New cast members announced for Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
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(Updated on 18 Sep 2019)
Everybody is *still* talking about this multi-award-winning musical following a recent announcement that [the show is being adapted into a major motion picture](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/1980/everybodys-talking-about-jamie-to-be-adapted-into-a-major-motion-picture-plus-other-jamie-news.aspx). Now, the production team for ***[Everybody’s Talking About Jamie](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/2756/everybodys-talking-about-jamie-tickets.aspx)*** has confirmed two new cast members to be joining the ensemble. The hit show is currently playing at the **[Apollo Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/1/apollo-theatre.aspx)**.
**Pictured: **Lee Ross and Rebecca McKinnis join the cast
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Starting 16 July 2018, **Rebecca McKinnis** (***[Les Miserables](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/197/les-miserables-tickets.aspx)****, We Will Rock You, **[Mamma Mia!](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/1017/mamma-mia-tickets.aspx)***) and **Lee Ross** (*EastEnders, Doctor Who*) will be joining the cast as Margaret New and Hugo/Loco respectively. **John McCrea** and WhatsOnStage Award-winning actress **Lucie Shorthouse** will be continuing their roles as the eponymous Jamie and Pritti Pasha.
Producer of the show **Nina Burns** commented on the change in cast saying that it was a ‘big milestone’ to say goodbye to **Josie Walker** and **Phil Nichol** who both originated the characters of Margaret New and Hugo/Loco Chanelle. According to Burns, **McKinnis** acted as an understudy for the role of Margaret New and filled in for Walker a number of times.
Other continuing cast members include **Alex Anstey** (Laika Virgin), **Cherelle Jay**, **Chloe Pole**, **Courtney Bowman** (Fatimah), **Daniel Davids** (Levi), **Daniel Jacob** (Sandra Bollock), **Harriet Payne** (Bex), **James Gillan** (Tray Sophisticay), **Jordan Cunningham** (Sayid), **Ken Christiansen** (Jamie's Dad), **Lauran Rae** (Becca), **Kirstie Skivington** (Vicki), **Luke Baker** (Dean Paxton), **Luke Bayer**, **Marvyn Charles**, **Ryan Hughes** (Mickey), **Shiv Rabheru** (Cy), **Shobna Gulati** (Ray) and **Tamsin Carroll** (Miss Hedge).
*Everybody’s Talking About Jamie* [recently announced an extension](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/1980/everybodys-talking-about-jamie-to-be-adapted-into-a-major-motion-picture-plus-other-jamie-news.aspx) and is **booking until 6 April 2018.** Book your tickets now to this fantastic production and see what all the buzz is about!
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