Birmingham’s historic The Alexandra theatre has announced a special Joe Lycett show to mark its 125th anniversary year.
The Birmingham comedian has a special relationship with the theatre as it’s “where he fell in love with the stage” when he began his stage journey as a child.
An evening with Joe Lycett & Friends with The Full Fatt Sound – Joe’s choir – will take place for one night only on Monday December 7.
Each act will do their set and then incorporate the choir – either with a number, backing track or something else. Fans are being told to expect comedy, music and even awkwardness.
Tickets for An evening with Joe Lycett & Friends with The Full Fatt Sound went on sale today (Tuesday, August 4). To ATG+ members from 10am and on general sale from midday.
Joe’s relationship with The Alex, in Suffolk Queensway, began back in 2003 when he stepped into the shoes of Rusty Charlie in The Alexandra’s Stage Experience production of Guys and Dolls. Joe then continued to tread the boards in The Alex youth productions of Fame, Summer Holiday, West Side Story and Copacabana.
His connection to The Alex continued as he worked as a Front of House Usher from 2008 tp 2010 and later, having established his stand-up comedy career, Joe filmed his More, More, More! How Do You Lycett? tour at the theatre in October 2022.
Joe Lycett said: “The Alex is where I fell in love with the stage. It’s a special and magical place to me, and I’m delighted and terrified to be bringing this one-off show here. But the main thing to know is that if you buy an ice cream the spoon is in the lid.”
Theatre Director, Simon Creed, said: “We are really excited to be welcoming back Joe to The Alex this December and presenting an evening of comedy and music to audiences as part of our 125th birthday celebrations.
“This year is all about highlighting the history of The Alex, and Joe is absolutely a part of that, so we’re thrilled that he’s joining us to mark this milestone year and celebrate the theatre’s history with the people of Birmingham.”
Joe is back on tour nationwide and will be bringing that show, Do you really Lycett, to The Alexandra in November 2027.
The Alexandra has been home to first class entertainment in the centre of Birmingham for 125 years, showcasing spectacular musicals, comedy, plays and much more.
Much of the theatres original architecture built by William Coutts remains, despite needing several refurbishments during its lifetime. Read more on the theatre’s history here.