Everybody's Talking About Jamie - Sheffield Crucible/Apollo

Looks like you know absolutely nothing about live theatre. All of the ensemble wear concealed hairline mics and sing live. They’re quite easy to see if you look hard enough. Think you need to do a little bit of research before coming back again XD

It's a 2018 commercial musical with a pop score. There is some lip-syncing to give the ensemble a boost during the big dance numbers, but for the majority of the show, I would say it is absolutely live.

There’s a high quality video on YouTube of the curtain call. You can see that everyone has a microphone.

There’s videos of the opening song and finale on YouTube where you can very clearly see ALL of their mics so...?

Won the lottery last night, so saw the show again from the front row.

I wasn't going to comment on the microphone issue, but they are obviously placed in the hairline for the ensemble. There were also several points at the show where the sound wasn't turned up quickly enough, which was unfortunate, but also made it obvious that everything was live.

A few covers on, as is always the case now:

Kristie Skivington as Miss Hedge - I've seen her before and she's perfect for the role (although I've not seen Michelle Visage to compare her)
Cherelle Jay as Pritti - Good. I've seen her several times before
Ken Christiansen as Hugo - Strange to see him in this role as he's normally Jamie's Dad. A much more butch take on Hugo. Sang well.
Spencer Stafford as Jamie's Dad - Perfectly fine (and I've also seen him in this role before)
Marvyn Charles as Cy
Luke Bayer as Levi
Chloe Pole as Siobhan (one of those roles that doesn't exist on the official website)

So, all four swings were on, as well as one of the two understudies.

Rather strange to see Luke Bayer in a role other than Jamie, especially one when he has to try and look masculine.

They've trimmed the shop scene down and certainly lost the Sunset Boulevard jokes, maybe more.

The audience was full and energetic, with several lines getting a response that I haven't heard before. Only distraction was two American ladies in the second row. They started off sitting in someone else's seats, then assuming the real owners would swap with them (the real owners were right to refuse), then kept chatting during the show. I know some of the British references may not make sense, but they should still wait until the end to explain them, just like everyone else.

An almost full standing ovation at the end, apart from one half of the front row for some reason. A good uplifting show, as always.

Have TodayTix got any decent deals? If not, places like Leicester Square Box Office or London Theatre Bookings normally have deals a week or so in advance but you have to call or visit the booths in person, those deals won't be online x

Does anyone know any of the new cast for this? Would like to go again but now sure whether to see John/Michelle again or go when the new cast have begun? I do love this cast lots, I hope they are announcing the new cast soon?

Are there dates when Michelle Visage won't be performing, does anyone know (I'm trying to see her, not avoid her I should add!)

He's in panto until January 13th so it certainly fits in.

I don't think it will have as much as a pull as Michelle on the posters but I think it will work better as far as 'star casting' goes.