Jul 13, 2026
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Amber Davies asked for an audience member to be removed for filming a performance of Legally Blonde

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Amber Davies Calls Out Audience Member

Key facts

  • Amber Davies asked for an audience member to be removed for filming a performance of Legally Blonde
  • The incident occurred during a show at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin on Saturday night
  • Davies posted a video on her Instagram Stories during the interval to address the issue
  • The production company, Royo, did not comment further on Davies' message
  • Davies has appeared in several musicals and was a finalist on Strictly Come Dancing last year

Amber Davies, star of the Legally Blonde musical, asked for an audience member who filmed a performance from the front row to be kicked out. The incident occurred during a show at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin on Saturday night. Davies posted a video on her Instagram Stories during the interval, stating that the audience member had been filming the entirety of act one and had distracted the cast.

Incident Details

Davies, who is playing the lead character Elle Woods in the production, said the audience member had broken the rules and 'ruined the morale of our wonderful eighth show on a Saturday night from selfish actions'. She added that she would count how many seats away the person was from the door and have them removed if they continued filming.

Response and Background

The production company, Royo, did not wish to comment further on Davies' message. Davies has had a career in acting and musical theatre since winning the third series of ITV's Love Island in 2017. She has also appeared in musicals such as Pretty Woman and 9 to 5, and was a finalist on Strictly Come Dancing last year.

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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by BBC Entertainment & Arts.

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