Alfie Boe Unveils New Album ‘Face Myself’ with Original Songs
Alfie Boe, a celebrated Tony Award winner and international musical theater icon, is set to release his debut album featuring mostly original songs, titled Face Myself. The album is scheduled to launch on April 10, 2026, marking a significant evolution in Boe’s musical journey.
New Single and Album Highlights
The first single from the album, titled Meanwhile Gardens, is currently available for streaming. Face Myself departs from Boe’s usual repertoire of show tunes. Instead, it embraces his Northern roots and indie music influences with heartfelt original tracks.
Creative Process and Inspirations
Produced by the duo MyRiot, known for their work with London Grammar and Primal Scream, this project reflects a long-standing aspiration of Boe’s over the last two decades. He emphasizes the personal nature of the album, stating, “For me, it was a number of moments in the past – my childhood, my teenage years.”
In his songwriting journey, Boe sought guidance from rock legend Pete Townshend. Townshend encouraged him to focus on free writing, advising him not to worry about rhymes but just to express his thoughts.
UK Tour Announcement
In conjunction with the album release, Boe will embark on a UK tour, where fans can experience his new music live. Below are the tour dates and locations:
- April 14, 2026: Dundee, Caird Hall
- April 15, 2026: Aberdeen Music Hall
- April 17, 2026: Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
- April 18, 2026: Edinburgh Usher Hall
- April 20, 2026: Manchester, Bridgewater Hall
- April 21, 2026: Nottingham, Royal Concert Hall
- April 23, 2026: Gateshead, Sage
- April 24, 2026: Hull, City Hall
- April 25, 2026: Blackpool, Opera House
- April 27, 2026: Liverpool, Philharmonic
- April 28, 2026: York, Barbican
- April 29, 2026: Harrogate, Royal Hall
- May 1, 2026: Sheffield, City Hall
- May 2, 2026: Leicester, De Montfort Hall
- May 4, 2026: Milton Keynes, Theatre
- May 5, 2026: Bath, Forum
- May 7, 2026: Warwick, Arts Centre
- May 8, 2026: Birmingham, Symphony Hall
- May 9, 2026: Ipswich, Regent
- May 11, 2026: Kings Lynn, Corn Exchange
- May 12, 2026: Skegness, Embassy Theatre
- May 13, 2026: Cambridge, Corn Exchange
- May 15, 2026: Oxford, New Theatre
- May 16, 2026: Torquay, Princess Theatre
- May 17, 2026: Truro, Hall For Cornwall
- May 19, 2026: Llandudno, Venue Cymru Theatre
- May 20, 2026: Aylesbury, Waterside Theatre
- May 22, 2026: Guildford, G Live
- May 23, 2026: Southend, Cliffs Pavilion
- May 24, 2026: Folkestone, Leas Cliff Hall
- May 26, 2026: London, Royal Albert Hall
- May 27, 2026: Eastbourne, Congress Theatre
- May 29, 2026: Bournemouth, Pavilion Theatre
- May 30, 2026: Swansea, Arena
- May 31, 2026: Cardiff, New Theatre
Alfie Boe’s Career Overview
With a career spanning stage, recording, and television, Boe has released over a dozen studio albums. Four of these albums have topped the UK charts. Collaborative works with Michael Ball have resulted in some of the best-selling albums of the last decade.
Boe is especially recognized for portraying Jean Valjean in various productions of Les Misérables. He most recently performed in the concert tour of the show in Australia and in the UK Arena Spectacular tour. His contributions to music and philanthropy were honored when he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).
