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This is Call To Stage, the podcast from Amber Davies, where musical theatre takes centre stage. From unforgettable backstage stories to exclusive news and insights, each week musical theatre and Strictly Come Dancing finalist 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.
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- 6 days ago39 min
137 - Beverley Knight on The Bodyguard, Vocal Health, Rejection & Sylvia
We're joined by an absolute icon of British music and theatre - the one, the only, the incomparable Beverley Knight MBE is on this episode of Call To Stage!Beverley's career spans four decades and multiple industries. A self-described "born singer" who was performing by the age of four, she spent two decades as one of the UK's most celebrated soul and R&B artists before making a seamless - and Olivier Award-winning - transition into musical theatre as an adult.Beverley's theatre career includes the West End casts of The Bodyguard, Memphis, The Drifters Girls, Grizabella in Cats, Deloris in Sister Act and more. Along the way, she has earned three Olivier Award and WhatsOnStage nominations, including one Olivier win for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical for Sylvia.She currently stars as Emmeline Pankhurst in Sylvia, which tours the UK before culminating at the Royal Albert Hall.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Beverley talk about the decision to leave music behind and audition for the West End with no stage school training, getting an Olivier nom for Memphis and her tradition of 'Bev's Bomb Bom Fridays' which she's kept going across every show she's ever done.There are also stories from The Bodyguard, The Drifters Girl and Sylvia as well as a heartfelt conversation about keeping going in the face of rejection.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.
- 1 weeks ago34 min
136 - Chumisa Dornford-May on The Great Comet, Olivier Nominations & Into The Woods
We're joined by the warm and captivating Chumisa Dornford-May on this episode of Call To Stage!Having grown up between Cape Town and England, Chumisa has rapidly established herself as one of the most exciting performers of her generation. Having made her mark originating the role of Natasha in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, for which she received an Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical, she has gone on to play Christine in Phantom of the Opera, Cinderella in Into the Woods (Bridge Theatre), the Mistress in Evita (Curve), as well as Wednesday Addams Addams Family concert at the London Palladium.She is currently making her RSC debut in The Cherry Orchard at the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Chumisa talk about the extraordinary experience of leading a show for the first time in The Great Comet at 22, the Olivier nomination she still can't quite explain and the pressure that came with it going into Into the Woods.There are also stories from Phantom of the Opera as well as a conversation about making her RSC debut in a straight play for the first time.For more bonus content, join the Call To Stage Backstage Pass on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/calltostageThank You To Our SponsorEvery self-made person started somewhere. Your journey starts for free 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.
- 2 weeks ago36 min
135 - Christian Edwards on Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Imposter Syndrome & West End Producer
On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber is joined by the hilarious Christian Edwards... who arrives straight from the reinvented production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in Newbury to be with us!Christian has built one of the most eclectic and entertaining careers in British theatre, spanning straight plays, musicals and regional tours. Having established himself with major West End roles in Les Mise´rables and Oliver!, he has gone on to perform in plays at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre (including A Midsummer Night's Dream and Macbeth) as well as UK Tours of Rasputin, Emma, Cyrano and more.However, Christian also has one role unlike any other on Call To Stage - having played the anonymous satirical theatre personality West End Producer for 14 years; winding up, celebrating and gently skewering the British theatre industry, all while playing roles in the very shows he was tweeting about.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Christian talk about the birth of the West End Producer - the 14-year secret that had him lying to friends' faces, getting Cameron Mackintosh to follow him without ever revealing who he was, and the "I'm Spartacus" style reveal that had Beverley Knight, Rufus Hound and Reece Shearsmith all claiming to be him.There are also stories from Les Misérables, Jesus Christ Superstar and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, a relatable conversation about imposter syndrome and the two fish in the river outside the theatre that decide whether it's going to be a good 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.
- 3 weeks ago32 min
134 - Bradley Gibson on Hercules, The Lion King & Netflix's Partner Track
On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber is joined by the effortlessly chic Bradley Gibson!Bradley is one of Broadway's most exciting leading men. Having grown up in North Carolina and training at the Boston Conservatory, he made his Broadway debut as a swing in Rocky before going on to play Simba in The Lion King on Broadway, Tyrone in the Original Broadcast Cast of A Bronx Tale (alongside Ariana DuBose) as well as roles in TV on Partner Track (Netflix) and Mozart In The Jungle (Amazon Prime).He is currently making his West End debut playing Hercules in the brand new production of Hercules.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Bradley talk about the moment he discovered his voice, the full-circle moment of singing in The Lion King on Broadway and then at the Hollywood Bowl, and his experience making his Broadway debut in Rocky.He also shares stories from Hercules, his Netflix roles and the best way to sustain your voice across a long run.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.
- Aug 19, 202633 min
133 - KayCee Stroh on High School Musical, BTS Stories & A West End Debut
On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber is joined by an absolute childhood icon! The irrepressibly warm, joyful and genuinely life-affirming KayCee Stroh.KayCee is best known and most beloved as Martha Cox in the High School Musical franchise - a role she booked straight from Salt Lake City having never been to LA before. The show became a worldwide cultural phenomenon and a safe place for a generation of fans, and Kaycee has spent the two decades since championing its message of being unapologetically yourself, both on screen and off.She has also featured in a string of Disney projects (including The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and Andi Mack), and she is now bringing High School Musical to the stage in the 20th Anniversary stage production coming to The Lowry and then London's West End.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and KayCee talk about the full-circle moment of returning to High School Musical twenty years on, the decision to uproot her whole family and move to London and the moving story of how a shy girl from Utah walked into a casting call and found the role that changed her life.There are also brilliant stories about the making of High School Musical, the tap moment with Corbin Blue that inspired Work This Out and the message from her work that KayCee wants to ensure is never missed...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.
- Aug 12, 202626 min
132 - Joy Woods on The Notebook, Little Shop of Horrors & Broadway
On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber is joined by the magnetic and completely irresistible Joy Woods!Joy Woods is one of the most exciting performers on Broadway and the West End right now. Having starred in the Broadway productions of Six The Musical, The Notebook and the most recent Gypsy revival (for which she was nominated for a Tony and GRAMMY Award), she recently made her West End debut as Sally Bowles in Cabaret. Joy has earned rave reviews and is undoubtedly one of theatre's brightest starts.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Joy talk about the unexpected journey to saying yes to London after initially turning it down, being the first Black woman to play Louise in Gypsy on Broadway and the masterclass she received every single night watching Audra McDonald give 300% from the wings.There are also stories from The Notebook, Little Shop of Horrors and Six — including the song Joy has sworn never to sing again, the World Cup summer that turned her into a football fan and her journey from mock college audition to role originator.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.
- Aug 5, 202636 min
131 - Adam Cooper on Royal Ballet, Billy Elliot & Broadway
We're joined by a true legend of stage and screen and an undeniable multi-hyphenate - Adam Cooper!Having started his career creating one of the most iconic moments in dance history - playing the Swam in Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, a role that earned him a Tony nomination, Adam has gone on to star in the film adaptation of Billy Elliot as well as the West End productions of Singin' In The Rain and Guys and Dolls. Adam has also starred in the UK tour of A Chorus Line as well as Grand Hotel at the Donmar Warehouse, for which he received an Olivier nomination for Best Choreography.He currently plays Callahan in the UK Tour of Legally Blonde.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Adam talk about the brutal reality of eight years in the Royal Ballet, the extraordinary Broadway adventure of Swan Lake, his love for Billy Elliot and his role in the film adaptation of Billy Elliot.There are also stories from Guys and Dolls, beer with Jack Nicholson in his dressing room on Broadway and the accidental Mel Brooks moment on stage in Dublin that left both of them completely unable to look each other in the eye.Thanks To Our SponsorsEvery self-made person started somewhere. Your journey starts with a free trial at shopify.co.ukFor 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.
- Jul 29, 202635 min
130 - Jocasta Almgill on Legally Blonde, Dreamgirls & Being A Resident Director
On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber is joined by her Legally Blonde tour co-star and resident director — the phenomenal Jocasta Almgill.Jocasta has worked on some of the most exciting musicals in the UK - from being in the original London production of In The Heights to the ensemble in Dreamgirls at the Savoy Theatre. Jocasta also starred in the Original West End cast of & Juliet, the West End production of Grease and the UK tour of A Chorus Line.She currently plays Brooke Wyndham, and serves as resident director, on the UK Tour of Legally Blonde.On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Jocasta talk about the deeply personal meaning of playing Brooke Wyndham, and how this updated casting marks a new era for representation on stage, how Dreamgirls helped her realise she could be a leading lady, and what it really means to be a resident director.There are also stories from Grease, & Juliet and A Chorus Line, the saga of lying about playing guitar on her CV, and a very large lurcher called Luna who has become the unofficial mascot of the Legally Blonde tour!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.
About Call To Stage with Amber Davies
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 musical theatre and Strictly Come Dancing finalist 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.
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