Layton Williams to play Jamie New in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
Layton Williams will take over the role of Jamie New in Everybody's Talking About Jamie from John McCrea at the Apollo Theatre from 28th January 2019.
Williams is known for starring in the BBC Three sitcom Bad Education. He played Seaweed Stubbs in the UK tour of Hairspray from 2015 to 2016 and more recently, he played Angel in the 20th anniversary of Rent at the St James Theatre and a UK tour.
Inspired by the BBC Three documentary "Jamie: Drag Queen at 16", the musical follows the story of Jamie New, a 16 year old from Sheffield who wants to attend his school prom wearing a dress. Jamie finds his inner drag self which he calls Mimi Me and overcomes adversity with the help of his mother and his friends. In a story that tackles gender fluidity and teenagers finding their voice, the musical also has an original score by The Feeling songwriter Tom Gillespie Sells.
John McCrea currently plays the role of Jamie New, originating the character at the Sheffield Crucible and in the West End. McCrea was nominated for best actor in a musical for his performance of Jamie New at the Olivier Awards in 2018.
Michelle Visage is currently making her West End debut in the musical, playing the role of Miss Hedge. A loved figure on the judging panel of Rupaul's Drag Race, she is also a judge on Ireland's Got Talent and appeared on the British version of Celebrity Big Brother in 2015. Visage will play the role until 26th January 2019.
Everybody's Talking About Jamie is booking at the Apollo Theatre until 6th April 2019.
Everybody's Talking About Jamie tickets are available now.
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