Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, the award-winning feel good new musical sensation, has announced that Shane Richie, best known for playing the much-loved Alfie Moon in the BBC’s EastEnders will take on the role of Hugo / Loco Chanelle from 28 January until 4 May 2019.
Shane Richie said: ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is a terrific show so I jumped at the chance to play Hugo / Loco Chanelle. It’s so different to any role I’ve played before and too good an opportunity to miss. I started my career in night clubs and cabaret pubs – the kind of world Hugo inhabits – where I met some wonderful characters. So in a sense I feel like I’ve met Hugo / Loco Chanelle before. I’ve had lots of ideas about how to portray the character and sing the songs. As for my dress and heels, hang onto your handbags!’
Nica Burns, Producer of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie said: ‘We are all delighted that Shane is joining the cast of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, he’s an incredibly talented performer. I know he’ll pull out all the stops and make Hugo / Loco Chanelle entirely his own. It’s going to be a lot of fun!’
Shane will be joining the cast of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie from 28 January 2019 when Layton Williams also takes over the role of Jamie New. Further casting is to be announced.
