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Lyndene Legends Week: ‘That unmistakable Irish charm!’ 150 150 mhamer

Lyndene Legends Week: ‘That unmistakable Irish charm!’

Jimmy Cricket completes his ninth season at his favourite Blackpool hotel next week.

It’s season number 11 at the Lyndene Hotel for Jimmy Cricket as he returns to the popular Blackpool hotel in time for Legends Week. 

Northern Ireland’s famous funnyman has been gracing the seafront venue for more than a decade and he’s back there again on Wednesday (4 March).

The Lyndene sits proudly at the heart of the famous Lancashire seaside resort.
Its nightly entertainment every day of the year is a major part of its ongoing success.

The hotel starred as the Le Ponderosa in the second series of Peter Kay’s TV hit comedy Phoenix Nights.

A true favourite!

A social media post by the Lyndene said:

🎭✨ LYNDENE LEGENDS WEEK ✨🎭
📍 At the fabulous Lyndene Hotel
📅 Monday 2nd – Friday 6th March
Get ready for a full week of fantastic live entertainment at the Lyndene Hotel!
With 3–4 different cabaret acts every night, plus your favourite resident performers, it’s set to be a week to remember! 🌟
🎹 Every night from 7pm – Enjoy our resident keyboard player to start your evening in style, followed by TWO games of CASH prize bingo with your brilliant Host & Compere! 💷💷
Here’s what’s in store…
🔥 Monday 2nd March
The sensational Diane Lee Carol brings her breathtaking Tina Turner Tribute to the Lyndene stage! Get ready for classics like “Proud Mary”, “Simply The Best”, “River Deep – Mountain High” and “What’s Love Got To Do With It” 🎤✨
🎉 Tuesday 3rd March
The brilliant UpHighs Personality Duo take over with all your favourite party pleasers and singalong hits! Expect floor-fillers, feel-good vibes and a fantastic atmosphere all night long! 🕺🎶
🍀 Wednesday 4th March
Back for his 11th season at the Lyndene – a true favourite!
TV’s Irish Comedy Legend Jimmy Cricket 🍀😂🍀
Get ready for a night of laughter, classic comedy and that unmistakable Irish charm! 🍀🍀
🎸 Thursday 5th March
Rock ‘n’ Roll sensation Ricky Aron brings you the electrifying Ricky Aron Show!
Dance along to hits like “Johnny B. Goode”, “Great Balls of Fire”, “Rock Around the Clock” and “Blue Suede Shoes” 🎸🕺💃🎶
Non-residents welcome
PLUS throughout the week enjoy amazing performances from:
🌟 The fantastic Kearra Bethany
🎷 Multi-talented Andy Eastwood
…and many more incredible cabaret stars!
🍽️ NON-RESIDENTS WELCOME! 🍽️
Why not book a Meal & Show and enjoy a delicious 5-course dinner followed by a full evening of outstanding live entertainment!
📞 To book call our Reservations Team on 01253 346779
🎟️ Limited places available – early booking recommended!
There’s nowhere better to be this March than the Lyndene Hotel for a week packed with music, laughter, dancing and non-stop entertainment! 🌟
📞 01253 346779
📧 reservations@lyndenehotel.co.uk
Various packages available including Half Board, Hotel Credit & All Inclusive. lyndenehotel.co.uk/packages
Complimentary drink for ‘momentous milestone’ 150 150 mhamer

Complimentary drink for ‘momentous milestone’

The Lyndene Hotel is marking Jimmy Cricket's special anniversary with a celebratory drink during dinner.

The Lyndene Hotel is marking Jimmy Cricket’s special anniversary with a complimentary drink during dinner.

Northern Irish comedian Jimmy is currently performing in his 10th year at the popular Blackpool venue.

He returns there on Wednesday (4 June) for the second of four times in 2025.

The Lyndene said on social media: “🥳In celebration for 10 years exclusively at the Lyndene Hotel, during dinner everyone receives a complimentary glass of prosecco to celebrate with him 🥂🍾.

“To help Jimmy and us celebrate this momentous milestone, book in today by contacting us on:
📞 01253 346779
📩 reservations@lyndenehotel.co.uk
Jimmy’s other shows at the Lyndene this year are on:
  • Wednesday 3 September
  • Wednesday 3 December

See all Jimmy’s booked events here.

Also read: And there’s more… yet another season at the Lyndene!

A reminder that Jimmy’s official autobiography is still on sale.

Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian tells the heart-warming story of Jimmy’s illustrious life and 50-year career.

The paperback costs £10 and can be bought at online retailer Amazon here, also being available in eBook and audio formats.

Signed copies (£13.99 including postage and packing) can be purchased on this website here.

It is also available at Jimmy’s live gigs for £10 where he will 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.

The Jimmy Cricket Story is the famous comedian's official autobiography

 

Banjo duo, dancers and the three-tenner sketch at Stockport’s The Plaza 150 150 mhamer

Banjo duo, dancers and the three-tenner sketch at Stockport’s The Plaza

Stockport's Plaza Theatre

Jimmy Cricket returned to The Plaza variety theatre in Stockport at the weekend to do his fourth show there.

Other acts included Shep’s Banjo Duo and dancers from the Stockport-based Debut Arts academy.

The famous comedian, 72, had last performed there in January 2016 and was clearly delighted to be back.

Afterwards he tweeted: “Wonderful Sunday afternoon performing alongside Howard and Steve, Shep’s Banjo Duo, Debut Arts Academy, with Ted Doan Manager and actor who took the lead in the, “The 3 Tenner Sketch”, my thanks goes to Stage, Sound and Lighting, Lawerence, Ben and Pam.”

Catch up with Concordia show in photos 150 150 mhamer

Catch up with Concordia show in photos

Jimmy Cricket and fellow performers at the Concordia Theatre in Hinckley, Leicestershire

Jimmy Cricket’s recent performance at the Concordia Theatre in Hinckley, Leicestershire, was captured on film.

Jimmy Cricket performing at the Concordia Theatre in Hinckley, Leicestershire

Matt Holt took these photographs, which are courtesy of MGL Media.

It was the second of two variety shows, which well-known entertainer Jimmy did with Midlands crooner Michael George.

The other one took place at the Trinity Arts Centre in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, seven days earlier.

They each featured Michael, his wonderful eight-piece band, his troupe of dancers, a supporting female vocalist, and comedian Jimmy as the special guest star.

The Concordia Theatre show is an annual event, which Michael holds each year to raise money for charity, with all proceeds going to Leicestershire-based  Hope Against Cancer.

Jimmy said: “I enjoyed working with Michael at both the Gainsborough and Hinckley shows and found his enthusiasm for performing just wonderful to see.”

Jimmy Cricket performing at the Concordia Theatre in Hinckley, Leicestershire

Fun run poster flags up birthday charity event 150 150 mhamer

Fun run poster flags up birthday charity event

The special poster publicising the charity fun run being organised to mark Jimmy Cricket's 70th birthday in OctoberA special poster has been produced to publicise the 5K charity fun run being organised to mark Jimmy Cricket’s 70th birthday in October.

The event is being arranged in Jimmy’s adopted hometown of Rochdale in Greater Manchester by a seasoned run organiser called Andy O’Sullivan, who is not only associated with the local Rochdale Harriers running club, but who has also been awarded the MBE for all the fundraising he has done over the years.

Famous Northern Irish entertainer Jimmy will turn 70 on 17 October 2015 and his birthday race will take place the following day.

The location of the start will be the Cock & Magpie pub in Whitworth, near Jimmy’s beloved Healey Dell Nature Reserve where he is often spotted walking and taking in the beautiful surroundings.

He will be there in person to start the race off at 11.30am, with the route planned to take in two laps of Cowm Reservoir, ensuring the race will be a true 5K.

Jimmy said:  “A big thank you to Rachel –  one of the charity’s trainee fundraisers – for producing a nice flyer for the event (above right).

“Naturally, I will be on hand to start the race off outside the Cock & Magpie public house and welcome back the winners after two laps of this stunning water feature. I will also hand out the prizes in the Cock & Magpie once all runners are safely back home.”

All proceeds from the fun run will be donated to one of Jimmy’s favourite charities, which is the Francis House Children’s Hospice in Manchester.

The entry fee to join Jimmy on this fun race is £4 to club runners and £6 to all others. An additional £1 will be charged to entrants who turn up on the day. Prizes will be awarded to all race finishers.

For more information and for a copy of the entry form, please contact Andy O’Sullivan at info@andemsrunners.co.uk

Jimmy Cricket to appear on BBC Northern Ireland’s Nolan Live 150 150 mhamer

Jimmy Cricket to appear on BBC Northern Ireland’s Nolan Live

Stephen Nolan - Jimmy Cricket is appearing on his BBC radio show

Jimmy Cricket is going to appear on BBC Northern Ireland’s popular current affairs television show Nolan Live on Wednesday, June 3.

It is presented by Stephen Nolan (above) – a name that might be familiar to readers as he is often heard on BBC Radio 5 live presenting the station’s evening programme at the weekend.

Stephen Nolan's programme is called Nolan Live

Stephen’s TV show in Northern Ireland is a mix between topical debate and chat – he holds a panel discussion during one part of the programme, with the other section devoted to talking to a special guest. The first programme in this current series featured Peter Stringfellow,  the British businessman and nightclub owner.

Nolan Live has built a significant share of the viewing audience over several series and is now one of the most popular shows that BBC Northern Ireland produces for its home audience.

Famous entertainer Jimmy said: “Not only will I be having a chat with Stephen about what I am up to currently, but I have also been asked to perform some comedy stand-up and this is an opportunity I’m relishing.”

Variety show raises money for cancer charity 150 150 mhamer

Variety show raises money for cancer charity

Jimmy Cricket with Michael George

Jimmy Cricket teamed up with the Midlands crooner Michael George to do two variety shows across two counties.

The performances, both organised and funded by Michael himself, took place at the Trinity Arts Centre in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, and the Concordia Theatre in Hinckley, Leicestershire.

They each featured Michael, his wonderful eight-piece band, his troupe of dancers, a supporting female vocalist, and comedian Jimmy as the special guest star.

The Concordia Theatre show is an annual charity event, which Michael holds each year to raise money for charity, with all proceeds going to Leicestershire-based  Hope Against Cancer (as reported in the Hinckley Times newspaper, below).

Well-known Northern Irish entertainer Jimmy said: “I really enjoyed appearing alongside Michael, who I think has an infectious desire for performing and singing.

“Both shows went down very well with those who were in attendance and I enjoyed immensely my time on stage in both Gainsborough and Hinckley.”

Hinckley Times article about Jimmy Cricket's show with Michael George at the Concordia Theatre