Amber Davies Addresses Audience Filming During Legally Blonde Show

Love Island Star Takes Action Against Front Row Filmer

Amber Davies calls out audience member – The actress, currently starring as Elle Woods in the touring production of Legally Blonde The Musical, has publicly addressed an incident involving an audience member who was filming during a performance. Davies revealed she requested theatre staff to remove a woman from the front row who had been recording the entire first act of the show.

The ex-Love Island contestant shared the moment on her Instagram Stories during the interval of Saturday evening’s performance at Dublin’s Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Speaking candidly about the situation, Davies explained that while they had a wonderful crowd, one particular individual had been capturing footage throughout act one, creating distractions for both the cast and fellow audience members.

We’ve got a beautiful audience, but there’s just one woman in the front row, been filming the entirety of act one, it’s had us all distracted, Davies stated, noting that she had subsequently asked theatre personnel to escort the woman out before the second act began.

When approached for comment regarding the incident, Royo, the production company behind the musical, declined to provide further details. Davies, who captured the public’s attention by winning the third series of ITV’s Love Island competition in 2017, has since built an impressive career spanning both acting and musical theatre performances.

A Personal Reminder for Theatre-Goers

What made this particular social media post especially noteworthy was that Davies recorded it while still wearing her stage costume with her microphone attached. She titled the clip “your daily reminder not to film at the theatre,” emphasizing her frustration with audience members who prioritize capturing content over experiencing live performances.

Davies explained that the audience member had violated established theatre rules and “ruined the morale of our wonderful eighth show on a Saturday night from selfish actions,” highlighting how such behavior can affect the entire cast’s energy.

The Welsh performer, who hails from Denbigh, shared her personal approach to theatre etiquette violations. She revealed that she pays close attention to where people are seated relative to exits, and those who film are often asked to leave. “There has been a couple of people filming in Ireland this week and I’m the type of person, I will count how many seats away you are from what door and you will be told and asked to leave,” she explained.

So yeah guys, don’t film. Let’s just enjoy the two and a half hours together, we don’t need to film everything, Davies urged her followers, before concluding her 54-second video with the simple statement: “Right, I’m gonna go and do act two.”

Davies is not alone in addressing audience behavior. The Strictly Come Dancing finalist, who reached the competition’s final last year, joins a growing list of performers who have publicly called out poor theatre manners. Her recent experience mirrors a similar incident involving Rosamund Pike, who returned to the stage at London’s Wyndham’s Theatre last month to address an audience member texting during a performance.

Pike, known for her roles in Saltburn and Gone Girl, received cheers from the crowd as she expressed hope that the person was a doctor and that their message had been “very important.” This growing trend suggests that performers are increasingly willing to speak up about behaviors that disrupt the live theatre experience.

Davies has demonstrated her versatility through various musical theatre roles, including performances in Pretty Woman and 9 to 5. Her commitment to Legally Blonde has been unwavering, though she did take a brief hiatus in March to recover from what she described as a “lingering illness.” The musical continues its tour across the UK and Ireland, with performances scheduled through January.

The incident has sparked conversations about the balance between modern audience habits and traditional theatre etiquette. As smartphones become ubiquitous, performers and venues alike are finding new ways to communicate expectations to audiences who may not be aware of established rules regarding filming and photography during live performances.

Davies’ straightforward approach to the situation—addressing it directly both on stage and through social media—has resonated with fans and fellow theatre professionals. Her message emphasizes the importance of being present in the moment and appreciating the magic of live performance without the distraction of recording devices.