Named "a fizzing, feeling instant hit" by The Guardian, Everybody's Talking About Jamie will soon take to the stage in Malta for the first time.

The musical opens on 31 October at Sir Temi Zammit Hall for a limited performance run produced by Revamp MT - hot on the heels of the company's recent successes, School of Rock and Amélie.

Inspired by the true story of Jamie Campbell, Everybody's Talking About Jamie follows 16-year-old Jamie New, who knows he was born to stand out, even if the world is not always ready to accept him. With his mother Margaret and best friend Pritti behind him, he sets out to become a drag queen in Sheffield. The musical tells Jamie's story about identity, self-discovery, facing difficult truths and daring to take centre stage on your own terms.

Featuring dazzling musical numbers and sharp wit, Everybody's Talking About Jamie is written by Tom MacRae and Dan Gillespie Sells from an idea by Jonathan Butterell, and even became a film in 2021.

A stellar cast brings the story to life in the show's Malta debut. Malta's own drag artists Chucky Bartolo and Tristan Zammit, plus UK drag performer Lewis Mullan, join the cast alongside Raphael Pace as Jamie, Leontine, Alan Paris, Maria Buckle, Alexia Manduca, Jake Curti and Claudette Pace in her return to the stage. An ensemble of experienced local performers completes the line up, including Paul Portelli and Lawrence Gray.

Artistic director Dorothy Bezzina and musical director Edward Mifsud lead Revamp MT's creative team, which also includes choreographer Luke Brincat, set designers Vincienne Spiteri Bezzina and Karl Mohnani, sound designer Sergio Costa and lighting designers Donald Camilleri and Chris Gauci.

"Jamie has a fantastic score, plenty of humour and a true story with a powerful message that feels particularly relevant today," says Dorothy Bezzina. "Jamie is joyful, funny and full of music that stays with you, but underneath is a very human story about identity, acceptance and family, and finding the confidence to stand proudly in who you are. I hope audiences have a brilliant night at the theatre, and leave thinking about the difference acceptance and encouragement can make in someone's life."

Revamp MT's production of Everybody's Talking About Jamie runs at Sir Temi Zammit Hall, Msida, on 31 October and 6, 7 November at 8pm and 1, 8 November at 4pm. This production is recommended for ages 12 and over. Tickets are available from www.showshappening.com/revampmt/jamie. Everybody's Talking About Jamie is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd (www.concordtheatricals.co.uk). This project is supported by Arts Council Malta and Visit Malta.