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‘Larger-than-life and great attitude’
Jimmy Cricket formed a great working partnership when he visited the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton at the Marine Promenade on the Wirral with his own show. The famous Irish entertainer teamed up well with stage doorkeeper Robert (pictured above with Jimmy) for … Continue reading
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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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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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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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‘Best Irish comedy act you will ever see’
Jimmy Cricket has been described as “Ken Dodd, Tommy Cooper and Les Dawson all rolled into one”. The famous comedian appears on a night of laughter and music at Boothys in Mansfield on Friday 5 April, with organiser Gerry Molumby … Continue reading
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It’s William Caulfield, So It Is
Jimmy Cricket was stopped for a photograph as he walked near the legendary Europa Hotel in his birth city of Belfast. The famous comedian, who has lived in Rochdale for many years, was on Queen Victoria Street in Belfast when … Continue reading
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Working with Shane Richie 30 years ago
Jimmy Cricket was recently reminded of the days when he worked at a Pontins holiday village where fellow TV star Shane Richie was the entertainments manager! Terri Gardner, who worked with Jimmy in the early 1980s, sent the photo above … Continue reading
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Milton wants old pal in audience
TV comedian Milton Jones is hoping to spot a famous friend in the audience when he performs in Rochdale later this month. The Rochdale Observer featured an article on Saturday 2 March about the Mock of the Week star appearing at the Gracie Fields Theatre. Milton … Continue reading
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