In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame

Caroline Sheen is playing Madame de Rols in Martin Guerre at the Old Vic.Martin Guerre is written by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil, the creators of Les Misérables. Directed by Matthew Warchus, the Old Vic production brings the musical back to the stage.Caroline recently played Maureen in the premiere of Pride at the Sherman Theatre in Cardiff and the National Theatre in London, and will reprise her performance at the Bridge Theatre later this year. Caroline has had an incredible career, covering Sophie in the original cast of Mamma Mia! before going on to play countless iconic roles. Her theatre credits include Eponine and Fantine in Les Misérables (West End), Sandy in Grease (UK Tour), Truly Scrumptious in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (UK Tour), Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins (West End and US Tour), Clara in The Light in the Piazza (Curve), Lilli Vanessi/Kate in Kiss Me, Kate (Kilworth House Theatre), Violet Newstead in 9 to 5 (Savoy Theatre), Guenevere in Camelot (Watermill Theatre), Alaura/Carla in City of Angels (Donmar Warehouse), Polly in Crazy for You (Watermill Theatre), Rebecca in Rags (Lyric Theatre), and Susan Walker in Once in a Lifetime (National Theatre). Other credits include The Witches of Eastwick (original cast), Putting It Together (St James Theatre), Under Milk Wood (Watermill Theatre), Only the Brave (WMC/Soho Theatre/Birdsong), Extraordinary Women (Jermyn Street Theatre), Plaza Suite (Savoy Theatre) and Military Wives (York Theatre Royal).On screen, Caroline has appeared in Ted Lasso, Casualty, The Way, The Mallorca Files, Doctors, The Sister Boniface Mysteries, Ghosts, Silent Witness, Pitching In, Mr Burton, Four Kids and It, Nativity Rocks and the film adaptation of Les Misérables.In this episode, Caroline discusses starring in Martin Guerre and why the production is such a special, full-circle moment for her, having been a superfan of the musical when it first premiered. She also chats about her incredibly busy year, balancing Martin Guerre with Pride, and reflects on her career journey and the many iconic roles she has played along the way.Martin Guerre runs at the Old Vic until 31st August. Visit www.oldvictheatre.com for info and tickets. Pride begins performances at the Bridge Theatre on 12th November.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.

Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney are In The Frame!Eva and Reeve originated the roles of Eurydice and Orpheus in Hadestown. Featuring music, lyrics and book by Anaïs Mitchell, the show is directed by Rachel Chavkin and won eight Tony Awards including Best Musical. In 2025, Eva, Reeve and original cast members André De Shields, Amber Gray and Patrick Page reunited for a special London season at the Lyric Theatre, with the production filmed live on stage for the cinema.Hadestown has already been released in cinemas across North America and, later this month, it's released in cinemas across the UK and Ireland. Eva's theatre credits include Kim in Miss Saigon (West End & Broadway), Éponine in Les Misérables (West End), Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby (Broadway) and Sally Bowles in Cabaret (West End & Broadway).Reeve's theatre credits include Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark (Broadway), the Emcee in Cabaret (West End) and Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby (Broadway). Eva and Reeve are married, and starred opposite each other in The Great Gatsby and Cabaret, in addition to Hadestown. In this episode, Eva and Reeve reflect on their journey with Hadestown, returning to Orpheus and Eurydice in London and some of their standout moments from the show. They also reflect on how their first jobs in theatre have gone on to inform their careers and what success means to them now. Hadestown is in cinemas across the UK and Ireland from Tuesday 13th October.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.

Emily-Mae returns to In The Frame fresh from a two-year run as Angelica in Hamilton, followed by a stint at Kilworth House playing Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes. On Monday 28th September, she is teaming up with Josh St Clair for a special concert, Mates Rates, at Crazy Coqs.Emily-Mae’s theatre credits include Bulda in Disney’s Frozen (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), Kiki Kavelle in Are You As Nervous As I Am (Greenwich Theatre), City of Angels (Garrick Theatre), the title role in Pippi Longstocking (Theatre Royal and Derngate), Paradice in Brooklyn the Musical (Greenwich Theatre), Ronette in Little Shop of Horrors (Storyhouse Chester), Ulla in The Producers (Royal Exchange Manchester) and Dynamite/understudy Motormouth in Hairspray (UK Tour).Emily-Mae was previously a guest on In The Frame while starring as Nikki and covering Rachel in the UK tour of The Bodyguard. She has also released her own original music and regularly performs in concerts.In this episode, Emily-Mae takes a deep dive into her two-year run in Hamilton, before discussing the very different experience of stepping into Anything Goes as Reno Sweeney. We chat about her upcoming Mates Rates concert with Josh St Clair, how she views success and her career journey so far. Emily-Mae also reveals how a costume malfunction upstaged her debut as Rachel in The Bodyguard!You can see Mates Rates at Crazy Coqs on Monday 28th September. For tickets, visit https://app.foresttms.com/TicketListing?event=mates-rates-an-evening-with-josh-st-clair-emily-mae-2026-09-28&restaurant=crazycoqsThis 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.

Fresh from releasing his debut novella Miller Rose Roberts, Joseph Millson is playing Monsieur André in the 40th anniversary cast of The Phantom of the Opera at His Majesty’s Theatre.Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera first opened in London's West End in 1986 and has become one of the world's most successful musicals. Joseph joins the anniversary cast alongside Sierra Boggess, reuniting with his former Love Never Dies leading lady more than 15 years after they originated the roles of Raoul and Christine in the original London production.Joseph is also a writer. His memoir Work – And Other Four Letter Words was shortlisted for the Theatre Book Prize, while his debut fiction novella, Miller Rose Roberts, has recently been published.Joseph has worked extensively across theatre, with credits including The Forsyte Saga, The Rover (RSC), Much Ado About Nothing, King John, Merchant of Venice 1936 (West End), Noises Off (West End), Betrayal (Theatre Royal, Bath), Mary Poppins (West End), Mr Foote's Other Leg (West End), Macbeth (Shakespeare's Globe), The Fairy Queen (Glyndebourne), Love Never Dies (West End – WhatsOnStage Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical), The Clearing and The Mill on the Floss (Shared Experience), The Real Inspector Hound / Black Comedy (West End), David Copperfield (Sheffield Crucible), The Fantasticks (King's Head Theatre) and David Copperfield: The Musical! (National Tour).His screen credits include The Amateur, Creation Stories, Angel Has Fallen, Casino Royale, Moon Knight, Professor T, The Last Kingdom, Endeavour, Grantchester, Penny Dreadful, The Chelsea Detective, Midsomer Murders, New Tricks, EastEnders and Doctors. He has also performed in over 50 radio plays and was nominated for Best Actor at the BBC Radio Drama Awards.In this episode, Joseph discusses joining the 40th anniversary cast of The Phantom of the Opera, the full-circle experience of reuniting with Sierra Boggess and reflecting on Love Never Dies. He also talks about his journey as a writer, the publication of Miller Rose Roberts, and lots more!Miller Rose Roberts is out now and The Phantom of the Opera runs at His Majesty's Theatre.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.