Why See Everybody's Talking About Jamie?
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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.
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Dates
Previews from: 6 November 2017
Opening night: 22 November 2017
Cast and Creative
Cast
Layton Williams as Jamie
Rebecca McKinnis as Margaret
Bill Ward as Hugo/Loco Chanelle
Daniel Davids as Levi
Faye Tozer as Miss Hedge
Rita Simons as Miss Hedge (from 5 August)
Sejal Keshwala as Ray
Sabrina Sandhu as Pritti Pasha
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
What we thought
he's Our BOY
This show is everything the world needs right now
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
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Kitty McCarron
What you thought
1 reviews, average rating: (3.0 Stars)
Alex Wood: “A predictable cliche of a show”
I reckon Billy Elliot for the Kinky Boots generation just about sums up... more
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