Apollo Theatre
31 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES
Everybody's Talking About Jamie Tickets
Apollo Theatre
Booking until: Saturday, 25 January 2020
Running time: 2 hours 40 minutes
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| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| 19:30 | 19:30 | 19:30 | 19:30 | 19:30 | 19:30 | |
Age restrictions
Parental discretion advised. Contains some strong language and mild sexual references.
Important Information
Layton Williams, Sejal Keshwala and Sabrina Sandhu joined the cast on 28 January 2019.
Faye Tozer will play the role of Miss Hedge from 6 May to 3 August 2019.
Bianca Del Rio will play the role of Hugo/Loco Chanelle from 6 May to 29 June 2019.
Bianca Del Rio will not perform the role of Hugo/Loco Chanelle from 5 – 8 June 2019.
Layton Williams will not perform the role of Jamie New on the following dates: 10 May, 27 May – 1 June, 24 June, 27 July & 26 – 31 August.
Booking until:
Saturday, 25 January 2020
Running time:
2 hours 40 minutes
Great musicals don't get much newer than this, a brilliant contemporary show that enjoyed its world première at Sheffield’s famous Crucible Theatre in February 2017, directed by Jonathan Butterell. 21st June saw the show announce a thrilling transfer, moving to the West End's Apollo Theatre for a stint lasting from 6th November 2017 to 21st April 2018. The majority of the Crucible cast returns for the London run.
This show already has excellent credentials. The Times' critic said, “I gave it a very rare five stars. The moment it ended the entire audience rose up as one. I think that it has such an impact for the same reason that Dear Evan Hansen, the musical that just cleaned up the Tony Awards in New York, is such a success." In her opinion it's 'hit material' and deserves a West End run.
This is the story of Jamie, a 16 year old lad from County Durham whose ambition is to become a famous drag queen. You can expect a touching and occasionally outrageous musical, wonderfully exuberant, a truly memorable and unusual coming-of-age tale that's both funny and joyful. As the Daily Telegraph reviewer Dominic Cavendish said, “I can’t think of a musical that has set me spinning right round (like a record, baby) quite as much as this funny, outrageous, touching but oh-my-word PC flag-waving show...The show sends you out on a feel-good bubble of happiness.”
This fresh new British musical is a courageous piece, a defiant and brave exploration of the nature of difference. If you love the music, you're not the only one. There's also an excellent concept album available featuring John McCrea, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Betty Boo, Dan Gillespie Sells and Josie Walker.
As the character Jamie says, “sometimes you just have to grab life by the balls”. This musical does exactly that, a crowd pleaser that's happy-go-lucky on the surface, but also reveals the emotional cost of being different, often a high cost even in today's enlightened times. Your thoughts will be well and truly provoked!
Press Reviews
This fizzing musical is a blast of fresh air. The songs have the wow factor The Times
Sweeps you away on a tide of mischief, warmth and exuberance Financial Times
Punchy, funny, fabulous Time Out
Irresistible: a joyous, life-affirming Billy Elliot The Independent
A true big-hearted crowd-pleaser Evening Standard
I laughed. I cried. I’m still humming the songs. It’s a chuffing marvellous British musical Sunday Times
A fizzing, feeling instant hit The Observer
Outright hilarious London Theatre
One of the biggest and best shows of the year. Attitude
Customer Reviews
What to expect:
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Recommended for:
Anyonebased on 104 reviews
Jamie
Geoff London Box Office customer
Fabulous
Loved everything My daughter meeting some of the cast at stage door after was a highlight Shame Bianca didn’t come though
Beatrice London Box Office customer
What are you waiting for
Genevieve London Box Office customer
Fantastic
Loved everything about it. Uplifting. So much talent. A must see. Love love love.
Debbie London Box Office customer
Funny, talented dance group with amazing voices
Loved the show but did miss quite a bit of the script due to poor sound. Had to really try hard to listen. Sadly missed quite a lot of the humour.
Maxine London Box Office customer
Nice show
Cedric London Box Office customer
Energetic, entertaining and moving
Ester London Box Office customer
Great Entertainment
Mike London Box Office customer
Amazing!! So fresh and new
This show was amazing!! Going to the theatre is one of my favourite things to do, so my standards are very high. This show absolutely blew me away from start to finish. I just wanted to jump up and join in. Definitely not suitable for children, however I’m 16 and went to watch with my mum and didn’t find it awkward at all. Very well done and stays tasteful. Every voice was stunning. Don’t have a bad word to say about this show!!
Josie London Box Office customer
Ok
Fun but cat could have be better.
Paul London Box Office customer
Diverse..not too kitsch
Felix London Box Office customer
Wonderful show
Such talented case, managed to bring on a tear or two.
Jane London Box Office customer
Funny & sad
I liked the story it was very versatile, I was very disappointed that there was not enough glam and glitter, I wish Jamie dressed up as drag at the end.
Maria London Box Office customer
Excellent show
Stefanos London Box Office customer
A night to remember!
Melanie London Box Office customer
Wonderful
This show has such great life messages in it. There is a lesson for everyone to learn and the fact its based on a true story makes it even more fabulous.
Pamela London Box Office customer
Mother and Son must see
Amazing. My son is gay and it really tugged on the heart strings and also made me so angry at times too. Jamie and his mum were so believable and the song Jamie sung to his mum and vice versa were beautiful. The whole cast played their parts really well, not a bad word to be said. Will definitely be recommending this to all my friends
Rebecca London Box Office customer
great and heartwarming
Christian London Box Office customer
Every Performance Stellar!
Not only us Jamie uniquely gifted, every performer is gifted in song and dance. A fabulous, uplifting evening.
Catherine London Box Office customer
Creative
Silva London Box Office customer
Give it a go !!!
Great show . Good music
Anthony London Box Office customer
absolutely fabulous
KAREN London Box Office customer
A modern must see
Loved the modern dance and how it gives a positive attitude toward anyone who dares to be different. Fantastic acting, LOVED EVERY SECOND, can’t wait to watch it again.
Amanda London Box Office customer
Absolutely brilliant
Entertaining from the start. Colourful, fast moving,funny, emotional. Made me laugh made me cry. John McCrea faboulous throughout and Jamie as we're the rest of the cast. Few well-known faces as well as the newbies all very talented.
Julie London Box Office customer
It was the best show I have seen to date!!!
Robin London Box Office customer
Real emotion
From the opening to the finale such a powerful storyline with powerful characters and vocals . . Heartfelt . . Laughed and cried very emotional and entertaining . . This is now in my top 3 . . I can’t wait to watch it again . . Well done to all the cast . . Amazing
Sandra London Box Office customer
Amazing
I can honestly say it was the best show i have ever seen
Diane London Box Office customer
Brilliant Show
Mark London Box Office customer
This is a must see musical. Funny Brilliant
read about the story and then you will find this show true to life and put across brilliantly
Gordon London Box Office customer
Vibrantly moving
Fabulous
DANIEL London Box Office customer
Great show
I really enjoyed this show. The cast were all great in their roles, music, costumes and set all excellent too!
Martin London Box Office customer
Absolutely amazing!!!xx
This show was brilliant from start to finish!! Loved all the music, acting and singing. Would watch this again, absolutely amazing.
Liz London Box Office customer
Great show
Rachel London Box Office customer
A great show to see right now
Great to see right now with its message of inclusivity, acceptance, love.
susan London Box Office customer
Will not disappoint
Sian London Box Office customer
A great gay story - and nobody dies at the end :D
Marie-Alix London Box Office customer
My sides were hurting
Fun fun fun! Great performances by all. The lead, mother and best friend AMAZING! The song "he's my boy" tears streaming it was so good. Wow! I'll recommend this to anyone any age to see.
Allen London Box Office customer
a pleasant time
Behind a pleasant and entertaining show, a real society issue is tackled denouncing common prejudices . Even if the subject is sometimes heavy-handedly treated, the message gets through in a pleasant manner.
françois London Box Office customer
One of the best musicals I’ve seen
Mari London Box Office customer
WHAT A GREAT SHOW
What a great show.. well worth seeing.
dawn London Box Office customer
Toe tapping
Monica London Box Office customer
Entertaining must see
sam London Box Office customer
A must see!
Great show, lots of laughs and an important message.
Antony London Box Office customer
WONDERFUL!
Anyone thinking of seeing this show, abosutely go. It was fantastic!
Mandi London Box Office customer
great songs and music - a must see, even if you haven’t heard of it!
We didn’t know quite what to expect but really enjoyed a moving story with laughter, great music and a fantastic leading actor.
Simon London Box Office customer
Don’t miss it!!!
Keith Ross London Box Office customer
Top entertainment on London Pride Day
Fantastic show, moving and realistic story, wonderful acting (Jamie, Preti, mom), great music and dancing. Also loved the stage settings and changes throughout the scenes. I came with my teenaged son, both of us non-native english speakers, but this fact did not harm our good experience of the show. All together was a top entertainment on London Pride Day (July 7 2018)
Hadar London Box Office customer
Amazing experience!
Christoph London Box Office customer
Fantastic!
Absolutely loved it, highly recommended
Lisa London Box Office customer
Loved it
Great seat
Dorothy London Box Office customer
A must see
Robert London Box Office customer
Masterpiece
Luca London Box Office customer
Most inspiring and sensitive musical since Billy Elliot
We saw this musical with the whole family with teens. It's a touching story based on a real life "Jamie" and his experiences in a mainstream high school environment. While the actors of the main characters play superb so does the whole ensemble: Their dancing and choreographie is creative and powerfull and fit perfectly to the music that is somehow pop-like but also complex and interesting and exciting: This is clearly a must see again musical and very certainly a strong candidate for the top of the tops playlist for your mobile.
Stefan London Box Office customer
Just Brilliant
Fab show - brilliant music acting and story. Best show I’ve seen for a long time
Christopher London Box Office customer
Amazing in every way
It was so funny, and the musical numbers were insanely good. But, what struck us was how poignant it was, and how much we cried! An absolute must-see.
rebecca London Box Office customer
Moving, funny, a must see.
Matthew London Box Office customer
Life is beautiful
Thierry London Box Office customer
Excelkent
Katherine London Box Office customer
Heart warming tale of our times
Great show with believable characters. Cried through most of the second act. Jamies mums performance was poignant and heart wrenching.
Linda London Box Office customer
Gay issues is not sutable for every body
Gay issues is not sutable for every body
Sharaf London Box Office customer
Everyone really is talking about this fabulous show
Rosemary London Box Office customer
No Wonder everyones talking!
Went with an open mind to this show and boy was I surprised! A fantastic cast great score and top performances all around! Top Choice best I seen in the West End Ever!
Mark London Box Office customer
Exceptional must see true story
janet London Box Office customer
Brilliant
Fabien London Box Office customer
Glamason meets Fabulous
Fantastic story with shuch talented actors! Story that anybody can relate to in some way, funny, deep yet witty! Absolutly fabulous darling! A MUST see! Well done!
Rudy London Box Office customer
Joyous!
A truly life-affirming big hug of a show!
Rebekah London Box Office customer
Second Look: EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE at the Apollo Theatre
12 Apr 2019
Back in November 2017 I reported that this high-spirited musical was the “perfect way to lift the gloom with a reminder of decent British humanity that celebrates the individual spirit”.
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie – Layton Williams as Jamie, Hayley Tamaddon as Miss Hedge & class
Review: EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE at the Apollo Theatre
24 Nov 2017
London needs something to celebrate as this particular winter of political uncertainty grinds onwards - this musical is the perfect way to lift the gloom with a reminder of decent British humanity that celebrates the individual spirit.
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Theatre Address
Apollo Theatre
31 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES
Facilities
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- Disabled toilets
- Infrared hearing loop
- Member of Q-Park scheme
- Toilets
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Theatre Info
- Capacity: 775
- Year built: 1901