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2012 – we look back at the highlights
Jimmy has had another busy year and as usual he has travelled the length and breadth of the country to meet his touring commitments throughout 2012. Some of the highlights of the past 12 months include: – At the start … Continue reading
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Thanks – and have a meal on me!
Jimmy Cricket recently completed a five-month summer season in Eastbourne – and thanked the technical crew by treating them to an Italian meal. On the last night of the show, Sentimental Journey, at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre, the famous Irish … Continue reading
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Reward for outstanding courtesy
Comedian Jimmy Cricket, who prides himself on his clean humour, has helped to honour a man for outstanding courtesy and good customer service. The Belfast-born, Rochdale-based funnyman was on hand to present Jack Pout from Eastbourne his award on behalf of … Continue reading
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It’s Showtime!
A railway station is the nostalgic setting for a variety summer show starring comedian Jimmy Cricket. The Belfast-born funnyman has since May been appearing in Sentimental Journey to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee year at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre in … Continue reading
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Article recalls Olympic show
A newspaper has reported on Jimmy Cricket’s live appearance earlier this month on ITV. The Irish comedian was interviewed by presenter Gethin Jones on the breakfast show, Daybreak, 10 days ago. Alongside him were fellow entertainers in Sentimental Journey, the … Continue reading
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Catching up on old times
Jimmy Cricket met up with an old friend while appearing in his summer show on the south coast. The famous comedian is currently starring in Sentimental Journey, the family extravaganza running at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre in Eastbourne, East Sussex, … Continue reading
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When Cricket met tennis…
Jimmy Cricket has been trying his hand at tennis – or an unlikely mixture of tennis and cricket! – ahead of an international sports tournament. The Aegon International at Devonshire Park in Eastbourne starts on Monday (18 June) and for … Continue reading
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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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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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