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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
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.

Early life and education

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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

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Musical theatre

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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 in 2022, before filming a live recording of the show at the Vaudeville Theatre, which was released in April 2025 in UK & Ireland cinemas under the title SIX The Musical Live!.[7][8][9][10]

In 2022, McIntosh joined the cast of the pantomime Goldilocks and the Three Bears at the Birmingham Hippodrome.[11][12]

In 2023, she played a leading role in the Belgrade Theatre production of Big Aunty.[13]

In 2024, she was the lead in the first production by Birmingham Hippodrome’s New Musical Theatre department, The Jingleclaw.

In 2025 following the release of SIX The Musical Live! in the UK & Ireland, it was announced that McIntosh would be reprising her role Anna of Cleves in the UK & International Tour of SIX temporarily in the UK tour stops, while the main cast perform internationally in China for 8 weeks. She was due to begin to play the role from 20 May, but due to injury joined the cast on 10 June. She is scheduled to play the role until 26 July 2025.[14]

Music

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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.[15] The group played their first headline concert in London in August 2022.[16]

Discography

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

Theatre credits

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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
2019-21 SIX Anna of Cleves UK Tour, Arts Theatre, Lyric Theatre, Vaudeville Theatre
2022 Hampton Court Palace, Vaudeville Theatre
Goldilocks and the Three Bears Candy Floss Birmingham Hippodrome
2023 Big Aunty Big Aunty Belgrade Theatre
2024 The Jingleclaw Jingleclaw Birmingham Hippodrome
2025 SIX Anna of Cleves UK & International Tour

Awards and nominations

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

References

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  1. ^ "Alexia McIntosh: Credits, Bio, News & More". Broadway World. Archived from the original on 2023-07-04. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  2. ^ a b "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. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "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.
  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.
  9. ^ "Six The Musical Announces New ProShot Being Filmed". 2022-06-08. Retrieved 2025-04-09.
  10. ^ "Six to be shown in cinemas". 2025-01-13. Retrieved 2025-04-09.
  11. ^ "ALEXIA MCINTOSH". The Markham Agency. Archived from the original on 2023-07-04. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  12. ^ "Goldilocks and the Three Bears – Birmingham Hippodrome". www.birminghamhippodrome.com. Archived from the original on 2023-07-04. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  13. ^ "Big Aunty". Belgrade Theatre. Archived from the original on 2023-07-04. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  14. ^ "Six announces new touring cast – with returning original West End Queen". 2025-04-09. Retrieved 2025-04-09.
  15. ^ 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.
  16. ^ 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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