Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Summary of Everybody's Talking About Jamie musical:

Jamie New is sixteen and lives in Sheffield. Jamie feels different from his comrades because he has a dream in mind: to become a dragqueen! Although the future terrifies him, he can count on his loving mom and friends. Jamie will manage to overcome the prejudices and the mockery of his comrades to shine in the spotlight. Deep down he knows he's a star, it's just a question before others realize it.

Check out the trailer for the musical that was in London:
General information
  • Style : Teens, Pop, Feel Good, Comedy
  • Theme : Friendship, England, Dragqueen, Dream, Destiny, High School, Humor, Gay
  • year of creation : 2017
Music
  • Composer : Dan Gillespie Sells
  • Lyricist :Tom MacRae
  • Librettist :Tom MacRae
  • famous songs : "And You Don't Even Know It", "The Wall In My Head", "Spotlight", "The Legend of Loco Chanelle", "If I Met Myself Again", "Work of Art", "Over The Top ", "Everybody's Talking About Jamie", "Limited Edition Prom Night Special", "It Means Beautiful", "He's My Boy", "Out of the Darkness".
  • Famous performers : John McCrea, Layton Williams, Josie Walker, Lucy Shorthouse, Michelle Visage, Mina Anwar, Phil Nichol, Tamsin Carroll, Luke Baker, Sejal Keshwala.
kinships
  • Inspired by another work : The musical is inspired by a BBC documentary called "Jamie: Drag Queen at 16" which follows the life of teenager Jamie New.
  • Exists in film : A film is in production...
Awards
  • Appointments and Awards : The musical has won 4 Whatsonstage Awards.
  • Number of years on display : 3
  • Number of performances : 640
  • anecdotes : The musical as a concept album before being adapted on stage. A UK tour is planned for 2020.
Currently on stage