S13 Ep8 (ft. Akeem Ellis-Hyman): Six Japan, Here & Now, Elf, Jesus Christ Superstar starring Sam Ryder + more!

Akeem Ellis-Hyman (The Devil Wears Prada / Hairspray) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!

Andrew and Akeem discuss Here And Now: The Steps Musical (UK Tour, New Wimbledon Theatre), Six Japan (Vaudeville Theatre) and Elf The Musical (Aldwych Theatre) as well as the latest news about Jesus Christ Superstar starring Sam Ryder, Pride The Musical, Rachel Zegler and Ben Platt in The Last Five Years and lots more.

Akeem starred as Seaweed in the UK tour of Hairspray with his other credits including Lola in Kinky Boots (Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society), Motown The Musical (UK Tour) and Dirty Dancing (UK Tour).

He just finished appearing in the original West End cast of The Devil Wears Prada (Dominion Theatre).

Alongside performing, Akeem is the founder of Beyond The Artist — a company dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing space for performers to rediscover their worth, express themselves authentically, and step into their power. Through workshops exploring mindfulness, energetic release, and self-compassion, Akeem helps artists reconnect with the person behind the performance.

For info about Beyond The Artist, visit www.beyondtheartist.co.uk

This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins.

@AndrewTomlins32

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