Call To Stage with Amber Davies
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This is Call To Stage, the podcast from Amber Davies, where musical theatre takes centre stage. From unforgettable backstage stories to exclusive news and insights, each week Strictly Come Dancing finalist and WhatsOnStage Award winning actress Amber is joined by stars of the stage (and sometimes just fans of it!) to chat, laugh… and maybe even sing. If one thing’s for sure, Amber and her guests will be leaving it all on the mic. New episodes every Wednesday.
Episodes
- 118 - Michael Ball on Les Miz, Sweeney Todd, Performing For Royalty & Battling Nerves
Michael Ball joins Call To Stage to discuss his forty-year career, including his experiences performing for royalty and his roles in productions such as Les Misérables and Sweeney Todd. He also shares insights on managing nerves and his ad…
- 117 - Kerry Ellis on Elphaba, We Will Rock You, Vocal Health & Gravity
Kerry Ellis joins Amber Davies on Call To Stage to discuss her famous roles in productions such as Wicked and We Will Rock You. She also shares stories from her career, including experiences with vocal health and memorable performances.
- 116 - Jamie Chatterton on Legally Blonde, Little Big Things & Training
Jamie Chatterton joins Call To Stage with Amber Davies to discuss his acting career, from training at ArtsEd to originating roles in West End productions and national tours. He shares experiences from shows like Legally Blonde, Little Big…
- 115 - Rosanna Harris on Legally Blonde, Tour Life & Dream Roles
On Call To Stage, Rosanna Harris joins Amber Davies to discuss her role in the Legally Blonde UK tour. She shares details about her audition process, experiences touring, and managing her voice and energy for leading roles. Rosanna also ta…
- 114 - Ben Irish on Mamma Mia, Starting Late & Jersey Boys
On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber Davies speaks with Ben Irish about his career in musical theatre, including his roles in Mamma Mia!, Jersey Boys, and Frozen The Musical. They also discuss the challenges of starting a career in the…
- 113 - Let's Talk About What Happened (Amber Solo)
In this solo episode, Amber Davies discusses recent personal challenges, including illness and online criticism, and shares her experiences with roles in "The Great Gatsby" and "Legally Blonde." She also talks about coping mechanisms and u…
- 112 - Billy Nevers on Legally Blonde, First Jobs, Hamilton & Swings
Billy Nevers joins Amber Davies on Call To Stage to discuss his experiences in Legally Blonde and Hamilton. He also talks about his early West End debut and receiving a Black British Theatre Award nomination.
- 111 - John McCrea on Cabaret, Dance Calls & Everybody's Talking About Jamie
John McCrea joins Call To Stage to discuss his experiences originating the role of Jamie New in Everybody's Talking About Jamie and starring as the Emcee in Cabaret. He also shares stories from his stage and screen career, including Slippe…
- 110 - Katie Hall on Sally Bowles, Les Misérables & Coming Full Circle
Katie Hall joins Call To Stage with Amber Davies to discuss her career, including her roles in Les Misérables and as Sally Bowles in Cabaret. She also talks about balancing her career as a leading lady with raising two young children.
- 109 - Marc Antolin on Little Shop of Horrors, Building Resilience & The Producers
Marc Antolin joins Call To Stage to discuss his experiences in productions like Little Shop of Horrors and The Producers. He shares insights on auditions, maintaining performance freshness, and transitioning between roles.
- 108 - Joel Harper-Jackson on Leading Roles, Financial Pressure & Frank Sinatra
Joel Harper-Jackson joins Amber Davies on Call To Stage to discuss his acting career, including his roles in Rent, Kinky Boots, and his upcoming portrayal of Frank Sinatra. He also touches on financial pressures and finding calm amidst car…
- 107 - Come To Legally Blonde With Us! Tech Rehearsals, Opening & TikTok
This episode of Call To Stage with Amber Davies goes behind the scenes of Legally Blonde, documenting the lead-up to opening night, including tech rehearsals and a discussion with George Crawford. Amber also addresses TikTok discourse surr…
- 106 - Emily Lane on Cadie Heron, Frozen & UK Tours
Emily Lane joins Amber Davies to discuss her career, including her West End debut, her role as Anna in Disney's Frozen, and her upcoming part as Cady Heron in the Mean Girls UK & Ireland Tour. She also shares insights on performing during…
- 105 - Vivian Panka on Heathers, Mean Girls, Resilience & New Routes
Vivian Panka joins Call To Stage to discuss her experiences in various musical theatre productions, including Heathers, 9 To 5, Dear Evan Hansen, and her upcoming role in Mean Girls. She also shares insights on her career path and building…
- 104 - Jac Yarrow on Leading With Confidence, Joseph & Advice From Icons
Jac Yarrow joins Amber Davies on Call To Stage to discuss his experiences with leading roles, finding confidence, and valuable advice from theatre icons. He talks about his work in productions such as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dre…
- 103 - Ava Brennan on Oliver!, Learning On The Job & Motherhood
Ava Brennan joins Call To Stage to discuss her career in West End shows like Hamilton and Oliver!, her experience in TV and film, and balancing her professional life with motherhood. She shares stories from performing while pregnant and ma…
- 102 - Louise Dearman on Wicked, Vocal Health, Work-Life Balance & Evita
Louise Dearman joins Amber Davies on Call To Stage to discuss her experiences in Wicked, Evita, and other West End shows. She also shares insights on maintaining vocal health and balancing her career with family life. Dearman made history…
- 101 - George Crawford on Legally Blonde, Touring With Amber & The Great Gatsby
George Crawford joins Amber Davies to talk about his career in theatre, including his roles in Legally Blonde, Book of Mormon, Waitress, Newsies, and The Great Gatsby. They also discuss touring together and his experiences backstage.
- 100 - Ben Joyce on The Greatest Showman, Strictly Come Dancing & Relationship Goals
In this episode, Ben Joyce joins Amber Davies to discuss his career, including his role in The Greatest Showman, and their relationship as theatre professionals. They also touch on balancing their careers and personal lives, with Ben shari…
- 99 - Matt Henry, Grace Hodgett-Young, Jess Folley at Call To Stage LIVE
This episode of Call To Stage LIVE 2025 features interviews with Matt Henry, Grace Hodgett-Young, and Jess Folley. They discuss their experiences in theater, including roles in Kinky Boots, Sunset Blvd, and Burlesque.
- 98 - Samantha Barks, Zoe Birkett, Holly-Anne Hull at Call To Stage LIVE
This episode features interviews with Samantha Barks, Zoe Birkett, and Holly-Anne Hull from Call To Stage LIVE 2025. They discuss various experiences including auditions for Tina, playing Elsa in Frozen, Eponine in Les Misérables, and comp…
- 97 - Melanie La Barrie on Hadestown, Broadway Debuts, Trinidad & Wicked
Melanie La Barrie joins Amber Davies on Call To Stage to discuss her theater career, including her work in Hadestown, Wicked, and & Juliet, as well as her Broadway debut. She shares insights on character building and auditioning.
- 96 - Nikita Kuzmin on Strictly Come Dancing, First Impressions & Big Goals
Nikita Kuzmin joins Amber Davies on Call To Stage to discuss his experiences on Strictly Come Dancing, including his first impressions and career aspirations. They also share behind-the-scenes stories from their time on the show and challe…
- 95 - Ben Forster on Phantom Of The Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar & Surprise Opportunities
Ben Forster joins Call To Stage to discuss his experiences in productions like Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Elf The Musical. He also talks about his TV work, training, and venture into pop music.
- 94 - Brian Conley on 9 To 5, Onstage Mishaps & Back To The Future
In this episode, Brian Conley joins Amber Davies on Call To Stage to discuss his roles in 9 To 5 and Back To The Future, including onstage mishaps. They also share stories from Hairspray, pantomimes, and their experiences on Strictly Come…
- 93 - Roxanne Couch on Hamilton, Drama School & Six The Musical
Roxanne Couch joins Call To Stage to discuss her journey from drama school to performing in West End productions like Six and Hamilton. She shares insights on cultural transitions, drama school experiences, and managing performance nerves.
- 92 - Adam Bailey on Book of Mormon, World Tours & Starlight Express
Adam Bailey shares his experiences from various theatrical productions, including Book of Mormon, Starlight Express, and Cats. He discusses the realities of touring, maintaining mental health, and his journey in the theater industry. The c…
- 91 - Victoria Hamilton-Barritt on Hadestown, ADHD & Cinderella
Victoria Hamilton-Barritt joins Amber Davies to discuss her roles as Persephone in Hadestown and Millicent Clyde in Paddington: The Musical. She also shares insights into the musical theatre industry and her career, including nominations f…
- 90 - Sharlene Hector on Going From Music To Musicals, Hercules & Perseverance
Sharlene Hector, a powerhouse vocalist, shares her journey from music to musical theatre, detailing her experiences with Basement Jaxx and roles in various productions. She discusses breaking into theatre without formal training, global to…
- 89 - Idriss Kargbo on Burlesque, Wicked, Child Acting & Sylvia Young
Idriss Kargbo joins Amber Davies on Call To Stage to discuss his career, including his roles in "Burlesque" and "Wicked," child acting experiences, and his journey in musical theatre. He also shares insights on overcoming parental skeptici…
- 88 - Taila Halford on The Devil Wears Prada, Shucked & The Power of Delusion
Taila Halford joins Amber Davies to discuss her roles in The Devil Wears Prada and Shucked. They also talk about navigating life between contracts, staying resilient after rejection, and her experiences performing on cruise ships.
- 87 - Amber Davies on Strictly, Legally Blonde & The Great Gatsby
Amber Davies talks about her recent professional experiences, including her role in The Great Gatsby and her casting as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde. She also shares details about her surprising entry into Strictly Come Dancing.
- 86 - David Thaxton on Sunset Boulevard, Olivier Awards & Broadway
David Thaxton joins Amber Davies on Call To Stage to discuss his career, including his Olivier Award win, roles in West End productions such as Les Misérables and The Phantom of the Opera, and transferring Sunset Boulevard to Broadway. He…
- 85 - Zachary James on Finding Your Voice, The Hunchback & Jesus Christ Superstar
Zachary James joins Amber Davies on Call To Stage to discuss finding his voice and his expansive career in theatre. He talks about his roles in West End productions like Hadestown and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, as well as his experiences…
- 84 - Rob Houchen on Working With Legends, Titanique & Breaking Out In Les Mis
Rob Houchen joins Amber Davies to discuss his career, including his roles in Les Misérables and Titanique. He shares experiences working with icons like Vanessa Williams and Kristin Chenoweth, and stories from his time in various West End…
- 83 - Jamaal Fields-Green on MJ The Musical, Starting Late & Demanding Roles
Jamaal Fields-Green joins Amber Davies on Call To Stage to discuss his role in MJ The Musical. He also shares insights into his career trajectory and the demanding roles he has undertaken, including his role in Hamilton. Fields-Green refle…
- 82 - Corbin Bleu on Stage Door, Nick Carraway and High School Musical
Corbin Bleu joins Amber Davies on Call To Stage to discuss his extensive theater career, including his role as Nick in Gatsby in the West End. He also talks about navigating his first Broadway role and the lasting impact of High School Mus…
- 81 - Jamie Muscato on Heathers, The Great Comet & Gatsby Death Scene
Jamie Muscato joins Call To Stage to discuss his work in West End productions such as Heathers: The Musical, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, and his role in Gatsby. He also talks about his career, including his professional debu…
- 80 - Jon Robyns on Tom Buchanan, Les Miserables & Avenue Q
Jon Robyns joins Amber Davies on Call To Stage to discuss his role as Tom Buchanan in The Great Gatsby, his experiences in Les Miserables and Avenue Q, and other notable West End performances. They also talk about his theatrical career and…
- 79 - Aimée Fisher on Gilda Grey, Wicked & Finding Love At 'Waitress'
Aimée Fisher, a West End performer, shares her experiences in shows such as Les Misérables, Wicked, and Waitress, where she met her husband. She also discusses her role as Gilda Gray in The Great Gatsby, the challenges of being a theatre c…
- 78 - Joel Montague on Hamilton, Tom Holland & Fatherhood
Joel Montague joins Amber Davies to discuss his theatrical career, including his roles in Hamilton and The Great Gatsby, touring experiences, and founding Curtain Call Productions. He also talks about acting alongside Tom Holland and Cynth…
- 77 - John Owen-Jones on Les Mis, Phantom of the Opera & Self-Reliance
In this episode of Call To Stage, John Owen-Jones, known for his roles in Les Misérables and The Phantom of the Opera, speaks with Amber Davies. They discuss his career, the importance of self-reliance, and anecdotes from these iconic prod…
- 76 - Rachel Tucker on The Great Gatsby, Wicked, Sunset Blvd & Broadway
Rachel Tucker joins Amber Davies to discuss her career, including roles in Wicked, Come From Away, Sunset Boulevard, and The Great Gatsby. They also talk about performing on Broadway and behind-the-scenes moments from Gatsby.
- 75 - Emma Kingston on Elphaba, In The Heights & Mighty Hoopla
Emma Kingston joins Amber Davies on Call To Stage to discuss her theatrical career, including her current role as Elphaba in Wicked and her past performances in In The Heights and Evita. They also touch on her appearance at Mighty Hoopla.
- 74 - Stevie Webb on Shucked, Michael Jackson & Bucket List Theatres
Stevie Webb joins Amber Davies on Call To Stage to discuss his theater career, including his roles in "Shucked," "Oliver!," and "The Book of Mormon." He also shares stories from performing with Michael Jackson and his training experiences.
- 73 - Maddie Grace Jepson on Lorraine Baines, TikTok Virality & Nicola Coughlan
Maddie Grace Jepson joins Amber Davies on Call To Stage to discuss her West End debut as Lorraine Baines in Back To The Future, her TikTok virality, and drama school training. They also talk about Nicola Coughlan.
- 72 - Ruthie Henshall on Chicago, Miss Saigon, Auditions & Broadway
Ruthie Henshall joins Call To Stage to discuss her roles in West End and Broadway productions like Chicago and Miss Saigon. She also shares insights on auditioning and nurturing young talent in theatre, alongside stories from her nearly 40…
- 71 - Reneé Lamb on Six, Dialect Coaching & Little Shop of Horrors
Reneé Lamb joins Amber Davies on Call To Stage to discuss her experiences in Six The Musical, performing at Regent's Park, transitioning between musicals and plays, and the importance of dialect coaching. They also talk about touring, thea…
- 70 - Desmonda Cathabel on Hadestown, I Have A Dream & Indonesia
Desmonda Cathabel shares her career journey from Jakarta to the West End, including her experiences on ITV's Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream and her current role in Hadestown. She also discusses vocal health, touring, and the challenges of being…
- 69 - Simon Lipkin on Oliver, Avenue Q & Cameron Mackintosh
Simon Lipkin, a West End actor, talks about his career, including originating roles in shows like Avenue Q and Elf The Musical, and his current role as Fagin in Oliver! He also discusses his Olivier nomination, being mentored by Cameron Ma…