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Emmerdale star also in panto cast

An actor from Emmerdale will also be in the pantomime which Jimmy Cricket is headlining at Christmas. More details have been released of the panto which runs at the Forum Theatre in Billingham, near Middlesbrough, from the afternoon of Saturday 7 December (commencing at 1.30pm) to … Continue reading

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Maloney’s Big Moment

A newspaper story about a Spanish coastal town electing an English ex-pat as its mayor inspired top entertainer Jimmy Cricket to write a new radio play. And Maloney’s Big Moment got its first public showing in front of a live audience at St … Continue reading

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Where will Jimmy be at Christmas?

Jimmy Cricket will be headlining the 2013 Christmas panto at the Forum Theatre in Billingham, just outside the city of Middlesbrough. The Irish entertainer will be playing the role of Muddles in a version of Snow White and the seven Dwarves. … Continue reading

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Jimmy meets campaigning grocer

Jimmy Cricket met a campaigning greengrocer on a recent visit to Darlington where he will be appearing in a stand-up show. The famous Irish comedian had a walk around the town and chatted to local celebrity Robin Blair, who was … Continue reading

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Teaching a fellow showbiz star to juggle

Veteran Irish comedian Jimmy Cricket has been giving juggling lessons to actor, dancer and singer Ray Quinn. The pair appeared in the pantomime Cinderella at the Darlington Civic Theatre which finished on Sunday 15 January. Jimmy, who played Baron Hardup, … Continue reading

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Curtain set to fall on Jimmy’s panto season

Jimmy Cricket’s marathon pantomime season is coming to an end (oh yes it is! sorry – ed). The famous Irish comedian has been appearing in Cinderella at the Civic Theatre in Darlington since 3 December. Its last show is on … Continue reading

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Celebrities support toy giveaway

The festive pantomine in which Jimmy Cricket is currently starring has been well-received by the critics. Cinderella is on at the Civic Theatre in Darlington until Sunday January 15. The cast features Jimmy, who plays Baron Hardup alongside Dancing on … Continue reading

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Jimmy goes into panto mode

Jimmy Cricket has begun rehearsing for his latest pantomime appearance. The legendary comic is starring as Baron Hardup in Cinderella at Darlington Civic Theatre which runs from Saturday 3 December until Sunday 15 January 2012. Dancing on Ice and X … Continue reading

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Jimmy returns to Darlington for panto – 21 years after his last appearance!

Jimmy Cricket will be appearing in the Darlington Civic Theatre’s pantomime at Christmas in a version of Cinderella. This winter seasonal offering will feature Jimmy alongside “Dancing with Ice” sensation Ray Quinn and Deena Payne – who appeared on “Emmerdale” … Continue reading

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