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Jamie Wilson (theatrical producer)

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Jamie Wilson is a British theatrical producer best known for adapting popular films into stage musicals. He is currently producing The Devil Wears Prada at the Dominion Theatre and Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical at the Shaftesbury Theatre.[1] In 2024, Wilson produced new runs of Sister Act at the Dominion Theatre and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) at the Criterion Theatre. He also produced Mrs. Doubtfire: The Musical at the Shaftesbury Theatre, which is scheduled to begin a UK and Ireland tour in 2026.[2]

Wilson was ranked number 15 in The Stage 100 list for 2025, which recognises the most influential people in British theatre.[3]

Career

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Wilson founded Jamie Wilson Productions (JWP) in 2008. Since its inception, the company has expanded from a team of 12–15 employees to 35 following the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] JWP has produced or co-produced more than 90 shows across London’s West End, Broadway, UK tours, and internationally.[5]

His career began with a production of Ha Ha Hamlet!, which he toured following a run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.[1]

Wilson also holds a long-term programming role at the Shaftesbury Theatre. Under a ten-year agreement, he serves as lead producer and principal programmer.[4]

Productions

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Title Venue(s) Location(s)
Just For One Day Old Vic, Shaftesbury Theatre London, Toronto
Mrs. Doubtfire Shaftesbury Theatre London, Germany, USA, Australia
Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) Various UK
The Last Laugh Noël Coward Theatre London, New York City, UK
Calamity Jane Various UK Tour
The Notebook Broadway, Various USA
Sister Act Eventim Apollo, Dominion Theatre London, Australia, Germany, Netherlands
White Christmas Dominion Theatre London
Ain’t Too Proud Prince Edward Theatre London
South Pacific Sadler’s Wells London
My Fair Lady London Coliseum London
Bruce Forsyth Live at the Palladium London Palladium London
Robin Cousins' Ice Various UK Tour
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tell Me On A Sunday Various UK Tour
When Harry Met Sally Various UK Tour
Stones in His Pockets Various UK Tour
Love Letters Various UK Tour
Sex in Suburbia Various UK Tour
Hot Flush! Various UK Tour
Paul Zerdin's "No Strings" Various UK Tour
Ha Ha Holmes! Various UK Tour
Ha Ha Hamlet! Various UK Tour
Ha Ha Hitler! Various UK Tour
Ha Ha Hood! Various UK Tour
Hormonal Housewives Various UK Tour
Doctor in the House Various UK Tour
Santa Claus and the Christmas Adventure Various UK Tour
Santa Claus and the Magical Christmas Journey Various UK Tour
Santa Claus and the Night Before Christmas Various UK Tour
The Joy of Politics Various UK Tour
The Great Australian Drag Show Various UK Tour
Variety Attack Various UK Tour
Dance Attack Various UK Tour
The Wiz Various UK Tour

References

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  1. ^ a b Big Interviews: Jamie Wilson. The Stage. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  2. ^ Mrs. Doubtfire musical to tour the UK and Ireland. WhatsOnStage. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  3. ^ The Stage 100: 2025 (Nos. 15–20). The Stage. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  4. ^ a b About Jamie Wilson Productions. Jamie Wilson Productions. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  5. ^ Jamie Wilson Productions. Official website. Retrieved 9 May 2025.