Call To Stage with Amber Davies

We are joined by an absolute legend on this episode of Call To Stage! Ruthie Henshall is a five-time Olivier Award nominee who has played some of the West End’s biggest roles. She’s been Fantine in Les Misérables, Nancy in Oliver!, Roxie Hart (and Mama Morton) in Chicago in the West End and was in the Original West End casts of Miss Saigon, Children of Eden, Crazy For You and Peggy Sue Got Married. On Broadway, Ruthie was Roxie Hart in the Chicago revival and Ellen in Miss Saigon alongside numerous other credits spanning her nearly 40 year professional career. Ruthie won Best Actress In A Musical at the Olivier Awards in 1995 for her performance in She Loves Me. On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Ruthie talk about the emotional toll of auditioning, the importance of nurturing young talent in theatre and Ruthie’s experiences on Broadway! Ruthie also shares stories from Miss Saigon, Chicago and making her professional debut in the UK Tour of A Chorus Line. For more bonus content, join the Call To Stage Backstage Pass on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/calltostage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Call To Stage Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@calltostagepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@calltostagepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@calltostageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best known for originating the role of Catherine of Aragon in the multi award-winning Six The Musical, Reneé Lamb is one of the UK theatre scene’s most exciting stars. From Six to CAKE (where she originated the leading role of Jeanne), Reneé has also starred in the Original Casts of Be More Chill, Malory Towers and Little Shop of Horrors at the Regent Park Open Air Theatre. She’s most recently starred in the new play Radiant Boy at the Southwark Playhouse. Outside of the theatre, Reneé starred in the BBC drama This Town and will be seen in Edgar Wright’s upcoming film The Running Man. On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Reneé talk about the impact of Six, performing at Regents Park for Little Shop, transitioning from musicals to plays and the importance of dialect coaching. They also talk about their touring experiences, the rise of theatrical concerts and their predictions for the future of theatre. For more bonus content, join the Call To Stage Backstage Pass on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/calltostage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Call To Stage Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@calltostagepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@calltostagepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@calltostageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Desmonda Cathabel might now be recognised as one of the country’s most talented performers – but her career started thousands of miles away in Jakarta. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, she was awarded the Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year 2022. In 2023, she was a finalist on ITV’s Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream where she shot to national attention. On stage, Desmonda played Princess Jasmine on the UK & Ireland Tour of Disney’s Aladdin, Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends and she currently stars as Eurydice in the West End production of Hadestown. On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Desmonda talk about sustaining a healthy voice, the challenges of being an alternate and their touring experiences. Desmonda shares her journey from Indonesia to the West End, and shares the stories behind from behind the scenes of I Have A Dream and landing her role in Hadestown. For more bonus content, join the Call To Stage Backstage Pass on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/calltostage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Call To Stage Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@calltostagepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@calltostagepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@calltostageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Simon Lipkin is one of the West End’s most accomplished actors. Having originated roles in many of London’s biggest shows (including Avenue Q, Rock of Ages and Elf The Musical). He can’t just sing, act and dance, he’s also an accomplished puppeteer (he was the dog in I Can’t Sing! The X Factor Musical, and the Lorax in The Lorax at the Old Vic) and a magician, having performed in Derren Brown’s Unbelievable in the West End in 2024. He’s currently starring as Fagin in Cameron Mackintosh’s 4x Olivier Award nominated revival of Oliver!, for which Simon was nominated as Best Actor in a Musical. On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Simon talk about life-changing training experiences, being nominated for an Olivier Award for Oliver!, being mentored by Cameron Mackintosh and the key to having a versatile career in both theatre and television. They also share experiences from Avenue Q… and spill the tea on Simon’s relationship with Georgina Castle! For more bonus content, join the Call To Stage Backstage Pass on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/calltostage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Call To Stage Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@calltostagepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@calltostagepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@calltostageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have a multiple Olivier Award nominated actor on Call To Stage today... and, even better, she is form one of Amber's favourite shows currently on in the West End. Clare Foster started her professional career in Germany, as an understudy in Saturday Night Fever. Ever since then, she has shot to the top of London's theatre royalty. With roles in We Will Rock You, Avenue Q (where she received her first Olivier nomination), Crazy For You (where she received her first WhatsOnStage Award nomination), Merrily We Roll Along, Travesties and, most recently, in Consent at the Harold Pinter Theatre. Clare has performed around the world - from Boston to Bolton, and currently stars in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, for which she was nominated for the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical. On this weeks episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Clare talk about making her West End debut in We Will Rock You, the crazy ride that was Avenue Q and working on TV shows such as The Bill and Casualty. They reflect on the importance of learning from failures, and the joys of working with a reliable cast. For more bonus content, join the Call To Stage Backstage Pass on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/calltostage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Call To Stage Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@calltostagepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@calltostagepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@calltostageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have a highly requested guest on this weeks episode of Call To Stage! Hibe Elchikhe graduated from Mountview and quickly made her professional stage debut in the Asia tour of Ghost, followed by her first lead role as Jasmine in the Australian tour of Aladdin. In London, Hiba made her stage debut in Antony & Cleopatra at the National Thatre, and made her West End debut as Pritti Pasha in Everybody's Talking About Jamie. Since then, she has gone on to star in The Time Traveller's Wife and, most recently, Here & Now (the Steps musical) in Birmingham. On this weeks episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Hiba talk about training at BRIT School and Mountview, her first big break in Asia and her journey to landing the role of Jasmine in Aladdin. They also touch on the impact of Everybody's Talking About Jamie and dreams of working on Broadway... For more bonus content, join the Call To Stage Backstage Pass on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/calltostage⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Call To Stage Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@calltostagepod⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@calltostagepod⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@calltostageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In many ways, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is the underdog musical of the year in the West End - a production which started off-West End in 2019 and fought its way to the Ambassadors Theatre thanks to its incredibly passionate fanbase. In John Dagleish, the show has found its star. The winner of Best Actor in a Musical at the 2025 Olivier Awards (for his role as Benjamin Button), Dagleish's history in the West End is storied. He previously won Best Actor in a Musical at the Oliviers in 2014 for his performance as Ray Davies in the original cast of Sunny Afternoon. He's also performed in the West End productions of Harlequinade and The Winters Tale. Outside of theatre, John has been in Justice League, Christopher Robin and the live action The Little Mermaid, among others. On this weeks episode of Call To Stage, Amber and John talk about the magic of bringing Benjamin Button to the stage, his synergy between being an actor and a musician, influential acting teachers, his West End debut and Olivier Award wins. He also shares his insights into the differences of performing on stage, and performing in front of the camera. For more bonus content, join the Call To Stage Backstage Pass on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/calltostage⁠⁠⁠ Follow Call To Stage Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@calltostagepod⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@calltostagepod⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@calltostageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From Six to Mean Girls - and even Legally Blonde along the way - Grace Mouat is one of the most exciting stars on the West End. Having made her West End debut in Six (where she was Dance Captain, Swing and covered all six leads!), her journey has also included stints in & Juliet, the Arlene Phillips directed concert version of Hair, the iconic Legally Blonde at the Regents Park Theatre and the West End transfer of The Great British Bake Off Musical. However, it's Grace's show-steeling performance as Karen in the West End run of Mean Girls that has her name on everybody's lips (and 'everyone' includes WhatsOnStage, who nominated her for Best Supporting Performer in a Musical). On this weeks episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Grace talk about skincare struggles, her West End debut, the challenges of swinging in a new musical and her journey to Mean Girls. Plus, they talk about SVN, the realities of performing in an Open Air theatre and personal growth onstage. For more bonus content, join the Call To Stage Backstage Pass on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/calltostage⁠⁠ Follow Call To Stage Instagram: ⁠⁠@calltostagepod⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@calltostagepod⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠@calltostageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If this performer has a million fans, we are one of them. If they have no fans, we are dead. We have the outstanding Jo Foster on this weeks episode of Call To Stage!Jo is perhaps best known as the co-lead in the Marlow & Moss musical Why Am I So Single, a role for which they were nominated for a WhatsOnStage Award for 'Best Performer In A Musical'. Before this, they starred in Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical at the Old Vic, & Juliet in the West End and HEX at the National Theatre.On this weeks episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Jo talk about the importance of representation in theatre, overcoming hearing loss and drama school experiences. Jo also shares their Why Am I So Single journey from casting to workshops and then the West End!For more bonus content, join the Call To Stage Backstage Pass on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/calltostageFollow 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.

Our guest on this week's episode of Call To Stage isn't just a hugely accomplished performer, but he's also one of the most loved actors by other performers!Benjamin Yates has toured the world in Jesus Christ Superstar, toured the country in Wicked (as 1st Cover Fiyero) and has cemented himself in the West End as a cast member in iconic shows including Cats, School of Rock, Jersey Boys and, most recently, the acclaimed revival of The Wizard of Oz.On this weeks episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Ben talk about the challenges of covering roles, struggling with imposter syndrome and the journey of finding your place in the theatre world. Along the way, Ben also shares insights from his roles in Jersey Boys, Cats and The Wizard of Oz.Towards the end of the episode, we also pay tribute to The Vivian and share thoughts about losing a colleague in the industry.For more bonus content, join the Call To Stage Backstage Pass on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/calltostageFollow 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.

We're so excited about the release of SIX in cinemas all across the UK this week that we thought it would make the most sense for us to be joined by the OG Catherine Parr!Maiya Quansah-Breed made her professional debut in the award-winning musical start after graduating Guildford School of Acting (with fellow West End icon Grace Mouat). From there, she starred in Cases at the Pheonix Theatre, played Mimi in the Hope Mill Theatre production of RENT and she even played Princess Diana in the concert version of Diana The Musical at the Eventim Apollo! A Queen and a Princess?On this weeks episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Maiya talk about the journey to recovery after vocal injuries, her process to getting into Guildford and, of course, landing the role as Catherine Parr in SIX. Plus, they chat about auditions, filming the SIX pro-shot and the rise of one night only concerts.For more bonus content, join the Call To Stage Backstage Pass on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/calltostageFollow 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.

Plucked straight out of the Marlow & Moss cinematic universe, this week we're joined by the incredible Collette Guitart on Call To Stage!Collette most recently starred in the Original West End Cast of Why Am I So Single? as the alternate lead. Before then, she was a swing and the dance captain in Six on the West End. Outside of Marlow & Moss, she was in Just For One Day at the Old Vic as well as the West End productions of & Juliet and Bat Out of Hell.Amber and Collette chat about life after a West End show, learning on the job as a swing, her life changing contract in Bat Out Of Hell and even some unexpected onstage moments! They also talk about Collette's journey from debuting in Rise Of A Falling Star to her West End debut and her most recent experiences in Why Am I So Single and Six The Musical.For more bonus content, join the Call To Stage Backstage Pass on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/calltostageFollow 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.

Andy Sachs might have sold her soul to the devil when she put on her first pair of Jimmy Choos... but we would sell our soul to the devil to relive this interview!Amy Di Bartolomeo is the Olivier and WhatsOnStage Award nominated star of The Devil Wears Prada, where she wows audiences every night as Emily.Having trained at Italia Conti, her previous roles include Starlight Express in Bochum, Germany, the UK tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Six at the Vaudeville Theatre in London.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Amy talk about bonding over social media, the importance of support from friends and family, overcoming struggles to excel on stage and Amy's unique journey to becoming Emily in The Devil Wears Prada...For more bonus content, join the Call To Stage Backstage Pass on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/calltostageFollow 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.

Having occupied some of the West End's most sought after roles, David Hunter is undoubtedly one of the faces of modern theatre.Having played the males leads in Kinky Boots, Waitress, Once and The Time Traveller's Wife, David is now taking on his own new work, having recently workshopped Stark, a one-man show.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and David talk about meeting at the Olivier Awards, his journey from drawing comics to songwriting, and how he navigates his career while being an introverted parent. They also talk about David's experiences playing leading roles in the likes of Kinky Boots and Waitress.For more bonus content, join the Call To Stage Backstage Pass on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/calltostageFollow 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.

From Africa to the Savoy Theatre to the Call To Stage studio, this week we're joined by Charlie Burn on the podcast - AKA the West End's original Cady Heron in Mean Girls The Musical.Charlie Burn's story starts at ArtsEd, where she trained without any prior dance experience. From there, she landed her first job on Les Misérables (UK & Ireland Tour and in the West End), going on to workshop Back To The Future and even her time touring with Disney! All before landing her dream role in Mean Girls.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Charlie talk about training at ArtsEd, landing your first job, the challenges of touring, her journey of auditioning and landing the lead role in Mean Girls and her heartwarming time touring with Disney across Europe.For more bonus content, join the Call To Stage Backstage Pass on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/calltostageFollow 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.

We're officially back in London and this week we're joined by a true queen of the West End... Marisha Wallace!Having originally made her debut on Broadway - in the original Broadway casts of Aladdin and Something Rotten!), in 2017 Marisha transferred to the West End, taking over the role of Effie White in Dreamgirls before joining the Original West End Cast of Waitress as Becky.Most recently, she appeared in the critically acclaimed production of Guys and Dolls at the Bridge Theatre (for which she was nominated for her second Olivier Award for Best Actress In A Musical).Marisha Wallace is currently starring in Cabaret at the KitKat Club as Sally Bowles, alongside Billy Porter as Emcee.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Marisha talk about transferring from America to London, her in-depth research for Cabaret, navigating career-threatening vocal issues and her Olivier nominations. She also shares stories from across the many shows she's led through-out her career...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.

We have come to the end of Call To Stage: Broadway Edition and we have loved every moment of it! Before we fly back to London and return to our regular programming... Amber is here for a solo episode to reflect on her time in New York.Amber reflects on the highlights from her trip and shares her honest reviews of the Broadway shows she saw along the way - including Sunset Boulevard, The Outsiders, Hell's Kitchen and Tammy Fare.She also talks about the differences between American and British theatre experiences and reflects on the broader musical theatre community and her aspirations!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.

It is officially our last guest episode of this series of Call To Stage: Broadway Edition and we are joined by a legend of the stage and screen!Roger Bart is a cemented into the history of Broadway. From his Tony Award winning performance as Snoopy in the 1999 revival of You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, to his Tony Award nominations for his performances in the original Broadway casts of The Producers and Back To The Future: The Musical - Roger Bart has done it all and then some. As a close friend of Jonathan Larson, he participated in early productions of Tick, Tick... Boom! and Rent, for which the character of "Roger" is inspired by him.Away from the stage, Roger was nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe for his performance of "Go The Distance" in the Disney film Hercules, and on TV he has starred in Desperate Housewives, Grace and Frankie, Good Trouble and more.On this episode of Call To Stage: Broadway Edition, Amber and Roger talk about early career highlights, their shared experiences in Back To The Future on the West End and Roger's experience working with Alan Menken on Hercules, as well as his friendship with Jonathan Larson. Roger also shares stories of challenging costumes and transitioning from the stage to screen... and back to the stage!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.

On this weeks episode of Call To Stage: Broadway Edition, we're joined by a star who has built a legion of followers on social media who have watched her go from Ensemble to Leading Lady!Amber Ardolino has gained over half a million followers on TikTok as she documents the reality of working on Broadway. Over the past few years, she has starred in some of Broadway's must successful productions including Hamilton, Funny Girl and Moulin Rouge! The Musical.Most recently, Amber has landed Leading Role status in Back To The Future as Linda McFly and A Beautiful Noise as Marcia Murphey as well as being instrumental in the sell-out Trisha Paytas' Big Broadway Dream.On this episode of Call To Stage: Broadway Edition, the two Amber's share their unique pathways into musical theatre and the impact of social media on their careers. Amber Ardolino also shares her experiences with Lin Manuel Miranda, leading shows such as Jersey Boys and A Beautiful Noise and her experience on Back To The Future!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.

We're back with another episode of Call To Stage: Broadway Edition and this week we're joined by a Broadway star who has ticked off more than a few dream roles.Ryan Vasquez is the only actor to have played all the roles of Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, George Washington, Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson, and Hercules Mulligan/James Madison in Hamilton on Broadway. He received a Drama Desk nomination for his role of The Man In Black in The Wrong Man (a musical by multi-Platinum songwriter Ross Golan) and appeared in the Original Broadway Cast of Waitress and The Notebook, which he opened opposite Joy Woods.Not to mention... he made his Broadway debut in Wicked.On this episode of Call To Stage: Broadway Edition, Ryan shares his journey from California to debuting in Wicked on Broadway. Amber and Ryan talk about making history in Hamilton, the emotional impact of his role in The Notebook and that iconic rain scene...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.

On this weeks edition of Call To Stage: Broadway Edition we are joined by a superstar of not just the stage... but also the drag world.Marcia Marcia Marcia is the drag name of Marty Lauter - you might recognise them from Season 15 of RuPaul's Drag Race (where they were voted 'safe' by judges for a record breaking seven consecutive episodes), but they actually got their start on the Broadway stage.Having made their Broadway debut in Kinky Boots in 2018, MarciaX3 went on to join the national tour of Hello, Dolly! and currently stars in Cabaret on Broadway as Victor and understudy EMCEE.On this episode of Call To Stage: Broadway Edition, Amber and MarciaX3 talk about their journey from off-Broadway to Cabaret, their experiences going on as EMCEE and the real behind the scenes of RuPaul's Drag Race. Plus they spill the tea on their top skincare tips and their friendship with (Call To Stage alumni) Ariana Grande!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.

We're back with another episode of Call To Stage: Broadway Edition! This week we're joined not just by a multi-hyphenate UK-to-US transplant... but also someone who has played a very special role in Amber's performing career.From playing Fiyero in Wicked and Sam Wheat in Ghost The Musical on the West End through to numerous Broadway roles - including in The Play That Goes Wrong, Waitress, Mrs. Doubtfire, Titanique and, most recently, Tammy Faye - Mark Evans is a hugely successful Welsh actor who has made Broadway his home.Amongst his iconic roles are Elder Price in the North American tour of The Book of Mormon and even Troy Bolton in High School Musical On Stage!On this episode of Call To Stage: Broadway Edition, Amber and Mark talk about performing in North Wales, his first role in High School Musical, the commitment of joining a new show, his journey to America and his experience in Mrs Doubtfire over the pandemic.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.

Welcome back to Call To Stage: Broadway Edition and this week we are joined by a multi-award winning actress who is a modern day theatre icon.Eva Noblezada first broke out in the West End revival of Miss Saigon, when at the age of 17 she was cast by Cameron Mackintosh in the lead role of Kim, a role for which she won the 2015 WhatsOnStage Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical.Her career ever since has been just as star-studded - including reviving the role of Kim on Broadway, starring as Éponine in Les Misérables, originating the role of Eurydice in Handestown in both London and Broadway and, most recently, originating the role of Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby on Broadway.In 2025, Eva returns to the West End with her Broadway cast in arms for a sold-out limited run in Hadestown.On this episode of Call To Stage: Broadway Edition, Amber and Eva talk about her experience auditioning for Miss Saigon, her memories in Les Mis, performing at the Olivier Awards, dream role and stage door experiences. Plus there's stories from Hadestown, Miss Saigon and more!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.

We're back with another Broadway Edition episode of Call To Stage, and this week we're meeting the (American) Marty McFly to our Lorraine Baines!Casey Likes is best known for his Outer Critics Circle Award nominated performance as Marty McFly in Back To The Future: The Musical at Broadway's historic Winter Garden Theatre. He also originated the role of William Miller in the Broadway production of Almost Famous... and did you know that Casey was also cast as Ponyboy Curtis in the workshop production of The Outsiders?! A true Broadway icon in the making...In this episode of Call To Stage: Broadway Edition, Amber and Casey talk about the differences between performing on Broadway vs in the West End, being apart of Lin Manuel Miranda's Warriors album, how he prepared himself for his Broadway debut and his experience of playing Marty McFly in Back To The Future.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.

The New Year is here and we're kicking it off with a special season of Call To Stage... Broadway Edition! Who better to start this season with than the Broadway legend Shoshana Bean!Shoshana Bean is a multi-Tony Award nominated performer who has occupied many of Broadway's biggest roles. Having starred in the original production of Hairspray, Shoshana has gone on to star as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl, Elphaba in Wicked (opposite Jennifer Laura Thompson and Megan Hilty as Glinda) as well as her Tony-nominated performances in Mr. Saturday Night and Hell's Kitchen.Not forgetting her beloved performance as Jenna in Waitress! Jenna's voice can also be heard on the GRAMMY nominated Original Cast Recording of Mr Saturday Night and even on the soundtrack of the Disney film Enchanted.In this episode of Call To Stage: Broadway Edition, Amber and Shoshana talk about preparing for iconic roles, her experiences in the West End, the emotional journey of occupying the role of Jenna in Waitress and her current experience in Hell's Kitchen.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.

It's Christmas! Who better to spend our Christmas with than one of the most festive performers in the UK... it's Alfie Boe!Alfie Boe is one of the most accomplished leading men in West End history. Having played Jean Valjean in Les Misérables multiple times - including in the epic 25th Anniversary Concert and most recently in the Arena World Tour - he has the unique gift of making a legendary role his own.Outside of the French revolution, Alfie was selected by Baz Luhrmann to play the lead in the Broadway production of La boheme, alongside leading the Broadway production of Finding Neverland and the West End production of Carouse. He has also notably collaborated many times with fellow West End star Michael Ball, as part of the duo Ball & Boe.In this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Alfie talk about transitioning from being a mechanic to becoming a singer, inhabiting the role of Jean Valjean, his friendship with Michael Ball and adapting to playing in arenas.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.

This episode of Call To Stage was recorded in front of a live audience at Call To Stage LIVE at The Other Palace on November 24th 2024. Sign-up to hear about Call To Stage LIVE 2025 at this link: https://calltostage.lnk.to/liveshowWhen it comes to West End royalty, few are as acclaimed as Carrie Hope Fletcher. Having built a loyal audience in the millions across social media, Carrie is one of the most bankable stars in British theatre.Having made her West End debut at the age of 9 as Young Éponine in Les Miserables, Carrie is the only British actress to have played Young Éponine, Older Éponine and Fantine in the West End production of the show. She won a WhatsOnStage Award for her portrayal of Older Éponine.Her list of theatre credits are endless - including being in the original cast of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang as Jemima Potts, Jane Banks in Mary Poppins, Beth in the Arena tour of Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds, Wednesday Addams in the UK tour of The Addams Family, Veronica in Heathers, Cinderella in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella (another WhatsOnStage award winning role) among many others. In 2025, Carrie stars in the titular role in the UK tour of Calamity Jane.In this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Carrie talk about landing major roles young, her experiences in some of the West End's biggest shows, balancing her career with her new role as a mother and her plans to tour Calamity Jane. There's also stories from Heathers, Cinderella and growing up with a rock star brother...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.

There are few who have done it like Mazz Murray! Not just has she played many of theatre's most-loved roles (from Mabel in Fame to Maureen to Rent, Matron Mama Morton in Chicago and Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard), she has played some of them longer than anybody else!She is the longest-running cast member to be involved with We Will Rock You, having played the role of Killer Queen from 2004 to 2011, and currently she plays Donna in the West End production of Mamma Mia! - having played Tanya from 2015-2017. Mazz Murray is a West End legend.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Mazz talk about unexpected opportunities in We Will Rock You, the challenges of learning your lines and taking on the role of Donna in Mamma Mia. Mazz also shares a wild story about stepping into Rent and anecdotes from her time in Pippin and Sunset Boulevard. Plus, Mazz shares her heartfelt advice to aspiring theatre students...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.

We've got a very special episode of Call To Stage this week as the cast and director of the blockbuster movie adaptation of Wicked join Amber Davies on the show!Ariana Grande (Glinda) and Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba) talk about their musical options and share their appreciation for each other; Jonathan Bailey (Fiyero) and Jeff Goldblum (The Wizard of Oz) give their best Defying Gravity impersonations... and fanboy over Amber; and, director Jon M. Chu gives advice for actors and speaks on the choreography in the film.Plus at the end of the episode, Amber shares her reflections on interviewing these screen stars and has her review of the must-see movie of the year.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.

When Sam Tutty became one of the youngest Olivier Award recipients when he won Best Actor In A Leading Role In A Musical for Dear Evan Hansen, it confirmed what everyone already knew: He is undoubtedly one of the brightest rising stars in the West End. Now with multiple Stage Awards - as well as a WhatsOnStage Award and Critics Circle Theatre Award - and his celebrated role in the hit musical "Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York)", Sam is on his way to becoming a bankable West End leading men.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Sam talk about his break-out role as Evan Hansen, navigating performance anxiety, his work on Two Strangers and the benefit of having creative freedom on stage.Follow Call To StageInstagram: @calltostagepodTikTok: @calltostagepodYouTube: @calltostageThank you to our sponsor OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code CALLTOSTAGE at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have two legends of the game on the podcast this week!Ramin Karimloo has ticked off more dream roles than most people could ever hope to: The Phantom and Raoul de Chagny in The Phamtom of the Opera, Jean Valjean, Enjolras and Marius in Les Misérables, Gleb Vaganov in Anastasia, Nick Arnstein in Funny Girl and more. He has also starred in both the 25th Anniversary performance of both Phantom and Les Mis.Hadley Fraser made his West End debut as Marius in Les Misérables alongside leading roles in Young Frankenstein, Chess, The Secret Garden and also starred - alongside Ramin - in the 25th Anniversary performances of the West End's longest running shows.To celebrate their leading roles in the West End concert of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels this Winter, Ramin and Hadley join Amber on this episode of Call To Stage to talk about chemistry, dealing with rejection, their most memorable performances and working with legends, including Barbra Streisand.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.

She has the voice of a hundred people.. literally, this week's guests is one of the world's greatest impressionists! Christina Bianco first broke through with her viral impressions of the likes of Ariana Grande, Kristen Chenoweth and Idina Menzel, which led to millions of YouTube views and appearances on Ellen, The Today Show, This Morning and even RuPaul's Drag Race.Now, many Drama Desk Award nominations later, Christina has starred in the West End productions of Forbidden Broadway and OKLAHOMA! In Concert, the 2023 revival of The Wizard of Oz and even Funny Girl in Paris.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Christina talk about training in New York, the differences between American and British audiences, her passion for impressions and going from open calls to Broadway success. Plus Christina reveals her next exciting project...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.

You might recognise him as Jamie New (or even from The X Factor), this week's guest is Luke Bayer! Luke was in the Original West End Cast of Everybody's Talking About Jamie, and has also appeared in Hair at the London Palladium, and the 20th Anniversary Concert of Les Miserables at the Sondheim Theatre.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Luke talk about the importance of vocal health, the highlight of his Everybody's Talking About Jamie experience and his one-man musical Diva: Live From Hell. They also talk skincare journeys and the importance of having a good attitude!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.

Having become one of the most-talked about performers in the West End over the past few years, Rob Madge is proving that they're here to stay. Having written and starred in the WhatsOnStage Award winning and Olivier Award nominated autobiographical show My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do?), they have gone on to star in the UK Tour of Bedknobs and Broomsticks, the Off West End production of Buyer & Cellar and gain further critical acclaim for their self-penned show Rob Madge's Regards to Broadway.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Rob talk about the creation story behind My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do?), Rob's start as a child actor in the West End productions of Mary Poppins, Macbeth and Oliver! as well as the significant importance of family support... especially when your dreams of Broadway hit a (very public) problem.Follow Call To StageInstagram: @calltostagepodTikTok: @calltostagepodYouTube: @calltostageThank you to our sponsor OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code CALLTOSTAGE at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nathania Ong's journey to the West End is, much like the actress herself, unique and outstanding. Having been born and raised in Singapore, she made her West End debut in 2021 in the transfer of Be More Chill, before joining the UK Tour of Les Misérables as Éponine that same year. That kicked off a journey that has led to her joining the cast as Elizabeth Schuyler in Hamilton.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Nathania talk about the journey from Singapore to the UK, Nathania's transformative training at Mountview, the perseverance that led her to iconic roles on the West End and her surprising dream role...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.

You might recognise todays guest from TikTok where, as part of the duo Brookie and Jessie, she has over 4M followers! Jess Qualter has become known for her dance choreography - her choreo for Meghan Trainor's "Made You Look" became internationally renowned (with over 59M views) - and her dance videos have gained a combined over 235M Likes on TikTok. Now starring as Daphne in the World Premiere of Burlesque The Musical, Jess formally trained at Lane Theatre Arts.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Jess talk about rising to fame on TikTok, collaborating with everyone from Shania Twain to JoJo Siwa, manifesting career opportunities and making her professional debut in Burlesque.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.

Some could say it was written in the stars... but when Rebekah Bryant and Amber Davies just missed each other in 9 To 5 The Musical (with Rebekah joining the cast as Amber left), who could have guessed that they would not just work together on Pretty Woman The Musical but become close friends?!As well as her credits as 1st Cover Vivian Ward and Swing in Pretty Woman, Rebekah also played the lead in the UK Tour of Saturday Night Fever, has danced her way through The BRITs and The FA Cup Final and is going on to be in the European Tour of Grease next!On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Rebekah are live backstage on tour in South End to share audition anecdotes, the reality of life as a swing, advice for their younger selves and they give a final farewell to their time at Pretty Woman.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.

Glinda in Wicked? Tick. Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz? Double tick. Wales Online's 5th Sexiest Woman In Wales of 2010... Triple Tick! The world discovered Sophie Jenkins (Evans) when she rose to fame on Andrew Lloyd Webber's BBC show Over The Rainbow, and then again in her two stints in Wicked on the West End... but her story starts long before then, in Tonypandy in Wales.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Sophie discuss Sophie's crazy wedding drama, stepping into Glinda's shoes and her rise to fame on national TV.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.

Fresh off the back of standout reviews for her portrayal of Lois in Kiss Me, Kate at London's Barbican Theatre, the theatre world is finally giving Georgina Onuorah her flowers. Alongside her latest critically acclaimed performance, she also played Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton and Ado Annie in the Olivier-award winning retelling of Oklahoma! in the West End.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Georgina talk about discovering theatre as a career path, winning the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation Scholarship, the importance of resilience and her work in Bad Cinderella, Oklahoma! and The Wizard of Oz.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.

We are joined by a true legend of the theatre! Having grown up in Manila, Joanna Ampil auditioned at an open call for the original production of Miss Saigon - and, despite having no experience - landed the lead role of Kim and was flown to London to open the show at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.Since then, Joanna has played the most desired roles in the West End including both Éponine and Fantine in Les Miserables, Mimi in Rent, Grizabella in Cats and played Mary Magdalene in the revival of Jesus Christ Superstar. She currently stars as Carlotta in The Phantom of The Opera at His Majesty's Theatre.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Joanna talk about the difference between theatre audiences worldwide, navigating different singing styles, being the first person of colour to play Fantine in Les Mis and the incredible story behind her breakthrough.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.

With over a decades experience in the West End, Frances Mayli McCann has just about done in all. Having been nominated for an Olivier Award and a WhatsOnStage Award (including one for Best Performer in a Musical), Frances made her West End debut in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert at the Palace Theatre and has gone on to play the titular roles in Bonnie & Clyde and Heathers in the West End, as well as roles in Les Misérables and Here Lies Love at the National Theatre.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Frances cover everything from breaking out in Bonnie and Clyde to her early TV work in River City and Britannia High. Frances also shares her experience training at Glasgow Academy of Musical Theatre Arts and the differences between working on stage and screen.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.

WhatsOnStage Award winner? Tick! In the SIX family? Tick! An inspiring story from a dedicated performer? Triple Tick! From being in the Ensemble in Kinky Boots in the West End, to understudying for Evita at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, portraying Catherine of Aragon in the UK Tour of Six and even a stint on ITV's The Voice... Lauren Drew has done it all (including winning a WhatsOnStage Award for the Regents Park Open Air Theatre production of Legally Blonde).On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Lauren talk about training at Mountview, her stint on The Voice during COVID-19, performing Fantine in Les Misérables for Claude-Michel Schönberg and touring Six across the 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.

From Wicked to Mamma Mia, Hello Dolly to Mary Poppins, Half A Sixpence, Crazy For You and Kiss Me Kate, Charlie Stemp is undoubtedly one of the West End's hottest stars. Having been discovered by Sir Cameron Mackintosh and selected to take leading man status in the West End production of Half A Sixpence, Charlie has performed everywhere from the London Palladium to Broadway. He has even been nominated for three Olivier Awards... and won a WhatsOnStage Award!On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Charlie talk about training at Laine Theatre Arts, the differences between West End and Broadway, starring opposite Zizi Strallen as Bert in Mary Poppins and gaining the support of Sir Cameron Mackintosh.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.

She is one of the West End's most loved actors (and Olivier Award and WhatsOnStage Award-nominated at that!)... this week we're joined by Zizi Strallen! From her acclaimed performance as Mary Poppins on tour and at the Prince Edward Theatre to the National Theatre's Follies and a stand-out run in Strictly Ballroom at the Piccadilly Theatre, over the past decade Zizi has become one of London's most celebrated leading ladies.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Zizi talk about growing up in a theatre family, her experience at the Royal Variety Performance, playing Mary Poppins and Zizi's role in the star-studded Cats film.You can catch Zizi Strallen in Oklahoma In Concert! at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th August: https://lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/rodgers-hammersteins-oklahoma/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.

Are we seeing deja vu... or is this TWO Vivian Ward's? This week's guest didn't just originate the role in the West End production of Pretty Woman - she also originated the roles of Katherine Howard in the West End production of SIX The Musical and Daniela in the London production of In The Heights (at the King's Cross Theatre). That might sound like a lot of originating, but it's all in a days work for this Olivier Award-nominated triple-threat.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Aimie Atkinson talk about going from dance lessons to centre stage, originating major West End roles and the importance of persistence, and supportive friendships, in theatre.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.

From Hairspray to Hamilton, Jordan Benjamin is in the spotlight in some of the West End's most talked about shows. Currently appearing as John Laurens & Phillipp Hamilton in the West End production of Hamilton, he also starred in the acclaimed, Olivier Award winning production The Little Big Things as well as Back To The Future... where he met his friend, Amber Davies.In this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Jordan talk about meeting his girlfriend on-stage (and her Olivier Award win), landing a role in Hamilton, his audition process and, of course, his pre-show ritual.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.

This is not a drill... we got Alice Fearn on the podcast! Having occupied some of the West End's most iconic roles - from nearly three years as Elphaba in Wicked, to Rapunzel in the Regents Park Open Air Theatre production of Into The Woods as well as Beverley Bass in the critically acclaimed Come From Away - Alice Fearn has undoubtedly cemented herself in West End history.In this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Alice talk about playing characters based on real people (and meeting them!), the challenges of playing Elphaba, accepting older characters as she prepares to play Heidi Hansen in the UK Tour of Dear Evan Hansen and the events that led to Ariana Grande following her on Instagram!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.

Her name is Georgina Castle, and she is a massive deal. Currently your Regina George in Mean Girls in the West End, Georgina is firmly one of the West End's most exciting rising stars. Over the past few years, she has played key roles in the West End productions of Dirty Dancing, Elf The Musical, Andrew Lloyd Webber's CINDERELLA and 9 To 5 The Musical, alongside our very own Amber Davies.In this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Georgina recount their six-year friendships and the highlights of Georgina's vibrant career. They also dig into audition processes as well as your listener-submitted questions.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.

If you don't know, now you know! Welcome to Season 2 of what is now officially called: Call To Stage with Amber Davies! This season we have even more exciting guests, special announcements and we're getting closer and closer to being centre stage.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber talks about this exciting news and then shares a never-before-heard story about getting ill whilst on-stage and talks about taking care of your skin whilst performing 8 shows a week.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.

From Elphaba to Maria, Laura Pick has played some of theatre's most iconic lead roles. Having trained at Mountview, the triple-threat rose from stand-by in the West End production of Wicked to defying gravity, a role she still fly's in night after night in the UK Tour of the production. She has also starred in the Regents Park Open Air production of The Sound of Music and performed everywhere from The Palace Theatre to the Royal Albert Hall.In this episode of Your 5 Minute Call, Amber and Laura talk about starting in youth groups, Laura's background doing impersonations as well as the mental and physical demands of playing such a tough leading role.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.