In this episode, we welcome Alexis Gregory, a playwright, performer, and theatre-maker whose work explores queerness, identity, and the power of storytelling. Alexis is known for creating bold, thought-provoking work that blends activism with humour, heart, and connection.
Alexis shares his journey from being a fearless child performer to carving out his own space in the theatre world—overcoming challenges, taking risks, and staying true to his artistic voice. We dive into the magic of self-expression, the impact of telling untold stories, and how queerness can be a superpower that fuels creativity and resilience.
Join us as we explore how Alexis has found and is living his magic, proving that true self-expression requires courage, risk, and an unwavering belief in your own voice.
About Alexis Gregory
Alexis Gregory is an acclaimed playwright, performer, and theatre-maker known for his work focused on LGBTQ+ stories and themes. His hit solo show, Riot Act, based on real-life interviews with queer activists, has toured the UK and was adapted into a digital production. His plays, including Slap and Safe, have been widely performed and praised for their powerful storytelling.
His work includes ‘Slap’, ‘Safe’, ‘Sex/Crime’, ‘Riot Act’, ‘FutureQueer’, ‘Neon Divine’, and ‘Smoke’, performed in the West End, across London and the UK, translated for international performance, and adapted as online ‘digital’ theatre. His plays have been Top Picks in Evening Standard, Metro, Time Out, Attitude, i-D Magazine, Sunday Express, and are published by Bloomsbury Publishing.
Beyond writing and performing, Alexis is passionate about mentoring emerging artists and creating work that challenges, inspires, and connects communities.
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About the Podcast
Welcome to Find Your Magic. We’re Ed Pike and Rob Sykes, co-founders of Find Your Magic, a company dedicated to supporting mid-lifers and gay men to create an exhilarating next chapter. This podcast is a series of in-depth conversations with individuals who are living or actively pursuing their magic: the thing or things they love to do either through their work, personal life, or both. We explore their journeys, the ups and downs, setbacks and successes.
