An opportunity to browse a selection of stalls offering unique handmade craft and gift items.

Entry is free, and the Alexander Centre's pop-up tearoom will be open.

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As part of the weekend-long Faversham Food Festival, the Alexander Centre are proud to host The Drinks Pavilion - an opportunity to sample and buy from drinks suppliers and producers from all over Kent.

There is a programme of free talks :-

11.00: Jack from ‘Jack’s Veg’

How to plant your own and learn to live ‘off grid’

12.00: Jeremy from ‘Oink and Udder’ Small farms in the bigger picture

Find out why pastured pigs and ‘mob’ grazing could be the way forward for farming and the environment.

13.00: Luke talking about Wild Food Folk: Harnessing Wild Food Systems.

Community harvest & growing initiatives, the assessment of abundantly growing wild food and their potential uses.

14.00: Duncan from Bangers and Balls Putting local, seasonal produce at the heart of the dinner table.

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To culminate the festival, the winners of the Ale Trail and the Sausage Trail will be announced at the end of the day.

A fast living, cynical London music executive reluctantly heads to Cornwall on a colleague’s stag weekend where he’s pranked by his boss into trying to sign a group of shanty-singing fishermen. He becomes the ultimate ‘fish out of water’ struggling to gain the respect or enthusiasm of the unlikely boy band who value friendship and community over fame and fortune. Attempting to overcome the fishermen’s scepticism about the music business, he finds himself drawn into the community, has his integrity tested and ultimately is shown the meaning of loyalty, love and friendship. This forces him to re-evaluate what really matters in life; ultimately giving him the chance of a different kind of success.

The film stars an ensemble cast headed by Daniel Mays, James Purefoy and Tuppence Middleton with David Hayman, Noel Clarke, Dave Johns, Maggie Steed, Sam Swainsbury and Christian Brassington playing key supporting roles.

Live Performance. Join us for a hootenanny of timeless songs.

With an array of instruments and shakers to try out, audience participation is actively encouraged.

You won't be able to resist a good old sing-song and have a toe-tapping, hand-clapping good time.

Come and find out about Community-Led Housing.
Hear from the experts
Be inspired to start a project in your community
Find out about available support for local groups
Network with like-minded people.
Learn how community-led housing can be developed by local people to provide the type of housing their community needs, including housing that is permanently affordable through community land trusts, cohousing schemes, co-operatives and self-help housing.

Book your free place by visiting:
www.ruralkent.org.uk
Facebook Kent Community Led Housing
01303 813790

Julian was a child prodigy reed player. He was educated at the Latymer Music School and the London College of Musi where he studied Clarinet with Wilf Keeley and Composition with William Lloyd Webber.

Julian made his TV debut with Acker Bilk when he was just 14. The show featured Julian's teenage Dixieland band "Young Jazz" that included the Sidwell brothers on Trumpet & Trombone, Paul Clarvis on Drums, Andy Cleyndert on Bass, Pete Neighbour on Sax and Sam Brown vocals. At 17 he formed a Modern Jazz quintet and toured Europe with Dave Cliff, Nick Weldon, Andy Cleyndert and Mark Taylor.

He has played on concert, club, festival and broadcast dates with his own bands and with:- Peanuts Hucko, Wild Bill Davison, George Chisholm, Kenny Ball, Don Lusher, Kenny Baker, Cleo Laine & Sir John Dankworth. He has recorded with John Parricelli, Digby Fairweather, Danny Moss, Sam Brown, Roy Williams, Jim Mullen, Marc Almond, Tommy Whittle, George Melly, Joe Brown, Chas & Dave, The Grid and the Spice Girls! He has appeared at Wembley Arena with Meatloaf and in Monaco with Tina Turner.

Julian currently leads The Dream Band his own exciting and melodic Latin-influenced jazz funk sextet featuring keyboard virtuoso Neil Angilley, Canadian Guitar star Dominic Ashworth, Bass ace Chris Dodd, stylish vocalist Jacqui Hicks and the dynamic Mike Bradley on Drums. They have recently returned from a successful European tour where they played the first ever jazz concert in Albania.

Line up:

Julian Marc Stringle -Clarinet/Saxophone/Vocals

Neil Angilley -Keyboards

Jacqui Hicks -Vocals

Dominic Ashworth - Guitar

Chris Dodd - Double & Electric Bass

Mike Bradley - Drums

A teacher sees such great promise in her 5-year-old student that she goes to unreasonable lengths to protect his talent.
Starring Maggie Gyllenhaal as Lisa Spinelli.

Another season of straight-ahead jazz to be enjoyed relaxing with friends over a drink on a Friday night. Featuring favourite songs from the Cole Porter era spiced with some of the best jazz standards. Also featuring special guests and showcasing different jazz styles - come and give it a try!

Cabaret style seating - Licensed bar.

Accredited Emergency First Aid at Work training for local businesses, or members of the public.

This 1951 classic film, starring Alec Guiness and Stanley Holloway, sees a meek bank clerk who, overseeing the shipment of bullion, joins with an eccentric neighbour to steal gold bars and smuggle them out of the country as miniature Eiffel Towers.

Taking Flight Theatre Company present 'You’ve Got Dragons' based on the book by Kathryn Cave

‘Dragons come when you least expect it. You turn ‘round… and they’re there.’

Lots of people get them: bad dreams, swirly tummy, feeling prickly. And sometimes they make you feel alone. So, what can a young child with a bad case of the dragons do?

A delightful tale of one child’s journey to come to terms with their dragons told in Taking Flight’s unique style. With live, original music, this highly visual, sensitive production is a humorous and touching exploration of the dragons we all face.

An intergenerational show, featuring creative captioning, interwoven BSL and audio description, You’ve Got Dragons is for the whole family. And remember… ‘No dragon is more powerful than YOU!’

All performances are relaxed.
Length: 50 minutes approx
Age recommendation: 3-10 and families; babes in arms welcome.

Based on the book by Kathryn Cave

Devised by Elise Davison and the original cast

Director Elise Davison
Designer Stacey-Jo Atkinson
Composer Dan Lawrence
Dramaturg Sam Bees

This performance is presented on tour by House, delivered by Farnham Maltings and funded by Arts Council England ‍

housetheatre.org.uk
takingflighttheatre.co.uk

A late-night talk show host's world is turned upside down when she hires her first and only female staff writer. Originally intended to smooth over diversity concerns, her decision brings about unexpectedly hilarious consequences as the two women who are separated by culture and generation become united by their love of a biting punchline.

ROCKETMAN is an epic musical fantasy about the incredible human story of Elton John's breakthrough years.  The film follows the fantastical journey of transformation from shy piano prodigy Reginald Dwight into international superstar Elton John.  This inspirational story - set to Elton John's most beloved songs and performed by star Taron Egerton - tells the universally relatable story of how a small-town boy became one of the most iconic figures in pop culture.
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The Alter Eagles are an experienced, authentic Eagles tribute band. Formed in 2003, they perform the whole repertoire of Eagles tracks, from tasteful country rock - complete with full harmonies - through to hard rocking numbers, showcasing the Eagles' trademark duelling electric guitars. The current set comprises material from 35 years of Eagles' performances, up to and including 2007's Long Road Out Of Eden.

Lauded for their accuracy, the Alter Eagles are a tribute to the Eagles, pure and simple and in a typical two hour set play many of the band's greatest hits, including Hotel California, Desperado, Life In The Fast Lane, How Long, Lyin' Eyes, Take It Easy and One Of These Nights. The Alter Eagles are: Jay Stezaker (guitars, vocals) Steve McCormack (guitars, vocals) Alan Tomkins (keys, guitars, vocals) Mike Bradley (guitars) and Rob Beattie (bass, vocals).

Another season of straight-ahead jazz to be enjoyed relaxing with friends over a drink on a Friday night. Featuring favourite songs from the Cole Porter era spiced with some of the best jazz standards. Also featuring special guests and showcasing different jazz styles - come and give it a try!

Cabaret style seating - Licensed bar.

After earning his spurs on the UK comedy circuit Lee became the warm-up man for many TV shows including Have I Got News For You?  Although he had no sporting prowess and he knew next to nothing about football, Lee appeared as a regular panellist in the first five series of They Think It’s All Over during which he won over close to 12 million viewers each week with his quick witted banter. 

Lee's other TV credits include presenting Shark Tank, Saturday Live, Salvage Squad and The Warehouse, and guest appearances on The Stand Up Show and Have I Got News For You. Lee was the creator of Bring Me the Head of Light Entertainment, which ran for five series on Channel 5 between 1997 and 2000. On radio, Lee has guested on The Steve Wright Show, Euromix, Two Men and a Transmitter and The Robert Elms Show. He was team captain on Hold The Front Page. He also presented Wriggling with Eels, a study of Cockney comedians for BBC Radio 4.

In 2000, Lee decided to semi-retire and concentrate on running his comedy venue, the Backyard Comedy Club in London's Bethnal Green, acting as resident compere. His touring shows include ‘Man v Woman’, ‘Too Scared to Leave the House’, Things That Make You Go Aaarggh’ and ‘Comedy Show No.9’ which began in 2016 and was extended into 2017 due to great demand.

Still a regular at the Backyard Comedy Club and elsewhere around the club scene. Lee is preparing for a brand new tour to start in 2018, 'Mucking About'. Lee is also organising a series of comedy nights around Kent called 'The Local Comedy Club'.

http://www.leehurst.com

Something is happening in the woods, voices can be heard, and a strange metallic smell fills the air. Machines are gathering at its edge and a mysterious call is heard across the valley.  Laura the ladybird, Jeffrey the spider, Brett the Woodlouse and Willoughby the Woodpecker are worried. Velda the Vixen knows there’s a one person who can help them – Granddad. But is there enough time? Can they save the wood? And will the mystery stranger help?

This promises to be an incredible show with an important environmental message to share.

Age guidance: 3+

“Magical, beguiling, emotional and eye-wideningly beautiful.”
Bristol 24/7

Written by: Pickled Image & Hattie Naylor
Directed & devised by: Emma Williams
Performed & devised by: Vicky Andrews and Vic Llewellyn
Puppets & set: Dik Downey and Nick Willsher
Music: Simon Preston
Production photos & Trailer by: Adam DJ Laity
Creative Producer: Vicky Andrews

Funded by Arts Council England

Supported by Applause Rural Touring

The ever popular Curb Pilots are back here at The Alex! An evening of Two Tone, Ska and Reggae not to be missed.

Jack Malik is a struggling singer-songwriter in an English seaside town whose dreams of fame are rapidly fading, despite the fierce devotion and support of his childhood best friend, Ellie.  After a freak bus accident during a mysterious global blackout, Jack wakes up to discover that The Beatles have never existed.
Performing songs by the greatest band in history to a world that has never heard them.  Jack becomes an overnight sensation with a little help from his agent.

Elite Elton is a Professional Elton John Tribute Act with an uncanny, authentic resemblance (as mentioned on the BBC) in looks and voice to Sir Elton John, one of the most iconic Superstars of all time.

Elite Elton has performed at many prestigious venues as an Elton John Tribute and appeared on TV and Radio across the World in Countries such as U.S.A, Australia, U.K, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and Croatia.

A remarkable Elton John Lookalike, Elite Elton’s Tribute Act performs Live Piano with Professional Musician Backing Tracks from a huge repertoire of Sir Elton John’s Famous Songs and gives his heart and soul in to every performance to make for a unique and unforgettable evening.

"Arise Sir Elton! The best Elton Tribute Ever!" John, Devon

"Thank you Elite Elton so much for the John Lewis Annual Christmas Party. The staff loved it and said it was their best Xmas Party!" Gavin, Events Co-Ordinator for John Lewis Stores, London

Faversham Carnival Club presents a Michael Buble Tribute Night.  Jason Allen Sway returns for another pre-Christmas evening of music and entertainment.

LEGEND are seven great musicians and singers dedicated to the life and music of the late, great Bob Marley

This dynamic band, led by the charismatic Michael Anton Phillips (Cheesy) has a pedigree second to none, whose members have worked with such reggae greats as:

The Mighty Diamonds,Dennis Brown, Rankin Roger, The Beat, Burning Spear, Apache Indian, Johnny 2Bad, Errol Dunkley, George and Desmond Decker, Musical Youth and many more

Legend's two hour show covers the very best of Bob Marley’s timeless classics:

Is This Love, No Woman No Cry, Waiting in Vain, Exodus, I Shot The Sheriff, Jamming, Could You Be Loved. These are just a few of his million selling hits brought to you in this fantastic two hour tribute to the acknowledged master of reggae.

The musicianship is flawless, with that irresistible reggae groove compelling you to move and the presence of Bob Marley himself invoked in the skilled and respectful portrayal by Michael.

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A weekend Christmas market running on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December, have a browse at the wonderful gifts on offer and pick up some gifts for your loved ones this Christmas.

Entry is free, and the Alexander Centre's pop-up tearoom will be open.

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A traditional pantomime with live singalong music.

Let your hair down this Christmas, with Rapunzel!

As part of a full UK tour by Trigger Happy TV star Dom Joly in Spring 2020, Dom Joly’s Holiday Snaps: Travel and Comedy In The Danger Zone will be coming to The Alexander Centre on 14th February. Travel and Comedy in The Danger Zone is a rip-roaring travelogue featuring stories from his childhood home in the Lebanon – where he went to school with Osama Bin Laden – to North Korea, Chernobyl and Cambodia.

This tour marks a period of intense activity for Joly, who will be the subject of a three-part prime time BBC TV show in Easter ’20, at the conclusion of the tour.

Dom has remained enormously popular since his pioneering Channel 4 show, Trigger Happy TV, which was sold to 70 countries, while his three travel books have brought him to a wider, literate audience.

Dom’s tour also coincides with the impending paperback publication of his new book,The Hezbollah Hiking Club, in which a boozy, cricket-filled afternoon at Lord’s led Joly and two pals to hike across the Lebanon, from the Israeli border to the Syrian border.

This show is a Dave Gorman-esque assemblage of clips, holiday snaps, funny stories and more – part comedy, part travelogue. There will be a meet'n'greet in addition to a sale of signed books.

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Strictly Ann – An Evening with Ann Widdecombe

Sailing dangerously close to National Treasure status, one of the most outspoken politicians of our time embarks on her first ever National tour. Entertaining, enlightening and as controversial as you would expect, Margaret Thatcher and Craig Revel Horwood collide as Ann lifts the lid on life in Westminster and shares behind-the-scenes gossip from some of the nation’s best-loved programmes, including Strictly Come Dancing, Have I Got News For You and Celebrity Big Brother.

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