Sir John Betjeman’s Banana Blush

Friday 29th January 2027 at 7pm

Doors & bar open at 6.30pm

Tickets: £25 standard / £20 U25s & students / £22 groups of 10 or more

Tickets are available HERE  by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.

Mark Robert Petty presents
Sir John Betjeman’s Banana Blush
Starring Zeb Soanes and the Chris Warner Ensemble

A sparkling celebration of poetry, music and quintessential British eccentricity, featuring acclaimed broadcaster Zeb Soanes (Classic FM) and the Chris Warner Ensemble.

In 1974, Sir John Betjeman became an unlikely pop star when his much-loved poetry was set to music by Jim Parker for the cult album Betjeman’s Banana Blush.

Now, Betjeman’s wit, warmth and wonderfully eccentric observations on British life are brought to the stage in a delightful journey from 1920s cocktail lounge to village bandstand, featuring Jim Parker’s original music, lovingly recreated for live performance.