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Theatre’s new history display officially opens to public

Jimmy Cricket helped to officially unveil a new history wall at a popular theatre in Essex.

Jimmy Cricket helped to officially unveil a new history wall at a popular theatre in Essex.

The Northern Irish comedian was at the West Cliff in Clacton-on-Sea at the weekend to perform in a variety show paying tribute to the late Roy Hudd OBE.

And while he was there, Jimmy took part in the theatre’s unveiling ceremony.

Roy, who died in 2020 at the age of 83 after a short illness, was an actor, comedian, radio host and author.

He was also an authority on the history of music hall entertainment.

The theatre said: “The West Cliff’s new permanent history display was officially unveiled yesterday by two of our patrons, Jimmy Cricket and Andrew Robley, along with Debbie Hudd and Don Maclean, all of whom have played a big part in the theatre’s history.
“The display was designed by our chairman and theatre historian, Norman Jacobs, along with graphic designer, Robert Gunthorpe.
‘What a variety show’
“It gives a complete overview of the theatre’s history from its foundation in 1894 to the present day, covering many of the major events and personalities that have made the West Cliff such a successful theatre, while at the same time, retaining its family friendly atmosphere.
“The display, in the foyer, will be open to the public from 10am to 4.30pm, Monday to Saturday and before and during shows.”

Jimmy was among a talented selection of performers who took to the stage on Sunday (2 June) to remember Roy.

What a variety show it was for our friend Roy Hudd @wctclacton with @DebHudd, co patron @andrewrobley, great singers @DarrenDOfficial @LynPaul6, comics @BobthecatBevan @DickyGauntlett, musicians Victoria Yellop, @tomcarradine, & Co alongside friends who came Don & Tony Maclean.

Hooray for Hudd celebrated Roy’s life and work.

Jimmy posted on social media: “What a variety show it was for our friend Roy Hudd @wctclacton with @DebHudd, co patron @andrewrobley, great singers @DarrenDOfficial @LynPaul6, comics @BobthecatBevan

@DickyGauntlett, musicians Victoria Yellop, @tomcarradine, & Co alongside friends who came Don & Tony Maclean.”

Roy Hudd

All proceeds from the show will contribute to a charity formed after Roy’s death.

Its aim is to have a statue erected in memory of the much-loved comedy legend.

As a patron, Roy had a long association with the West Cliff.

Roy’s widow, Debbie Hudd, and local singer Andrew Robley, organised Sunday’s show.

Oher performers included Steve Hewlett, one of Britain’s leading ventriloquists and a finalist in Britain’s Got Talent 2013.

Also read: Roy Hudd: One of the great performers, writers and comics