Call To Stage with Amber Davies

We are joined by a true legend of the West End on this episode of Call To Stage , as Amber is joined by the one and only Louise Dearman! Louise made history as the only actress to have played both Glinda and Elphaba as principal in Wicked (in the West End)! This stacks up against credits including playing Eva Perón in two UK Tours of Evita , the Narrator in the UK Tour of Joseph , Miss Adelaide in...

He's on his way to being one of the biggest names in UK theatre - and he's your Emmett in the new UK Tour of Legally Blonde The Musical - George Crawford is on this episode of Call To Stage ! Having initially started performing arts training late, George has already had an illustrious career on the stage. Straight out of COVID, he went into the first international tour of Book of Mormon (covering...

We've officially hit 100 Episodes of Call To Stage ! What better way to celebrate than with a very special episode with the one and only, Ben Joyce! Fresh off starring in the acclaimed Regents Park Open Air Theatre production of Shucked this Summer, as well as his renowned performance in the concert production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and his one-night-only return to Back To The Future , Ben...

After the matinee is the evening, and on this episode of Call To Stage , we're taking you to the Fortune Theatre in London's West End for Call To Stage LIVE 2025 ! In the evening performance, we were joined by the one-of-a-kind Matt Henry, Grace Hodgett-Young and Jess Folley (plus special appearances from Natalie Paris, Taila Halford and Ben Joyce). Highlights include Matt's sneaky audition whilst...

We assembled an iconic list of very special guests at the Fortune Theatre in London's West End for Call To Stage LIVE 2025 ... and now we're bringing it to your ears! In the matinee performance, we were treated to interviews with the incredible Samantha Barks, Zoe Birkett and Holly-Anne Hull (plus special appearances from Natalie Paris, Taila Halford and Ben Joyce). Highlights include Zoe sharing...

We're back with another episode of Call To Stage, and Amber is joined by an undisputed icon of stage and storytelling... Melanie La Barrie! From Hadestown to & Juliet , from Wicked to Les Mis , Melanie has created some of the most memorable characters in modern musical theatre. Making her West End debut in the ensemble of Ragtime , she has gone on to be apart of the original cast of Mary Poppi...

We have one of the most highly anticipated guests of the year on this episode of Call To Stage ... it's Amber's Strictly Come Dancing partner Nikita Kuzmin! Hailing from Ukraine, Nikita is joined BBC's Strictly Come Dancing in 2021 and - two years later - during season 21 in 2023, he placed as runner-up with his partner for the series (and Call To Stage alum), Layton Williams! Nikita has scored a...

We're joined by the dynamic and highly talented Ben Forster on this episode of Call To Stage ! You might recognise Ben winning ITV's Superstar competition back in 2012 which resulted in him playing the lead role of Jesus in Andrew Lloyd Webber's revival of Jesus Christ Superstar in its 2012 Arena Tour. Since then, he has Buddy The Elf in Elf The Musical in the West End, and has played The Phantom...

We have showbiz royalty on this episode of Call To Stage - Amber is joined by the legendary Brian Conley! Alongside his numerous television appearances (hosting the Royal Variety Performance eight times and winning numerous National Television Awards ), Brian is amongst the UK's most accomplished theatre performers. Brian has played the lead in some of the most notable musicals in the world - incl...

We have the radiant and ridiculously talented Roxanne Couch on this episode of Call To Stage ! Born and raised in California and now one of the most exciting new performers in the West End, Roxanne has already made waves as part of Six and Hamilton . Roxanne's story is one of passion, commitment and saying yes to the life she dreamed of. On this episode of Call To Stage , Amber and Roxanne talk ab...

We’re back with another episode of Call To Stage — and this week Amber is joined by her fellow Welsh star and West End leading man, Adam Bailey! From performing in Starlight Express in Germany to the National Tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, the South Korean Tour of Cats and now The Book of Mormon UK Tour - theatre has taken Adam all around the world. But it didn't start with After three yea...

This week's episode is one you do not want to miss! It's one of our most highly requested guests who has taken over the musical theatre world... it's Victoria Hamilton-Barritt. You may have recently seen Victoria’s unbelievable performance as Persephone in Hadestown or you're getting ready to see her take over the Westend stage as she is originating the role of Millicent Clyde in the upcoming Padd...

We’re back with another episode of Call To Stage — and this week Amber is joined by the powerhouse vocalist, storyteller and all-round goddess Sharlene Hector! From Basement Jaxx to Hairspray , Dreamgirls , A Strange Loop , Standing at the Sky’s Edge and now Hercules at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Sharlene’s journey is one of fearless leaps and undeniable talent. Having started out singing in ch...

If you're looking for the most exciting names in musical theatre... we've got you sorted on Call To Stage ! And that's especially true for this week's guest. Idriss Karbo has emerged as one of the most exciting actors gracing the West End at the moment. Most recently starring in Burlesque in the West End, as well as the West End transfers of Austenland and I Wish You Well - The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski...

We're back with an exciting episode of Call To Stage - as Amber is joined by your next Emily in The Devil Wears Prada ... Taila Halford! Taila makes both her Principle and West End debut with the role from this Autumn - having already performed in School of Rock on a tour of Asia, Cats on Royal Caribbean cruises and Shucked at Regents Park Open Air Theatre. On this episode of Call To Stage , Amber...

We’re back with a very special episode of Call To Stage — this time it’s just Amber and her mic, reflecting on a life changing few months! Fresh from wrapping The Great Gatsby at the London Coliseum, Amber reflects on why the show was her favourite contract to date, how playing Jordan pushed her as a performer and the lessons she learned from sharing the stage with West End icons like Rachel Tucke...

We're joined by one of Wales' finest on this episode of Call To Stage as Amber sits with the Olivier Award-winning David Thaxton! David’s career spans two decades of West End highlights - from his breakthrough in Les Misérables (playing Enjolras and Javert), to originating Giorgio in Passion at the Donmar Warehouse (winning him the Olivier for Best Actor in a Musical) and starring as the Phantom i...

We're joined by a Broadway-turned-West End star named as Broadway World's Vocalist of the Decade (and one of the tallest men we've ever met) on this episode of Call To Stage ! Zachary James has forged a hugely impressive and dynamic career in theatre - most recently as Hades in the West End production of Hadestown , as well as Dom Claude Frollo in the sold out West End concert of The Hunchback of...

Long time friend of the Davies? Tick. West End favourite? Double tick. Rob Houchen is on Call To Stage this week! Rob Houchen shot to fame as Marius in Les Misérables , a role he played on the West End and in the iconic 30th anniversary concert broadcast to cinemas worldwide. Since then, he’s built a career that blends classic leading man roles with contemporary new writing — from the West End pro...

Imagine being so naturally talented that your career started as a joke... and now you're in London starring as the King of Pop in front of sold out audiences every night! Jamaal Fields-Green is the West End's MJ in MJ The Musical - currently starring, after initially coming in as an emergency cover. His career started when he landed the role of Seaweed in Hairspray at high school (after his friend...

We're have come to the end of Call To Stage: Gatsby Edition... but we're not finishing before we invite one very special guest on the podcast! Corbin Bleu's theatre credits span from In The Heights on Broadway to Hairspray and Mamma Mia! at the Hollywood Bowl. He's also led companies in the Broadway productions of Godspell and Kiss Me, Kate , as well as the acclaimed Off-Broadway production of Lit...

We are nearing the end of Call To Stage: Gatsby Edition … but we are not slowing down! Our guest on this episode is the effortlessly talented (and chilled) Jay Gatsby… sorry, we mean Jamie Muscato, old sport. Jamie Muscato is one of the most bankable leading men in the West End. From his breakout performance as JD in the West End production of Heathers: The Musical to his starring roles in Moulin...

We’re back with another episode of Call To Stage: Gatsby Edition and this week, we’re joined by a West End powerhouse! Jon Robyns has played many of the West End’s most formidable roles. Having been cast in the UK Tour of Miss Saigon before he even graduated, Jon has gone on to originate the roles of Princeton & Rod in Avenue Q in the West End, as well as playing Marius and Jean Valjean in Les...

We're going under the hood (yes, the hood of THAT car) once again for an episode of Call To Stage: Gatsby Edition ! Aimée Fisher boasts an illustrious list of West End credits - including Lés Miserables (cover Cosette and Fantine), Wicked (first cover Elphaba), Elf and the UK Tour of Waitress (cover Jenna and Dawn)... where she met her husband, George! From covers to ensemble, and now playing the...

We're back with another episode of Call To Stage: Gatsby Edition, old sports! This week we're joined by Joel Montague aka George Wilson in The Great Gatsby on the West End. You may know Joel Montague for his two and a half year run as King George III in Hamilton - which he actually doubled up on to rehearse for Gatsby! Along with this, Joel is a veteran of the UK touring scene, having performed as...