BIO
Theatre
National Theatre: Collaborators, Benjamin Britten in The Habit of Art, Garry Essendine in Present Laughter, Subtle in The Alchemist, George Bush in Stuff Happens, Walter Burns in His Girl Friday, Leontes in The Winter’s Tale and Lord Foppington in The Relapse, for which two roles he won the Evening Standard Drama Award for Best Actor in 2001, the title role in Albert Speer, Ghetto, The Recruiting Officer, and Henry Higgins in the National’s production of My Fair Lady at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, for which he won the Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical.
He is an Associate Actor of the RSC where his work includes Hyde Park, The Taming of the Shrew, Measure for Measure, the title role in Richard II, A Midsummer Night’s Dream (also on US tour and on Broadway), Much Ado About Nothing, and title roles in Peer Gynt (Olivier Award, Best Actor, 1996) and Hamlet (also in US – Helen Hayes Award, Best Actor, 1998).
Elsewhere, seasons at York, Leeds, Bristol and Chichester
Other theatre includes: The Country Wife, Too Clever by Half (Olivier Award, Best Comedy Performance, London Theatre Critics’ Awards, Best Actor), The Liar, The Wild Duck
TV
Silk, Being Human, Lewis, We’ll Take Manhattan, Whitechapel, On Expenses, Marple, Hancock and Joan, Cranford, Rapunzel, The State Within, Waking The Dead, Spooks, Riot at the Rite, Poirot, A Very Social Secretary, Bad Blood, Ashenden, Hard Times, Inspector Morse, Smiley’s People
Films
Trap for Cinderella, The Queen, Five Children and It, Babel, The Four Feathers, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Wings of the Dove, Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, War Requiem
He has worked extensively on the radio and recording audio books.
Photos
Alex Jennings with members of the companyDate:06/15/2022
From: Photos: First Look at THE SOUTHBURY CHILD at Chichester Festival
Alex Jennings and Rachael OforiDate:06/15/2022
From: Photos: First Look at THE SOUTHBURY CHILD at Chichester Festival
Alex Jennings and Phoebe NichollsDate:06/15/2022
From: Photos: First Look at THE SOUTHBURY CHILD at Chichester Festival
Jack Greenlees and Alex JenningsDate:06/15/2022
From: Photos: First Look at THE SOUTHBURY CHILD at Chichester Festival
Jack Greenlees, Phoebe Nicholls and Alex JenningsDate:06/15/2022
From: Photos: First Look at THE SOUTHBURY CHILD at Chichester Festival
Josh Finan and Alex JenningsDate:06/15/2022
From: Photos: First Look at THE SOUTHBURY CHILD at Chichester Festival
Sarah Twomey and Alex JenningsDate:06/15/2022
From: Photos: First Look at THE SOUTHBURY CHILD at Chichester Festival
Renee Fleming and Alex JenningsDate:12/16/2019
From: Photo Flash: First Look at Renee Fleming, Solea Pfeiffer, and More in THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA in Chicago
Rob Houchen and Alex JenningsDate:12/16/2019
From: Photo Flash: First Look at Renee Fleming, Solea Pfeiffer, and More in THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA in Chicago
Alex JenningsDate:12/16/2019
From: Photo Flash: First Look at Renee Fleming, Solea Pfeiffer, and More in THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA in Chicago
Alex Jennings, Renee Fleming, Solea Pfeiffer, Suzanne KantorskiDate:12/11/2019
From: Photo Flash: Renee Fleming and More in Rehearsal For THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA in Chicago
Alex Jennings and Renee FlemingDate:12/11/2019
From: Photo Flash: Renee Fleming and More in Rehearsal For THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA in Chicago
Alex Jennings and Rob HouchenDate:12/11/2019
From: Photo Flash: Renee Fleming and More in Rehearsal For THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA in Chicago
Rob Houchen and Alex JenningsDate:12/11/2019
From: Photo Flash: Renee Fleming and More in Rehearsal For THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA in Chicago
Lindsay Duncan, Alex JenningsDate:08/06/2019
From: Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with the National's HANSARD
Alex Jennings, Lindsay DuncanDate:08/06/2019
From: Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with the National's HANSARD
Alex Jennings, Lindsay DuncanDate:08/06/2019
From: Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with the National's HANSARD
Alex JenningsDate:08/06/2019
From: Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with the National's HANSARD
Anna O'Byrne and Alex JenningsDate:09/02/2016
From: Photo Flash: First Look at MY FAIR LADY in Sydney, Directed by Julie Andrews
Alex Jennings, Adjoa Andoh, Martin McDougallDate:07/07/2016
From: Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with STUFF HAPPENS at the National Theatre
Alex Jennings, Adjoa AndohDate:07/07/2016
From: Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with STUFF HAPPENS at the National Theatre
Alex JenningsDate:07/07/2016
From: Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with STUFF HAPPENS at the National Theatre
Alex JenningsDate:06/26/2014
From: Photo Flash: Alex Jennings, Ben Forster, and More Celebrate West End's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY's One Year Anniversary
From: Photo Coverage: NT50 - The National Theatre's Birthday Celebrations, With Dench, Mirren, And More!
STAGE CREDITS
The Southbury Child
[West End]
London Production, 2022
David Highland
The Light in the Piazza
[Chicago]
Lyric Opera of Chicago Production, 2019
Signor Naccarelli
Hansard
[West End]
West End Premiere, 2019
Robin Hesketh
The Light in the Piazza
[West End]
London Premiere at Royal Festival Hall, 2019
Signor Naccarelli
My Fair Lady
[West End]
Royal National Theatre Production, 2001
Professor Henry Higgins [Replacement]
A Midsummer Night's Dream
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Oberon
Theseus
Ghetto
[London Fringe]
Original London Production, 1989
Performer
Awards and Nominations
Olivier Awards - 2003 - Best Actor in a Musical or Entertainment
Alex Jennings, My Fair Lady
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production
Alex JenningsHamlet
Helen Hayes Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production
Alex JenningsA Midsummer Nights Dream
winner
Olivier Awards - 1996 - Best Actor
Alex JenningsPeer Gynt
Olivier Awards - 1990 - Comedy Performance of the Year
Alex JenningsThe Liar
winner
Olivier Awards - 1988 - Comedy Performance of the Year
Alex JenningsToo Clever By Half
Videos
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Get A First Look At Renée Fleming and Dove Cameron In THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA at London's Royal Festival Hall
by Alan Henry - 2019-06-26 19:19:28
STAGE TUBE: Julie Andrews Directs MY FAIR LADY - First Footage
by Liz Cearns - 2016-09-01 06:17:36
VIDEO: First Look - Jenna Coleman Stars in Upcoming ITV Drama VICTORIA
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-03-29 12:37:24
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News
The Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival Returns This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2025
On Sunday, March 23 at 2 pm, the famous Stella Shouting Contest will begin the 39th year of the Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival, which returns to the historic French Quarter for its celebration of contemporary literature, theatre, New Orleans culture, and of course, Tennessee Williams.
Joel Harper-Jackson and Sierra Boggess Will Headline I AM HARVEY MILK at Cadogan Hall
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2024
I AM HARVEY MILK, based on the life of American LGBTQ+activist, will see the West End’sJoel Harper-Jacksonand Broadway’sSierra Boggess lead a 50 strong choir and 26-piece orchestra for two special performances ofAndrew Lippa’soratorio atCadogan HallonSunday 27 October 2024.
Video: Apple TV+ Releases Steve McQueen's BLITZ Trailer With Saoirse Ronan
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 19, 2024
Apple has shared the trailer for the upcoming historical drama Blitz, starring Saoirse Ronan.The movie will debut in select theaters November 1, 2024 before premiering globally on Apple TV+ November 22, 2024. Watch the trailer now!
Entries Open For RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award 2024
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2024
The Royal Theatrical Support Trust (RTST) and the Octagon Theatre Bolton have announced that the 2024 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award Scheme is now open for entries.
Review: PERFECTION, OF A KIND: BRITTEN VS AUDEN, Southbank Centre
by Alexander Cohen - Nov 6, 2023
Less a bust up of two of the 20th century’s great British artists, Perfection, of a Kind: Britten vs Auden is a celebration of the artists’ curious friendship, and shared artistic virtuosity. Deftly curated musical and poetic extracts from Auden and a young Britten, it is left up to us to decide how much of Auden’s almost paternal influence rubbed off on the composer.
Alex Jennings to Appear in PERFECTION, OF A KIND: BRITTEN VS AUDEN at Southbank Centre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 26, 2023
On Sunday 5 November, City of London Sinfonia and the London Review of Books will present an unmissable evening of music and words exploring the musical-literary collaborations and collisions between two of the greatest artists of the twentieth century, Benjamin Britten and W.H Auden.
TWFest Announces Free Writing Workshop Series
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2023
TWFest is kicking off a free monthly writing workshop series as part of a partnership with Baldwin & Co. Coffee and Bookstore. New Orleans author, Alex Jennings, will lead the first workshop on Saturday, February 4 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. The workshops will be generative and interactive, so attendees are encouraged to bring their notebooks. Writers of any experience level are welcome, and the series will feature mostly New Orleans writers.
Simon Russell Beale and Eben Figueiredo Will Return to the Bridge Theatre in A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2022
Simon Russell Bealeand Eben Figueiredo will return to the Bridge Theatre in Nicholas Hytner's production of A Christmas Carol for four weeks only this December.
Alex Jennings Joins the London Philharmonic Orchestra in Schoenberg's GURRELIEDER
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 21, 2022
Actor Alex Jennings will join the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) for the opening night of its 2022/23 season on Saturday 24 September when they perform Schoenberg’s Gurrelieder at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall.
VIDEO: Peacock Shares THE UNDECLARED WAR Trailer
by Michael Major - Jul 25, 2022
Watch the trailer for the new series, which is a result of meticulous research by BAFTA award-winning creator Peter Kosminsky, lifting the veil on the most urgent battle of our time. In a thrilling cat and mouse game, Saara and the team at GCHQ must try to stay one step ahead and anticipate their opponents' every hidden move.
Ralph Fiennes to Star in US Premiere of STRAIGHT LINE CRAZY at The Shed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2022
The US premiere and strictly limited, nine-week New York engagement of David Hare’s new play, Straight Line Crazy, starring Ralph Fiennes as Robert Moses and directed by Nicholas Hytner and Jamie Armitage, will be presented this fall at The Shed.
Casting Update Announced For JOHN GABRIEL BORKMAN at The Bridge Theatre Starring Simon Russell Beale
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2022
Simon Russell Beale plays the title role in Henrik Ibsen's John Gabriel Borkman, in a new version by Lucinda Coxon. Joining him are Clare Higgins as Gunhild Borkman and Lia Williams as Ella Rentheim.
BWW Review: THE SOUTHBURY CHILD, Chichester Festival Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Jun 18, 2022
Funny, frightening and thought-provoking, The Southbury Child cannot quite keep all its plates spinning, but is bold in its ambition and execution
Photos: First Look at THE SOUTHBURY CHILD at Chichester Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2022
Check out all new images of The Southbury Child, directed byNicholas Hytner.
VIDEO: Ben Whishaw Stars in THIS IS GOING TO HURT AMC+ Series Trailer
by Michael Major - May 19, 2022
AMC+ today released the exclusive trailer and key art for its upcoming limited series, This Is Going To Hurt, a comedy-drama starring Ben Whishaw (A Very English Scandal, No Time to Die, London Spy) based on Adam Kay’s award-winning international bestselling memoir of the same name.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE SOUTHBURY CHILD at Chichester Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2022
JoiningAlex JenningsinStephen Beresford’sThe Southbury ChildareHolly Atkins,Josh Finan,Jack Greenlees,Hermione Gulliford,Jo Herbert, Phoebe Nicholls,Racheal OforiandSarah Twomey.
AMC+ Original Series THIS IS GOING TO HURT Premiere Starring Ben Wishaw
by Michael Major - Apr 27, 2022
AMC+ today released first-look photos of its upcoming limited series, This Is Going To Hurt, a comedy-drama starring Ben Whishaw (A Very English Scandal, No Time to Die, London Spy) based on Adam Kay’s award-winning international memoir of the same name. The series was created, written and executive produced by Kay.
JOHN GABRIEL BORKMAN Comes to The Bridge Theatre in September
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2022
Simon Russell Beale will play the title role in Henrik Ibsen's John Gabriel Borkman in a new version by Lucinda Coxon at the Bridge Theatre. Directed by Nicholas Hytner with set designs by Anna Fleischle and costume designs by Liam Bunster, John Gabriel Borkman will have its first performance on 24 September 2022 with opening night on 29 September 2022 with the run concluding on 26 November 2022.
Further Casting Announced For THE SOUTHBURY CHILD at Chichester Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2022
Joining the previously announced Alex Jennings in Stephen Beresford's The Southbury Child are Holly Atkins, Josh Finan, Jack Greenlees, Jo Herbert, Phoebe Nicholls, Racheal Ofori and Sarah Twomey. Final casting will be announced shortly.
by Michael Major - Feb 3, 2022
The Audio Publishers Association (APA) have announced finalists for the 2022 Audie Awards. Finalists include Cynthia Erivo for Best Female Narrator and Lin-Manuel Miranda for Best Male Narrator. Leslie Odom Jr., Annie Golden, Telly Leung, and Jason Tam are also featured on audiobooks that made the list. Check out the full list of nominations now!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Alex Jennings been in?
Alex Jennings has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Alex Jennings been in?
Alex Jennings has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.
What was Alex Jennings's first West End show?
Alex Jennings's first West End show was My Fair Lady which opened in 2001
What awards has Alex Jennings been nominated for?
Best Actor in a Musical or Entertainment (Olivier Awards) for My Fair Lady,Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Hamlet,Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for A Midsummer Nights Dream,Best Actor (Olivier Awards) for Peer Gynt,Comedy Performance of the Year (Olivier Awards) for The Liarand Comedy Performance of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Too Clever By Half.
What awards has Alex Jennings won?
Alex Jennings has won several prestigious awards, including the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for his role in Hamlet. He also received the Best Actor award at the Olivier Awards for his performance in Peer Gynt. Additionally, Jennings was honored with the Comedy Performance of the Year award at the Olivier Awards for his role in Too Clever By Half.
