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Andy Eastwood: ‘Another fab show with Jimmy Cricket!’ 150 150 mhamer

Andy Eastwood: ‘Another fab show with Jimmy Cricket!’

Jimmy Cricket teamed up again with talented musician Andy Eastwood to provide a 'fab' afternoon of variety entertainment.

Jimmy Cricket teamed up again with talented musician Andy Eastwood to provide a ‘fab’ afternoon of variety entertainment.

The pair starred in Wednesday’s show at Mansfield Theatre, which followed a similar event at the Belgrave Theatre, Coventry, last month.

Andy called it “another fab show with Jimmy Cricket”.

He added: “In the spring we head to Bridlington Spa with him for more fun and laughs.”

And famous funnyman Jimmy said on social media: “What a lovely afternoon for organiser/multiinstrumentalist #andyeastwood alongside the talented opera singers #cherylforbes and #gordoncree and #helenlouiseeastwood.

“Our thanks also to all the wonderful staff at the #palacetheatremansfield for making us all feel so welcome!”

Ever-popular Jimmy celebrates his 80th birthday on 17 October.

And to celebrate, he is having a Big Birthday Bash in aid of charity.

Jimmy heads up a star-studded list of entertainers at The Lowry in Salford on 1 November.

Tickets have sold fast for the event and just a few remain.

Tim Vine, Roy Walker, Barbara Nice, Syd Little and Steve Royle are among the entertainers performing at the Salford venue.

Northern Irish funnyman Adrian Walsh and Jimmy’s daughter, Katie Mulgrew, complete the talented line-up – as well as the birthday boy himself, of course!

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Another busy schedule during a special birthday month! 150 150 mhamer

Another busy schedule during a special birthday month!

Jimmy Cricket performs at the Mansfield Palace Theatre where he appears on stage along wih musician Andy Eastwood. Jimmy Cricket has a rare weekend off before another busy schedule during which he celebrates a very big birthday!

After no fewer than nine shows in September, the famous funnyman will have a run of six performances in just 18 days during October.

And it’s an extra special month for Jimmy who turns 80 on 17 October!

The first event, on Wednesday 8 October, is the latest in a series of variety gigs Jimmy is doing this summer.

He is at the Mansfield Palace Theatre where he appears on stage along with musician Andy Eastwood.

Other performances include at the Talking Pictures Festival of Film & TV roadshow at Hebden Bridge Picture House on Saturday and Sunday, 11 and 12 october.
And on Friday, 24 October, he appears with Tommy Cannon and Mick Miller  in Rule Brit-Ha-nnia at The Joe Longthorne Theatre in Blackpool.
And don’t forget that Jimmy is celebrating his memorable milestone with a Big Birthday Gala Show at The Lowry in Salford.
Tim Vine, Roy Walker, Barbara Nice, Syd Little and Steve Royle are among the entertainers performing on 1 November.
All the proceeds go to Francis House Children’s Hospice.
The Jimmy Cricket Story is the famous comedian's official autobiography

The book of Jimmy’s life and career

A reminder that Jimmy’s official autobiography is still on sale.

Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian tells the heart-warming story of Jimmy’s illustrious life and 50-year career.

The paperback costs £10 and can be bought at online retailer Amazon here, also being available in eBook and audio formats.

Signed copies (£13.99 including postage and packing) can be purchased on this website here.

It is also available at Jimmy’s live gigs for £10 where he will sign it.

One pound from the sale of every book goes to Mary’s Meals.

The charity supports feeding projects in some of the world’s poorest communities.

BGT finalist joins Jimmy Cricket for Liverpool variety show 150 150 mhamer

BGT finalist joins Jimmy Cricket for Liverpool variety show

 

Hi friends looking forward to a fun evening and returning to Liverpool this coming Friday at the #wooltonvillageclub with the very funny #steveroyle and songstress #keilyhampson alongside a disco to end the night! Why not come and join us! Tickets link :-https://wooltonvillageclub.co.uk/.../jimmy-cricket.../

Liverpool is Jimmy Cricket’s next port of call as he performs his NINTH show of September!

The famous Northern Irish comedian stars on Friday night (26 September) at Woolton Village Club on Allerton Road.

Joining Jimmy on stage is Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) finalist Steve Royle and singer Keily Hampson.

Writing on social media, Jimmy said: “Hi friends, looking forward to a fun evening and returning to Liverpool this coming Friday at the #wooltonvillageclub.

“With the very funny #steveroyle and songstress #keilyhampson alongside a disco to end the night!

“Why not come and join us!”

Jimmy previews the show here.

For tickets, go to this link.

See all Jimmy’s booked events here.

The Jimmy Cricket Story is the famous comedian's official autobiography

The book of Jimmy’s life and career

A reminder that Jimmy’s official autobiography is still on sale.

Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian tells the heart-warming story of Jimmy’s illustrious life and 50-year career.

The paperback costs £10 and can be bought at online retailer Amazon here, also being available in eBook and audio formats.

Signed copies (£13.99 including postage and packing) can be purchased on this website here.

It is also available at Jimmy’s live gigs for £10 where he will sign it.

One pound from the sale of every book goes to Mary’s Meals.

The charity supports feeding projects in some of the world’s poorest communities.

 

 

Nolan sisters among star performers at festival roadshow 150 150 mhamer

Nolan sisters among star performers at festival roadshow

Former Coronation Street stars, and the Nolans are among a host of celebrities performing at the next Talking Pictures TV and Renown Pictures Festival of Film roadshow.Former Coronation Street stars and The Nolans are among a host of celebrities appearing at the next Talking Pictures Festival of Film & TV roadshow.

Famous funnyman Jimmy Cricket is also taking to the stage at the event in West Yorkshire.

The festival takes place at the Hebden Bridge Picture House on Saturday and Sunday, 11 and 12 October.

Amanda Barrie and Sherrie Hewson are the ex-Corrie actors appearing at the festival.

Singing sisters The Nolans are celebrated as Ireland’s first family of music.

Other top performers include entertainer Anita Harris and comedian Bernie Clifton.

Talking Pictures TV is an independent archive film and television channel.

Former Coronation Street stars and the Nolans are among a host of celebrities performing at the next Talking Pictures Festival of Film & TV roadshow.It is available on Virgin 445, Freesat 306, Freeview or Youview 82 or on the Sky digital satellite platform, channel 328.

Go here to find out more about the TV channel.

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Jimmy’s autobiography available now!

Don’t forget that Jimmy’s official autobiography is on sale.

Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian tells the heart-warming story of Jimmy’s illustrious life and career – told in his own words.

The paperback costs just £10 and is available at online retailer Amazon here. It has a high rating of 4.6/5.

One pound from the sale of every book goes to Mary’s Meals.

The charity supports feeding projects in some of the world’s poorest communities.

Also read – Autobiography: Buy The Jimmy Cricket Story now!

Read more about Jimmy’s life and career here.

All his tour bookings and other events can be found here.

More tickets released for big birthday charity show in Salford 150 150 mhamer

More tickets released for big birthday charity show in Salford

Star-studded show to mark Jimmy Cricket's 80th birthday!

More tickets have been made available for Jimmy Cricket’s Big Birthday Gala Show in Salford in November.

The popular comedian is celebrating his 80th birthday with a star-studded charity gala at The Lowry.

Tim Vine, Roy Walker, Barbara Nice, Syd Little and Steve Royle are among the entertainers performing on 1 November.

Jimmy said on social media: “Hi folks! My comedy buddies will be with me at the #quaytheatre inside the Lowry in Salford on the 1st November, to help me celebrate my 80th, with an evening of laughter.
Vital community work
“All the proceeds will be going to Francis House Children’s Hospice who have over 600 families in their care in and around the Manchester area!
“The theatre have just released a few more seats for sale, so if you would like to join in on the fun, while supporting this vital work within the community, here is a link below:

Fellow Northern Irish funnyman Adrian Walsh and Jimmy’s daughter, Katie Mulgrew, complete the talented line-up – as well as the birthday boy himself, of course!

Jimmy, who turns 80 on 17 October, said: “The Lowry is a lovely venue down by the Quays.

“I’m no stranger to the place, having performed there twice previously.

“I did a double header with Mick Miller and appeared as part of a podcast event with Richard Herring.

“Also, I went to watch Tim Vine there a few years ago – Tim will be doing a spot for us at my birthday show.

“It will be a happy birthday family event with some great acts thrown in – and a fire extinguisher to blow out the candles on the cake!”

Joining Jimmy on stage are:
  • Roy Walker (Catchphrase, The Comedians)
  • Syd Little (The Little and Large Show, Shooting Stars)
  • Steve Royle (Britain’s Got Talent, Phoenix Nights)
  • Barbara Nice (Coronation Street, Britain’s Got Talent)
  • Adrian Walsh (Today with Des and Mel)
  • Tim Vine (Not Going Out, Live at the Apollo)
  • Katie Mulgrew (Coronation Street, Lovefix, The Dog Ate My Homework).

Tickets are available here.

Professional care
The show will raise funds for Francis House Children’s Hospice, based in Didsbury, south Manchester.
Jimmy has raised thousands of pounds over many years for Francis House, which cares for children and young adults with life-threatening conditions.
It provides a home from home where families receive professional care, support and friendship.

Sister Aloysius and Fr Thomas Mulheran set up the Rainbow Family Trust in the early 1990s as a charity.

They were concerned about the lack of palliative care for the families of children with a short-life expectancy.

The late Diana, Princess of Wales, officially opened the seven-bedroom Francis House in November 1991.

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Arts Centre in Staffordshire is a ‘fabulous comedy venue’ 150 150 mhamer

Arts Centre in Staffordshire is a ‘fabulous comedy venue’

Hi folks what a fabulous comedy venue at #foxloweartscentre last night, our thanks to comic #tonyvino for the booking alongside fellow comedian #billwoolland with Cindy the manager and staff, Ollie and Poppy and sound/lighting technician Richard. 🎭 #laughteristhebestmedicine

A multi-purpose arts venue in Staffordshire was the setting for Jimmy Cricket’s latest show.

The Northern Irish comedian performed at Foxlowe Arts Centre in Leek over the late summer Bank Holiday weekend.

And afterwards he posted on social media: “Hi folks, what a fabulous comedy venue at #foxloweartscentre last night.

“Our thanks to comic #tonyvino for the booking alongside fellow comedian #billwoolland with Cindy the manager and staff, Ollie and Poppy and sound/lighting technician Richard. 🎭 #laughteristhebestmedicine.”

Foxlowe Arts Centre was the brainchild of a group of local people.

They had the vision of a thriving centre for a rich variety of arts-related projects in the heart of the historic market town of Leek.

Initially a group of volunteers cleared, cleaned and decorated part of the Georgian building.

It was ready for the first Christmas Exhibition in December 2011.

And it was shortly followed by the opening of the community café and a programme of arts events.

It has grown from strength to strength and now includes a cinema, comedy club, music, theatre productions and exhibition gallery.

The cenre is also a wedding and private function venue, and hosts fashion shows and school workshops.

See all Jimmy’s booked events here.

 

Back to Blackpool hotel for more celebration party performances 150 150 mhamer

Back to Blackpool hotel for more celebration party performances

The Lyndene Hotel is marking Jimmy Cricket's special anniversary with a celebratory drink during dinner.

Jimmy Cricket’s next appearance at the Blackpool hotel where he is celebrating a decade of performances is just around the corner.

The Northern Irish comedian is currently in his 10th year entertaining at the popular Lyndene.

Like other performers, he does two separate shows – one in each of the venue’s two lounges – on the nights he is there.

Rochdale-based Jimmy has dubbed the Lyndene as his “second home” as he has made so many appearances since 2015 at the seafront hotel.

And the Lyndene is marking the special anniversary with a complimentary drink during dinner.

He returns there on Wednesday 3 September for the third of four visits during 2025.

Lyndene Hotel in Blackpool

The Lyndene said on social media: “🥳In celebration for 10 years exclusively at the Lyndene Hotel, during dinner everyone receives a complimentary glass of prosecco to celebrate with him 🥂🍾.

“To help Jimmy and us celebrate this momentous milestone, book in today by contacting us on:
📞 01253 346779
📩 reservations@lyndenehotel.co.uk
Jimmy’s last show of the year at the ywill be on Wednesday, 3 December.

See all Jimmy’s booked events here.

Also read: And there’s more… yet another season at the Lyndene!

A reminder that Jimmy’s official autobiography is still on sale.

Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian tells the heart-warming story of Jimmy’s illustrious life and 50-year career.

The paperback costs £10 and can be bought at online retailer Amazon here, also being available in eBook and audio formats.

Signed copies (£13.99 including postage and packing) can be purchased on this website here.

It is also available at Jimmy’s live gigs for £10 where he will sign it.

One pound from the sale of every book goes to Mary’s Meals.

The charity supports feeding projects in some of the world’s poorest communities.

The Jimmy Cricket Story is the famous comedian's official autobiography