Talk:The Alexandra, Birmingham

The Alec?
I've lived in Birmingham for 40 years and been to the Alex many times, and have never once heard it called "The Alec".

Here is the Birmingham Post - "Guys and Dolls plays at The Alex from Dec 12 to Jan 6, contact 0870 607 7544 for ticket details."

And the BBC - "The Alex is opposite the Mailbox, near Holloway Circus. The NCP Albany Car Park is 50 yards from the theatre."

And the local bus company TravelWM - "The 'alex' is a well established theatre and playhouse in birmingham city centre. It has played host to numerous shows including exhibitions by the shaolin monks, west side story and stand-up shows by big name comedians."

In contrast, a Google search for "alexandra theatre alec" turned up mentions of Alec Guinness, Alec Duffy, Alec Scott and Alec Kelly, but no mentions of the theatre by that name. JimmyGuano 22:04, 14 December 2006 (UTC)