In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame

• S10 Ep59: Joel Montague, Buddy in Elf The Musical

  Joel Montague is playing Buddy in Elf The Musical.Elf has returned to the West End for a Christmas run at the Aldwych Theatre. Joel is playing Buddy opposite his wife, Carrie Hope Fletcher, who is playing Jovie.Joel recently finished playing George Wilson in The Great Gatsby (London Coliseum) and earlier this year completed his reign as London’s longest-serving King George III in Hamilton (Victoria Palace Theatre).His other theatre credits include: Harvey Goldsmith in Just For One Day (Old Vic), Amos Hart in Chicago (UK Tour), Ogie in Waitress (Adelphi Theatre), Mendel in Falsettos (The Other Palace), Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls (Théâtre Marigny, Paris), Kiss Me Kate (Sheffield Crucible), Kevin in Fat Friends (UK Tour), alternate Dewey Finn in School of Rock (New London Theatre), Eddie in Funny Girl (Savoy Theatre/Menier Chocolate Factory), The Producers (UK Tour), Urinetown (Apollo Theatre/St James Theatre), The Rocky Horror Picture Show (UK Tour), Sister Act (UK Tour) and Billy Elliot (West End).In this episode, Joel discusses all-things Elf and how he's coping with the demands of playing Buddy. He also talks about the killer cast of Gatsby, what it was like to leave Hamilton after such a long run and he reflects on some of his earlier jobs like Urinetown and Funny Girl. Joel also discusses what it was like to work with Cynthia Erivo when she played Deloris in the Sister Act UK tour. Elf The Musical runs at the Aldwych Theatre until 3rd January 2026. Visit www.elflondon.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 Ep58: Baylie Carson, Ocean in Ride The Cyclone

  Baylie Carson is starring as Oceon in the UK premiere of Ride The Cyclone.With book, music and lyrics by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, Ride The Cyclone has become a cult favourite with a huge online following. Lizzi Gee has directed and choreographed the show which begins performances tonight (14th November) at the Southwark Playhouse.Baylie is from Australia, and has performed in many Australian productions including The Boy From Oz, Bring It On and Lazarus. They also competed in The Voice Australia. After performing in the Australian production of Jagged Little Pill, Baylie moved to the UK and made their West End debut as Anne Boleyn in Six The Musical (Vaudeville Theatre). They went on to be in the original West End cast of Mean Girls (Savoy Theatre) covering Janis. Most recently Baylie performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Midnight At The Palace.Recorded during a break from rehearsals, in this episode Baylie talks about the excitement surrounding Ride The Cyclone and what it’s like to be opening such a hyped up show. Baylie also reflects on their time in Six and Mean Girls and talks about being non-binary and working in theatre… as well as their epic journey from Australia to London.Ride The Cyclone runs at the Southwark Playhouse until 10th January 2026. Visit www.southwarkplayhouse.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 Ep57: Diego Andres Rodriguez, star of Roam, Evita & Sunset Boulevard

  Diego Andres Rodriguez is In The Frame!Diego is part of the all-star cast of the brand new musical Roam which is being staged for a one-night concert.Roam will play the Shaftesbury Theatre later this month, directed by Rupert Hands. The show centres on a nomadic clan whose caravan breaks down en route to a sacred festival, forcing them to confront past traumas, family rivalries, identity and legacy, featuring a high-voltage rock-pop-Romani-fusion score by Alexander Sage Oyen.Diego made his professional debut as Artie and understudy for Joe Gillis in Jamie Lloyd's Broadway transfer of Sunset Boulevard.Earlier this year he made his West End debut as Che in Evita at the London Palladium. Diego performed alongside Rachel Zegler in the sell-out show, which was also directed by Jamie Lloyd.In this episode, Diego discusses all-things Roam as well as his whirlwind couple of years with Sunset and Evita, and why he has fallen in love with London.Roam plays the Shaftesbury Theatre on 23rd November. Visit www.roammusical.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 Ep56: Ash Hunter, star of The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights, Hamilton & Grenfell: In the Words of Survivors

  Ash Hunter is playing Billy in the premiere of The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights by Hannah Doran at the Park Theatre. The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights is Hannah’s debut play and won last year’s Papatango New Writing Prize. Ash’s character is a young man who steals steaks to pay for his mother’s cancer treatment, it’s described as a "darkly funny, moving exploration of family, survival and the failing American Dream".Ash was in the original West End cast of Hamilton as the alternate Alexander Hamilton, and he went on the take over and play the role full-time.Some of his recent stage roles include Heathcliff in Emma Rice’s production of Wuthering Heights at the National Theatre and the title role in Macbeth at the Leeds Playhouse. He played Nick in Grenfell: In The Words of Survivors at the National Theatre and in New York at St Ann’s Warehouse. Alongside lots of other theatre work, Ash has worked extensively on screen.In this episode, Ash discusses why The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights made him want to return to the stage. He also reflects on his musical theatre era in Hamilton and the impact of his journey with Grenfell: In The Words of Survivors.The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights runs at the Park Theatre until 29th November. Visit www.parktheatre.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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• BONUS: Aimée Fisher & George Crawford - Aimée's Paddington auditions

  Recorded in July, this is a previously unreleased section of Aimée Fisher and George Crawford's recent episode of In The Frame.In this bonus section, Aimée discusses her auditions for Paddington The Musical and why she's excited to be part of her first original cast of a new musical. [Please note this was recorded before rehearsals or performances of Paddington had begun]. Scroll back in your podcast feed to listen to the full episode, released on 29th August. Paddington The Musical runs at the Savoy Theatre. Follow Aimée @aimeelynfisher and George @georgeygriffThis 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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