Hamilton lead actor Jamael Westman on making change: 'There's a lot of power in being young'

Jamael Westman, the lead actor in the West End production of Hamilton, talks to the Guardian's Iman Amrani backstage at the Victoria Palace Theatre, discussing the power of youth to make change, whether Hamilton is part of a wider 'black renaissance' and what theatre can do to attract a more diverse audience.
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[@scotfot]

After seeing Jamael in LA I fell in love with the show all over again. He is AMAZING as Alexander Hamilton. He brought a swagger to the role that blew me away.

[@Greystorm1619]

I saw him perform in LA today and just fell in love with his gravitas as Hamilton. Glad to know that he’s such a chill and thoughtful dude irl!

[@bellagrace7989]

Me too it was incredible!!!!

[@e_G_o_05]

Saw the show this past weekend. I didn’t realize until I saw the playbill that I was watching an Olivier nominee as Hamilton!

[@victordunson719]

You guys have me so excited to see him on Sunday 🤭

[@ivysayshello]

Aaaaahhh his Hamilton is SO suave? I just saw him in LA and his line delivery is sooooooo refreshing-I am now in need of an album/recording of this touring cast!

[@Mehki227]

He's in The Essex Serpent on Apple TV.

[@maiz3558]

Much love

[@victordunson719]

Less than a month before I see him.