History Theatre / EverybodysTalkingAboutJamie

The show was nominated for five [[UsefulNotes/LaurenceOlivierAward Laurence Olivier Awards]]. It is also noteworthy in certain circles for featuring Creator/MichelleVisage as a replacement Miss Hedge in late 2018.

* ShipTease: Jaime and [[Spoiler:Dean have this when they make up at the end and go to the prom together.]]

* ShipTease: Jaime and [Spoiler:Dean have this when they make up at the end and go to the prom together.]

* CampGay: Jamie. Very much so.

Plans for a [[TheFilmOfThePlay film adaptation]], initially set to be released by Creator/TwentiethCenturyStudios, were announced in 2018; the theatrical release was canceled in early 2021 with the rights sold to Creator/AmazonStudios and new plans to debut globally on Creator/PrimeVideo; the film released in select theaters on 10 September 2021 and on Prime 17 September.

Plans for a [[TheMovie film adaptation]], initially set to be released by Creator/TwentiethCenturyStudios, were announced in 2018; the theatrical release was canceled in early 2021 with the rights sold to Creator/AmazonStudios and new plans to debut globally on Creator/PrimeVideo; the film released in select theaters on 10 September 2021 and on Prime 17 September.

* MovieBonusSong: "This Was Me" is a solo for Hugo (performed by Creator/RichardEGrant and [[Music/FrankieGoesToHollywood Holly Johnson]]), reminiscing about his early drag career and the impact of the AIDS epidemic and Music/FreddieMercury's death. It replaces "The Legend of Loco Chanelle (and the Blood Red Dress)".

** [[Series/BadEducation Layton Williams]] (first stage Black Jamie) is an uncredited dancer.

** [[Series/BadEducation Layton Williams]] (first stage African-American Jamie) is an uncredited dancer.

Plans for a [[TheMovie film adaptation]], initially set to be released by Creator/TwentiethCenturyStudios, were announced in 2018; the theatrical release was canceled in early 2021 with the rights sold to Creator/AmazonStudios and new plans to debut globally on Creator/PrimeVideo; the film is scheduled to release in select theaters on 10 September 2021 and on Prime 17 September.[[note]]It premiered at [[UsefulNotes/SanFrancisco San Francisco Pride]] via the Frameline Film Festival on 12 June 2021 and at [=OutFest=] in UsefulNotes/LosAngeles on 13 August, hence some spoilers being available.[[/note]]

* AllOfTheOtherReindeer: Jamie receives this treatment, mostly from Miss Hedge and Dean. [[spoiler: However, by the end, it's subverted, with far more people supporting him than opposing him]].
* ApatheticTeacher: Miss Hedge is cynical and jaded, believing that her students need to 'get real'. [[spoiler: She becomes more of a SadistTeacher later in the show, taking delight in trying to shame Jamie for wearing make-up and not allowing him to attend prom in a dress.]]

** John [=McCrea=] (original West End Jamie) appears [[spoiler:as the younger Hugo/Loco Chanelle during "This Was Me"]].
** Creator/BiancaDelRio (stage Hugo/Loco Chanelle) makes an appearance [[spoiler:during "Work of Art" as Miss Haywood, the art teacher]].
* CampGay: Jamie is very much this.

** Jamie was originated by John [=McCrea=], who is white, but, in January 2019, was replaced by [[Series/BadEducation Layton Williams]], who is Black.
** Similarly, Hugo was played by Caucasian actors until May 2019, when Creator/BiancaDelRio, of Cuban and Honduran descent, took over.

** Jamie also gets one of "And You Don’t Even Know It" between "He’s My Boy" and "My Man, My Boy". Neither of these reprises are on the cast recording.

* DisappearedDad [=/=] IHaveNoSon: While Wayne New is still around, he wants nothing to do with his son.

* {{Gayngst}}: Some, mostly during "Ugly In This Ugly World", but for the most part Jamie is proud and unapologetic about his sexuality.

* IAmNotPretty: Both Jamie and Pritti suffer from this and discuss it together, each insisting that it isn't true in the case of the other. Makes for some subtle heartwarming moments during the prom scene when their classmates immediately tell both of them how great they look, sincerely and unprompted.

* MovieBonusSong: "This Was Me" is a solo for Hugo (performed not by Creator/RichardEGrant but [[Music/FrankieGoesToHollywood Holly Johnson]]), reminiscing about his early drag career and the impact of the AIDS epidemic and Music/FreddieMercury's death. It replaces "The Legend of Loco Chanelle (and the Blood Red Dress)".

Plans for a [[TheMovie film adaptation]], initially set to be released by Creator/TwentiethCenturyStudios, were announced in 2018; the theatrical release was canceled in early 2021 with the rights sold to Creator/AmazonStudios and new plans to debut globally on Creator/PrimeVideo; the film is scheduled to release in theaters on 10 September 2021 and on Prime 17 September.[[note]]It premiered at [[UsefulNotes/SanFrancisco San Francisco Pride]] via the Frameline Film Festival on 12 June 2021 and at [=OutFest=] in UsefulNotes/LosAngeles on 13 August, hence some spoilers being available.[[/note]]

Plans for a [[TheMovie film adaptation]], initially set to be released by Creator/TwentiethCenturyStudios, were announced in 2018; the theatrical release was canceled in early 2021 with the rights sold to Creator/AmazonStudios and new plans to debut globally on Creator/PrimeVideo; the film is scheduled to release 17 September 2021.[[note]]It premiered at [[UsefulNotes/SanFrancisco San Francisco Pride]] via the Frameline Film Festival on 12 June 2021 and at [=OutFest=] in UsefulNotes/LosAngeles on 13 August, hence some spoilers being available.[[/note]]

''Everybody's Talking About Jamie'' is a musical written by Tom [=McRae=] and composed by Dan Gillespie Sells. It was inspired by the BBC Three documentary ''Jamie: Drag Queen at 16''. It premiered in Sheffield in 2017, and transferred to the West End later that year.

The story follows Jamie New, a gay teenage boy growing up in Sheffield. Jamie desperately wants to become a drag queen, and while his mother and his best friend, Pritti, support him, he is also faces scorn and ridicule from his teacher, Miss Hedge, and the school bully, Dean. As prom approaches, Jamie decides he will attend wearing a dress at Pritti's encouragement. In preparation, he befriends the owner of a local drag attire shop, who is all too happy to help him. However, it becomes apparent that the school is less happy about his plans...

Plans for a [[TheMovie film adaptation]], initially set to be released by Creator/TwentiethCenturyStudios, were announced in 2018; the theatrical release was canceled in early 2021 with the rights sold to Creator/AmazonStudios and new plans to debut globally on Creator/PrimeVideo; the film is scheduled to release 17 September 2021.[[note]]It premiered at [[UsefulNotes/SanFrancisco San Francisco Pride]] via the Frameline Film Festival on 12 June 2021, hence some spoilers being available.[[/note]]

!!''Everybody's Talking About Jamie'' contains examples of:

** Jamie was originated by John [=McCrea=], who is white, but in January 2019 was replaced by Layton Williams, who is black.
** Similarly, Hugo was played by white actors until May 2019, when Creator/BiancaDelRio, who is of Cuban and Honduran descent, took over the role.
* DarkReprise:
** An odd example. After the end of "It Means Beautiful", Jamie thanks her, kisses her on the cheek, and leaves. Pritti then sings a short, sad reprise of the same song that could be taken as implying she has unrequited feelings for Jamie. This is never addressed again.
** Jamie also gets one of ‘And You Don’t Even Know It’ between ‘He’s My Boy’ and ‘My Man, My Boy’. Neither of these reprises are on the cast recording.

** Tragically inverted later on in "Ugly In This Ugly World".

* MaybeEverAfter: Jamie's mother's friend Ray jokes at the end that she and Jamie's mum might get together. Based on their interactions throughout, the idea isn't impossible - it's certainly more likely than any other potential pairing of the show's characters.
* MovieBonusSong: "This Was Me" is a solo for Hugo, reminiscing about his early drag career and the impact Music/FreddieMercury's death had on him. It replaces "The Legend of Loco Chanelle (and the Blood Red Dress)".

* RemakeCameo: John [=McCrea=], the original Jamie from the Sheffield and West End productions, portrays the young Loco Chanelle in the 2021 film adaptation.
* TheSomethingSong: "Prom Song"

Plans for a [[TheMovie film adaptation]], initially set to be released by Creator/TwentiethCenturyStudios, were announced in 2018; the theatrical release was canceled in early 2021 with the rights sold to Creator/AmazonStudios and new plans to debut globally on Creator/PrimeVideo; the film premiered at [[UsefulNotes/SanFrancisco San Francisco Pride]] via the Frameline Film Festival on June 12, 2021, and is set to drop September 17, 2021.

** John McCrea (original West End Jamie) appears [[spoiler:as the younger Hugo/Loco Chanelle during "This Was Me"]].

** Jamie also gets one of ‘You Don’t Even Know It’ between ‘He’s My Boy’ and ‘My Man, My Boy’. Neither of these reprises are on the cast recording.

''Everybody's Talking About Jamie'' is a musical written by Tom [=McRae=] and composed by Dan Gillespie Sells. It was inspired by the BBC Three documentary ''Jamie: Drag Queen at 16''. It premiered in Sheffield in 2017, and transferred to the West End later that year. Plans for a film version, to be released by Creator/AmazonStudios, were announced in 2018; the film is set to debut September 17, 2021.

''Everybody's Talking About Jamie'' is a musical written by Tom [=McRae=] and composed by Dan Gillespie Sells. It was inspired by the BBC Three documentary ''Jamie: Drag Queen at 16''. It premiered in Sheffield in 2017, and transferred to the West End later that year. Plans for a film version, to be released by Creator/AmazonStudios, were announced in 2018.

''Everybody's Talking About Jamie'' is a musical written by Tom [=McRae=] and composed by Dan Gillespie Sells. It was inspired by the BBC Three documentary ''Jamie: Drag Queen at 16''. It premiered in Sheffield in 2017, and transferred to the West End later that year. Plans for a film version were announced in 2018.

The show was nominated for five [[Main/LaurenceOlivierAward Laurence Olivier Awards]]. It is also noteworthy in certain circles for featuring Creator/MichelleVisage as a replacement Miss Hedge in late 2018.

* TheBully: Dean. He taunts Jamie for being gay, as well as Pritti for being Muslim.

* DarkReprise: An odd example. After the end of "It Means Beautiful", Jamie thanks her, kisses her on the cheek, and leaves. Pritti then sings a short, sad reprise of the same song that could be taken as implying she has unrequited feelings for Jamie. This is never addressed again.

* EvenTheGuysWantHim: During the prom scene, one of Jamie's male classmates mentions that he finds Jamie attractive in his dress, and would be into him if he didn't know Jamie was male.

* ColorBlindCasting: Jamie was originated by John [=McCrea=], who is white, but in January 2019 was replaced by Layton Williams, who is black.

* ApatheticTeacher: Miss Hedge is cynical and jaded, believing that her students need to 'get real'. [[spoiler: She becomes more of a SadistTeacher later in the show, taking delight in trying to shame him for wearing make-up and not allowing him to attend prom in a dress.]]

* TeensAreMonsters: Subverted. Dean is cruel, and this is partially blamed on his age, but the rest of the teenage characters are actually quite nice.