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SUMMARY:Mitch Benn: The Lehrer Effect | The Alex
DESCRIPTION:Important Notice: Fire at the Alexander Centre\nThis event is still going ahead. Following a fire in our main hall on New Year’s Eve\, this space is currently unavailable and the event has therefore been relocated to our Bar area. \nWe apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding. \nTo read more about the fire and its effects\, please click HERE \n\nMitch Benn: The Lehrer Effect \nWhen\, years ago\, a teenage Mitch discovered American comic songwriting legend Tom Lehrer\, the course of his life was changed forever. Mitch looks at the legacy of the elusive Lehrer\, the creative debt he\, and all those who mix humour and melody\, owe to him and performs some of the more Lehreresque of his own songs. Since Mr. Lehrer placed his entire catalogue in public domain\, expect a few Mitch Benn-ified covers of some of Tom’s most famous creations as well.\n​\nTom Lehrer died at the age of 97\, immediately before the premiere of the show in Edinburgh\, which means that the show became a heart-felt eulogy rather than a living tribute to the artist.
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/mitch-benn-the-lehrer-effect/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Music
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Claire Martin: In Concert | The Faversham Assembly Rooms
DESCRIPTION:Important Notice: Fire at the Alexander Centre\nThis event was originally scheduled to take place at the Alexander Centre\, Faversham. Following a fire on New Year’s Eve\, this venue is currently out of action and the event has therefore been relocated to The Faversham Assembly Rooms\, Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8PG. \nFor venue-related enquiries (including access\, accessibility\, and parking)\, please contact The Faversham Assembly Rooms on 01795 503286. \nFor a location map for The Faversham Assembly Rooms\, please click HERE \nWe apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding. \nTo read more about the fire and its effects\, please click HERE \n\nClaire Martin OBE in concert\nfeaturing Rob Barron\n“The Great American Songbook and Beyond” \nAward-winning vocalist Claire Martin OBE and acclaimed pianist Rob Barron unite for ‘The Great American Songbook and Beyond’ – an evening showcasing timeless classics from Gershwin\, Arlen and Cole Porter\, alongside modern favourites from artists such as Joni Mitchell.\nWidely hailed as one of the UK’s finest jazz singers\, Claire brings her trademark sophistication\, warmth\, and effortless swing to the stage – whilst Rob Barron\, praised for his impeccable touch\, provides piano accompaniment. Together\, they promise a night of expressive jazz artistry\, breathing new life into a sparkling collection of standards\, and beyond! \n“Claire Martin ranks among the four or five finest female jazz vocalists on the planet.”  Jazz Times USA\n“If there’s jazz royalty in Britain\, Claire Martin is definitely ermine-clad.”  Jazz UK \nLineupClaire Martin – VocalsRob Barron – Piano \nPart of the outstanding Jazz@TheAlex programme.
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/an-evening-with-claire-martin-in-concert/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music
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SUMMARY:The Marsh Family - In Concert  | The Old Brewery Store
DESCRIPTION:Important Notice: Fire at the Alexander Centre\nThis event was originally scheduled to take place at the Alexander Centre\, Faversham. Following a fire on New Year’s Eve\, this space is currently out of action\, and the event has therefore been relocated to Shepherd Neame – The Old Brewery Store\, Conduit Street\, Mill Place\, Faversham\, ME13 7DY. \nFor venue-related enquiries (including access\, accessibility\, and parking)\, please contact Shepherd Neame staff on 01795 532206. \nFor a location map for the Old Brewery Store\, please click HERE \nWe apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding. \nTo read more about the fire and its effects\, please click HERE \n\nThe Marsh Family – In Concert \nJoin us for a fun and relaxed night of music with The Marsh Family\, a real-life musical family of six from near Faversham\, Kent. They first captured a worldwide audience during the pandemic\, appearing on BBC’s Comic Relief and Jimmy Kimmel Live\, and have since built a global following with millions of online views. \nVersatile and independent\, their music spans genres\, delivering a distinctive mix of heart\, humour\, and hope. Expect rich vocal harmonies\, playful chat (or arguments!)\, inventive parody songs\, and constantly changing instruments and styles. \nIn this concert\, they’ll perform classic folk-rock and pop covers alongside original tracks from their debut album “Hollow Chapters” (2026)\, exploring life cycles\, truth\, heroes\, and what truly matters. Their earlier singles have featured on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio Kent\, and they’ve played Plumpton Festival\, Broadstairs Folk Festival\, and Rosslyn Court. \nExperience this talented local group with a global following in a cabaret-style setup\, sharing their first album in their home town for a memorable night of music. \nAlthough the Faversham concert has now sold out\, you can still see The Marsh Family perform in-person here at their launch event at The Garlinge Theatre (Chartham) on Saturday 11th April at 7.30pm: https://marshfamilylaunch.eventbrite.co.uk/. Or get a digital ticket for the livestream and recording of the show: https://themarshfamilylivestream.eventbrite.co.uk/
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/the-marsh-family-in-concert/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:St George’s Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:🎉 St George’s Day Celebration 🎉\nCelebrate England’s patron saint in style with an evening of music\, food\, and festive fun! \n🎶 Live Music – The McCartney Tribute Collection\nNot your average Beatles show! Enjoy a high-energy tribute to the timeless music of The Beatles\, Wings\, and Paul McCartney. A magical\, crowd-pleasing party for every generation. \n🥧🍺 Special Pie & Pint Offer\nNo St George’s Day celebration would be complete without a proper English feast! Enjoy a hearty traditional pie and a refreshing pint at a fantastic limited-time price. \nBring your friends\, wear your red and white with pride\, and join us for a St George’s Day evening to remember!
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/st-georges-day-evening-celebration/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:The Fureys | The Abbey School
DESCRIPTION:Important Notice: Fire at the Alexander Centre\nOn New Year’s Eve\, a fire occurred at the rear of our Gatefield Hall\, The Alex’s main events space. Thankfully\, no one was in the venue and there were no injuries. This event has been relocated from St Mary’s Church to The Abbey School\, London Rd\, Faversham ME13 8RZ due to unforeseen circumstances. \nWe will be\, or may already have been\, in touch with all current ticket holders directly. If you have any questions\, please get in contact via email at bookings@thealex.org.uk or by phone on 01795 591691. \nTo read more about the fire and its effects please click HERE \n\nAfter several previous concerts in the Kent area\, THE FUREYS will play their last ever Kent concert here in  Faversham\, as part of their FAREWELL TOUR on Saturday 25th April 2026. \nLegends of Irish music & song\, The FUREYS renowned for their hit songs ‘I will love you’\, ‘When you were sweet 16’\, ‘The Green fields of France’\, ‘The old man’\, ‘Red rose café’\, ‘From Clare to here’\, ‘Her father didn’t like me anyway’\, ‘Leaving Nancy’\, ‘Steal away’ etc take to our stage for the final time as part of their FAREWELL TOUR. \nThe oldest of the brothers\, Eddie Furey left home in 1966 and travelled to Scotland at the time of the great folk revival where he met and shared accommodation with then unknown folk singers Billy Connolly and Gerry Rafferty. \nIn 1972\, Gerry Rafferty wrote ‘Her father didn’t like me anyway’ for Eddie. BBC Radio 1 presenter\, the late John Peel made it his single of the year. \nThey are particularly proud of their UK chart success with songs such as I Will Love You and When You Were Sweet Sixteen\, which in turn helped bring Irish folk and traditional music to a completely new audience. The band made their Top of the Pops debut in 1981. \nEddie Furey recalls how “many musicians have told us we influenced them after hearing a record from their parents or grandparents’ collection”. Dave Stewart of The Eurythmics has credited Eddie with teaching him his first chords on the guitar while still a teenager. Eddie would return the compliment by joining Dave on stage in Paris for a jam during Dave’s wedding to Bananarama’s Siobhan Fahey. \nTheir emotive songs stir many emotions\, tears and laughter\, sadness and joy.
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/the-fureys/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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