Everybody's Talking About Jamie 2021 - Articles Page 2.6

Run Time:
Two hours and 40 minutes, with 1 intermission
Opened: May 20, 2021
Closing: December 15, 2020

Everybody's Talking About Jamie - 2021 - West End History , Info & More

Apollo Theatre
29 Shaftesbury Avenue London

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.

Everybody's Talking About Jamie - 2021 - West End Cast

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Phil Nichol and Melissa Jacques Join The Cast Of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
by Stephi Wild - September 17, 2019


Everybody's Talking About Jamie, the award-winning feel good musical sensation, will welcome back Phil Nichol as he reprises his role of Hugo/Loco Chanelle and thrilled to announce Melissa Jacques will step up into the role of Margaret New from 30 September 2019.

EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Film Will Premiere October 23, 2020
by Stephi Wild - August 21, 2019


The film adaptation of the hit musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie has set its premiere date! According to Deadline, the film is set to premiere October 23, 2020.

BWW Interview: Bill Ward Discusses EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
by Bryony Rae Taylor - August 1, 2019


Known in soap-land for his roles as villain Charlie Stubbs in Coronation Street and farmer James Barton in Emmerdale, Bill Ward talks to us about walking a mile in four-inch stilettos as he takes over the role of Hugo/Loco Chanelle from RuPaul's Drag Race star Bianca Del Rio.

Layton Williams and Shane Richie To Star In National Tour Of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
by Stephi Wild - July 19, 2019


Everybody's Talking About Jamie, the smash-hit, critically acclaimed West End musical is to embark on its first UK tour in 2020. Initial casting includes West End star Layton Williams as Jamie New and EastEnders' much-loved Shane Richie as Hugo / Loco Chanelle. Both Layton and Shane will be reprising their roles from the West End production. The tour commences in February 2020 in Sheffield, where the show is set and first opened four years ago.

Layton Williams And Shane Richie To Lead EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Tour
by A.A. Cristi - July 18, 2019


Current West End star Layton Williams and Shane Richie have been announced for the upcoming tour of the hit musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie. Williams is set to continue in the title role, with Richie stepping into the heels of Hugo/Loco Channelle.

Rita Simons Joins The Cast Of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
by Stephi Wild - June 28, 2019


Everybody's Talking About Jamie, the award-winning feel good musical sensation, has announced that award-winning TV and stage actress, Rita Simons, best known for playing Roxy Mitchell in EastEnders, will take to the stage in the role of Miss Hedge. Rita takes over the role from Faye Tozer on 5 August 2019 for a limited season.

VIDEO: EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Performs at West End Live
by Stephi Wild - June 22, 2019


Day one of West End Live is underway! Check out the performance from Everybody's Talking About Jamie below!

Bill Ward To Play Hugo/loco Chanelle In EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
by Stephi Wild - June 7, 2019


Everybody's Talking About Jamie, the award-winning feel good musical sensation, is pleased to announce that TV and stage actor, Bill Ward, will take on the role of Hugo/Loco Chanelle from 1 July 2019 for a limited season.

Bill Ward To Join The Cast of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Next Month!
by A.A. Cristi - June 6, 2019


Bill Ward, best known for his roles on Coronation Street and Emmerdale, will join the company of Everybody's Talking About Jame for a limited run beginning July 1.

BWW Review: EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE, Apollo Theatre
by Vikki Jane Vile - May 16, 2019


Drag Star Bianca Del Rio and Steps singer Faye Tozer officially joined the cast of Everybody's Talking About Jamie this week at a special Gala night. Amongst the attendees was the original 'Jamie' who inspired the story, Jamie Campbell, and Faye's fellow bandmates, Ian 'H' Watkins and Lee Latchford-Evans.

RuPaul's Drag Race Winner Bianca Del Rio To Join The Cast of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
by A.A. Cristi - March 28, 2019


Baz Bamigboye has reported that drag star Bianca del Rio will join the cast of the West End hit Everybody's Talking About Jamie!

Faye Tozer Will Play Miss Hedge In EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
by Stephi Wild - March 22, 2019


Everybody's Talking About Jamie, the award-winning feel good musical sensation, is pleased to announce that Steps star and Strictly Come Dancing finalist, Faye Tozer, will take on the role of Miss Hedge from Saturday 6 May 2019 to Saturday 3 August 2019.

EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE is Now Booking To January 2020
by Stephi Wild - March 8, 2019


Everybody's Talking About Jamie, the award-winning feel good musical sensation, today announces the opening of a new booking period until Saturday 25 January 2020. Dazzling audiences at London's Apollo Theatre since November 2017 the musical is currently in its second year in the West End.

BWW Interview: Layton Williams Discusses EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
by Fiona Scott - February 28, 2019


Layton Williams first appeared on a West End stage as Billy Elliot at the Victoria Palace Theatre in 2007. He now leads the cast of Everybody's Talking About Jamie and spoke to BroadwayWorld about stepping into the role of Jamie New.

Photo Flash: First Look at Layton Williams and the New Cast of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
by Stephi Wild - February 7, 2019


Everybody's Talking About Jamie, the award-winning feel good musical sensation, have released new production Images of their newly announced cast. The show now stars Layton William (Billy Elliot, Bad Education) in the title role of Jamie, Shane Richie (EastEnders) as Hugo/Loco Channelle, Hayley Tamaddon (Emmerdale, Coronation Street) as Miss Hedge, Sejal Keshwala as Ray and Sabrina Sandhu as Pritti Pasha. Rebecca McKinnis continues in the role as Jamie's Mum, Margaret.

EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Welcomes New Cast, Announces UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - January 28, 2019


Everybody's Talking About Jamie, the award-winning feel good musical sensation, today welcomes new cast members for 2019. Layton Williams takes over the title role, Jamie New, joined by Shane Richie as Hugo/Loco Channelle, Hayley Tamaddon as Miss Hedge, Sejal Keshwala as Ray and Sabrina Sandhu as Pritti Pasha. Rebecca McKinnis continues in the role as Jamie's Mum, Margaret.

Hayley Tamaddon & More Join EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
by Stephi Wild - January 9, 2019


Everybody's Talking About Jamie, the award-winning feel good musical sensation, is pleased to announce that TV star Hayley Tamaddon (Coronation Street) will be stepping into the role of Miss Hedge, Sejal Keshwala will join the company as Ray, and Sabrina Sandhu will be playing Pritti Pasha from 28 January 2019. They will join the previously announced Layton Williams who takes over the role of Jamie New and Shane Richie who will play Hugo/Loco Chanelle.

BWW Interview: Luke Bayer Discusses EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
by Fiona Scott - January 3, 2019


Luke Bayer recently won the award for Best Performance By An Understudy/Alternate in Any Play or Musical  at the 2018 BroadwayWorld UK Awards. He speaks to BroadwayWorld about playing Jamie in Everybody's Talking About Jamie at the Apollo Theatre.

Shane Richie To Join the Cast of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE On the West End
by A.A. Cristi - December 6, 2018


Everybody's Talking About Jamie, the award-winning feel good new musical sensation, has announced that Shane Richie, best known for playing the much-loved Alfie Moon in the BBC's EastEnders will take on the role of Hugo / Loco Chanelle from 28 January until 4 May 2019.

EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Extends Booking Until September 2019
by Stephi Wild - November 6, 2018


Everybody's Talking About Jamie, the award-winning feel good musical sensation, today (6 November) celebrates its 1st anniversary at the Apollo Theatre in the West End and announces that booking is extending to 28 September 2019. The fairy tale continues.

TV: Find Out What Everybody's Taking About on the Red Carpet for EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE!
by TV - Red Carpets - November 1, 2018


Award-winning five-star hit musical, Everybody's Talking About Jamie, held a special VIP invitation-only screening just last week, in advance of public screenings on November 7, 11 and 14 in cinemas nationwide. 

Layton Williams Will Join The Cast of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
by A.A. Cristi - October 25, 2018


According to Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail, a replacement for the title role in the hit musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie has been confirmed!

Photo Flash: Jane Krakowski, Alexis Michelle, and More Attend EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Screening
by Julie Musbach - October 24, 2018


Award-winning five-star hit musical, Everybody's Talking About Jamie, held a special VIP invitation-only screening on Monday, October 22, in advance of public screenings on November 7, 11 and 14 in cinemas nationwide. Check out photos from the evening below!

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Everybody's Talking About Jamie - 2021 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2018 Olivier Awards Best Actor In A Musical John McCrea
2018 Olivier Awards Best Actress In A Musical Josie Walker
2018 Olivier Awards Best Theatre Choreographer Kate Prince
2018 Olivier Awards Outstanding Achievement In Music Dan Gillespie Sells

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