Alistair McGowan – 3 in 1
An evening of classic comedy, poetry and beautiful piano music – three great shows in one!
Location
The Apex, 1 Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3FD
Telephone
01284 758000- Next Event
- 17th July 2026 7:30pm
- Event Finishes
- 17th July 2026 9:30pm
About this event
An evening of classic comedy, poetry and beautiful piano music – three great shows in one!
Following his Sony album reaching Number One in the Classical charts, Alistair McGowan combined his talents as master impressionist and comedian with his new-found talents as a classical pianist. Last year he published a book of poetry, Not What We were Expecting.
Expect the comedy and impressions for which Alistair is known and loved, poignant and clever poetry, and piano gems by composers such as Debussy, Satie, Mompou, Bryce Dessau, Scriabin and Amy Beach, to name but a few. Beautiful music, beautiful words, and a large dose of Alistair’s trademark comedy!
“Alistair McGowan's impressions are faultless" - The Sunday Times
"He plays the piano splendidly" - The Observer
“You don't get to be a great impressionist without a feel for rhythm and rhyme and pitch. These are terrific, truthful poems" – Sir Richard Stilgoe
Starts: 7.30pm
Tickets: £28
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About the Venue
The Apex is an award-winning venue, known for its acoustic excellence and home to a diverse programme of live music and events; from classical concerts to pop, rock, jazz, blues, world, country and folk, plus comedy and dance performances.
It also hosts a number of community and corporate events, offering the local community and wider environs a unique and exciting space from which visitors can see a great selection of artists, bands and events.
It has been very well publicised (and we never tire of hearing it!) that, as well as its architectural beauty, The Apex also has the very best acoustics, with many musicians who've played here describing it as the best acoustic in the UK, if not Europe:
"Best new venue in the UK. Absolutely superb" - Funeral For A Friend
"Best acoustic wee had in 40 years of touring" - Fairport Convention
"The best hall we have ever played in" - The Escher String Quartet
