26 episodes

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 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.

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    • 5.0 • 34 Ratings

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 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.

    Alice Fearn on Meeting Your Character & Spending Time With Ariana Grande

    Alice Fearn on Meeting Your Character & Spending Time With Ariana Grande

    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!

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    • 37 min
    Georgina Castle on Friendships, Auditions & Mean Girls

    Georgina Castle on Friendships, Auditions & Mean Girls

    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.

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    • 30 min
    Welcome To Call To Stage... Your New Season 2!

    Welcome To Call To Stage... Your New Season 2!

    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.

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    • 31 min
    Laura Pick on Staying Motivated, Youth Groups & Elphaba

    Laura Pick on Staying Motivated, Youth Groups & Elphaba

    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.

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    • 37 min
    Carl Man on Unconventional Paths, Landing &Juliet and Wicked

    Carl Man on Unconventional Paths, Landing &Juliet and Wicked

    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.

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    • 31 min
    Jade Davies on Big Dreams, Sisterly Bonds & Wicked

    Jade Davies on Big Dreams, Sisterly Bonds & Wicked

    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!

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    • 34 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
34 Ratings

34 Ratings

Gemma Stables ,

The best .

This is my favourite podcast! Can’t wait for it to come out every week and never miss an episode. The guests are amazing, love finding out all about them! This is the podcast for you if you love all things musical theatre <3 please never stop making it!

zizi zayn k ,

AMAZING

Love this podcast, guest are fab!!

Belle474 ,

Fantastic podcast lots of info and lots of fun

Brilliant finding out about different performers journeys
Very down to earth and humbling to hear!
Dreams come true

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