Raffle and stalls selling toys, games, handmade items, jewellery & crafts and much more - an ideal opportunity to make a start on your Christmas shopping.

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

Kent Roller Disco comes back to Faversham!

Skate hire & safety equipment included in the ticket price.

Refreshments available.

Lots of second-hand and antique books for sale - why not come along for a browse?

The Alexander Centre's pop-up tearoom will also be open.

The ever popular Curb Pilots are back here at The Alex! An evening of Two Tone, Ska and Reggae not to be missed. Tickets available in advance or on the door.

Browse a wide range of stalls offering handicrafts, gift ideas and vintage wares - a fantastic Christmas shopping opportunity.

Free Entry.

Our pop-up tea-room will be open for this event.

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.

Have you got Christmas door wreath envy?

If you want your door wreath to be the best in your street you can learn how – it’s as easy as this:

1.     Start with a twiggy wreath base

2.     Add greenery and decorations

Start your Christmas preparations early – and have fun!

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This workshop will be taught by Julie Davies – aka The Florist. That Teaches

All materials will be supplied and you’ll get to take home your door wreath with you. Light refreshments will also be provided.

Wreath making can be hard on your hands, if you need some extra help Julie will be on hand to help – it might also be an idea to save your manicure until after you’ve made your door wreath!

You’ll start with a twiggy wreath base and learn how to add greenery to it.

Julie will show you how to attach your decorative materials– a mix of pine cones and cinnamon sticks.

Fancy adding a festive ribbon? Julie will show you how.

No previous experience is necessary – this workshop is suitable for anyone aged 10-90 years.

Isn’t making a door wreath in November way too early – won’t it die before Christmas? Not at all – your door wreath should last until the New Year.

An opportunity for Christmas shopping and enjoy some homemade cake!

In aid of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Church. 

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

Hosted by Support Local Pop Up.

Our Christmas Fair is back and bigger than ever. Taking place at the beautiful Alexander Centre, you'll be able to shop a handpicked selection of products from small businesses in Kent and East Sussex. Shop jewellery, candles, art, gifts, cards, homeware, bath products, ceramics, clothing and so much more. Our events are free entry to the general public.

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

Learn how to market your business online.
What to say and when.
How to gain more engagement and interaction.
Identify your audience and tune your message to appeal to your potential customers.
We will discuss social media, websites and Apps.
Ideal for those who would like more support with their online messaging, social media guidance and marketing ideas.
You will be guided through the online maze and learn more about what it means to positively market your business in todays fast-paced world.

Faversham Mission Brass play a concert to raise funds for the Faversham Community Christmas Lights.

A relaxed evening of festive jazz tunes with Georgina Jackson on vocals and trumpet, Pete Long on clarinet, Sandy Suchodolski on bass, Gabriel Latchin on piano and Bobby Worth on drums.

Ticket price includes a glass of mulled wine.

Cabaret style seating - Licensed bar open throughout

Browse a wide range of stalls offering handicrafts, gift ideas and vintage wares - a fantastic Christmas shopping opportunity.

Free Entry.

Our pop-up tea-room will be open for this event.

Come along for a fun night of cocktail creating just in time for Christmas!

Ticket price includes a Bellini on arrival and a chance to make (and drink!) 3 different cocktails.

Learn from a pro, compete with your friends and go home with instructions so you can go it alone.

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.

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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.

Come along for a walk through a winter wonderland, before visiting Santa.

A gift (a book & chocolate figure) for each child.

Festive tea-room available and a comfortable waiting room with colouring-in and Christmas films for the children.

And why not do some shopping in our extensive Christmas market?

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!

Ebenezer Scrooge begins the Christmas holiday with his usual miserly contempt, barking at his faithful clerk and his cheery nephew. But, when the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come take him on an eye-opening journey revealing truths Old Scrooge is reluctant to face, he must open his heart to undo years of ill will before it's too late.

Run time: 120 mins / Certificate: PG

Directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Jim Carrey, Colin Firth, Michael J. Fox, Robin Wright Penn

The bar will be open serving tea, coffee, soft drinks (or something stronger) and snacks.

Accompanying adults are welcome to relax in our bar area with a drink and friends (or their Ipads!) whilst the children watch the film in the adjoining hall.

As part of our programme of Silver Matinees - afternoon entertainment for older audiences - we welcome Vintage Ruby.

Vintage Ruby is a professional Jazz and vintage singer based in Folkestone. Her repertoire covers songs from the 1920s to the present day. 

For the Silver Matinee, Ruby will sing a fantastic mix of sing-a-long songs such as Long Way To Tipperary and Lambeth Walk, Jazz and Swing Rat Pack songs including Fly Me To The Moon and Cheek To Cheek, 1950s Rock ’n’ Roll songs including Let’s Twist Again and Rock Around The Clock and 1960s Pop songs including I Want To Hold Your Hand and I’m A Believer. 

The audience are very welcome to sing and dance along or sit,relax and enjoy the music. Ruby looks forward to singing for you all!

Jon Holmes and Paul Goldstein: controversial and award-winning writer and broadcaster versus outspoken award-winning wildlife photographer and travel guide...what could possibly go wrong?!

 The Alex is delighted to be hosting the world premiere of Jon Holmes and Paul Goldstein doing what they do best - which is being provocative, being funny, arguing and possibly swearing (a bit) at each other.

Jon,a polymath writer, comedian, broadcaster and presenter was ‘the short one’ from BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show, co-created Dead Ringers and wrote TV’s Horrible Histories. He is also an award-winning travel writer for The Sunday Times and, n the pursuit of a story, has biked the Tiger Corridor of Northern India, ‘enjoyed’ crocodile hunting with the natives of Papua New Guinea, and was hospitalised by a colony of sea urchins off the coast of Puerto Rico. He’s written a number of books.

Paul is a photographer, raconteur, wildlife guide and conservationist and is one of the world’s best known and most skilled wildlife photographers. His list of dislikes is legendary and includes Chinese traditional medicine, management consultants, posed wildlife photos, politicians and Powerpoint. You’ll have definitely seen his stunning photographs in any number of magazines and newspapers. He is the owner of 4 safari camps in Africa, so he will be enlightening us with “stories from the bush”.  

Jon and Paul have travelled to various parts of the globe together, and this world premiere finds them in conversation onstage for the first time talking about comedy, travel journalism, photography, climate change, conservation, Jon’s travel photography (“Poor” – Paul), Paul’s writing (“Hopeless” – Jon) and much, much more. Accompanied by incredible photos, this is a unique event and not to be missed.

“I have been waiting for this brilliant event to happen for ages, it had better be as good as they say it is”- Jon’s father-in-law

Join Zoe Cairns on our upcoming workshop “Get Your Social Media Plan ready for 2020!”. Zoe will be sharing with you the key steps you need to take in order to get your strategy and plan ready for the year ahead. You will learn how to boost your Social media engagement and discover some great features that you can use in your activities.

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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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Faversham Literary Festival will be taking over The Alexander Centre from the 20th to the 24th Febuary, to run various events.

Details tbc.

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.

Presented by A Way with Media

Reenie - the singing tea-lady is popping along to The Alex to entertain us.

She longs to reach the heady heights of singing stardom, but in the meantime serves a cracking cuppa and Bourbon or two. 

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ABBA's music has stood the test of time for more than 40 years, so it's little wonder that ABBA tribute bands are one of the most favoured on the tribute scene!

​ABBA Chique are an authentic looking and sounding ABBA tribute band. Suitable for all ages, ABBA Chique have performed at children's parties and all over milestone parties, from 18th - 90th birthdays!

With precise ABBA vocals, stunning ABBA costumes and a powerful stage presence full of energy and fun, this unforgettable ABBA tribute show will leave you feeling like you've headed back in time to the 1970s where ABBA ruled the music scene.

​This hugely popular ABBA show will get booked up very quickly, so grab your tickets soon!

Now in their 5th year touring, the incredible ‘A Touch of Little Mix‘ are the closest soundalikes to the real thing!  With their high energy show, this tribute band will perform all the biggest hits complete with impressive visuals and plenty of audience interactive fun!

After being the first group to win the hugely popular television show the X Factor in 2011, Little Mix have gone from strength to strength are are currently the most popular girl band of the moment! Complete with exciting fan favourite costumes, this tribute show ensures an accurate portrayal and has the true impersonations of the sounds, look and feel of the sensational Little Mix.

Featuring all their biggest hits including ‘Shout Out To My Ex’, ‘Black Magic’, ‘Power’, ‘Touch’, ‘No More Sad Songs’, ‘Wings’, ‘Salute’, ‘Secret Love Song’, ‘How Ya Doin’, ‘Change Your Life’, ‘DNA’ and many more!

Prepare to spend the show singing and dancing in the aisles as these girls rock the stage with their Little Mix inspired fun and magic especially for all you die hard ‘Mixers’ our there! This is a show not to be missed by the fans!

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Only Fools And Boycie – An intimate evening with Only Fools And Horses actor John Challis

Enjoy an intimate evening with John Challis, one of the nation's greatest comedy actors, best known as Boycie in BBC1's Only Fools and Horses. In this one-off show the national treasure will reveal secrets from the set with stories and anecdotes from his dazzling career.

Having worked with some of the biggest names in show business, he'll be spilling the beans about Only Fools and Horses co-stars like Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst and friends and fellow performers like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Oliver Reed and George Best. He’ll also recall tales from his time in Dr Who, Coronation Street and other TV classics.

Mr Challis will also meet fans after the show to sign autographs and pose for pictures, while signing copies of his autobiography - Being Boycie, and novel - Reggie: A Stag At Bay.

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Show running time: 90 minutes with 20 minute interval