S9 Ep9 (ft. Matthew Harvey): Bill Kenwright, Side Show, Come From Away, Kerry Ellis Tour, Sharon Rose song + more!

Actor and composer Matthew Harvey returns to co-host The West End Frame Show!

In this episode Andrew and Matthew discuss the latest news about Side Show starring Rachel Tucker and Louise Dearman, Come From Away and Kerry Ellis, plus there's an exclusive first listen to the song "One Two Three" performed by Sharon Rose from Matthew's new album Whatever Happens Next. Andrew and Matthew also pay tribute to producer Bill Kenwright who has passed away after long illness.

As an actor, Matthew's credits include Les Miserables, Jesus Christ Superstar, Violet and Murder Ballad. Last year he joined the cast of Kinky Boots at the Queens Theatre Hornchurch as an emergency swing and cover for Charlie Price.

As a writer, Matthew's song cycle Now Or Never premiered during lockdown in a digital, one take production. One of the songs "The Road" was a finalist in the 2021 Stiles and Drew Best New Song Prize.

He is about to release his debut album Whatever Happens Next on 20th November. Supported by Help Musicians, the album original songs from five of Matthew's musicals with an all-star West End cast including the likes of Hadley Fraser, Tyrone Huntley, Alexia Khadime, Emma Kingston, Sharon Rose, Courtney Stapleton and more.

Visit Matthew's website, www.matthewharveymusic.com

Hosted by Andrew Tomlins.
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