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Joining bid to save local pavilion
Top entertainer Jimmy Cricket has thrown his weight behind saving a local theatre. The famous Irish comedian told Ipswich Star and East Anglian Daily Times journalist Wayne Savage he had sent an email in support of Felixstowe’s Spa Pavilion. In an … Continue reading
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Flying visit to appear on radio show
Jimmy Cricket made a flying visit to Northern Ireland to appear on a show hosted by a fellow Northern Irish entertainer. The Rochdale-based funnyman featured on the BBC Radio Ulster programme, It’s William Caulfield, So It Is, hosted by the eponymous impressionist and … Continue reading
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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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Working to stop cruelty to animals
A 60s tribute band called the Beat Legends (above) and BBC Radio Merseyside presenter Frankie Connor were also on the bill when Jimmy Cricket appeared in a charity show on Merseyside. The event took place at the Huyton Suite in … 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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Irish legend and free Irish food!
Irish legend Jimmy Cricket was the star act at a recent Gala evening run by the Mansfield and Dukeries Irish Association. The entertainment was organised by Nigel Scott and his hard-working committee and the compere for the evening was Gerry Molumby. Acts … Continue reading
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Bumping into an old friend…
Jimmy Cricket bumped into a friend whom he had not seen for some time when he attended the 10th anniversary celebration of Heywood Indoor Market. Her name is Jennifer Shaw who has in the past been a promoter of shows and … Continue reading
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Easter shows on the border
The northern-most town in England was one of the latest destinations for top entertainer Jimmy Cricket. He appeared in Berwick-upon-Tweed on the England-Scotland border for two shows over the Easter weekend. First, the famous Irish comedian was at Berwick Bowling … Continue reading
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New heritage centre and tea rooms open
Jimmy Cricket recently attended the press launch of the new Healey Dell Heritage centre and tea rooms near to where he lives in Rochdale. The famous Irish entertainer was invited to the opening event by Janice Percy, who had teamed … Continue reading
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