Everybody’s Talking About Jamie: Teen Edition
Musicals and Opera (musical theatre, lgbtq+)
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Venue 318Broughton High School - Main Theatre
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- Aug 9-10
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Country: United Kingdom - Scotland
- Group: Forth Children's Theatre
- Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strobe lighting
- Accessibility: May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
- Babes in arms policy: Babies are not allowed in the venue
- Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Description
Jamie New is 16 and doesn’t quite fit in. Instead of pursuing a traditional career, he dreams of becoming a drag queen. Uncertain about his future, Jamie knows one thing for sure – he's going to be a sensation. Supported by his loving mother and amazing friends, Jamie overcomes discrimination and bullying to step out of the darkness – and into the spotlight. Following last year’s five-star production of The Addams Family, Forth Children’s Theatre are proud to be bringing this West End hit to Fringe 2024. ***** (CorrBlimey.co.uk). ***** (AllEdinburghTheatre.com).Please note that while all media gallery content is provided by verified members of the event, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society does not review or approve this content before it is posted. Reports of inappropriate content or copyright infringement can be directed to [email protected].
General venue access
- Accessible entry: Level access from parking into the main theatre through the building.
- Stairs: Information not supplied
Wheelchair access type: Level Access, Lift (Building Lift)
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How and when to make an access booking
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- Email: [email protected]
- Textphone: +44 (0)7860 018 299
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Yvonne Gilbert 28 days ago
Happened to be at the train station on Wednesday evening and saw a few cast members at the piano. So decided to go and see the show. I was NOT disappointed. Omg what a brilliant performance by all the cast. Loved every minute and Jamie was a star. My favourite song though was He’s my boy sang beautifully by his mother. Well done everyone involved. I will be looking out for future shows.
Graeme Luke 28 days ago
Once again Forth Children’s Theatre have excelled, this is a superb production which is as good as any West End Cast.
The entire young cast bring such passion and reality to the show and the story of diversity and inclusion is well told.
All the leads are amazing especially a stand out Jamie , Margaret, Hugo and Pretty.
Best show in Fringe
Sophie Williams 34 days ago
Forth Children’s Theatre have a reputation for putting on 5 star shows, and ETAJ is no exception! Show stopping performances all round, with special mention to the choreography and dancers who were SUBLIME. This is a must see feel good show for this years fringe! Oggy Oggy Oggy, oi oi oi, YA BEAUTY! ❤️
Amy 35 days ago
What a show!! The themes and emotions within this show could have been difficult to convey or simply glossed over by such a young cast, but this incredibly talented youth company handle it all with aplomb. In addition to the professional-standard singing & dancing, they’ve created wonderful, well-rounded characters and give deeply sensitive & moving performances. We were blown away by the talent on display here, they have bright futures ahead! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Bruce Aitchison 35 days ago
ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT!!!
The venue is great, with easy parking. The venue volunteers are very helpful.
The show is spectacular, Jamie is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The dancing is top drawer and the singing matches it. Jamie's mum is fantastic.
Well done to the team for putting this together and giving those kids the opportunity to perform as part of the Festival.
Nick Mellish 35 days ago
I was curious to see how Everybody's Talking About Jamie would translate as a teen edition: the answer is very well, and this staging by Forth Children's Theatre is excellent. Casting many of the roles close to the age of the characters in the script adds a weight and verisimilitude to moments that really resonates, and the production is likewise impressive.
The staging is superb as is the music and lighting. This is ambitious stuff and the audience was rightly laughing and cheering in all the right places. Whether this is your first time seeing the play courtesy of the Festival Fringe or you're familiar with it already, this is well worth your time. The script is funny, the music catchy, and this confident staging means you'll leave remembering why everybody's talking about this musical.
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Laura Crooke 35 days ago
Amazing!!
It might be a teen edition but there is nothing juvenile about this show. A wonderful mixture of humour and heartfelt emotion with wonderful dances and songs. I’d highly recommend this.
Kevin Freeman-Ferguson 35 days ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Stand out opening performance. FCT have created an excellent production of Everybody’s Talking about Jamie. It is moving funny and insightful. The singing was note perfect and the dancing on point. Put this show on your must see list for the Fringe this year.
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