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Jamie New is sixteen. He's from Sheffield. And he has a secret. He doesn't quite fit in at school. His Dad's left home. He's about to sit his GCSEs and the future is terrifying. With his brilliant mum behind him, will Jamie be brave enough to stand up for who he really wants to be? Everybody's Talking About Jamie website.

Cast/Performers

Ivano Turco (Jamie), Rebecca McKinnis (Margaret New), Shobna Gulati (Ray), Talia Palamathanan (Pritti), John Partridge (Hugo / Loco Chanelle - 7 Sep-11 Nov and Jan16-Mar 16), Kevin Clifton (Hugo / Loco Chanelle - Bristol / Plymouth / Sheffield / Liverpool / Eastbourne / Portsmouth / Glasgow / Aberdeen / Northampton / Milton Keynes / Hull / Leicester), Giovanna Fletcher (Miss Hedge - Southampton / Newcastle / Wolverhampton / Woking / London), Sam Bailey (Miss Hedge - Bristol / Plymouth / Sheffield / Liverpool / Eastbourne / Portsmouth / Glasgow / Aberdeen / Northampton / Milton Keynes / Hull / Leicester), Ky Kelly (Anthony Gyde) - Laika Virgin), Garry Lee (Sandra Bollock), David McNair (Tray Sophisticay), Akshay St Clair (Jamie's Dad), JOrdan Ricketts (Dean), Liv Ashman (Vicki), Rhiannon Bacchus (Fatimah), Geoff Berrisford (Sayid), Jessica Daugirda (Bex), Finton Flynn (Young Loco / Cover Jamie), Annabelle Laing (Becca), Luca Moscardini (Levi), Joshian Angelo Omana (Cy), Thomas Walton (Mickey), Takaiyah Bailey (Female Swing), Georgina Hagen (Understudy Margaret / Ray / Miss Hedge), Sejal Keshwala (Ray - Bristol / Plymouth / Sheffield / Liverpool / Eastbourne / Portsmouth / Glasgow / Aberdeen / Northampton / Canterbury / Milton Keynes / Hull / Norwich / Bradford / Leicester)

Creatives/Company

Music(s): Dan Gillespie Sells, Theo Jamieson (musical supervisor)
Lyrics: Tom MacRaezi
Book by: Tom MacRae
Producer(s): Nica Burns, Ian Osbourne, Teresa Beech, Craig Beech, Sheffield Theatres
Director(s): Jonathan Butterell, Will Burton (casting)
Design(s): Anna Fleischle, Luke Halls (video)
Choreographer: Kate Prince
Lighting: Lucy Carter
Sound: Paul Groothuis

Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Everybody's Talking About Jamie (Musical) production archive for QTIX code T01914827552. Details of all Everybody's Talking About Jamie archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S01600830807

Current Listings

Current Everybody's Talking About Jamie what's on and ticket details

Archive Listings

15 Jul 24 to 20 Jul 24	Curve Leicester, Leicestershire Performance Details => Venue archive
14 May 24 to 18 May 24	King's Theatre Glasgow Performance Details => Venue archive
30 Apr 24 to 4 May 24	Devonshire Park Theatre Eastbourne, East Sussex Performance Details => Venue archive
23 Apr 24 to 27 Apr 24	Liverpool Empire Theatre Liverpool, Merseyside Performance Details => Venue archive
9 Apr 24 to 20 Apr 24	Sheffield Theatres Sheffield, South Yorkshire Performance Details => Venue archive
1 Apr 24 to 6 Apr 24	Theatre Royal Plymouth Plymouth, Devon Performance Details => Venue archive
25 Mar 24 to 30 Mar 24	Bristol Hippodrome Bristol, City of Bristol Performance Details => Venue archive
8 Feb 24 to 23 Mar 24	Peacock Theatre West End, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive
29 Jan 24 to 3 Feb 24	New Victoria Theatre Woking, Surrey Performance Details => Venue archive
23 Jan 24 to 27 Jan 24	Grand Theatre Wolverhampton, West Midlands Performance Details => Venue archive
16 Jan 24 to 20 Jan 24	Theatre Royal Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Performance Details => Venue archive
12 Dec 23 to 16 Dec 23	New Theatre Oxford, Oxfordshire Performance Details => Venue archive
28 Nov 23 to 2 Dec 23	Venue Cymru (formerly - North Wales Theatre) Llandudno, Gwynedd Performance Details => Venue archive
21 Nov 23 to 25 Nov 23	Winter Gardens and Opera House Theatre Blackpool, Lancashire Performance Details => Venue archive
14 Nov 23 to 19 Nov 23	Grand Theatre and Opera House Leeds, West Yorkshire Performance Details => Venue archive
31 Oct 23 to 11 Nov 23	Theatre Royal Brighton, East Sussex Performance Details => Venue archive
23 Oct 23 to 28 Oct 23	Wales Millennium Centre Cardiff, Glamorgan Performance Details => Venue archive
9 Oct 23 to 14 Oct 23	Birmingham Hippodrome Birmingham, West Midlands Performance Details => Venue archive
2 Oct 23 to 7 Oct 23	Churchill Theatre Bromley, Kent Performance Details => Venue archive
25 Sep 23 to 30 Sep 23	Theatre Royal Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Performance Details => Venue archive
19 Sep 23 to 23 Sep 23	Empire Theatre Sunderland, Tyne and Wear Performance Details => Venue archive
7 Sep 23 to 17 Sep 23	The Lowry Salford, Greater Manchester Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

Everybody's Talking About Jamie review
02Apr24: Touring production seen at the Theatre Royal Plymouth.

Yasmin Al-Sheklly: 25Sep23:
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie - A light-hearted and empowering story with great songs What is the plot of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie about? It centres around Jamie New who is a 16 year old school-boy who has dreams of being a Drag Queen. His real self wants to go to the prom with a dress. This seems simple but for others they were stupid and ignorant towards him and all they thought of is why he should not do it. Jamie knew the person that he wanted to be and his journey before the prom. This musical has a great message which is that you should accept the person for whom they are and not for the decisions that they make. What are the themes that are explored in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie? The themes that are explored in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie are family, friendship, education, mental health, education, dreams, bullying, discrimination, homophobia, parental rejection, abandonment, and acceptance. Cast Ivano Turco was exceptional as Jamie. He had a likeable stage presence. His facial expressions were full of intent with a big smile on his face. His dancing was beautiful and he uses his whole body where movement was seamless and graceful. His vocals were full of power but soft and emotional at the same time. This was evident in ‘Ugly in the Ugly World’ a ballad that was raw and full of emotion. It was delivered superbly. Talia Palamathanan was brilliant as Pritti Pasha. Her performance was empowering and she gave some moments of pure wit too. The highlight here was the song ‘It means Beautiful’. She sings it softly as a lullaby to comfort Jamie. She sings it like an angel. She gave it simplicity and that was touching. Rebecca McKinnis was a star as Jamie’s mother Margaret. She portrays that motherly character to perfection. Her acting was sensational showing the various emotions that she goes through in tough situations from joy to sadness and frustration. It was relatable how she would sacrifice everything to ensure that Jamie is happy. The ballad that she sang was on another level. The power, emotion, and strength showing how proud she is of her son despite being different. It was breath taking to watch. John Partridge was sensational as Hugo/Loco Channelle. He did the role with panache and he made it his own. He was direct in distinguishing between the artist as a person and the drag act . He switched the dialogue of person and persona in an effortless way. Shobna Gulati was funny as Ray. She was great at cutting through the serious moments of this show to give us some comedic moments and providing momentum where the emotional scenes slowed the pace. Hayley Tamaddon shined as Miss Hedge who is a stuck up and uninspiring careers teacher. Her acting was good. We first see how sympathetic she is getting her students prepared for the true reality of life after finishing high school. This then quickly shifts to the importance of fitting into society and following what is accepted by most people. Her transitions in the character were done with ease. In addition to the main members of the cast yet the ensemble whom are a talented bunch of artists who all have energy, vitality and attitude. The team spirit was excellent to watch no matter how big or small their roles were. Sets The sets were simple but effective at the same time. It was created using blocks and a projected background that transported us to the various locations on the stage. This included the school classroom, a housing estate to a catwalk. The set changes were seamless, clean and slick. Soundtrack The soundtrack to this production was impressive. It combined a number of emotional ballads such as ‘If I Met Myself Again’ and catchy numbers featuring the title song and the opening number. They were intertwined perfectly to the important parts of the story. There was also a live band which truly brought the music to life with great orchestration. The encore at the end was lively where you were allowed to wear your hair down, sing, dance or clap. It meant that you would leave the auditorium with a smile on your face. Choreography The choreography throughout was bright, colourful, innovative and inventive. Some members of the ensemble cast gave us some great storytelling in the dance routines. This gave it some vitality and excitement. The routines in the fast numbers were glamourous and gave a sprinkle of magic. If you are looking for a musical that is funny but with serious themes, has a great cast with energetic choreography and emotion then Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is the show for you.

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