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Metro
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Amber Davies blasts West End audience member for 'distracting everyone on stage'
Amber Davies has called out a woman who was filming her West End show (Pictures: Getty/Amber Davies, Instagram) Amber Davies has slammed a 'selfish' audience member who was filming her West End performance. Since winning the third season of Love Island in 2017, Amber has carved out a career in musical theatre. In the past few years, she's appeared in 9 to 5: The Musical, Bring It On: The Musical, Back to the Future: The Musical and Pretty Woman. The 28-year-old is also currently playing Jordan Baker in the West End production of The Great Gatsby at the London Coliseum. However, during a recent performance, Amber called out a woman who had broken a major rule of theatre etiquette and was using her phone during the show. During the interval at last night's show, the actress posted a video on social media slamming what she saw. The actress is currently starring in The Great Gatsby (Picture: Gareth Cattermole/ Getty Images) However her most recent show was 'ruined' when a woman started using her phone (Picture: Dave Benett/ Getty Images) 'This is a PSA. The closer you are to the stage when you're watching a show the more obvious it is when you're filming,' she said. 'This is the entire stalls. If you're filming in the stalls we can see you! From someone who's on stage, I just wanna tell you a little bit about what we see. So, we see like a dark canvas and outlines of people's heads. 'If you're filming, the reflection from the lights bounce straight back off your iPhone onto us on stage. So, it is the one thing we can see.' She then singled out the woman who had 'ruined' part of the show for both those on stage and fellow audience members. 'So, to the woman filming New Money tonight – you distracted absolutely everybody on that stage. 'And not only that, it takes us out of the Gatsby world because you're filming and you've basically ruined that moment for everybody else who was watching the show tonight. Amber has carved out a career as a West End star since winning Love Island in 2017 (Picture: ITV/ Rex/ Shutterstock) 'Please don't be selfish. Stop filming shows. If someone is filming during a show know that this is the consequences that it has to the people on stage and tell them to stop because honestly it's annoying.' She added: 'Also, I single-handedly will count how many seats back you are and tell our stage manager where you're sitting and what colour hair you've got, and trust me, in the interval they will come and ask you to delete the footage, so you've basically done it for nothing. Okay, I'm gonna enjoy act two now.' The Great Gatsby, based on F. Scott Fitzerald's beloved 1925 novel, is running on the West End until September 7. The rest of the main cast includes Jamie Muscato as Jay Gatsby, Frances Mayli McCann as Daisy Buchanan and Corbin Bleu as Nick Carraway. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
Otago Daily Times
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Directing ambition sought
PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES It's time to pour yourself a cup of ambition. Showbiz Queenstown's announced it'll stage 9 to 5: The Musical next May, featuring a rip-roaring score from the queen of country, Dolly Parton. Pushed to boiling point, three female co-workers — Violet, Judy and Doralee — concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, the women live out their wildest fantasy; giving their boss the boot. Inspired by the iconic 1980s movie, the blockbuster musical comedy premiered in Los Angeles in 2008 and opened on Broadway the following year, receiving 15 Drama Desk Award nominations — the most received by a production in a single year — along with four Tony Award nominations. Showbiz is now on the hunt for its next creative team. They're looking for a director, music director, choreographer and production manager — applications close on August 31. For more info, or to apply, visit Showbiz Queenstown's Facebook page and follow the Google doc links.
Glasgow Times
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Dolly Parton's 9 to 5: The Musical to be staged in Glasgow
The Theatre College of Scotland's latest production, 9 to 5: The Musical, will be performed at Glasgow's Boardwalk Theatre for two nights on May 9 and 10. Set in the late 1970s, the show tells a story of female empowerment with dancing, singing, and the music of Dolly Parton. Read more: Opening date revealed for new speciality coffee shop in West End Darren Webster, musical director, said: "Dolly Parton's music is iconic, and it's been an absolute blast working with this talented cast to bring those songs to life. "From stellar vocals to gorgeous harmonies, the musicality in this production is top tier." Aiofe McLeod, choreographer, said: "The dancing in this show is explosive - it's fun, fabulous, and full of sass. "We've really leaned into the era, the office antics, and of course, the fierce individuality of each character. "The students have absolutely smashed it." The show will feature a cast of students, many of whom will be making their final appearance before graduating this summer. This performance will be the final show for the college's graduating Year 3 students. Read more: Wicked Wizard of Oz coming to Glasgow this December Charlotte Forbes, director, said: "This show is such a celebration of resilience, female empowerment, and joy. "Our cast have worked so hard to bring this story to life with authenticity and humour - it's been a true privilege to direct them. "Every rehearsal has been filled with laughter and determination, and I know audiences will feel that energy on stage." Reece Donnelly, producer and principal of the Theatre College, said: "Every single student involved in this show has poured their heart into this performance. "It's more than a show - it's a tribute to what theatre can do for young people. "And for our graduating students, it's a final bow they'll never forget." Tickets for the show are on sale now and can be purchased on the ticket source website.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bridgeport High School Theatre launches its 50th season with 9 to 5: The Musical
BRIDGEPORT, (WBOY) — Bridgeport High School Theatre kicked off its 50th anniversary season Friday night with '9 to 5: The Musical,' a comedic tale of friendship, revenge and office antics set in the late 1970s. With music by the legendary Dolly Parton and a screenplay written by Patricia Resnick, 9 to 5: The Musical brings the 1980 screwball comedy to life on the stage. Audience members were in for a wild ride through the corporate grind, where laughter and lessons collided in unexpected ways. This production honors the school's rich theater legacy and the timeless power of storytelling. 'Funding theatre arts is so important because this community means so much to so many people, and it provides a safe and inclusive space where people are able to find themselves, and to be creative, and to try things that they've never done, and be confident in themselves,' Senior Bridgeport High School Theatre Student Lilly Smart said. 'I know this theatre means a lot to and it means a lot to a lot of people, it's a really special place.' West Virginia authors who had their books turned into movies The musical follows three fed-up coworkers who hatch a plan to get even with their sexist, egotistical, and downright despicable boss. In a hilarious twist, Violet, Judy, and Doralee turn their wildest fantasies into reality by booting their boss out in style. 'I think theatre is an incredible experience for students. When I was in high school, theatre fostered great appreciation for the arts as well as my community,' Bridgeport High School Theatre's Artistic Director Trina Byard said. 'I learned lots of skills in the theatre, I learned how to sew, I learned how to use power tools, I learned public speaking skills, I learned how to do math, there is just lots of things theatre can teach you that you have no idea of the kids of skills that you're going to use.' Audience members were engaged in the fast-paced story, laughing and singing along to the familiar tunes of country icon Dolly Parton throughout the production. 'I just love my castmates so much, and I am so, I am going to be so excited to come back and see what else this theatre produces,' Senior Bridgeport High School Theatre Student Brynnra Dabaugh said. 'When we leave, new freshmen will come in. It starts fresh every year, and it's always so amazing. And I just can't wait to see what else comes of it.' If you missed Friday night's show, there's another performance on Saturday, March 15, at 2 p.m. Tickets for the show cost $15 for adults and $10 for kids at the door. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
