Everyone is only talking about Jamie - City Theater Baden

"Everybody's Talking About Jamie"
Music by Dan Gillespie Sells
Book and Lyrics by Tom MacRae
Based on an idea by Jonathan Butterell
German translation by Werner Sobotka
Collaboration Niklas Doddo

Cast
Musical Direction Daniel Feik
Direction Andreas Gergen
Choreography Dominique Brooks-Daw
Set Design Stephan Prattes
Costumes Claudio Pohle

Jamie New Lukas Mayer
Jamie New (16.01., 30.01.) Jens Emmert
Margaret New Pia Douwes
Hugo / Loco Chanelle Alfons Haider
Ray, Margaret's friend Alexandra Frankl
Mrs. Hedge Angelika Niakan
Dean Paxton Timotheus Hollweg
Pritti Pasha, Jamie's friend Laila Ghaleb
Wayne New, Jamie's Dad Artur Ortens
Sandra Bollock Tamara Mascara
Laika Virgin Jens Emmert, Daniel Greabumit
Orchestra, Choir, and Dance Ensemble of Bühne Baden

Description
16-year-old Jamie New from Sheffield has a dream: He wants to be on stage - as a drag queen. While other teenagers are still searching for their place in life, Jamie knows who he is and what he wants to be. But the path to that dream is anything but easy. Between bullying at school, rejection from his father, and the constant question of societal acceptance, it takes courage, imagination, and a lot of glitter to stay true to oneself. With the loving support of his mother and her best friend, Jamie discovers his strength - and meets Hugo, a former drag star, who becomes a mentor and shows him how to present himself to the world with pride and poise.

EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE is an exhilarating musical about the courage to be different. With humor, heart, and energetic pop songs, it celebrates individuality, diversity, and the power of standing up for oneself. It tells the story of the challenges of growing up - and that sometimes you have to create your own stage against all odds. Inspired by the true story of teenager Jamie Campbell, who dreamed of attending his prom as a drag queen, the musical premiered in 2017 at the Sheffield Crucible Theatre and quickly became a sensational success. In 2018, it had its celebrated West End premiere in London, winning awards including Best New Musical at the WhatsOnStage Awards. Jamie's story has traveled the world - as a musical, as a message, and ultimately as a Netflix film (2021). A piece that inspires courage, offers hope, and shows: It’s perfectly fine to just be yourself.

The performance of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals GmbH, in the name and on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.