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Blackpool’s Sunday Night at the Grand returns next month for its 10th anniversary show, promising laughter, music and dance.
The variety spectacular takes place at The Grand Theatre on Sunday 16 March (7.30pm start).
Well-known comedians Jimmy Cricket and Billy Pearce are among those performing on the night.
Other entertainers include Britain’s Got Talent finalist, award-winning impressionist Ben Nickless, and Lisa Press, a tribute act to Celine Dion.
Also appearing is outstanding vocalist Benjamin Moss, who appeared on Voice UK.
All proceeds go to the The Not Forgotten charity, which supports veterans.
‘More confident’
Its website says it “transforms the lives of veterans and serving military personnel living with injury, illness or isolation”.
“We run a varied year-round programme of social events, day outings, respite and challenge breaks around the UK and aboard, and prestige royal events at Buckingham Palace and St James’s Palace.
“These events improve physical and mental health, reduce isolation and loneliness, build self-esteem and re-establish the camaraderie and peer support for those who desperately miss that sense of belonging.”
It adds that this enables “beneficiaries and their families to live a happier, more sociable and more confident life”.
Gaz Jenkins hosts Sunday Night at the Grand, which also features the Showcase international dancers.
The event is in conjunction with Tower Top Entertainments and the Lyndene Hotel, Jimmy Cricket’s fabourite Blackpool hotel.
Click here for all the booking details.
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Jimmy Cricket is among the performers taking to the stage in memory of the late Roy Hudd OBE.
Roy was an actor, comedian radio host, author and authority on the history of music hall entertainment.
He died in 2020 at the age of 83 after a short illness.
Hooray for Hudd, on Sunday 2 June, will be an evening of top-class variety entertainment to celebrate his life and work.
It takes place at the West Cliff Theatre in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.
All proceeds go towards a charity formed after Roy’s death.
The Clacton Gazette website says: “A fundraising appeal was made to put up a statue in memory of the much-loved comedy legend.
“Roy was a good friend of the West Cliff and, in 2010, he became patron of the theatre.
“Due to his long association with the West Cliff, the theatre decided to put on a variety show in his memory.
“Organised by Roy’s widow, Debbie Hudd, and local singer Andrew Robley, plenty of artists have agreed to appear on stage.
“Andrew will be performing a selection of songs.
“Jimmy Cricket, one of Ireland’s best-known comedians, is also taking part.
“Steve Hewlett, one of Britain’s leading ventriloquists and finalist in Britain’s Got Talent 2013, will be taking part in the celebratory performance.
“Comedian and actor Richard Gauntlett, who has twice starred in the West Cliff’s Summer Season, will also be performing.
“Lyn Paul, a former member of the New Seekers before starting her solo career and becoming a TV personality, is also attending.
“Other names are yet to be added to form a well-rounded cast.
“Ticket prices are £23, concessions £21.50.
“Hudd broke into television in the mid-1960s in sketch series such as The Illustrated Weekly Hudd and The Roy Hudd Show.
“His acting roles included the Dennis Potter series Lipstick on Your Collar, for which he received critical praise and a part in Karaoke.
“He also was the long-standing President of the British Music Hall Society and appeared in many pantomimes and variety performances.
“For more information go to westcliffclacton.co.uk/famousfaces/hooray-for-hudd.”
Jimmy commented on social media: “We’d love to see you there!”
Also read: Roy Hudd: One of the great performers, writers and comics
A magician and a ventriloquist helped to make it a night of real variety at a show staged in a church in Kent.
Steve Hewlett and Mark Shortland performed at St Margaret’s Church of England in Rainham, along with famous funnyman Jimmy Cricket.
Steve, a ventriloquist from Basingstoke in Hampshire, was a finalist on the seventh series of Britain’s Got Talent.
Watch his performance in the 2013 final here.
Mark is a comedic magician who auditioned for both Series 10 and 14 of Britain’s Got Talent.
He was 51 years old at the time of his second audition, which was televised.
Watch Mark playing musical musical chairs with the BGT judges!
St Margaret’s is a diverse and inclusive church which has served the community of Rainham for more than 800 years.
Jimmy said after the show on Friday 26 April: “My thanks to organiser the Rev Nathan Ward for tonight’s show @StMargaretsChurch.
“Caught up with two great BGT/ventriloquist/Eyes&T acts and friendseethPodcasts Steve Hewlett, with his lovely daughter Lola, & magician Mark Shortland.
“And thanks to the hard-working volunteers too!”
All Jimmy’s tour dates are on his website here.
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 50-year career.
The paperback version costs £11.99 at online retailer Amazon. It is also available via eBook and audio.
Signed copies (£15.99 including postage and packing) can be purchased on this website here.
Additionally, it is available at Jimmy’s live gigs for £10, where Jimmy will also 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.
Also read: Jimmy Cricket’s signed autobiographies now available by post!
A comedian who was a finalist in Britain’s Got Talent was among the splendid array of entertainers performing at a golf club in Wales.
Steve Royle was third in the 2020 edition of BGT and also appeared as a juggler in the TV series, Phoenix Nights.
He joined famous funnyman Jimmy Cricket, fellow comic John Martin and singer Louise Rogan on stage at Northop Golf Club, Flintshire.
Jimmy posted on social media afterwards: “What a great evening of variety entertainment @Northopgolfclub.
“My thanks to organisers comic/writer/historian @JohnMartinComic and his lovely wife theatricalagent/manager/talentbooker @JoMartin_Mgmt with BGT finalist/juggler/comic @steveroylecomic & the great voice of LouiseRogan.”
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 50-year career.
The paperback version costs £11.99 at online retailer Amazon. It is also available via eBook and audio.
Signed copies (£15.99 including postage and packing) can be purchased on this website here.
Additionally, it is available at Jimmy’s live gigs for £10, where Jimmy will also 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.
Also read: Jimmy Cricket’s signed autobiographies now available by post!
Jimmy Cricket teamed up with his youngest son, Fr Frankie Mulgrew, for a special St Patrick’s variety concert in Scotland.
The show took place at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Monday (11 March).
Also among the entertainers was singing priest Fr Ray Kelly, who reached the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent in 2018.
Fr Frankie, a comedian like his dad, was the compere for the evening.
Glasgow’s own St Roch’s Ceili Band & Harrison School of Irish Dance, plus a surprise guest vocalist, also performed.
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 50-year career.
The paperback version costs £11.99 at online retailer Amazon. It is also available via eBook and audio.
Signed copies (£15.99 including postage and packing) can be purchased on this website here.
It is also available at Jimmy’s live gigs for £10, where Jimmy will also 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.
Also read: Jimmy Cricket’s signed autobiographies now available by post!
Fr Frankie Mulgrew is one of two priests helping to provide the entertainment at a special St Patrick’s variety concert next month.
Jimmy Cricket, Fr Frankie’s famous father, is also on the show at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Monday 11 March.
Both will be teaming up with singing priest Fr Ray Kelly, who reached the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent in 2018.
A comedian like his dad, Fr Frankie will be the compere for the evening, which starts at 7.30pm.
Glasgow’s own St Roch’s Ceili Band & Harrison School of Irish Dance, plus a surprise guest vocalist, are also performing.
Ring the box office on 0141 353 8000 or you can book tickets online here.
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 50-year career.
The paperback version costs £11.99 at online retailer Amazon. It is also available via eBook and audio.
Signed copies (£15.99 including postage and packing) can be purchased on this website here.
It is also available at Jimmy’s live gigs for £10, where Jimmy will also 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.
Also read: Jimmy Cricket’s signed autobiographies now available by post!