Alistair McGowan to perform in a 'real coup for Lowestoft'

Organised as part of an ongoing appeal to raise funds to install a statue of Benjamin Britten, as a boy, looking out over the sea that inspired his music in his birth town of Lowestoft, master impressionist Alistair McGowan will perform in the town in March.

Alistair McGowan will perform in Lowestoft. Picture: Steve Best (Image: Steve Best)

Described as "a real coup for Lowestoft", the special performance on March 16 is being held in support of Lowestoft’s Britten as a Boy statue campaign, which continues to gathers pace.

In April 2022 a community project was unveiled with the aim of raising funds to have the statue installed looking out over the sea that inspired the world famous composer, conductor and pianist in his birth town of Lowestoft.

Zeb Soanes and sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley with the clay model of the Britten as a Boy statue. Picture: Zeb Soanes (Image: Zeb Soanes)

With £110,000 needed to be raised for the sculpture, Lowestoft-born broadcaster and children's author Zeb Soanes and the team of passionate locals - who form the Britten as a Boy statue committee - said: "Alistair McGowan’s show, in aid of the Britten statue is a real coup for Lowestoft."

After the success of his Sony album, which reached number one in the UK Classical Album charts, Alistair McGowan’s new show combines his talents as a master impressionist and comedian with his new-found talent as a classical pianist.

Classic FM presenter Mr Soanes - who will make a guest appearance - said: "Join Alistair as he plays classical gems by Chopin, Gershwin, Grieg, Debussy and Satie – expect a lot of beautiful music and more than a sprinkling of his trademark impressions.

"Alistair took part in a star-studded fundraising gala for the statue at London’s Wigmore Hall in October, helping to raise £20,000 and he was so impressed by the project that he has generously offered to bring his sell-out show of Piano music and impressions to the Players Theatre, Lowestoft donating all the proceeds to the Britten as a Boy statue appeal."

Alistair McGowan: The Piano Show will be performed on Saturday, March 16 at 7.30pm at the Players Theatre, Lowestoft.

Tickets are available from the Players Theatre or online.