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

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

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 Anna 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.

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. During the ceremony, the full cast performed the first song of the show "Ex Wives".[4] McIntosh left the production in November 2021,[5] though she joined other original cast members for three performances at Hampton Court Palace.[6][7]

In 2022, McIntosh joined the cast of the pantomime Goldilocks and the Three Bears at the Birmingham Hippodrome.[8][9]

In 2023, she played a leading role in the Belgrade Theatre production of Big Aunty.[10]

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.[11] The idea for the band arose while the members were performing at the Fringe Festival. The group played their first headline concert in London in August 2022.[12]

Discography

Year Title
2021 "Queen"
"Stars"
2022 "Woman"
"Free"
"Boss"

Theatre credits

Year Title Role Theatre
2015 Sister Act Tina / Nun Gordon Craig Theatre
2016 Opera for the Unknown Woman Obax Fuel Theatre
2016 The Wind in the Willows Chief Weasel Old Rep Theatre
2017 Save our School Dinners...Jamie! Abiola Belgrade Theatre/Old Rep Theatre
2017 Godiva Rocks Rosa Belgrade Theatre
2019 Six Anna of Cleves UK Tour, Arts Theatre
2022 Goldilocks and the Three Bears Candy Floss Birmingham Hippodrome
2023 Big Aunty Big Aunty Belgrade Theatre

Awards and nominations

Year Work Award Category Result
2019 Six Olivier Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "Alexia McIntosh: Credits, Bio, News & More". Broadway World. Archived from the original on 2023-07-04. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  2. 1 2 "Alexia McIntosh | West End Performers". London Theatre Direct. Archived from the original on 2023-07-04. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  3. ↑ "Alexia McIntosh". Birmingham City University. Archived from the original on 2023-07-04. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ "Original West End Queens to perform Six Live at Hampton Court Palace". Official London Theatre. Archived from the original on 2023-06-19. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ "ALEXIA MCINTOSH". The Markham Agency. Archived from the original on 2023-07-04. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  9. ↑ "Goldilocks and the Three Bears – Birmingham Hippodrome". www.birminghamhippodrome.com. Archived from the original on 2023-07-04. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  10. ↑ "Big Aunty". Belgrade Theatre. Archived from the original on 2023-07-04. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  11. ↑ Roberts, Lara (2022-04-28). "After the musical Six comes SVN - meet the group redefining girl power in 2022". The Big Issue. Archived from the original on 2023-07-21. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  12. ↑ Smith, Carl (2022-08-04). "SVN: Meet the seven-piece girl group of SIX The Musical stars set to play debut headline show in London". Official Charts. Archived from the original on 2023-03-26. Retrieved 2023-07-30.
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