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Return to special Shropshire venue after 11 years 150 150 mhamer

Return to special Shropshire venue after 11 years

Jimmy Cricket returns to a special community centre in Shropshire for the first time since 2012 at the weekend.Jimmy Cricket is returning to a special community venue in Shropshire for the first time since 2012.

The Northern Irish comedian is eagerly awaiting his latest visit to the Festival Drayton Centre on Saturday (16 September).

It is part of his 50 Golden Years in showbusiness tour.

The Festival Drayton Centre hosts dance classes, martial arts, adult educational courses, a licensed coffee shop and a state-of-the-art cinema and theatre.

It is owned and run by the local community.

Established in 1984, the centre underwent a major refurbishment in 2004.

It won the Best Regional Winner of the West Midlands Market Towns Award two years later.

Jimmy posted on social media: “It’s been 11 years, but I’m looking forward to my revisit this coming weekend, performing my last ‘50 Golden Years’ show of 2023 at the @festivaldrayton.

“If you live local, why not join in on the fun?!”

The centre’s website said: “Jimmy Cricket is one of the UK’s most-loved Irish comedians, having made four Series for Central Television in the mid 1980s and his own BBC Radio 2 Series in the 1990s, alongside numerous television appearances and Royal Variety Shows over the decades!”

The website also features a TV interview Jimmy did with the late comedian Bob Monkhouse (see below).

Jimmy told the website: “It’s great to be making a return visit, as it has warm memories for me doing my one-nighters there.”

His wife and singer May Marion is also performing on the night.

Book for the show here.

Read about Jimmy’s last visit to Festival Drayton here.

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

Eastbourne show rounds off latest 50 years mini-tour

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.

 

50 Golden Years tour returns with Suffolk show 150 150 mhamer

50 Golden Years tour returns with Suffolk show

Jimmy Cricket has been in showbusiness for 50 years

Jimmy Cricket is relishing his first show of 2023 as he resumes his 50 Golden Years tour.

The performance at Haverhill Arts Centre in Suffolk on Friday (27 January) is the first of many in the coming months as the evergreen Northern Irish comic celebrates his amazing milestone.

It is his first gig since 10 December when he eased off for the Christmas and New Year break.

Jimmy posted on social media: “A big thank-you to everyone who’s already bought a ticket for my ’50th Anniversary’ show @HaverhillArts  High Street, Suffolk, CB9 8AR for next Friday 27th January.

“I’m thrilled beyond words and I look forward to seeing you all on the night.”

The famous funnyman will again be travelling the length and breadth of the country to entertain audiences with his unique brand of clean comedy.

His destinations during the next few months also include Bridlington, Clacton-on-Sea and Stockport.

Here are some of his forthcoming dates:

Haverhill Arts Centre in Suffolk (Friday 27 January) – go here for tickets.

Middlesbrough Theatre (Saturday 4 March) – go here for tickets.

Bridlington Spa Theatre (Sunday 12 March) – go here for tickets.

West Cliff Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea (Sunday 19 March) – go here for tickets.

Lancaster Grand Theatre (Saturday 25 March) – go here for tickets. 

Plaza Theatre, Stockport (Sunday 26 March) – go here for tickets.

Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne (Saturday 1 April) – go here for tickets.

Jimmy has been making people laugh as a professional comedian for 50 years – and usually raising money for worthy causes at the same time.

Instantly recognisable for wearing a funny hat and green wellies marked L and R on the wrong feet, he proudly keeps his comedy clean – increasingly rare these days –  which makes him a 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.