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2026 April - I have been writing again for ‘Open Theatre’
I have been writing again for ‘Open Theatre’ with the inspirational director, Richard Hayhow collaborating on new work. We began our collaborative relationship some years ago with a company called ‘ The Shysters’ at Belgrade Theatre, Coventry pioneering new and unique ways of working with performers with various learning disabilities and the shows we created together were truly ground-breaking and garnered some amazing reviews and reactions from all who saw them. Richard has used some words I wrote earlier to illustrate the production ‘Falling’, which opens at the Birmingham Rep in May.
‘Falling’ Tour Dates:
Fri 8th May - Birmingham Rep - (time 7.45)
Sat 9th May - Birmingham Rep - (time 7.45)
Thu 4th May - The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry - (times 1.30 & 7.45)
Wed 20th May - Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton – (times 1.30 & 7.30)
A young woman dreams of a better life – she wants to break away from her urge to smash things, and to find her tribe. But falling in love sparks more chaos and her dream-world reality continues to conspire against her. Will she ever find her freedom?
FALLING is an experience on the borderlines of theatre, dance and mime.
Run Time: 50 mins
Suitable for age 14+
BOOK YOUR TICKETS
Visit opentheatre.co.uk/falling-2026
ABOUT OPEN THEATRE ENSEMBLE
The Ensemble is a group of young emerging performers aged 21 - 35 who have worked together for over 3 years, training in Open Theatre’s nonverbal physical theatre practice. Together they have devised Falling, supported by Open Theatre’s artistic staff.
Find out more at opentheatre.co.uk
Musc Video - The Dice by Erebus Rising, ft. Al Jones
I have appeared as guest vocalist on the track 'The Dice' by Erebus Rising on their album '2045'
Described as 'a masterpiece of storytelling', '2045' by Erebus Rising takes you on a musical journey that reflects the struggles and triumphs of humanity as we make our way through Planet Earth's final 20 years.
The album's narrative is harrowing and thought-provoking...
following the release of news that an ancient asteroid will impact the Earth.
With its hard-hitting and powerful lyrics, this album will challenge you. If you love storytelling through rock music, 2045 will be an experience that moves you, leaving you inspired... disturbed... worried!
Alex Jones . . .
Alex Jones is a playwright and actor and has appeared in numerous theatre productions, films and radio plays, most recently performing all five male roles in Cardboard Citizens highly praised production of Cathy, and touring with the Royal Shakespeare Company in Taming of the Shrew and As You Like It.
Playwriting credits include the internationally acclaimed play Noise for Soho Theatre Company, also produced in L.A. Chicago, Portugal and Italy and the Market Theatre, Johannesburg. Other work includes Phil & Jill & Jill & Phil for Coventry Belgrade and companies in Chile and Italy, A Miracle In No Man's Land for BBC, Fields Of Gold and River's Up for Alan Ayckbourn's Stephen Joseph Theatre, BBC and Teatro Cometo in Rome, Mr And Mrs Schultz for The Watermill Theatre, Canned Peaches In Syrup for Pasadena Playhouse, L.A. and Teatro Belli, Italy.
Films include: Greasy, 'Faster, Harder, Longer', English Bloody Rose, Whistle! and Rhubarb And Roses (short-listed for a BAFTA nomination).
In between acting and writing jobs, Alex also works as a registered care worker in children’s homes in Hereford and Worcester. Alex’ writing is diverse and sometimes challenging; tackling issues such as homelessness and poverty as well as historical plays and global warming, having written the first play that addressed that subject.
Alex is currently writing a play inspired by Shakespeare, aliens, climate change and plague… it’s a comedy!
