• March 27, 2023

Eastbourne show rounds off latest 50 years mini-tour

Eastbourne show rounds off latest 50 years mini-tour

Eastbourne show rounds off latest 50 years mini-tour 150 150 mhamer

Jimmy Cricket has been in showbusiness for 50 years

Jimmy Cricket’s latest UK mini-tour celebrating his 50 golden years in showbusiness finishes in Eastbourne on Saturday (1 April).

The famous funnyman performs at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre in the Sussex seaside resort – more details here. 

Jimmy has again travelled the length and breadth of the country to entertain audiences with his unique brand of clean comedy.

His destinations over the past few months included Middlesbrough, Lancaster and Stockport.

Jimmy posted on social media: “Hi folks, the last of my little theatre tour is this Saturday in the wonderful newly refurbished Royal Hippodrome Theatre.

“Why not come and join in on the fun! #keepvarietyalive.”

Watch Jimmy talking on video to SussexWorld about his 50 years in showbusiness ahead of the Eastbourne show.

His performance at the Bridlington Spa took place on 12 March.

Afterwards, Jimmy posted the photo below and said: “Wonderful afternoon at the Spa theatre in Bridlington.

“My thanks to Nigel on lighting and Jamie on sound, alongside stage manager Abbey, and the front of house staff and manager Faye!  #keepvarietyalive.”

Wonderful afternoon at the Spa theatre In Bridlington my thanks to Nigel on lighting and Jamie on sound alongside stage manager Abbey, and the front of House staff and manager Faye!  #keepvarietyalive

Jimmy, recognisable for wearing a funny hat and green wellies marked L and R on the wrong feet, has been making people laugh as a professional comedian for 50 years.

And he proudly keeps his comedy clean – increasingly rare these days –  making him the perfect family entertainer.

His best-known catchphrases include ‘And there’s more!’ and ‘Come closer!’

He is also famed for reading out Letters from his Mammy, which have provided the material for two published books.

Read more about Jimmy’s life and career here.

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

 

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