S11 Ep28: Kayna Montecillo, star of Ride The Cyclone, Starlight Express & The Lightning Thief

S11 Ep28: Kayna Montecillo, star of Ride The Cyclone, Starlight Express & The Lightning Thief

June 11, 2026 · 37 min · Season 11 · Episode 28

About this episode

Kayna Montecillo discusses her role in Ride The Cyclone and her journey in theatre.

Kayna Montecillo is playing Ocean in the London production of  Ride The Cyclone . Following a record-breaking run at Southwark Playhouse last year, the cult musical is returning to London, with Kayna joining the cast as Ocean O'Connell Rosenberg. Kayna made her professional debut as Pearl in the original cast of the London revival of  Starlight Express  at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. She subsequently took part in the workshop of  Bliss  and starred as Annabeth in the UK tour of  The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical . In this episode, Kayna discusses joining  Ride The Cyclone  and why she's excited to be playing Ocean. She also talks about making her professional debut in  Starlight Express , navigating the early stages of her career, her training and path into theatre, and lots more along the way. Ride The Cyclone  runs at Southwark Playhouse Elephant 19th June - 22nd August. Visit  www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk  for info and tickets. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins  @AndrewTomlins32   Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our…

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