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What's In A Name?

What's In A Name?

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The Alexandra, Birmingham
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Wed 11 Mar - Sat 14 Mar 2020
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You are invited to take a seat at the table for a riotously funny evening that questions whether a person’s name truly reflects who they are.
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The Alexandra, Birmingham

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Wed 11 Mar - Sat 14 Mar 2020
Suffolk Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 4DS
1 hour 55 minutes incl. interval
Wed and Fri at 19:30
Thu and Sat at 14:30 and 19:30
Age guidance: 12+
For group bookings of 10 or more:

Starring Joe Thomas from The Inbetweeners and Bo Poraj from Miranda

What's In A Name?

Father-to-be Vincent and his partner Anna are invited to dinner by his sister Elizabeth and her husband, Peter. They are joined by childhood friend Carl for a mature and sophisticated gathering.

A breathtakingly funny 90 minutes
- Sunday Times
Utterly hilarious
- Broadway World

The meal is lovingly prepared, and wine carefully selected. The friends are prepared for the usual humorous exchanges they've come to expect.

But tonight, a startling revelation about the name chosen for Vincent and Anna’s expected child becomes the catalyst for a destructive argument which spirals hysterically out of control. Tonight no one is holding back! Egos, childish resentment and unspoken feelings are relentlessly and hilariously exposed for the first time.

This comic masterpiece is adapted by British theatre director, writer and translator Jeremy Sams from award-winning French film and stage sensation Le Prénom, this international smash hit has played over 30 countries and is now on its first ever UK tour.

Cast and Creatives

Joe Thomas
Vincent
Joe Thomas
Alex Gaumond
Carl
Alex Gaumond
Louise Marwood
Anna
Louise Marwood
Bo Poraj
Peter
Bo Poraj
Laura Patch
Elizabeth
Laura Patch

What the critics say

A cracking production
- Quentin Letts, Daily Mail
The dialogue hurtles across the stage
- WhatsOnStage

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
Bar - Pre-show & interval drinks and snacks
Membership Benefits - 25% off pre-show drinks (30mins prior)

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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Wed 11 Mar - Sat 14 Mar 2020
Suffolk Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 4DS
1 hour 55 minutes incl. interval
Wed and Fri at 19:30
Thu and Sat at 14:30 and 19:30
Age guidance: 12+
For group bookings of 10 or more:
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