Overview

Synopsis

Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. However, Jamie is a little different to the other teenagers at his school. He harbors a secret dream: to be a drag queen! But first, he needs to find the confidence to be his true self beyond the walls of his home. Although Jamie is terrified about the future, he knows that, one way or another, he will be a sensation. He is supported every step of the way by his loving mum, Margaret, who would do anything for her boy. She tries to protect Jamie by keeping the truth about his father’s absence a secret, a decision that threatens her close-knit bond with her son. He also has the love and support of his best friend, Pritti, who reassures Jamie that his difference is what makes him beautiful. Despite the bullying, the prejudice, and the public humiliation, Jamie learns to embrace his inner queen--named Mimi Me--and step into the spotlight...his spotlight.

Show Information

Book
Tom MacRae
Lyrics
Tom MacRae
Based on the Play/Book/Film
Jamie: Drag Queen at 16 by Jenny Popplewell
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2017
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Settings
Multiple Settings, Contemporary
Time & Place
Parson Cross (an area of Sheffield), England, Present Day
Cast Size
large
Orchestra Size
Medium
Dancing
Musical Staging
Ideal For
College/University, Diverse Cast, Large Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Male, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Late Teen, Adult, Mature Adult Characters

Context

Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Jamie New

Lead

Male

Tenor

Margaret New

Supporting

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Pritti Pasha

Supporting

Female

Alto, Mezzo-Soprano

Ray

Supporting

Female

Alto

Hugo Battersby / Loco Chanelle

Supporting

Male

Baritone, Bass-Baritone

Miss Hedge

Supporting

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Dean Paxton

Supporting

Male

Bass-Baritone, Baritone, Tenor

Becca

Featured

Female

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

Bex

Featured

Female

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

Fatimah

Featured

Female

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

Vicki

Featured

Female

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

Mickey

Featured

Male

Tenor, Baritone, Bass-Baritone, Bass

Sayid

Featured

Male

Tenor, Baritone, Bass, Bass-Baritone

Cy

Featured

Male

Tenor, Baritone, Bass, Bass-Baritone

Levi

Featured

Male

Tenor, Baritone, Bass, Bass-Baritone

Sandra Bollock

Featured

Male

Tenor, Baritone, Bass, Bass-Baritone

Tray Sophisticay

Featured

Male

Tenor, Baritone, Bass, Bass-Baritone

Laika Virgin

Featured

Male

Tenor, Baritone, Bass, Bass-Baritone

Wayne New

Featured

Male

Non-singer

Songs

Act One

Act Two

A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number.

Monologues

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Scenes

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Key Terms

    A version of a work modified from another medium or language, making it suitable for a new performance context.

    A narrative song or poem often used in musical theatre and opera to convey story and emotion through melody.

    The art of designing and arranging movement sequences for theatrical dance and physical storytelling.

    Spoken interaction between characters in a play, used to reveal relationships, advance plot, and convey emotion.

    A performance style where a performer adopts exaggerated gender expression, often for satire, art, or celebration.

    A group of performers who function as a unit in a production rather than as individuals with leading roles.

    A genre that centers LGBTQ+ characters and themes, challenging heteronormative narratives and celebrating diverse identities in performance.

    A sentimental ballad about unrequited love, often featured in musicals or cabaret performances.

    Wit

    Wit in theatre refers to the quick, clever use of language to create humor or reveal deeper truths about characters and situations. It often relies on sharp wordplay, irony, or unexpected turns of phrase to keep audiences engaged. Wit is commonly found in comedies and serves both to entertain and to highlight human flaws in a lighthearted way.

Videos

Quizzes

Themes, Symbols & Motifs

Quote Analysis

Guide Written By:

Alexandra Appleton

Alexandra Appleton

Writer, editor and theatre researcher