The cast includes Angourie Rice as Cady Heron, Reneé Rapp as …

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S5E21: Malachy Browne - Data-driven Journalist for the Digital Age 58:40

6M ago58:40

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With a computer programming background and an instinct for reporting, Malachy Browne is on the vanguard of a new form of data-driven news coverage that is revitalizing journalism. Co-founder and enterprise director of the New York Times Visual Investigations team, Malachy is pioneering the use of digital sleuthing, collecting and analyzing troves o…

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Getting Support During Divorce: a chat with Lilia Mead 35:16

6M ago35:16

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Today I chat with Lilia Mead of Divorce Doula Solutions to discuss the challenges faced in divorce and how to better overcome them. Learn more at http://divorcedoula.solutions

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A Poet talks about Life, Death, and Everything: a chat with Brian Turner 42:51

6M ago42:51

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I recently attended a reading of poetry by Brian Turner and was moved by his power of language; beautifully precise and ethereal, tales shared of moments in time that touched eternity. He shares insights that all of us will appreciate, poet or not. Here are some links:IG: @turners_lenswww.brianturner.orgAlice James Books (for Ilyse Kusnetz): https:…

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