London Palladium hosts Equity celebration event

Jimmy Cricket has hosted a celebration involving the famous Equity union at the iconic London Palladium theatre.

The event took place in the Val Parnell bar on Tuesday 16 May, exactly 50 years after actors’ union Equity – which Jimmy has been a member of for most of his career as an entertainer –  incorporated the Variety Artistes’ Federation into its ranks.

Well-known comedian Jimmy, 71, was asked to host the event by the general secretary of Equity, Christine Payne.