#97 - Frances Ruffelle & Norman Bowman: Frankie & Beausy Perfect the Cabaret

“It’s really, really important for them to see cabaret, go and see
other people… go and see who’s good, go and see who’s bad, go and
see what they want to portray because what I have noticed in the
past, a lot of young people do a cabaret and you say, “What have
you seen, what inspired you?” And a lot of them say, “Well, I
haven’t been.” - Tony Winner Frances Ruffelle Frankie and Beausy
are an adorable couple… and they work with each other
professionally. So, what’s that like? How do you collaborate with
your partner and not want to choke them!? In this episode, we
discuss… Individuality in the theatre Successful and organic
networking How to work with your romantic partner Frankie and
Norman’s upcoming show at 54 Below Frances Ruffelle (Frankie)
originated the role of Eponine in Les Misérables in London and on
Broadway, winning the coveted Tony Award. Frances has performed in
many musicals and plays, including as Roxie in Chicago, Queenie in
The Wild Party, and Piaf in Pam Gem’s Piaf. Frances is also a
recording artist, composer, and writer. Norman Bowman (Beausy) is
currently appearing as Sam in Mamma Mia! in the West End having
just finished filming the role of Sir William Herbert in feature
film Firebrand alongside Jude Law’s Henry VIII. Other leading roles
include Marius in Les Misérables, Danny in Grease, Munkustrap in
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