Everybody's Talking About Jamie
Fabulous, fresh and enormously fun homegrown musical
The Stage
Why see Everybody's Talking About Jamie?
What's On Stage BEST NEW MUSICAL!
When this exuberant new musical from The Feeling's Dan Gillespie Sells and writer Tom MacRae premiered at the Sheffield Crucible in 2017, it became an instant success with both audiences and critics. Based on the story of Jamie Campbell, a gay 16-year-old who stunned his school by heading to prom in heels and frock, Everybody's Talking About Jamie is an infectious, funny and touching exploration of sexuality, ambitions and coming of age when you're destined to stick out from the crowd.
Ranging from upbeat pop rock to glorious soulful ballads, the show is a breath of fresh air for the British musical, sitting somewhere between the struggles of Billy Elliott and the fabulousity of Kinky Boots.
Jamie who?
Growing up on a Sheffield Council Estate isn't plain sailing for teenage Jamie. Out of touch with his peers yet always ready with a comeback for his bullies, he's just not sure what the future holds. Supported by his wonderful mum and his tight knit group of pals, he sets out to confront his fate head on and become the star he was always meant to be.
Key Information
Audience
May not be suitable for younger audiences
Dates
Finished 18 Sep 2021
Cast
Ivano Turco as Jamie New
Rebecca McKinnis as Margaret New
Shobna Gulati as Ray
Talia Palamathanan as Pritti
Hayley Tamaddon as Miss Hedge
Harriet Pyane as Miss Hedge at the performances in Llandudno and Oxford
John Partridge as Hugo/Loco Chanelle (from 7 September until 11 November 2023 and from 16 January until 16 March)
Kevin Clifton as Hugo/Loco Chanelle( from 25 March 2024 until 15 July 2024)
Darren Day as Hugo/ Loco Chanelle for certain performances
Giovanna Fletcher as Miss Hedge (from 8 January 2024 until 23 March 2024)
Sam Bailey as Miss Hedge (from 25 March 2024 until 15 July 2024)
With
KY Kelly (Anthony Gyde), Garry Lee, David McNair, Akshay St Clair, Jordan Ricketts, Liv Ashman, Rhiannon Bacchus, Geoff Berrisford, Jessica Daugirda, Finton Flynn, Annabelle Laing, Luca Moscardini, Joshian Omana, Thomas Walton, Takayiah Bailey and Georgina Hagen
Creative
Book and Lyrics by Tom MaCrae
Music by Dan Gillespie Sells
Directed by Jonathan Butterell
Awards
What's On Stage Awards - 2019
Best Original Cast Recording
Olivier Awards, 2018 - Nominations
Outstanding Achievement in Music
Best Actress in a Musical - Josie Walker
Best Actor in a Musical - John McCrea
Best New Musical
Best Choreography
2018 What's On Stage Awards
Best Actor in a Musical
Best Supporting Actress in a Musical
Best New Musical
Reviews
Our review
He's Our Boy
Billed as Billy Elliot for the Kinky Boots generation, Everybody's Talking About Jamie introduces us to the newest superstar of British musical theatre with plenty of heart, wit and a fantastic score that'll spawn more than a few standards
Kitty McCarron
Customer reviews
7 reviews, average rating: (4.7 Stars)
Sharon
I'll b talking about Jamie
A maz ING! Just been to see the show in Glasgow, tears, laughs, top music and the singing was just brilliant! What a show and a brilliant cast, thank you for a fabulous Wednesday evening. 🥰â¤ï¸ðŸ‘ ... Read more
Sharron
Amazing Jamie
What can I say I’ve never cried and laughed so much , this was the best (after frozen) performance I’ve ever seen, the cast outstanding and they all had magnificent vocals. I will be seeing this again for sure. And they came and met with everyone after which was fantastic made the night even more special ... Read more
Bev
Brilliant from start to finish
I don't normally write reviews but this was so good I just had to! Everything from the production, dancing, singing and music was brilliant. I couldn't believe I had been in the theatre for nearly 3 hours, time just flew by. I would definitely recommend. ... Read more
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