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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.

 

More shows to mark 50 years as an entertainer 150 150 mhamer

More shows to mark 50 years as an entertainer

Jimmy Cricket has been in showbusiness for 50 years

Jimmy Cricket is celebrating 50 Golden Years in showbusiness with more tour dates in 2023.

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 include Middlesbrough, Lancaster and Eastbourne.

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 (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.