Everybody's Talking About Jamie
Such fun! When his school careers department identifies 16 year old Jamie as perfect for a job driving forklift trucks, you know you're in for a treat. Jamie, from County Durham, has an unusual ambition: all he wants to be is a famous drag queen. This fabulous musical is inspired by the true-life story of Jamie as revealed in a BBC3 documentary during 2011, a boy who's openly gay, more than able to defend himself against the school bully and his henchmen.
John McCrea makes a brilliant job of the role of Jamie - who sees himself as a butterfly trying to break free from its chrysalis – delivering a masterful performance. The show tunes and associated album are proper crowd pleasers. They'll have you singing in your seats. The retired drag queen Hugo, played by Charles Dale, helps make Jamie's life bearable, as do his close friends. Jamie's father, on the other hand, does not approve, which adds balance. The lyrics and book are by the respected screenwriter and author Tom MacRae. The music comes from Dan Gillespie Sells, member of the chart topping band the Feeling, and the overall result is both touching and funny, a joyful production that blends robust humour with fine sensitivity. Definitely one for your diary!
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Joyful and uplifting Everybody's Talking About Jamie is a powerful, joyful and uplifting show. The message is hope, but also a warning that life is never easy.
Music, set design, costumes, acting and choreography are all blending into a fabulous feel good show. You walk out with a smile on your face and a tear in your eye.
Harrie, 15 Mar 2024
Must see! Laugh, cry absolutely brilliant! Such a talented cast, every one of them.!
Paola, 13 Mar 2024
Lively, vibrant show Great story with good songs and some excellent performances. Occasionally when two sets of lyrics were sung together it was difficult to hear all the words. Lots of feel good factor.
Peter, 07 Mar 2024
Stunning! - a must see! What a fantastic performance! I attended the matinee with my daughter- who herself being part of the LGBTQ+ family made this even more powerful and impactful for us.
The story is played out beautifully by the cast and the moment “my boy” was sung - was just heart wrenchingly mesmerising! The whole cast were outstanding!
Emma, 28 Feb 2024
I am gonna talk about Jamie I
Roxane, 24 Feb 2024
Brilliant show, well worth seeing. Brilliant show. The acting was great and knowing the story was based on a real boy made it poignant. How does he dance in those heels?
Susan, 18 Feb 2024
Brilliant seats fabulous play Very good subject to bring out put the young people of today
Carol, 15 Feb 2024
Fantastic This show was amazing. Very current and totally entertaining. Would see again
isobel, 15 Feb 2024
Amazing start of the weekend. One of the best London theatre show. A must see. Emotional, musical, Sheffield and camp- everything for everyone.
Ricky, 10 Feb 2024
Jamie Absolutely amazing show. Excellent seating and viewing. Especially great as my step son was in it.
Sadie, 04 Sep 2021
Must See Must see for everyone! Will see again
Avinava, 30 Jul 2021
Excellent show, thought provoking and emotional An amazing show. Fabulous songs, some toe tapping and jolly and some heart rending and will give you a tear in your eye (in my case when Jamie's Mum sings He's My Boy).All the actors and actresses were fabulous with great enthusiasm and energy.
Michelle, 29 Jul 2021
Vibrant and topical Excellent singing and dancing based on the true story of a young man and his search to reveal his true identity.
Jennifer, 03 Jul 2021
Relatable and inspiring A very relatable show. A story that I am pleased has been told. The acceptance and tolerance within schools although improving still isn't there yet and this story helps portray the fights many teenagers go through for not feeling they fit in. Loved how each character had their own story to tell of anguish, sadness and pain, but also love, happiness and inner strength.
Each cast member was as strong as the next and it never fails to make you smile how each performance is so well put together, from every note of a instrument to a glance in the right direction just at the right time. A heartwarming performance, that both myself and partner would see again.
Shaun, 27 Jun 2021
A great show A fantastic first show back after the lockdown! The show was full of energy with lively songs and a strong but simple storyline. The costumes were colourful and the dancing was full of energy. All the main characters were awesome especially Shanie Richie who was especially dynamic. A must see Show!!
Haydn, 27 Jun 2021
A Blast of Fun Loved Everyone’s Talking About Jamie. It’s a feel good show with serious underlying issues. Loved the inclusive nature of the show, great storyline and good songs. Staging was simplistic in it’s artistry and flowed really well.
A blast of fun for a fab night out
Tracey, 19 Jun 2021
Musically fantastic and surprisingly funny. I loved everything about it, the moving set, the changing box and strip lighting, the choreography, the dance and of course the music.
Anne, 13 Jun 2021
Superb casting, music, choreography, sets It's theme is true to any youngster finding they 're Gay & how they cope with anti Gay people, powerful stuff with strong language. But it's funny too & well acted.
Pam, 13 Jun 2021
Blown away The performance was electrifying from start to finish!!! Just incredible, heart warming, funny and moving!10 out of 10!!!!
Richard, 24 May 2021
