EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE TOUR
The smash-hit and critically acclaimed West End musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie is to tour again in 2023/2024 opening at Salford Lowry in September 2023.
Ivano Turco, who has starred in productions such as Get Up, Stand Up! and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella, will take on the lead role of Jamie New, with Rebecca McKinnis (Dear Evan Hansen) returning as Margaret New, alongside Shobna Gulati (who also starred in the film adaptation of the show) as Ray, with Talia Palamathanan (who also appeared in the ensemble for the film) as Pritti., John Partridge ( Eastenders, La Cage Aux Folles, and A Chorus Line) will play the role of Hugo/Loco Chanelle in Manchester, Sunderland, Nottingham, Bromley, Birmingham Cardiff, Brighton, Leeds Southampton, Newcastle, Wolverhampton, Woking and LONDON. Hayley Tamaddon, who has appeared in Coronation Street and Emmerdale, will appear as Miss Hedge from 7 September to 25 November 2023. with Talia Palamathanan (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie tour and film) as Pritti.
Strictly Come Dancing professional and series 16 winner Kevin Clifton will play Hugo/Loco Chanelle from 25 March to 15 July 2024, while author, podcast host and I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here winner Giovanna Fletcher will play Miss Hedge from 8 January to 23 March 2024 (after Hayley Tamaddon completes her run in the show) with X-Factor winner Sam Bailey taking over the role of Miss Hedge from 25 March to 15 July 2024. John Partridge will take on the role of Hugo/Loco Chanelle this autumn. Darren Day (Godspell, Grease), will join the show as Hugo / Loco Chanelle for the show’s performances at Blackpool Winter Gardens, Venue Cymru in Llandudno, and for the three week Christmas season at Oxford New Theatre.Harriet Payne, who originated the role of Bex in the show, will return to play Miss Hedge in Llandudno and Oxford – after covering the role in the West End and Los Angeles
Completing the cast for the 2023 to 2024 UK tour are KY Kelly, aka Anthony Gyde (Laika Virgin), Garry Lee (Sandra Bollock), David McNair(Tray Sophisticay), Akshay St Clair (Dad), Jordan Ricketts (Dean), Liv Ashman (Vicki), Rhiannon Bacchus (Fatimah), Geoff Berrisford (Sayid), Jessica Daugirda (Bex), Finton Flynn (Young Loco Chanelle / Jamie New cover), Annabelle Laing (Becca), Luca Moscardini (Levi), Joshian Omana (Cy), Thomas Walton (Mickey), Takayiah Bailey (Swing) and Georgina Hagen (Understudy Margaret / Ray / Miss Hedge).
The musical is based on the documentary Jamie: Drag Queen in 16: Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn't quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future. Jamie 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.
With an original score of catchy pop tunes by lead singer-songwriter of The Feeling, Dan Gillespie Sells and writer Tom MacRae (Doctor Who), this brand-new musical will have everybody talking about Jamie for years to come. Sixteen: the edge of possibility. Time to make your dreams come true.
The show recently celebrated its 500th performance in the West End where it is booking until January 2020. It has been adapted into a major film.
Running Time Approximately 2 hours 40 minutes including an interval.
Recommended age 10+
Below are the dates we have so far with more still to follow .
Oxford New |
12-23 December |
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Southampton Mayflower |
9-14 January 2024 |
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Newcastle Theatre Royal |
16-20 January |
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Wolverhampton Grand |
23-27 January |
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Woking New Victoria |
29 January-3 February |
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LONDON Peacock Theatre |
9 February-23 March |
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BRISTOL Hippodrome |
25-30 March |
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PLYMOUTH Theatre Royal |
1-6 April |
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SHEFFIELD Lyceum |
9-20 April |
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LIVERPOOL Empire |
22-27 April |
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GLASGOW King`s |
13-18 May |
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ABERDEEN His Majesty´s |
21-25 May |
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NORTHAMPTON Royal & Derngate |
27 May - 1 June |
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CANTERBURY Marlowe |
3-8 June |
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MILTON KEYNES Theatre |
10-15 June |
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HULL New |
17-22 June |
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NORWICH Theatre Royal |
24-29 June |
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BRADFORD Alhambra |
1-6 July |
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| LEICESTER Curve | 15-20 July | Buy tickets |