Hit show starts UK tour at Leicester’s Curve Theatre in 2026
Fans of Amber Davies are sure to be thrilled to hear that she’s starring the brand-new Made at Curve production of the West End and Broadway smash-hit musical comedy Legally Blonde the Musical.
The story is the ultimate feel-good rom-com and is based on the award-winning film starring Reese Witherspoon.
The plot follows Elle Woods on her transformation from ‘It Girl’ fashionista to legal ace at Harvard Law School – and it’s all in the name of love.
Elle must prove she is more than blonde ambition, swap the changing rooms for the courtroom and learn that ‘being true to yourself never goes out of style.’
Amber most recently played the role of Jordan Baker in the London production of The Great Gatsby.
‘I’m absolutely thrilled to be playing the iconic role of Elle Woods in ROYO and Curve’s new production of Legally Blonde,’ says Amber.
‘As a huge fan of the film and the musical, this part is the role of a lifetime, and I am honoured to be stepping into Elle’s perfect heels.’
‘I have always wanted to work with the incredible theatrical mind that is Nikolai Foster, and I am so excited to hit the road again and bring Laurence O’Keefe’s incredible score back to the UK! Get ready Harvard… This is gonna be just like senior year except for funner!’
‘This part is the role of a lifetime’
Amber starred as Vivian Ward in the UK tour of Pretty Woman, Lorraine Baines in the West End production of Back to the Future The Musical and Campbell in Bring It On at London’s South Bank Centre.
She made her professional theatre debut as Judy in the Original West End cast of 9 to 5 the Musical at the Savoy Theatre which she then continued to play on the UK tour.
Amber Davies as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde UK and Ireland tour. Image: Matt Crockett (provided by TRP).
Whilst she prepared for the role, she filmed Be Amber and Dolly: 9 to 5. The ITV documentary saw her flying to Nashville to meet and interview Dolly Parton. The crew followed her journey from auditions to opening night.
Her television credits include Love Island 2017, ITV (which she won), Dancing on Ice, ITV (semi-finalist) and Almost Never, CBBC/iPlayer.
Based on the novel Legally Blonde by Amanda Browning and the iconic 2001 film of the same name starring Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Coolidge.
The multi-award winning Legally Blonde the Musical features original music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin.
Legally Blonde the Musical will be directed by Curve’s Artistic Director Nikolai Foster and choreographed by Leah Hill.
The show comes hot off the heels of the sell-out tour of Kinky Boots which was also directed by Nikolai Foster and co-produced by Curve and ROYO.
Producers ROYO and Curve say the musical will tour the UK and Ireland in 2026. It’s due to come to the Theatre Royal Plymouth from 02 – 06 June.
Further casting to be announced. Amber Davies will not be performing at every performance on the tour. Information and tickets can be found on the TRP website.
