J’AIME SEPTEMBER 2022

ALAN FLETCHER IS BRINGING HIS
LIVE SHOW TO THE LICHFIELD
GARRICK THIS MONTH. PHOTO
COURTESY OF CHANNEL 5
deciding what to feature in the show has been a
mammoth task.
“There have been so many twists and turns in Karl’s
life that it was almost impossible to choose which
ones to highlight,” Alan says. “So I have gone for
a thematic approach. The show is segmented into
topics such as Makeups and Breakups, Sex, Medical
matters, Nudity and Disasters.”
Outside of his work on Neighbours, Alan has graced
theatre stages across Australia and the UK in a huge
variety of roles, from serious drama to panto stints.
He also shares Karl Kennedy’s passion for music,
and has fronted the band Waiting Room since 2004,
touring the UK some 12 times over ten years to sellout
crowds.
“The show is designed to inform the audience about
my entire career on stage, television, film and in
music although the main focus is on Neighbours,”
says Alan. “And there will definitely be a few songs! I
intend to honour Susan Kennedy in song!”
As well as Karl Kennedy, the other major constant
in Alan’s life is his wife, newsreader Jennifer Hansen,
who will be joining him on the show.
“Jen is my interviewer and she also fills the role
of cheeky critic,” Alan says. “We have enjoyed 32
years of happy marriage and this allows us to enjoy
bouncing off each other and gently ribbing each
other for the audience’s enjoyment.”
The performance will also offer a Q&A segment
to allow the audience to grill Alan themselves with
the questions they have always wanted to know the
answer to, and there will also be a limited number of
meet and greet tickets available.
“Interacting with fans has always been the focus of
my time on Neighbours,” says Alan. “I have had the
pleasure of meeting thousands of fans through my
music tours, publicity tours and panto appearances.
Also, my 15 years as a regular at the Neighbours
Night was a brilliant opportunity to meet hundreds
of fans a week. Through my website I have had
direct and close contact with thousands of fans.
“Basically the Neighbours audience kept the show on
air for 37 years and kept me in a job for 28 years so
I am deeply grateful for the support I have received
and I always try to repay the loyalty of fans.”
The Doctor Will See You Now will be heading to the
Lichfield Garrick on Friday, September 16. Further
details and links to book tickets can be found at
www.alanfletcher.net and
www.lichfieldgarrick.com
12 www.jaimemagazine.com