‘And You Don’t Even Know It’ is a catty, camp anthem that takes over a school classroom, while the title tune crescendo’s like the juiciest gossip coursing through a crowd. "But this is brand new music from a brand new writing team - so it really is incredible. "I spoke to my mum about it and she said 'Well, why not wear one too? ""I loved it," she adds. The film adaptation of Mamma Mia - originally a musical - went on to become one of the highest-grossing films of all time at the UK box office. These are external links and will open in a new window "It has a strong message but wears it lightly," she says ascribing its success partially to its "brilliant working class Sheffield script" and "amazingly diverse cast". Warp Films, who are behind films including Tyrannosaur - starring Olivia Colman - and the TV series This is England, will adapt the musical.The story came about after 15-year-old Jamie Campbell wanted to wear a dress to his school prom.Speaking to BBC News after the film adaptation was announced, Jamie said: "I was jealous that all the girls got to go to prom in these amazing, glamorous dresses. John McCrea plays Jamie New in the show, inspired by Jamie Campbell In 2011, a BBC camera crew followed Jamie Campbell, a secondary school student gearing up for prom – and determined to come dressed as his drag alter ego, Fifi la True. We are so sorry that in these testing and difficult times you are not able to enjoy Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. The sets, costumes, and performances are bound to leave you speechless.
"I couldn't have dreamt this," he says. save hide report. Everybody’s Talking About Jamie WEST END Update -3rd June 2020. Songs like that leave plenty of room for a performance of real personality – and the current Jamie Layton Williams is charisma itself in or out of a cocktail frock.Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is showing at the 775 seat Apollo Theatre which is located at Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 7ESChoose your seats via our live booking platform, once payment is completed you will receive an email confirmation with your booking reference number.
Happy Pride 2020 ❤️… There's a place where we belong. "The fact that this is about to come full circle - from starting out as a documentary to now being made a film - is rather a delightful idea. Dan Gillespie-Sells, singer-songwriter of The Feeling, fictionalised Jamie’s story by upping the ante, relocating it to Sheffield and infusing it with wave after wave of fizzy, upbeat electro pop. Please have your booking reference number at hand when collecting your tickets.If you have any questions about your ticket purchase you can contact our customer services team on Strobe lighting is used several times during the performance.Everyboy’s Talking About Jamie is recommended for ages 7 and above.The use of camera and sound recording equipment is strictly prohibited.The home of ground-breaking musicals, explore what’s showing now in the West End and book a theatrical experience that you’ll treasure forever.
This is just so crazy. Collect your tickets from the Apollo Theatre box office on the day of the show, a minimum of 30 minutes before the performance start time, print and bring along the ticket confirmation email. Dan Gillespie Sells from The Feeling is behind the show's music Posted by 2 hours ago. There is nothing that you need to do if your performance has been cancelled. Head over to Facebook to see us to our thang and share your favourite memories of "You look at the likes of Mamma Mia and Les Mis and they had music which had been around for years and was in the public consciousness. And the story isn't even about the main character coming out - but being able to express himself fully. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. To our Black audiences and colleagues - know that we support you and we love you. This is very unusual - it's very early in the history of the show for it to be made into a film. Tickets must be collected by the purchasing customer with a valid photo ID. Olivier Awards 2018: What we learned at the ceremony "And now it's being turned into a film - I absolutely can't believe it! I've had hundreds and hundreds of messages from people who it's resonated with. These are external links and will open in a new windowWest End musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie will be turned into a feature film, it has been announced.The show - about a 16-year-old boy from Sheffield who wants to be a drag queen - has also just had its run at London's Apollo Theatre extended.The musical was inspired by a BBC Three documentary Jamie: Drag Queen at 16. Right then and there I offered them a theatre to show it in. "The lyrics and music are written by The Feeling's Dan Gillespie Sells and BAFTA-nominated screenwriter Tom McRae - who were both new to musical theatre.Indeed, Gillespie earned himself an Olivier nomination for outstanding achievement in music for his debut as a musical theatre composer and orchestrator. Everybody's Talking About Jamie Virtual West End LIVE | Performances & Q&A - collab with Sky VIP. "With the musical, it's touched so many people. "I think it will translate really well as a film. Please ask for details.Group organiser goes FREE with every group booking of 10 or more tickets.Valid Monday to Wednesday evenings and Wednesday MatineesValid Monday to Wednesday evenings and Wednesday MatineesWe have released FREE PSHE & Drama educational packs to support studies in English, PHSE, SMSC, Health & Social Care, Performing Arts, Drama and Music for students "Everybody's Talking about Jamie has seen a successful and critically-acclaimed transferral to the West End - receiving five Olivier nominations earlier this year - with Marianka Swain - the UK editor in chief of Broadway World told the BBC: "After watching dozens of West End shows, it felt like a breath of fresh air.