The production returns to the stage in 2027 for a 10th anniversary tour, with resources to support pupils studying PSHE and drama.
Following a hit three-year residency at the Apollo Theatre in the West End and two sold-out UK tours, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie will return to the stage, opening at Leeds Grand Theatre on 15th January 2027.
The production will play Leeds Grand Theatre until 23rd January, before moving on to a further 19 venues, including Sheffield Lyceum, New Wimbledon Theatre, Liverpool Empire and Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, touring until 3rd July 2027 with further dates set to be announced.
Education resources
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie has released free education packs to support studies in English, PHSE, health & social care, drama and music for students Key Stage 3 through to A-level. The resources include pre and post-show lesson plans, printable resources, background to the show, interviews, designs and script extracts.
The PSHE resource pack is aimed at students studying PSHE from Year 9 upwards. Activities cover the themes of identity, relationships and self-esteem.
Drama resources are aimed at pupils studying drama, theatre studies and English at GCSE, AS and A-Level. Interviews with the artistic team give insights into the design and directing processes, along with highlighting the themes in the play. In the second part of the pack, there are pre and post-show activities to encourage discussion and debate.
School rates are available at most venues on the tour and schools should contact their chosen venue to enquire about booking.
About the show
Inspired by a true story, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie tells the story of 16-year-old Jamie New who 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.
Nica Burns, producer, said: “Ten years ago I got on a train to Sheffield to see the final matinee of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and ten years later this heart-lifting true story with wonderful songs has played every inhabited continent. Join us on our tenth anniversary tour with a new song, a sparkling cast and a story that will make you laugh cry, sing and want to dance. A show for everyone.”
For more information about the production, visit everybodystalkingaboutjamie.co.uk.
