For one night only Joe will be accompanied by Birmingham’s own illustrious choir, The Full Fatt Sound. Each act will do their set and then incorporate the choir – either with a number, backing track or something else. You can expect comedy, music, awkwardness… and that’s about it!

Joe’s relationship with The Alex, and journey into fame, began back in 2003 when he stepped into the shoes of Rusty Charlie in The Alexandra’s Stage Experience production of Guys and Dolls. Joe then continued to tread the boards in The Alex youth productions – Fame, Summer Holiday, West Side Story and Copacabana – until 2007.

His connection to The Alex continued as he worked as a Front of House usher from 2008 – 2010 and later, having established his stand-up comedy career, Joe filmed his More, More, More! How Do You Lycett? tour at the theatre in October 2022.

The award-winning comedian, inspiration for the now-established International Day of Birmingham said: “The Alex is where I fell in love with the stage. It’s a special and magical place to me, and I’m delighted and terrified to be bringing this one-off show here. But the main thing to know is that if you buy an ice cream the spoon is in the lid.”

Whilst Joe continues to tour and is also due to bring his upcoming show to The Alex in 2027, An Evening with Joe Lycett & Friends with The Full Fatt Sound is just for one night only, to celebrate 125 years of The Alex, bringing together some of the best in Birmingham.

Theatre Director, Simon Creed, said: “We are really excited to be welcoming back Joe to The Alex this December and presenting an evening of comedy and music to audiences as part of our 125th birthday celebrations. This year is all about highlighting the history of The Alex, and Joe is absolutely a part of that, so we’re thrilled that he’s joining us to mark this milestone year and celebrate the theatre’s history with the people of Birmingham”