Ruby Wax: I'm Not as Well as I Thought I Was

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The Alexandra, Birmingham

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Sat 23 Sep 2023

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After a complete sell-out run of a 40-date national tour, Ruby Wax's rawest, darkest, funniest and most compelling stage show yet announces its first West End dates at The Ambassadors Theatre. As well as the show, this unique performance includes an exclusive, frank and personal Q&A with Ruby and the chance to meet her after the show.

The Alexandra, Birmingham

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Sat 23 Sep 2023

Suffolk Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 4DS

1 hour 40 minutes incl. interval

Sat at 19:30

Age guidance: 14+

For group bookings of 10 or more:

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Based on her bestselling book of the same name, I’m Not As Well As I Thought I Was sees Ruby reflect on a series of life-changing journeys she undertook in search of meaning – swimming with humpback whales; embarking on a 30-day silent retreat in California; joining a Christian monastery – that ended up taking her in a very different direction. After ten years, Ruby’s depression resurfaced, and at the start of 2022 she was admitted to a mental health clinic.

“The original idea behind this show was based on the extreme journeys that I wanted to take in order to find an antidote to living a frazzled life. Along the way I wanted to find meaning, peace, happiness – the stuff we’re all chasing. However, after some transcendent experiences, I ended up in a mental institution. Obviously, I didn’t find what I was looking for.” - Ruby Wax

Directed by Alison Summers, the show sees Ruby subvert our stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding mental health and happiness in her most honest, compelling and vulnerable performance yet.

Highlighting the importance of community and connection around mental health, Ruby encourages audience members to participate in a live Q&A in the second half of each performance, giving people the opportunity to share their experiences with others. A meet and greet will also take place after the show, with copies of her latest book for sale.

Ruby Wax is a successful comedian, TV writer and performer of over 25 years. Ruby additionally holds a Masters’ degree in Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy from Oxford University and was awarded an OBE in 2015 for her services to mental health. To date, Ruby has sold over one million copies of her books worldwide. She is the author of books Sane New World and A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled and has toured all over the world with the accompanying one-woman shows. Both books have reached the number one spot on the Sunday Times bestsellers list, along with a third book, How to Be Human: The Manual. In March 2017 she launched Frazzled café in partnership with Marks & Spencer and held daily sessions online at Frazzled.org during the coronavirus lockdown.

Please note: there will be no performance on Fri 20 Sep 2024

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What the critics say

Deeply thoughtful and resolutely frothy

- The Times

A fascinating hour in the company of a survivor

- The Telegraph

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The Alexandra, Birmingham

Suffolk Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 4DS

Birmingham New Street Station and Grand Central.

The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times

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Birmingham’s beloved theatre, The Alexandra, was built in 1901 by William Coutts and throughout its vast history, has become home to first class entertainment. In 2018, the venue underwent an extensive refurbishment and reverted to its original name, The Alexandra. The theatre is a valuable contributor to culture within Birmingham and the West Midlands, presenting first-rate musicals, drama, comedy and more.

Notable performances at The Alexandra Theatre include Chicago, Fame and An Inspector Calls, with new shows added regularly. It’s seen many famous faces throughout the years and continues to bring star-studded shows to Birmingham straight from London’s West End. Browse The Alexandra’s show listings now.

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The Alexandra, Birmingham

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Sat 23 Sep 2023

Suffolk Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 4DS

1 hour 40 minutes incl. interval

Sat at 19:30

Age guidance: 14+

For group bookings of 10 or more:

Submit a request online

Or call 020 7206 1174

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