Everybody’s Talking About Jamie - images released of new 2020 cast
Casting news
IMAGES have been released of the new 2020 cast of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. To view them, click here
Previously Posted: New cast members have been announced for the feel-good musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, which is currently booking at the Apollo Theatre until August 29, 2020.
Joining the show from January 6, 2020 are: Hiba Elchikhe, who will be making her West End debut playing the role of Pritti Pasha; David O’Reilly, who steps into the role of Laika Virgin; Leon Craig, who joins the company as Sandra Bollock and Jordan Ricketts, who also makes his West End debut playing Dean.
New cast members also include Zion Battles (Levi), Keenan Knight (Sayid), Ebony Clarke (Swing/Dance Captain), Joe Wolstenholme (Swing) and Brian James Leys (Understudy).
They join the previously announced Noah Thomas who takes over the role of Jamie New. Thomas, currently a third year student at Mountview Academy, will be making his professional stage debut.
Continuing with the show are current cast members: Melissa Jacques (Margaret New), Preeya Kalidas (Miss Hedge), Sejal Keshwala (Ray), Roy Haylock/Bianca Del Rio (Hugo/Loco Chanelle), James Gillan (Tray Sophisticay), Marlon G. Day (Dad), Alexander Archer (Mickey), Zahra Jones (Becca), Emily Kenwright (Vicki), Jordan Laviniere (Cy), Harriet Payne (Bex), Tilly La Belle Yengo (Fatimah), Marvyn Charles (Swing), Rachel Seirian (Swing) and Gillian Ford (Understudy).
Nica Burns, Producer of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie said:
“We are delighted to welcome a new class of exceptionally talented young performers, many of them making their West End debut including our brilliant new Jamie, Noah Thomas. Leading them to light up the winter sky are our current star cast playing the grown ups, Melissa Jacques (Margaret New), Preeya Kalidas (Miss Hedge), Sejal Keshwala (Ray) with Roy Haylock/Bianca Del Rio unveiling two sensational new drag queens. As funny, fabulous and feelgood as ever.”
Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future. Jamie is going to be a sensation. Supported by his brilliant loving mum and surrounded by his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight.