In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame

Tsemaye Bob-Egbe recently completed her run as Katherine Howard in the West End production of Six The Musical (Vaudeville Theatre).

Tsemaye ventured into theatre after completing a medical degree. Her theatre credits include Les Enfants Terribles' The Vaudevillians (Edinburgh Fringe Festival), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Aldwych Theatre), Leading Player in Pippin (Garden Theatre), Tammy Faye (Workshop) and Fairy in Tweedy’s Reduced Pantomime (Everyman Cheltenham).

Tsemaye joined the original cast of Tina The Musical as first cover Alline and an understudy for Tina Turner. She later returned to the show as the alternate Tina, performing the role at least three shows a week.

In 2021, Tsemaye joined the West End cast of Six as Katherine Howard. During her reign, Tsemaye received rave reviews and performed at the Jubilee.

Tsemaye recently made her screen debut in the feature film Pretty Red Dress.

In this episode, Tsemaye discusses her journey to theatre via medical school, how she conquered the role of Tina, all things Six and lots more!

Follow Tsemaye on Instagram: @thisistsemaye

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Tsemaye Bob-Egbe recently completed her run as Katherine Howard in the West End production of Six The Musical (Vaudeville Theatre).

Tsemaye ventured into theatre after completing a medical degree. Her theatre credits include Les Enfants Terribles' The Vaudevillians (Edinburgh Fringe Festival), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Aldwych Theatre), Leading Player in Pippin (Garden Theatre), Tammy Faye (Workshop) and Fairy in Tweedy’s Reduced Pantomime (Everyman Cheltenham).

Tsemaye joined the original cast of Tina The Musical as first cover Alline and an understudy for Tina Turner. She later returned to the show as the alternate Tina, performing the role at least three shows a week.

In 2021, Tsemaye joined the West End cast of Six as Katherine Howard. During her reign, Tsemaye received rave reviews and performed at the Jubilee.

Tsemaye recently made her screen debut in the feature film Pretty Red Dress.

In this episode, Tsemaye discusses her journey to theatre via medical school, how she conquered the role of Tina, all things Six and lots more!

Follow Tsemaye on Instagram: @thisistsemaye

Hosted by Andrew Tomlins.
@AndrewTomlins32

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Email: [email protected]
Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.

Damon Gould is currently playing Finch in the UK premiere of Newsies at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre.

Directed and choreographed by Olivier nominee Matt Cole, this is an all-new immersive production of Newsies. The musical premiered on Broadway in 2012 where it ran for 1,004 performances.

Damon's theatre credits include: Sonny in Grease (Dominion Theatre), Andre & Dance Captain in But I’m A Cheerleader (Turbine Theatre), Assistant Dance Captain & understudy Giulio & David Morse in Pretty Woman (Piccadilly Theatre & Savoy Theatre) and Angel in Kinky Boots (UK & Ireland Tour).

Newsies is booking at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre until Sunday 30th July 2023. Visit www.newsiesthemusical.co.uk for info and tickets.

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Damon Gould is currently playing Finch in the UK premiere of Newsies at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre.

Directed and choreographed by Olivier nominee Matt Cole, this is an all-new immersive production of Newsies. The musical premiered on Broadway in 2012 where it ran for 1,004 performances.

Damon's theatre credits include: Sonny in Grease (Dominion Theatre), Andre & Dance Captain in But I’m A Cheerleader (Turbine Theatre), Assistant Dance Captain & understudy Giulio & David Morse in Pretty Woman (Piccadilly Theatre & Savoy Theatre) and Angel in Kinky Boots (UK & Ireland Tour).

Newsies is booking at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre until Sunday 30th July 2023. Visit www.newsiesthemusical.co.uk for info and tickets.

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Neil McDermott (Pretty Woman / Shrek) is currently starring as Johnny in the touring production of Home, I'm Darling by Laura Wade.

Directed by Tamara Harvey and Hannah Noon, Home I'm Darling received its world premiere at Theatr Clwyd in 2018, before playing at the National Theatre and then transferring to the Duke of York’s Theatre in the West End, winning the 2019 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy.

Neil recently completed his run as Philip Stuckley in the West End production of Pretty Woman at the Savoy Theatre, having been with the show since its London premiere at the Piccadilly Theatre.

Just a few of Neil's extensive theatre credits include: Justin in Bad Girls (West Yorkshire Playhouse), Rolf in The Sound of Music (Palladium), Ordulf in Henry IV (Donmar), Young Buddy in Follies (Palladium), Jean-Michel in La Cage Aux Folles (Menier Chocolate Factory), Lord Farquaad in Shrek (Drury Lane), Bill Sykes in Oliver! (Grange Park Opera), Chief Weasel in The Wind in the Willows (Palladium), Evil Lord Hector in Eugenius (Other Palace) and Major Mario Carita in Glory Ride (Other Palace).

Neil is also known for playing Ryan Malloy in BBC1's EastEnders and recently returned to Albert Square to reprise his role for a limited time.

Home, I'm Darling tours until 13th May 2023. Visit www.kenwright.comfor info, tour dates and tickets.

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Neil McDermott (Pretty Woman / Shrek) is currently starring as Johnny in the touring production of Home, I'm Darling by Laura Wade.

Directed by Tamara Harvey and Hannah Noon, Home I'm Darling received its world premiere at Theatr Clwyd in 2018, before playing at the National Theatre and then transferring to the Duke of York’s Theatre in the West End, winning the 2019 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy.

Neil recently completed his run as Philip Stuckley in the West End production of Pretty Woman at the Savoy Theatre, having been with the show since its London premiere at the Piccadilly Theatre.

Just a few of Neil's extensive theatre credits include: Justin in Bad Girls (West Yorkshire Playhouse), Rolf in The Sound of Music (Palladium), Ordulf in Henry IV (Donmar), Young Buddy in Follies (Palladium), Jean-Michel in La Cage Aux Folles (Menier Chocolate Factory), Lord Farquaad in Shrek (Drury Lane), Bill Sykes in Oliver! (Grange Park Opera), Chief Weasel in The Wind in the Willows (Palladium), Evil Lord Hector in Eugenius (Other Palace) and Major Mario Carita in Glory Ride (Other Palace).

Neil is also known for playing Ryan Malloy in BBC1's EastEnders and recently returned to Albert Square to reprise his role for a limited time.

Home, I'm Darling tours until 13th May 2023. Visit www.kenwright.comfor info, tour dates and tickets.

Hosted by Andrew Tomlins.
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Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.

Hannah Lowther is currently playing #Catfish in No Limits at the Turbine Theatre.

A new song cycle by Sam Thomas, No Limits follows a variety of characters, from every walk of life as they dare to believe in themselves and strive for a better tomorrow. It is described as a "show with heart, humour, LGBTQ+ stories and a message we should all take on board… know no limits!”

After No Limits, Hannah will star as Karen in the UK premiere of The Spongebob Musical which is touring the UK and playing a season at the Southbank Centre.

Hannah started her stage career as a child, playing Brigitta Von Trapp in The Sound of Music (London Palladium) and Jemima Potts in Chitty Chatty Bang Bang (National Tour). She was also in the children's ensemble of Oliver! (Theatre Royal Drury Lane).

Hannah then trained at Italia Conti and the London School of Musical Theatre, graduating from the latter in 2019. During the pandemic, Hannah was a covid temp at Tesco and began creating stagey content on TikTok where she has grown a following of over 750,000.

As we came out of the pandemic, Hannah joined the London cast of Heathers (The Other Palace) as dance captain; during the run she became the first actor to play all three Heathers. Her credits also include: Singing' in the Rain (Adelphi), Babies The Musical (Workshop), Millennials (The Other Palace) and Kinky Boots in Concert (Theatre Royal Drury Lane).

In this episode, Hannah speaks candidly about her journey in the industry so far, as well as starting out on TikTok and the challenges of the online world. She also delves into No Limits, Spongebob, Heathers and lots more!

Hosted by Andrew Tomlins.
@AndrewTomlins32

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Hannah Lowther is currently playing #Catfish in No Limits at the Turbine Theatre.

A new song cycle by Sam Thomas, No Limits follows a variety of characters, from every walk of life as they dare to believe in themselves and strive for a better tomorrow. It is described as a "show with heart, humour, LGBTQ+ stories and a message we should all take on board… know no limits!”

After No Limits, Hannah will star as Karen in the UK premiere of The Spongebob Musical which is touring the UK and playing a season at the Southbank Centre.

Hannah started her stage career as a child, playing Brigitta Von Trapp in The Sound of Music (London Palladium) and Jemima Potts in Chitty Chatty Bang Bang (National Tour). She was also in the children's ensemble of Oliver! (Theatre Royal Drury Lane).

Hannah then trained at Italia Conti and the London School of Musical Theatre, graduating from the latter in 2019. During the pandemic, Hannah was a covid temp at Tesco and began creating stagey content on TikTok where she has grown a following of over 750,000.

As we came out of the pandemic, Hannah joined the London cast of Heathers (The Other Palace) as dance captain; during the run she became the first actor to play all three Heathers. Her credits also include: Singing' in the Rain (Adelphi), Babies The Musical (Workshop), Millennials (The Other Palace) and Kinky Boots in Concert (Theatre Royal Drury Lane).

In this episode, Hannah speaks candidly about her journey in the industry so far, as well as starting out on TikTok and the challenges of the online world. She also delves into No Limits, Spongebob, Heathers and lots more!

Hosted by Andrew Tomlins.
@AndrewTomlins32

Thanks for listening!

Email: [email protected]
Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.

Olivier nominee Maiya Quansah-Breed is starring as Philoclea in the UK premiere of Head Over Heels at the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester.

Described as a "hilarious, exuberant celebration of love" and featuring songs by The Go-Gos, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts.

Maiya originated the role of Catherine Parr in Six The Musical. She starred in the show's first UK tour, which included a run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, before opening the West End production at the Arts Theatre. Alongside the original line-up of queens, Maiya was nominated for the 2019 Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical.

Last year Maiya reunited with the original cast of Six for three special performances at Hampton Court Palace, before filming a live capture of the musical at the Vaudeville Theatre. She and the original queens have formed the girl group SVN.

Maiya's other theatre credits include Mimi in Rent (Hope Mill Theatre), I Could Use A Drink In Conert (Garrick Theatre), Laura in The Distance You Have Come (Apollo Theatre) and Martha in The Secret Garden In Concert (London Palladium).

Head Over Heels runs at the Hope Mill Theatre until 4th March 2023. Visit www.hopemilltheatre.co.uk for info and tickets.

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Olivier nominee Maiya Quansah-Breed is starring as Philoclea in the UK premiere of Head Over Heels at the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester.

Described as a "hilarious, exuberant celebration of love" and featuring songs by The Go-Gos, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts.

Maiya originated the role of Catherine Parr in Six The Musical. She starred in the show's first UK tour, which included a run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, before opening the West End production at the Arts Theatre. Alongside the original line-up of queens, Maiya was nominated for the 2019 Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical.

Last year Maiya reunited with the original cast of Six for three special performances at Hampton Court Palace, before filming a live capture of the musical at the Vaudeville Theatre. She and the original queens have formed the girl group SVN.

Maiya's other theatre credits include Mimi in Rent (Hope Mill Theatre), I Could Use A Drink In Conert (Garrick Theatre), Laura in The Distance You Have Come (Apollo Theatre) and Martha in The Secret Garden In Concert (London Palladium).

Head Over Heels runs at the Hope Mill Theatre until 4th March 2023. Visit www.hopemilltheatre.co.uk for info and tickets.

Hosted by Andrew Tomlins.
@AndrewTomlins32

Thanks for listening!

Email: [email protected]
Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts.