Show overview
Call To Stage with Amber Davies has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 122 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 65 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 30 min and 36 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Arts show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 22 episodes already out so far this year. Published by W!ZARD Studios.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 122 episodes122 - Laura Baldwin on Waitress, Imposter Syndrome & Singin' In The Rain
Jacob Fowler on Heathers, Standby's & Little Mix The Search
120 - Killian Donnelly on the Oscars, Royal Variety, Kinky Boots & Les Miserables
119 - Helen Woolf on Wicked, Emergency Covers & Performing As A New Mum
118 - Michael Ball on Les Miz, Sweeney Todd, Performing For Royalty & Battling Nerves
117 - Kerry Ellis on Elphaba, We Will Rock You, Vocal Health & Gravity
116 - Jamie Chatterton on Legally Blonde, Little Big Things & Training
115 - Rosanna Harris on Legally Blonde, Tour Life & Dream Roles
Ep 114114 - Ben Irish on Mamma Mia, Starting Late & Jersey Boys
GET YOUR TICKETS FOR OUR CALL TO STAGE RESIDENCY WITH GEORGINA CASTLE: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/georgina-castle-call-to-stage-live-residency/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 across some of musical theatre's most beloved shows.His credits include Bob Gaudio in Jersey Boys, Joe in 9 to 5 The Musical, Sky in Mamma Mia!, Sam in Ghost (which he also toured across Asia) and Hans in Frozen The Musical, which was filmed for Disney+.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Ben talk about coming to musical theatre late and why there is truly no right time or right way into this industry, the family feeling that comes with long runs and touring companies, and the very real emotional and practical challenges of life between jobs.There are also stories from Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia! and Ghost, as well as conversations about setting boundaries, protecting your personal life and knowing when to say no — even when the jobs are good.For more bonus content, join the Call To Stage Backstage Pass on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/calltostageThank You To Our SponsorsSign up today for your £1 a month trial with Shopify and start selling today at shopify.co.uk Follow Call To StageInstagram: @calltostagepodTikTok: @calltostagepodYouTube: @calltostageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 113113 - Let's Talk About What Happened (Amber Solo)
GET YOUR TICKETS FOR OUR CALL TO STAGE RESIDENCY WITH GEORGINA CASTLE: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/georgina-castle-call-to-stage-live-residency/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 The Great Gatsby — a role she describes as the most important contract of her career.She also gets candid about the physical cost of going from Strictly Come Dancing straight into rehearsals for Legally Blonde with only a ten-day turnaround, and the chest and sinus infection that forced her off stage mid-run.Amber also speaks openly about the wave of negative press and online trolling she has faced since being cast as Elle Woods - and she sets the record straight. She talks about finding her coping mechanisms, the importance of using her platform to speak out, and why she refuses to let it overshadow her dream role and the best year of her life.For more bonus content, join the Call To Stage Backstage Pass on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/calltostage Follow Call To StageInstagram: @calltostagepodTikTok: @calltostagepodYouTube: @calltostageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 112112 - Billy Nevers on Legally Blonde, First Jobs, Hamilton & Swings
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 Jefferson on the Hamilton UK & Ireland Tour, before going on to cover and then take over the role of Aaron Burr.Billy earned a Black British Theatre Award nomination for his work in Legally Blonde at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Billy talk about their separate experiences in productions of Legally Blonde, Billy's journey through Hamilton (from Lafayette and Jefferson to covering and eventually taking over as Aaron Burr) and the impact of Billy's Black British Theatre Award nomination.Plus, Billy shares his experience from leaving stage school early to launch straight into the West, and the emotional tug-of-war between not wanting to be on tour anymore and having the biggest opportunity of his life.For more bonus content, join the Call To Stage Backstage Pass on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/calltostage Follow Call To StageInstagram: @calltostagepodTikTok: @calltostagepodYouTube: @calltostageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 111111 - John McCrea on Cabaret, Dance Calls & Everybody's Talking About Jamie
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 starred as the Emcee in Cabaret in the West End, and he currently stars in Slippery at the Omnibus Theatre.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and John talk about originating the role of Jamie New in Everybody's Talking About Jamie (from workshops to an Olivier nomination), life as a child performing at the Palladium and his reflections on not being a triple threat (and why it really doesn't matter).John also shares stories from Cabaret, his on-screen roles in Disney's Cruella as well as Dracula as well as his Off Broadway adventures.For more bonus content, join the Call To Stage Backstage Pass on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/calltostageGet tickets to se John in Slippery at the Omnibus Theatre here: https://www.omnibus-clapham.org/Thank You To Our SponsorsSign up today for your £1 a month trial with Shopify and start selling today at shopify.co.uk Follow Call To StageInstagram: @calltostagepodTikTok: @calltostagepodYouTube: @calltostageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 110110 - Katie Hall on Sally Bowles, Les Misérables & Coming Full Circle
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, European Tour, Arena World Tour and the iconic 25th Anniversary Concert), Maria in West Side Story (UK Tour) and Johanna in Sweeney Todd (London Coliseum).Katie currently stars as Sally Bowles in the acclaimed West End production of Cabaret.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Katie talk about the whirlwind of leaving school and starting in the West End as a teenager, stepping into Sally Bowles in Cabaret as her dream role (and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it) and the reality of balancing life as a leading lady whilst raising two young children.There are also plenty of stories from Les Misérables, Oklahoma and Sweeney Todd, as well as heartfelt conversations about when your dream role arrives at the perfect moment...For more bonus content, join the Call To Stage Backstage Pass on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/calltostageThank You To Our SponsorsSign up today for your £1 a month trial with Shopify and start selling today at shopify.co.uk Follow Call To StageInstagram: @calltostagepodTikTok: @calltostagepodYouTube: @calltostageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 109109 - Marc Antolin on Little Shop of Horrors, Building Resilience & The Producers
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 as the West End production of Matilda The Musical.Marc currently stars as Leo Bloom in the acclaimed West End revival of The Producers!On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Marc talk about the pressure tied to auditions, keeping performances fresh during long runs, shifting from ensemble to leading roles and how kindness and preparation are your greatest friends in a rehearsal room.Marc also shares stories from his time in Little Shop of Horrors, the 20th Anniversary UK Tour of Rent and his current performance in The Producers.For more bonus content, join the Call To Stage Backstage Pass on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/calltostage Follow Call To StageInstagram: @calltostagepodTikTok: @calltostagepodYouTube: @calltostageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 108108 - Joel Harper-Jackson on Leading Roles, Financial Pressure & Frank Sinatra
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 Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Jesus Christ Superstar at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, Beautiful – The Carole King Musical at The Aldwych Theatre, and Che in Evita in Europe.Joel has just been announced to be taking on the role of Frank Sinatra in the major new West End show, Sinatra The Musical.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Joel talk about finding calm in the chaos, the emotional comedown after career "peaks", understudying Jonathan Bailey and Taron Egerton in the West End production of Cock and how one self-tape ultimately transformed his career trajectory...Plus there are stories from Rent, the West End production of Standing At The Sky's Edge and how he is inhabiting Frank Sinatra for his next role, proving that sometimes the parts people don’t expect you to play are the ones you were born for.For more bonus content, join the Call To Stage Backstage Pass on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/calltostage Follow Call To StageInstagram: @calltostagepodTikTok: @calltostagepodYouTube: @calltostageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 107107 - Come To Legally Blonde With Us! Tech Rehearsals, Opening & TikTok
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=CilF3BUZzSEAmber'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 company and she's even joined by George Crawford (our Emmett!) for a catch-up.Plus Amber shares her side to some of the discourse happening on TikTok around the show...For more bonus content, join the Call To Stage Backstage Pass on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/calltostage Follow Call To StageInstagram: @calltostagepodTikTok: @calltostagepodYouTube: @calltostageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 106106 - Emily Lane on Cadie Heron, Frozen & UK Tours
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 star as Anna in the Disney production of Frozen where she learnt all sorts of tips and tricks from the one and only, Samantha Barks.Emily is about to hit the road as she stars as Cady Heron in the new Mean Girls UK & Ireland Tour - how fetch!On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Emily talk about taking part in the iconic London Palladium pantomime, playing historical roles in historical sights (and all of the coincidental events that happened in a certain show!) and her journey leading up to Mean Girls.Amber also discovers who the 'mystery bump up' is, the reality of being a performer during the pandemic and everyone's different rules when it comes to learning scripts.For more bonus content, join the Call To Stage Backstage Pass on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/calltostage Follow Call To StageInstagram: @calltostagepodTikTok: @calltostagepodYouTube: @calltostageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 105105 - Vivian Panka on Heathers, Mean Girls, Resilience & New Routes
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 Musical (taking over the role from our very own Amber) as well as Alana in the tour of Dear Evan Hansen.She joins Amber in the studio on the eve of starting rehearsals for her newest role: Regina George in the UK Tour of Mean Girls.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Vivian talk about falling in love with musical theatre through High School Musical, taking the leap and moving to the UK during lockdown with nothing but a dream and the pressure (and thrill) of stepping into an iconic leading role.Vivian also shares her whirlwind audition journey for Mean Girls, her experiences in Dear Evan Hansen, the hilarious opening night chaos of 9 To 5 and making her screen debut in Heathers before she'd ever run the show from start to finish!Plus she opens up about training abroad, building a career without the traditional UK drama school route and why short courses, community and timing can be just as powerful as formal training.For more bonus content, join the Call To Stage Backstage Pass on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/calltostage Follow Call To StageInstagram: @calltostagepodTikTok: @calltostagepodYouTube: @calltostageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 104104 - Jac Yarrow on Leading With Confidence, Joseph & Advice From Icons
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 production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, where he landed his first Olivier nomination.Alongside Olivier noms and The Stage awards, Jac has played Marius in Les Misérables (in the West End and the Arena tour), the titular role in Pippin (West End concert) and alongside Broadway legends in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Jac talk about the challenge of carrying a show as a leading man, finding confidence during setbacks, debuting in the West End whilst finishing training and learning when to push... and when to let things come to you.He also shares stories from Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Newsies and The Time Traveller's Wife.Plus, Jac shares the backstage advice he received from legends including Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga during Old Friends...For more bonus content, join the Call To Stage Backstage Pass on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/calltostage Follow Call To StageInstagram: @calltostagepodTikTok: @calltostagepodYouTube: @calltostageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 103103 - Ava Brennan on Oliver!, Learning On The Job & Motherhood
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 in Tina – The Tina Turner Musical.On screen, Ava played series regular Vee in Top Boy on Netflix, alongside roles in the live action remake of Beauty and the Beast and Rocketman.Ava is currently playing Nancy in the acclaimed West End revival of Oliver!.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Ava talk about the first musicals they ever saw, balancing life as a working mother, Ava’s experiences in TV and Film, and the intense audition she had in front of Cameron Mackintosh...Plus, Ava shares stories from performing in Hamilton whilst 7 months pregnant, making her professional debut in Aida in Germany and going from being an alternative in Oliver! to taking over the role of Nancy full-time.For more bonus content, join the Call To Stage Backstage Pass on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/calltostage Follow Call To StageInstagram: @calltostagepodTikTok: @calltostagepodYouTube: @calltostageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.