We're joined by acclaimed actor Niamh Cusack (Curious Incident) & ringmaster David Williamson (The Illusionists) for a bonus episode of The West End Frame Show! Niamh Cusack is currently starring in the world premiere of Colin Teevan’s The Seven Pomegranate Seeds directed by Melly Still at the Rose Theatre in Kingston. Niamh previously starred at the Rose as Lenu in My Brilliant Friend: Parts 1 & 2 when it transferred to the National Theatre. Her other work at the National Theatre includes The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (also West End), The Enchantment and His Dark Materials. Just a few of her further credits include: Macbeth and As You Like It for the RSC; Playboy of the Western World and Dancing at Lughnasa at the Old Vic; The Winter’s Tale at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse; The Rehearsal and The Merchant of Venice at Chichester Festival Theatre and Breathing Corpses at the Royal Court. She is an Associate Artist at the Rose. The Seven Pomegranate Seeds runs at the Rose Theatre until 20th November 2021. David Williamson is currently preparing to return to London as Ringmaster Willy Whipsnade in Circus 1903 which runs at the Southbank Centre this Christmas. This year a range of astounding new acts will accompany old favourites in Circus 1903, transporting audiences back to the wonders of the Golden Age of Circus. The show also features puppeteers who bring two elephants to life, Queenie and Peanut! David is a renowned magician; in addition to touring the world with Circus 1903, he has appeared onstage in The IllusionistsCircus 1903 runs at the Southbank Centre 16th December 2021 – 2 January 2022. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @Andrew_Tomlins Thanks for listening! Email: [email protected] Visit www.westendframe.co.uk to stay up-to-date with our podcasting adventures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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