Imagine being so naturally talented that your career started as a joke... and now you're in London starring as the King of Pop in front of sold out audiences every night!

Jamaal Fields-Green is the West End's MJ in MJ The Musical - currently starring, after initially coming in as an emergency cover. His career started when he landed the role of Seaweed in Hairspray at high school (after his friends signed him up as a joke!) and has since thrived in productions including The Choir Boy and the Chicago production of Hamilton - his first major role straight out of college.

Jamaal's story teaches us that anyone can make their dream of performing come true, no matter what time in your life you find theatre (as long as you're insanely talented!).

On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Jamaal talk about performing in the UK vs the US, his experience playing MJ, landing his role in Hamilton straight out of college and his uncommon route into the industry...

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We're have come to the end of Call To Stage: Gatsby Edition... but we're not finishing before we invite one very special guest on the podcast!

Corbin Bleu's theatre credits span from In The Heights on Broadway to Hairspray and Mamma Mia! at the Hollywood Bowl. He's also led companies in the Broadway productions of Godspell and Kiss Me, Kate, as well as the acclaimed Off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors.

For the millennials and Gen Z, Corbin is best known as Chad in Disney's High School Musical - a role which catapulted him to household name status and resulted in him being nominated for a Teen Choice Award and NAACP Image Award.

On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Corbin talk about being constantly on-stage as Nick in Gatsby in the West End (as well as his interpretation of the role), navigating backlash in his first Broadway role and his roles in shows including Singin' In The Rain.

They also talk about the ongoing legacy of High School Musical, the important role the franchise played in the arts and his experiences with fans...

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We are nearing the end of Call To Stage: Gatsby Edition… but we are not slowing down! Our guest on this episode is the effortlessly talented (and chilled) Jay Gatsby… sorry, we mean Jamie Muscato, old sport.

Jamie Muscato is one of the most bankable leading men in the West End. From his breakout performance as JD in the West End production of Heathers: The Musical to his starring roles in Moulin Rogue!, Les Misérables (on Tour and in the West End), Rock of Ages and, most recently, his Olivier-nominated turn in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812... his CV is just as impressive as his on-stage abilities.

Beyond the shows he has been in – Jamie is a star in his own right, and to prove it he is headlining two solo concerts at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in March 2026!

On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Jamie talk about building your craft without formal drama school training, the turning point of Heathers propelling Jamie into the spot… and the viral pressure around Jamie’s on-stage death in Gatsby.

They also talk about Jamie’s professional debut in Spring Awakening, his Olivier Award nomination for The Great Comet, working with legends like Rachel Tucker, and why saying no can sometimes be the most powerful choice an actor can make.

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We’re back with another episode of Call To Stage: Gatsby Edition and this week, we’re joined by a West End powerhouse!

Jon Robyns has played many of the West End’s most formidable roles. Having been cast in the UK Tour of Miss Saigon before he even graduated, Jon has gone on to originate the roles of Princeton & Rod in Avenue Q in the West End, as well as playing Marius and Jean Valjean in Les Miserables in the West End (and Enjolras in the 25th Anniversary Tour production).

He has also played King George III in Hamilton, The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera and his next West End role will see him take on Miss Trunchball in Matilda The Musical. All of this alongside roles in Memphis: The Musical, Sister Act, Spamalot and Legally Blonde.

Jon Robyns currently stars as Tom Buchanan in The Great Gatsby.

On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Jon talk about the art of playing Tom Buchanan and the challenges of the role, the differences between The Phantom and Jean Valjean and the shows that have defined Jon.

They also swap stories from the Gatsby rehearsal room, share the story of the sneeze that nearly brought the Plaza to a standstill… and why role would Jon secretly love to play?!

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We're going under the hood (yes, the hood of THAT car) once again for an episode of Call To Stage: Gatsby Edition!

Aimée Fisher boasts an illustrious list of West End credits - including Lés Miserables (cover Cosette and Fantine), Wicked (first cover Elphaba), Elf and the UK Tour of Waitress (cover Jenna and Dawn)... where she met her husband, George!

From covers to ensemble, and now playing the role of Gilda Gray in The Great Gatsby - Aimée has truly played all the parts to get to where she is today. She's even worked as a dresser whilst going through a period of rejections!

On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Aimée discuss the pressures and challenges of being a cover in theatre, meeting her husband whilst in Waitress and playing childhood dream roles.

They also talk about Gilda's big Act II solo in Gatsby and her unexpected path to covering Elphaba in Wicked.

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We're back with another episode of Call To Stage: Gatsby Edition, old sports! This week we're joined by Joel Montague aka George Wilson in The Great Gatsby on the West End.

You may know Joel Montague for his two and a half year run as King George III in Hamilton - which he actually doubled up on to rehearse for Gatsby! Along with this, Joel is a veteran of the UK touring scene, having performed as part of the touring casts of The Producers, Sister Act, Chicago and The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Joel has played opposite the likes of Tom Holland and Cynthia Erivo... all whilst founding his own award winning production company, Curtain Call Productions.

Oh... and prepare yourself. There's a LOT of name dropping in this one!

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Welcome back, old sports! We’re back with another episode of Call To Stage: Gatsby Edition and this episode was recorded before the cast announcement of The Great Gatsby on the West End – with a very funny moment…

John Owen-Jones is one of the West End’s most accomplished actors, having played both The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera and Jean Valjean in Les Misérables.

In fact, John hasn’t just played those roles once – he was in the Les Mis 10th Anniversary Concert at the Royal Albert Hall and has played Jean Valjean in the West End, on Broadway, on tour and in Dubai. As The Phantom, John has performed in the West End, in Tokyo and as part of the 25th Anniversary UK Tour.

Outside of those iconic roles, he has tackled everything from La Cage aux Folles at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, The Sound of Music at the National Theatre  and Sweeny Todd at Royal Festival Hall. John Owen Jones currently stars as Meyer Wolfsheim in the West End production of The Great Gatsby.

On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and John talk about entering the industry before social media, the important of self-reliance, being the youngest actor to play Jean Valjean and performing globally.

They also share anecdotes from Phantom, Les Mis and Amber reveals to John that they will be in Gatsby together! (We all know this now… but this was recorded before the announcement!)

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Today's the day, old sports! We have officially entered Call To Stage: Gatsby Edition and for the next two months, Amber is going to be joined by her fellow cast mates from The Great Gatsby on the West End. And we're starting big...

Rachel Tucker is a bonafide legend of the West End. With numerous Olivier Award and WhatsOnStage Award nominations, her work includes playing Elphaba inWicked on the West End, Broadway and as part of the London 10th Anniversary Cast, her multi-award nominated run in Come From Away, Norma Desmond in the Jamie Lloyd production of Sunset Boulevard at the Savoy Theatre and We Will Rock You at the Dominion.

Most recently, Rachel was Persephone in a sell-out run in Hadestown and she currently plays Myrtle Wilson in The Great Gatsby.

On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Rachel talk about record-breaking runs in Wicked, performing on Broadway, receiving recognition for Come From Away and performing whilst pregnant.

They also share behind-the-scenes secrets from working together on Gatsby and Rachel shares her first impressions from when she received the offer to play Myrtle!

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You may have seen this week's guest flying around on a broomstick recently. Please welcome, the wickedly talented, Emma Kingston!

Having broken out originating the role of Vanessa in the London cast of In The Heights, and blowing people away with her performance as Eva Perón on the international tour of Evita, Emma is currently playing Elphaba opposite Zizi Strallen's Glinda in Wicked on the West End.

You may have also seen Emma as Heather Chandler in Heathers, Eponine (understudy) in Les Misérables and even in the star-studded cast of Schwartz At 75 alongside the likes of Jamie Muscato, Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman and Rachel Tucker.

On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Emma discuss all things Wicked, performing at Mighty Hoopla and Amber spills the truth about her experience watching Emma's first show.

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If you were lucky enough to catch the recent London premiere of Shucked… then our guest on this episode of Call To Stage is for you!

Stevie Webb made his West End debut in the lead role in Oliver! at the London Palladium. Since then, he’s done everything from performing with Michael Jackson at the BRIT Awards to starring in The History Boys in the West End.

Most recently, Stevie starred in the West End production of The Book of Mormon, the UK Tour of Here You Come Again, Chatroom (a role Stevie took over from Andrew Garfield) and, of course, the recent Regents Park Open Air Theatre production of Shucked.

On this episode of Call To Stage, Amber and Stevie talk about the creative process behind bringing Shucked to London, Stevie’s West End debut in Oliver, pantomimes… and his wild BRIT Awards story!

There’s also stories from The History Boys, Midsummer Nights Dream at the Crucible, Book of Mormon and Stevie’s reflection on his training.

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