Access Performance Information

ACCESS FOR ALL

Here at The Alex, we are proud to open our doors to everybody and make theatre accessible to all.

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES

Fame – Stage Experience Sat 27 Aug 2.30pm Dreamgirls Thu 15 Dec 7.30pm

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES

The Play That Goes Wrong Wed 18 May 7.30pm Fisherman’s Friends: The Musical Thu 15 Sep 7.30pm Dreamgirls Sat 10 Dec 2.30pm

SIGNED PERFORMANCES

Footloose Thu 21 Apr 7.30pm The Play That Goes Wrong Wed 18 May 7.30pm Guys and Dolls Wed 29 Jun 7.30pm South Pacific Thu 29 Sep 7.30pm Dreamgirls Sat 10 Dec 2.30pm

Did you know that for every performance (not just access performances), we have a dedicated Access Ambassador on hand to ensure any access patrons have everything they need? Join our Access Membership Scheme – call 0800 912 6971 (Open Mon – Fri, 10am – 4pm) Registration is free, really easy and will ensure that our dedicated staff get you the right seats and performances every time you book! Here at The Alex we continue to strive to provide the best theatre experience we can for our access patrons. For further information please email birminghamboxoffice@theambassadors.com or visit atgtickets.com/birmingham

Time to Cut Loose

We caught up with Darren Day, the star of stage and screen ahead of his return to The Alexandra as The Reverend in Footloose this spring.

After almost becoming a professional snooker player at age 17, Darren Day’s attention was caught by the bright lights of entertainment. His decision to swap snooker cues for the cue to become an actor was a good one, as he has been one of our favourite musical theatre stars for almost 30 years.

Darren is delighted to return to the city with Footloose. The production, inspired by the 1984 film, is based on a true story. In 1979, the teenage pupils of a school in Oklahoma wanted to hold a senior prom but were prevented by an ordinance from the 1800s that outlawed dancing within the city limits. The students decided to take matters into their own hands and set out to help the people of the town feel the beat! Darren Day plays the role of The Reverend and it’s a role he’s been wanting to get his teeth into for some time.

What attracted you to The Reverend? I’m really looking forward to being immersed in more of a gritty role again. I’m particularly looking forward to this as it’s a proper acting role. It has a lovely plot and it’s quite poignant for me, as I have a daughter of a similar age to the high school kids.

You recently performed at The Alex in Chicago. What has it been like doing two tours in quick succession? I feel very lucky to have done two tours this close to each other. I don’t think I’ve ever come back to a venue within three months with a brand new show and brand new role. Post pandemic, I feel genuinely lucky to be working. To be honest, it feels like it did at the beginning of my career; I’m feeling the excitement, passion and magic for theatre again. What’s your favourite song from the show? I love the songs that I sing, but the song I love most is not mine. I remember Footloose coming on the radio when I was a teenager so my favourite song would have to be the title track.

In your own words, why should people come and see Footloose? You are going to have the most incredible night. You’re going to hear songs that are instantly recognisable, and I challenge you not to sing along to them. There are big numbers, there’s a beautiful story going on, the cast are ridiculously talented. You are just going to have a ball.

I can’t wait to see you, I love Birmingham, I love The Alexandra. The audiences in Birmingham just get it; you laugh in the right places, you applaud in the right places, you sing along in the right places and it is always a pleasure to perform to you.