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Up and running in Eastbourne
Here are two articles marking Jimmy Cricket’s arrival for his summer show in Eastbourne. The Belfast-born comedian is appearing in a variety show, Sentimental Journey, to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee year at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre in Eastbourne, East … Continue reading
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Famous singer remembered
Jimmy Cricket has starred in a charity show organised by a society set up in memory of a 1950s singing star. The Irish entertainer appeared at the Palace Theatre in Mansfield in a matinee performance which also featured his good … Continue reading
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Car’s a write-off – but show must go on!
Irish comedian Jimmy Cricket suffered more than just a bit of car trouble only 48 hours before he was due to begin his summer show in Eastbourne. The vehicle which he and his wife May use for travelling to entertainment … Continue reading
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Irish comedian in the headlines…
Jimmy Cricket’s appearance in a family entertainment extravaganza at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre in Eastbourne, East Sussex, this summer has hit the headlines. The loveable Irish comedian features in two big stories about the show. One is on the Eastbourne … Continue reading
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Arr, Jim lad!
Jimmy Cricket has had thousands of photographs taken of him as an entertainer over the years – but probably not many with a parrot on his shoulder! The famous Irish comedian was asked to pose for a picture with Gizmoo … Continue reading
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The 25-year-old photograph
This is what Jimmy Cricket looked like 25 years ago! The famous Irish comedian was given a reminder in a photograph sent to him recently. He is pictured with a fan called Clare Boulton who emailed the photo to Jimmy, … Continue reading
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Joker Jimmy performs in joker’s club!
Jimmy Cricket performed last month in the aptly named Joker’s Workingmen’s Club in Selston, Nottinghamshire. The Irish comedian appeared on 10 March in a pre-St Patrick’s Day celebration where he “had a wonderful time”. Gerry Molumby, one of the organisers, … Continue reading
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Grand National dinner with the Lions
An Irish comedian and a horse racing trainer were, fittingly, the special guests at a sportsman’s dinner in Liverpool during Grand National week. Funnyman Jimmy Cricket and Tim Vaughan, a National Hunt trainer, appeared at the annual fundraising event hosted … Continue reading
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All aboard for comedy, music and dance!
Jimmy Cricket is starring in a “royal” variety show this summer to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee year. The family entertainment extravaganza, Sentimental Journey, is at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre in Eastbourne, East Sussex, from 1 May to 26 September. … Continue reading
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Night out with Ricky Tomlinson
Jimmy Cricket appeared at The Greenroom in Liverpool city centre as part of a St Patrick’s Day extravaganza on eve of the big day itself (16 March). Also featured on this Irish-themed night of fun and frivolity was Con Cluskey … Continue reading
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