Call To Stage with Amber Davies

There are lots of different routes into the musical theatre world, and this weeks guest proves that if drama school isn't for you, there are other routes to achieve your dreams! Carl Man went from a bar in Soho to roles in Disney's Aladdin, the West End production of &Juliet, Starlight Express (at The Other Palace) and, today, he is your Fiyero in the touring production of Wicked. Along the way, he's performed on cruise ships and truly hustled his way to centre stage.In this episode of Your 5 Minute Call, Amber and Carl talk about early days at the Archer Street Bar, the unseen roles on stage, navigating the industry without formal training and his journey with Wicked.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 one gets emotional... Jade Davies is undoubtedly one of the most exciting rising stars of the stage. She has swung in major productions including Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera and she currently stars in the touring production of Wicked. In addition to her illustrious list of on-stage credits, she also serves as Amber's biggest inspiration.In this episode of Your 5 Minute Call, Amber and Jade share their memories of performing together as kids, the journey from a small-town in North Wales to major productions and they talk about the importance of celebrating the swings!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 Newsies to Elf, the original casts of both Back To The Future and 42 Balloons, Morgan Gregory has starred in some of the most exciting productions in the West End. In his role as a swing, Morgan has the super-human task of understudying multiple ensemble roles... including covering 13 out of 16 tracks in Newsies!In this episode of Your 5 Minute Call, Amber and Morgan talk hilarious backstage mishaps (including getting his foot stuck in a prop track!), the demanding life of a swing, the importance of a supportive family and the new production of 42 Balloons.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 boy is back! Following the incredible response to Ben Joyce's first episode on Your 5 Minute Call, the West End's leading man returns to the sofa to answer your questions with Amber.Amber and Ben talk about navigating love and success in the entertainment industry, how they make the most of their free time together, learning lessons as a couple, and his experience playing Frankie Valli (in Jersey Boys) and Marty McFly (in Back To The Future The Musical).Thank you to our sponsors...Factor’s delicious, ready-to-eat meals make eating better every day easy. Head to factormeals.com/your5minute50 and use code your5minute50 to get 50% off.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.

Shan Ako's journey to centre stage started in the halls of the acclaimed Brit School, where she started releasing self-produced music as a teenager. Just a few years later she would find herself touring arenas as part of The X Factor Arena Tour, after being mentored by Simon Cowell in the final series of The X Factor, only to then be thrust into the West End to play Eponine in Les Miserables (The Staged Concert). Currently, Shan is playing her dream role, Eliza Hamilton in the West End production of Hamilton.In this episode of Your 5 Minute Call, Amber and Shan talk two years of being in Hamilton (and her impending departure from the show), her X Factor journey, knowing her "why" and, of course, her pre-show ritual.Thank you to our sponsors...Factor’s delicious, ready-to-eat meals make eating better every day easy. Head to factormeals.com/your5minute50 and use code your5minute50 to get 50% off.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.

He is our most-requested guest to-date... Ben Joyce's West End debut saw him take on the lead role of Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys. His second role? Marty McFly in Back To The Future The Musical. Having graduated from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in 2021, Ben has launched into leading roles and has never looked back since! Alongside all of this, he is of course Amber's boyfriend.In this episode of Your 5 Minute Call, Amber and Ben talk about going from theatre school to leading roles, tribute shows, playing for the people rather than the critics and they share their story of falling in love!Thank you to our sponsors...Factor’s delicious, ready-to-eat meals make eating better every day easy. Head to factormeals.com/your5minute50 and use code your5minute50 to get 50% off.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.

Who else can play both Elle Woods AND Anne Boleyn?! Courtney Bowman is quickly becoming one of the West End's most exciting stars. Having won the WhatsOnStage Award for Best Performer in a Musical for Legally Blonde last year, alongside roles in Pretty Woman, Six The Musical and Everybody's Talking About Jamie... it's all happening for Courtney Bowman!In this episode of Your 5 Minute Call, Amber and Courtney talk hilarious confessions, life in Sheffield and Doncaster, going from dancing to acting and more.Thank you to our sponsors...Factor’s delicious, ready-to-eat meals make eating better every day easy. Head to factormeals.com/your5minute50 and use code your5minute50 to get 50% off.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.

Oliver Savile has travelled the world performing on stages. From the European Tour of The Rocky Horror Show to the USA Tour of The Last Ship, as well as playing Fiyero in the West End production of Wicked alongside roles in Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables and more... listening to this episode, it feels like there are more countries Oli has gone to than hasn't!In this episode of Your 5 Minute Call, Amber and Oliver talk about when he discovered his voice, his experiences travelling the world as a performer, his favourite roles and... training as a tree surgeon!Thank you to our sponsors...Factor’s delicious, ready-to-eat meals make eating better every day easy. Head to factormeals.com/your5minute50 and use code your5minute50 to get 50% off.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.

Olivier Award nominated actress Natalie Paris made her name in the theatre as Jane Seymour in the hit musical Six! But, she's been dominating the stage since the age of 10 - when she starred in the West End productions of Les Miserables, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Sunday In The Park With George, amongst others.In this episode of Your 5 Minute Call, Amber and Natalie talk about life in the West End as a child, getting into RADA, audition anxiety and being in the original cast of Six The Musical.Thank you to our sponsors...Factor’s delicious, ready-to-eat meals make eating better every day easy. Head to factormeals.com/your5minute50 and use code your5minute50 to get 50% off.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.

First known as the friendly face of CBBC's Newsround, Ore Oduba has become one of the nations most-loved presenters, having hosted The One Show and This Morning, as well as participating in Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins and, perhaps mostly famously, winning Strictly Come Dancing. In recent years, he has switched the screen for the stage - starring in the 2019 "Grease!" National Tour as well as the West End production of "Curtains" and the UK Tour of "The Rocky Horror Show".In this episode of Your 5 Minute Call, Amber and Ore talk about going from studying sport at University to being on stage, winning Strictly and what it's actually like working with Amber!Thank you to our sponsors...Factor’s delicious, ready-to-eat meals make eating better every day easy. Head to factormeals.com/your5minute50 and use code your5minute50 to get 50% off.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 20 years of experience on stage and screen, Caroline Sheen is a theatre legend who has ticked off a record amount of "dream roles". From making her West End debut in Grease at the Cambridge Theatre, to being in the original cast of Mamma Mia!, as well as playing Fantine and Eponine in Les Miserables, Truly Scrumptious in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the titular role in Mary Poppins in both the UK and US Tours... her credits are endless.In this episode of Your 5 Minute Call, Amber and Caroline talk about meeting Dolly Parton whilst making their 9 To 5 debut together at the Savoy Theatre, behind the scenes at Plaza Suite, going from stage to TV and deciding when the time was right to become a mother whilst taking the industry by storm.Thank you to our sponsors...Factor’s delicious, ready-to-eat meals make eating better every day easy. Head to factormeals.com/your5minute50 and use code your5minute50 to get 50% off.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.

Tom Francis is undoubtedly one of theatre's most prominent rising stars having broken through in the West End revival of Sunset Boulevard, following roles in & Juliet, Hair (at the London Palladium) and the Hope Mill Theatre's revival of Rent. His iconic scenes were posted all over social media last Autumn... and now he's on the podcast!In this episode of Your 5 Minute Call, Amber and Tom talk about taking on The Strand for Sunset Boulevard, working with Nicole Scherzinger, finding his feet in drama school and making the move to LA.Thank you to our sponsors...Factor’s delicious, ready-to-eat meals make eating better every day easy. Head to factormeals.com/your5minute50 and use code your5minute50 to get 50% off.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.

Karis Anderson's journey is full of unique twists and turns: from UK chart success as part of the pop group Stooshe (including touring with J-Lo and Nicki Minaj!) to losing it all in an instant and then working her way back to leading roles in Motown The Musical and now taking on the role of Tina Turner in TINA The Musical.In this episode of Your 5 Minute Call, Amber and Karis talk about manifesting dream roles, funny backstage moments, the journey from pop music to centre stage and the real story behind Stooshe.Thank you to our sponsors...Factor’s delicious, ready-to-eat meals make eating better every day easy. Head to factormeals.com/your5minute50 and use code your5minute50 to get 50% off.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 Legally Blonde to Disney's Newsies, Choir Boy and now starring alongside Cara Delevingne in Cabaret... Michael Ahomka-Lindsay is occupying some of the theatre's most exciting roles. And for good reason: he's not just incredibly talented, but also one of the nicest men in the industry!In this episode of Your 5 Minute Call, Amber and Michael talk about dropping out of medical school, meeting Tim Rice, playing Regents Park Open Air Theatre with hayfever and opening the door to following your dreams.Thank you to our sponsors...Factor’s delicious, ready-to-eat meals make eating better every day easy. Head to factormeals.com/your5minute50 and use code your5minute50 to get 50% off.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.

Layton Williams had the West End in his sights from an early age - from his first role in "Billy Elliot" and portraying Young Michael Jackson in "Thriller Live", his star has been rising for over 15 years. In 2019, Layton became London's latest leading man, taking on the role of Jamie New in the acclaimed "Everybody's Talking About Jamie". In 2023, he was a runner-up on Strictly Come Dancing.In this episode of Your 5 Minute Call, Amber and Layton talk about landing the leading role of dreams, the highs and lows of drama school and competing in mainstream television competitions.Thank you to our sponsors...Factor’s delicious, ready-to-eat meals make eating better every day easy. Head to factormeals.com/your5minute50 and use code your5minute50 to get 50% off.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.

Amber is solo for this week's episode of Your 5 Minute Call as she reflects on her Dancing On Ice experience. The semi-finalist talks about the highs and lows on the rink and what she has learnt from being in the competition. Amber also talks about her upcoming projects and exclusively reveals her return date for Pretty Woman and answers your submitted questions!Thank you to our sponsors...Factor’s delicious, ready-to-eat meals make eating better every day easy. Head to factormeals.com/your5minute50 and use code your5minute50 to get 50% off.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 ITV announced they would be televising their search for the new Sky in Mamma Mia, Tobias Turley took his shot. Over the course of 2 and a half months, Tobias proved what anybody who has seen him in “Heathers” or “West Side Story” already knew - he was made for it! Now just 5 weeks in to his leading role, Tobias settling into his newfound platform and ticking off some bucket list desires along the way.In this episode of Your 5 Minute Call, Amber and Tobias talk all things talent shows, pre-show rituals… and how to (not) lose a football match.Thank you to our sponsors...Factor’s delicious, ready-to-eat meals make eating better every day easy. Head to factormeals.com/your5minute50 and use code your5minute50 to get 50% off.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.

Louise Redknapp may have been introduced to the world as the member of a pop group, but she had been training at theatre schools for years beforehand. Following a dazzling performance on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, Louise has gone on to play some of theatre's most iconic roles - including Sally Bowles in the National Tour of Cabaret as well as in 9 To 5 The Musical, Fatal Attraction and Grease.In this episode of Your 5 Minute Call, Amber and Louise talk about their journeys of getting into musical theatre, re-finding your identity in parenthood and their experience working together on 9 To 5...Thank you to our sponsors...Factor’s delicious, ready-to-eat meals make eating better every day easy. Head to factormeals.com/your5minute50 and use code your5minute50 to get 50% off.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 the Coronavirus pandemic shut down the the theatre world, Hannah Lowther stepped onto TikTok and made social media her stage. From documenting her life working in Tesco, to proudly proclaiming her outfit of the day, Hannah's journey of self-determination has led to stellar credits in Heathers (as the only actor to play all three leads), The SpongeBob Musical and, most recently, SIX.In this episode of Your 5 Minute Call, Amber and Hannah talk about big breaks, being a child actress, translating TikTok fame to West End roles and the first time they met at a big audition...Thank you to our sponsors...Factor’s delicious, ready-to-eat meals make eating better every day easy. Head to factormeals.com/your5minute50 and use code your5minute50 to get 50% off.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 Lucie Jones stepped on The X Factor stage at 18 years old, even she couldn't have predicted what the next 15 years of her life would bring. From representing the UK at Eurovision to defying gravity as Elphaba in Wicked, Lucie's credits are as spectacular as her voice.In the first guest episode of Your 5 Minute Call, Amber and Lucie sit down to talk about finding your feet after competing on a TV show, letting go of crutches, how to grasp the power of your voice and the importance of finding a champion for your dreams.Resources Referenced:Stream Lucie Jones' Eurovision single "Never Give Up On You" here: https://open.spotify.com/album/1xJ1EcwsR2ePM3pGbazW6bStream "Lucie Jones Live At The Adelphi" here: https://open.spotify.com/album/2fa4LTyPN8o0lQnTTyuLuqDiscover the Lucie Jones Academy here: https://www.luciejones.com/academyFollow 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 Your 5 Minute Call... the first ever episode! Your host with the most Amber Davies is starting our season by talking about her journey into musical theatre - from attending Urdang to winning Love Island, jumping into 9 to 5 and booking her first UK Tour. Amber also answers your MT questions from social media covering everything from audition tips to securing an agent... and even teases next weeks guest!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 Call To Stage, the new podcast from Amber Davies, where musical theatre takes centre stage. From unforgettable backstage stories to exclusive news and insights, each week musical theatre and Dancing On Ice star 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.