Call To Stage with Amber Davies

Don't Miss JADE DAVIES at Call To Stage Live Residency this Sunday (12th July) in London - get your tickets now: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/georgina-castle-call-to-stage-live-residency/ On this episode of Call To Stage , we're joined by the effortlessly cool and funny Ryan Kopel. Ryan has established himself as one of the most exciting young leading men working in British musical thea...

On this episode of Call To Stage , we're joined by the sparkling and joyously warm Natalie Kassanga. Natalie made her West End debut at the age of nine playing young Nala in The Lion King , before going on to train at Sylvia Young. Since then she has become one of the most exciting performers of her generation, with credits including Satine in Moulin Rouge! (West End), Dina in Dreamgirls (UK Tour)...

On this episode of Call To Stage , we're joined by the brilliantly warm, sharp and versatile Annabelle Terry — Amber's Vivienne in Legally Blonde! Annabelle has starred in the Original Cast of "Get Down Tonight: The KC & The Sunshine Band Musical" in both London and at the Edinburgh Fringe, the London production of Scissorhandz' as well as multiple Shakespeare productions in the US and across...

On this episode of Call To Stage , we're joined by the sensational Karen Mavundukure - Amber's Paulette, partner in on-stage comedy crime and self-described forever sister. Karen's journey into musical theatre came almost by accident. After moving to the UK from Zimbabwe as a child and studying straight music at LIPA with no intention of going into theatre, she stumbled into the industry via The X...

On this episode of Call To Stage , Amber is flying solo — and this time it's a full Q&A, straight from her Instagram. With a phone full of questions from her followers, Amber settles in for one of the most fun, frank and wide-ranging episodes she's ever recorded. This one covers everything! Amber opens up about the realities of touring in a leading role for the second time — how it compares to...

On this episode of Call To Stage, we're joined by the wonderfully warm and completely charming Laura Baldwin. Laura has built one of the most varied and impressive careers in British musical theatre. A natural comedienne with a voice to match, her credits include Lena Lamont in Singin' in the Rain (Royal Exchange Manchester), Dawn in the original West End cast of Waitress , Danielle in the London...

On this episode of Call To Stage , Amber is joined by the effortlessly charming, brilliantly funny and refreshingly down-to-earth Jacob Fowler. Jacob has had one of the most unconventional and exciting paths into musical theatre - after discovering a love of performing doing Into the Woods at school, he left drama school early to compete on Little Mix: The Search — the BBC talent show that changed...

On this episode of Call To Stage , Amber is joined by the extraordinarily talented, endlessly wise and brilliantly warm Killian Donnelly. Killian is one of the most decorated and versatile performers of his generation. A GRAMMY Award nominee and two-time Olivier Award nominee, his remarkable career began — with no formal training — as a swing in Les Misérables in the West End, a show he has return...

On this episode of Call To Stage , we're joined by the gloriously warm, funny and brilliantly candid Helen Woolf. Helen has become one of the most beloved Glinda's in the history of Wicked , accumulating an extraordinary six contracts with the show across more than a decade — including the first UK Tour and multiple West End runs — before bringing her time with the show to a close alongside Lucy S...

We're joined by a true legend of the British stage on this episode of Call To Stage - the endlessly charming, irrepressible, genre-defining Michael Ball. With over four decades in the industry, two Olivier Awards for Best Actor in a Musical , two BRIT Awards and GRAMMY nomination - Michael is undoubtedly one of the biggest stars in the industry. Having made his West End debut originating the role...

We're joined by a true icon of British musical theatre on this episode of Call To Stage ... the extraordinary Kerry Ellis is on the show! Kerry Ellis is undoubtedly one of the most storied and gifted performers in British theatre. Having made her professional debut in the West End production of My Fair Lady, she has gone on to play among the most iconic roles in the West End - including Nancy in O...

We're joined by the effortlessly cool and funny Jamie Chatterton on this episode of Call To Stage ! This episode was recorded in between shows in Liverpool in Amber's dressing room! Having trained at ArtsEd, Jamie has since gone on to star in The Sound of Music (Curve), as well as originating the roles of Tom Fraser in the critically acclaimed West End production of The Little Big Things and Alan...

It's Legally Blonde tour bestie time on this episode of Call To Stage , as Amber is joined by the hugely talented and gloriously fun Rosanna Harris. This episode was recorded in between shows in Glasgow in Amber's dressing room! Rosanna is currently playing Serena and serving as second cover Elle on the UK Tour of Legally Blonde , having carved out an impressive career that includes the UK and Int...

On this episode of Call To Stage , we're joined by the wonderfully warm, funny and refreshingly grounded Ben Irish. Ben has become one of the West End's most reliable and versatile leading men. A self-confessed late starter — discovered through a work experience placement at an amateur theatre group in Portsmouth at the age of 15 — he trained at ArtsEd and has since built an impressive career acro...

We have a special solo episode of Call To Stage this week - as Amber opens up about her life recently. Fresh off a difficult few weeks that have taken a real toll physically and emotionally, Amber sits down to share her side of the story in full: the illness, the press, the online trolling, and everything in between. Amber also opens up about winning a WhatsOnStage Award for her performance as in...

We're joined by the exceptionally talented and charismatic Billy Nevers on this episode of Call To Stage ! Billy trained at the Italia Conti Junior School before leaving early — at just 17 — to make his West End debut in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Barbican (and, later, the Regents Park Open Air Theatre). He also starred in the original West End cast of & Juliet, and played Lafayette and Jef...

We're joined by the candid, witty and magnetic John McCrea on this episode of Call To Stage ! John is one of the most distinctive actors working in British theatre today. Having stared his stage career in The Sound of Music at The Palladium, he went on to originate the role of Jamie New in Everybody's Talking About Jamie - earning an Olivier nomination and WhatsOnStage Award. Most recently, John s...

We're joined by the outstanding talent that is Katie Hall on this episode of Call To Stage ! Katie has become one of the West End's most beloved leading ladies. From landing her first break - covering Christine in The Phantom of the Opera , straight out of school - she has played some of the most coveted roles in theatre, including Cosette and Fantine in Les Misérables (in the West End, UK Tour, E...

On this episode of  Call To Stage,  we're joined by the endlessly thoughtful, funny and refreshingly honest Marc Antolin. Marc has become one of the UK's most reliable leading men - and he's a triple threat! His career highlights include performing in the acclaimed Regents Park Open Air Theatre productions of Little Shop of Horrors (as Seymour) Hello, Dolly! and Into The Woods , as well...

On this episode of Call To Stage we're joined by powerhouse performing and leading man Joel Harper-Jackson! Joel's story starts with him leaving college early to join the 20th Anniversary tour of Rent. From there, he has played Charlie Price in the UK tour of Kinky Boots, as well as roles in Standing At The Sky's Edge (National Theatre & in the West End), the UK tour of  The Curious Incid...

We have a very special episode of Call To Stage for you... as we're taking you behind the scenes and into Amber's dressing for for a Call To Stage Vlog! This episode is only available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CilF3BUZzSE Amber's taking you with her as she documents the lead-up to opening night - including tech rehearsals, the mysterious bug going around the Legally Blonde compan...

We're back with a brand new episode of Call To Stage , and this time Amber is joined with the lovely Emily Lane! Emily first ever hit the stage at the young age of 7 when she made her West End debut as Brigitta Von Trapp in The Sound of Music , before proceeding to play Cosette in Les Misérables . Emily trained at ArtsEd where she graduated into the global pandemic. You may have also seen Emily st...

Our guest on this episode of Call To Stage is, in many ways, just like us: Loves musical theatre, obsessed with High School Musical ... but she gets to spend her life playing some of the fiercest women on stage. Vivian Panka is on the podcast! Vivian Panka has starred as Heather Duke in Heathers: The Musical (at The Other Palace and in the pro-shot), Judy Bernly in the UK Tour of 9 To 5: The Music...

We’re back with another episode of Call To Stage, and on this episode, Amber Davies is joined by West End leading man and all-round storyteller Jac Yarrow. Before Jac had even finished his professional training at Arts Ed, he had landed the leading role of Jack Kelly in the UK premiere of Newsies . Off the back of this iconic role, he made his West End debut as Joseph in the London Palladium produ...

We’re joined by a true star of the stage and screen on this episode of Call To Stage ! Ava Brennan spent the first portion of her career performing in Germany – most notably in The Lion King , a role which brought her to the West End, where she performed as Nala. She has played some of the West End’s most powerful female roles – including Angelica in Hamilton , Fantine in Les Misérables and Ikette...