Everybody’s Talking About Jamie releases teen edition for schools to license

Concord Theatricals is releasing a new teen edition of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie which will be available for schools and youth groups in the UK and Ireland to license.

Developed especially for performance by teen actors the teen edition will be a full-length adaptation of the West End production. 

The show is currently on a UK tour, with lyrics by Tom MacRae, music by Dan Gillespie Sells and concept by Jonathan Butterell. 

Steven Greenhalgh from Concord Theatricals Europe said: ‘Concord Theatricals is delighted to be launching this very special teen edition of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie for the schools market. 

‘Jamie New’s quest to attend prom in a dress is packed with important messages about identity, discovery and acceptance. We are proud to play our part in helping young people to feel creative and confident – whether on stage, behind-the-scenes or in the audience.’

MacRae, Gillespie Sells and Butterell added: ‘It’s a story of community and friendship, and a celebration of each and everyone’s uniqueness in all its messiness and fabulousness. We can’t think of a better place to explore this story than in a school setting, and we are so excited to hear of future teen Jamies coming to life.’

The show opened initially in 2017 at Sheffield Theatres before transferring to the West End later that year. There is also an Amazon Prime film of the musical that was released in 2021. 

Find out more on the Concord Theatricals website.