Alexia McIntosh

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Alexia McIntosh
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McIntosh performing at Hampton Court Palace in 2022
Born
Alexia Elizabeth McIntosh

Birmingham, England
Other namesLexi McIntosh [1]
Alma mater Birmingham School of Acting
Years active2015–present
Children1

Alexia Elizabeth McIntosh is a British actress. She is best known for being part of the original cast of the musical Six in the role of Anne of Cleves, for which she received an Olivier Awards nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a musical in 2019, with her cast mates.

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Early life and education

McIntosh was born in Birmingham and is of Jamaican descent. [2]

In 2015, she received a Bachelor of Arts in acting from the Birmingham School of Acting. [2] [3] During her training, she played various roles, including Hermione in The Winters Tale (2013), Mimi in Rent (2014), Elmire in Tartuffe (2014), and Virginia in Soul Music (2015).

Career

Musical theatre

McIntosh made her West End debut playing Anna of Cleves in the musical Six. In 2019, the Six cast members were nominated for the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical. [4] During the ceremony, the full cast performed the first song of the show "Ex Wives". [5] McIntosh left the production in November 2021, [6] though she joined other original cast members for three performances at Hampton Court Palace. [7] [8]

In 2022, McIntosh joined the cast of the pantomime Goldilocks and the Three Bears at the Birmingham Hippodrome. [9] [10]

In 2023, she played a leading role in the Belgrade Theatre production of Big Aunty. [11]

Music

McIntosh is a member of the girl group SVN, formed in 2020 with original Six cast members Jarnéia Richard-Noel (Jaye’J), Millie O’Connell, Maiya Quansah-Breed, Aimie Atkinson, Natalie Paris and Grace Mouat. [12] The group played their first headline concert in London in August 2022. [13]

Discography

YearTitle
2021"Queen"
"Stars"
2022"Woman"
"Free"
"Boss"

Theatre credits

YearTitleRoleTheatre
2015 Sister Act Tina / Nun Gordon Craig Theatre
2016Opera for the Unknown WomanObaxFuel Theatre
2016 The Wind in the Willows Chief WeaselOld Rep Theatre
2017Save our School Dinners...Jamie!AbiolaBelgrade Theatre/Old Rep Theatre
2017Godiva RocksRosaBelgrade Theatre
2019 Six Anna of Cleves UK Tour, Arts Theatre
2022Goldilocks and the Three BearsCandy Floss Birmingham Hippodrome
2023Big AuntyBig AuntyBelgrade Theatre

Awards and nominations

YearWorkAwardCategoryResult
2019 Six Olivier Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical Nominated

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  2. 1 2 "Alexia McIntosh | West End Performers". London Theatre Direct . Archived from the original on 2023-07-04. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
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  4. ↑ Thomas, Sophie (20 May 2022). "Everything you need to know about 'Six the Musical' in the West End". London Theatre. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  5. ↑ Staff, Stage Chat (2019-04-07). "Watch Six The Musical sing 'Ex Wives' at Olivier Awards". Stage Chat. Archived from the original on 2023-06-19. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  6. ↑ westendframe (2023-04-25). "Interview: Alexia McIntosh, star of Big Aunty & original Anna Of Cleves in Six". West End Frame. Archived from the original on 2023-07-04. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
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  8. ↑ Davies, Lucy (2022-06-03). "The Joy of 'Six': how the Fringe show became a global phenomenon" . The Telegraph . ISSN   0307-1235. Archived from the original on 2023-07-04. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
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  10. ↑ "Goldilocks and the Three Bears – Birmingham Hippodrome". www.birminghamhippodrome.com. Archived from the original on 2023-07-04. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  11. ↑ "Big Aunty". Belgrade Theatre. Archived from the original on 2023-07-04. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
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