As well as performing, Adams said she has found herself acting as an unofficial dialect coach for co-star Adryne Caulder-James.
Despite being a graduate of the famous performing arts BRIT-School, mastering the Bristol accent was something the London-born actress sought help for.
“I’ve been on the bus, listening in, thinking what does that sound like, how can I pick that up?” said Caulder-James. “Jayde’s been saying I’m doing quite well, which is a compliment.”
As a teenager, Adams attended Bristol Old Vic’s Young Company theatre school, but said she found it tough as a young performer and left the city in 2004.
“Things have changed since I was younger, but there were a lot of gates that I couldn’t get through, so I went off, made a name for myself and came back five years ago. And now I’m the lead in a show at the Old Vic.”
Adams goes further still, challenging what she sees as a misconception held by some that Bristolians are not very intelligent and don’t take themselves seriously:
“There’s so many people like me in this city and I’ve had the pleasure of meeting some of the city’s most talented Bristolian performers.
“I’m really proud to be representing the Bristol Old Vic in the show.”