Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
by Tom MacRae, Dan Gillespie Sellsplay
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Everybody's Talking About Jamie is a stage musical centred around a coming-of-age story, with score by Dan Gillespie Sells and book and lyrics by Tom MacRae. The musical is inspired by the 2011 British television documentary Jamie: Drag Queen at 16 directed by Jenny Popplewell. The musical follows and is based upon the true-life story of 16-year-old British schoolboy Jamie Campbell, as he overcomes prejudice and bullying to step out of the darkness and become a drag queen.
Adaptations (2)
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie has been adapted into 2 films, from 2018 to 2021. The most recent is Everybody's Talking About Jamie (2021).
Everybody's Talking About Jamie2018 · film · 160 min · dir. Jonathan Butterell · IMDb ↗IMDb8.0Jamie is 16 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. Sixteen: the edge of possibility. Time to make your dreams come true.
Everybody's Talking About Jamie2021 · film · 115 min · dir. Jonathan Butterell, Dan Gillespie Sells, Tom MacRae · IMDb ↗Jamie New is 16 and doesn’t quite fit in—instead of pursuing a "real" career he dreams of becoming a drag queen. Uncertain about his future, Jamie knows one thing for sure: he is going to be a sensation. Supported by his loving mom and his amazing friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight.
