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Everybody's Talking About Jamie
Inspired by a true story, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is the hit musical for today.
Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite fit in.
Jamie is terrified about the future. He is going to be a sensation.
Supported by his brilliant loving mum and surrounded by his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight.
Layton Williams, Melissa Jacques, Sejal Keshwala and Sabrina Sandhu are joined by EastEnders’ star Rita Simons as Miss Hedge with Phil Nichol returning to play Hugo/Loco Chanelle. They lead a twenty-five strong company and a nine-piece band that will ‘sweep you away on a tide of mischief, warmth and exuberance’ (Financial Times).
With ‘songs that have the wow factor’ (The Times) by lead singer-songwriter of The Feeling, Dan Gillespie Sells, and ‘hilarious’ book and lyrics ‘with delightful punch’ (Whatsonstage), by writer Tom MacRae, this funny, fabulous, feel-good, musical sensation has been wowing audiences and critics alike.
- Access Information
For Accessibility information please contact 0330 333 4815
- Address
Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES
- Cancellation Policy
No refunds available after purchase
- Cast
Layton Williams, Melissa Jacques, Sejal Keshwala, Sabrina Sandhu, Rita Simons and Phil Nichol.
- Duration
Approx. 2 hours 40 minutes including interval
- Good To Know
The appearance of any member of cast is subject to change and may be affected by contracts, holiday, illness, or events beyond the producers' control. If in doubt please check with the Box Office before booking.
Layton Williams will not perform the role of Jamie New on the following dates:
Monday 26 August – Wednesday 4 September (14:30)
Saturday 14 September
Mondays 7, 14, 28 October
Saturday 2 November
Monday 4 November
Saturday 9 – Wednesday 13 November
Mondays 18 November
Friday 29 November – Saturday 7 December
- How Does It Work
You will receive a confirmation email with your booking reference.
If you choose collect at box office please print this and bring it with you on the day of the show a minimum of 30 minutes before the performance start time.
If you choose post - tickets are sent 5 days after purchase
- News
★★★★★
THE TIMES, FINANCIAL TIMES, TIME OUT, THE INDEPENDENT, THE STAGE, WHATSONSTAGE, LONDON THEATRE, ATTITUDE
★★★★
THE TELEGRAPH, EVENING STANDARD, SUNDAY TIMES, OBSERVER, DAILY MAIL, DAILY EXPRESS, SUNDAY EXPRESS, MAIL ON SUNDAY, METRO, BROADWAY WORLD, THE ARTS DESK
THE TIMES
‘This fizzing musical is a blast of fresh air. The songs have the wow factor.’
‘It’s the real deal. Everyone really should be talking, singing, shouting about Jamie now’
FINANCIAL TIMES
‘Sweeps you away on a tide of mischief, warmth and exuberance’
TIME OUT
‘Staggeringly enjoyable’
‘A burst of joy’
‘Punchy, funny, fabulous’
‘A joyous punch in the air about following your dreams and being yourself’
THE INDEPENDENT/I
‘Irresistible: a joyous, life-affirming Billy Elliot’
EVENING STANDARD
‘A true big-hearted crowd-pleaser’
SUNDAY TIMES
‘This irresistible British musical’
‘I laughed. I cried. I’m still humming the songs. It’s a chuffing marvellous British musical.’
OBSERVER
‘A fizzing, feeling instant hit’
‘This instant him. No wonder everybody’s talking about it.’
DAILY EXPRESS
‘A palpable hit.’
SUNDAY EXPRESS
‘A joyous new musical’
‘People will be talking about Jamie for a long time to come.’
METRO
‘It isn’t just Jamie everybody’s talking about, it’s this show’
WHATSONSTAGE
‘Exuberant, exhilarating, exciting, enchanting’
‘A dynamic, deliciously entertaining night out, a glorious tribute to what makes us human and a heart-warming appeal for acceptance. Let’s all keep talking about Jamie for as long as possible.’
LONDON THEATRE
‘Outright hilarious’
‘This should run and run.’
ATTITUDE
‘One of the biggest and best shows of the year.’
- Suitable For Children
Parental discretion advised. Contains some strong language and mild sexual references.
- Times
Previews (6th – 21st November 2017)
Main Run (22nd November 2017 onward)
Monday – Saturday: 7:30pm Wednesday and Saturday: 2:30pm
- Where Do I Go
Shaftesbury Avenue
London
W1D 7ES.
By Tube - Piccadilly Circus (Bakerloo, Piccadilly)
By Bus -1, 14, 19, 22, 24, 29, 38, 55, 176
Apollo Theatre
Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES
Latest critic reviews
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This fizzing musical is a blast of fresh air, and what a joy to see a stageful of youngsters who look like swathes of modern Britain: young, poor, sassy, not to mention black, brown, white and, er, sparkly. For this is the story of a 16-year-old boy named Jamie New, with giraffe legs and a magnetic smile, whose career adviser at his rough school in Sheffield has a message.
The Times
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"Feelgood musical that could become a cult classic... McCrea doesn’t have quite the showstopping voice you’d hope for in the lead, but he has bags of charisma, and only the most stony of hearted would fail to wish his character the happy – if somewhat confectedly feel-good – conclusion that he’s given."
The Telegraph
