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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
Happy St Patrick’s Day folks! 150 150 mhamer

Happy St Patrick’s Day folks!

Belfast-born Jimmy Cricket has wished everybody a happy St Patrick's Day.

Belfast-born Jimmy Cricket has wished everybody a happy St Patrick’s Day!

The famous funnyman donned a green bow-tie and his trademark hat in a special celebratory poster (above).

It was posted on social media.

Millions of people around the world mark the day on 17 March every year.

It is a celebration of Irish history and culture.

And it is a national holiday in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

St Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, which is known as the Emerald Isle.

St Patrick’s Day: Everything you need to know (an article from the BBC website).

Watch: Happy St Patrick’s Day message from Jimmy (from 2020) – from this website

 

Special guest at Irish cabaret, dance and buffet night 150 150 mhamer

Special guest at Irish cabaret, dance and buffet night
Irish Cabaret, Buffet and Dance with Jimmy Cricket
Jimmy Cricket will be the special guest performer at an Irish-themed entertainment night later this month.
The Irish cabaret, dance and buffet will take place at the Grim’s Dyke Hotel, Old Redding, Harrow Weald on Friday 17 May.
Just 12 miles from the centre of London, the hotel is set in 40 acres of beautiful woodland and stunning formal gardens.
Gerry Molumby will be presenting the acts, which are from Britain and Ireland.
For more details, contact hotel reception on 0208 3853100 or visit this page.
Return to Bacup theatre for St Patrick’s Day show 150 150 mhamer

Return to Bacup theatre for St Patrick’s Day show

JUST £10 FOR ADULTS/£5 FOR CHILDREN Jimmy Cricket - Great Value for a Tenner Comedy Show Featuring Dancers from Dansworks Dance Academy of Performing Arts CIC Sunday 17th March 2019 Book Now - www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/489130 Tickets also available from Wishes Galore, Rochdale Road, Bacup. You pay no booking fee at Wishes Galore! #jimmycricket #comedylegend #livecomedy #familyentertainment #rossendale #rossendalevalleyFamous funnyman Jimmy Cricket is performing again at the Lancashire theatre where he recorded his DVD.

Jimmy Cricket Live – Pull Your Seats Forward was created by the popular comedian’s family company, Wellie Boot Productions, in 2010 at the Royal Court Theatre in Bacup, Lancashire, near Jimmy’s adopted home of Rochdale in Greater Manchester.

And the Northern Irish entertainer returns to the venue on Sunday – St Patrick’s Day – for one of his Great Value for a Tenner comedy shows.

Belfast-born Jimmy produced the DVD in response to the overwhelming public clamour that suggested there was a real demand for a recording of his stand-up entertainment.

Jimmy Cricket Live - Pull Your Seats Forward

The DVD is an hour and 10 minutes long and includes Jimmy’s favourite routines, a phone call and letter from his mammy, his famous Leaving Home poem, his sentimental ballad called I’m Dreaming of a Far off Land and 20 minutes of extras.

Around 8,000 copies of the DVD have been sold, which is particularly impressive as it is not available in retail outlets; it can only be bought via the Go Shopping page on this website or at one of his live shows.

Jimmy posted on social media this week: “Looking forward to my return to the Theatre were I recorded my DVD nine years ago for the St Patrick’s Day celebrations this coming Sunday with Dansworks Dance Academy and a few Irish songs from Mrs C. ☘️”

The full details for the show are below:

?JUST £10 FOR ADULTS/£5 FOR CHILDREN?
Jimmy Cricket – Great Value for a Tenner Comedy Show
Featuring Dancers from Dansworks Dance Academy of Performing Arts CIC
Sunday 17 March 2019
Book Now – www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/489130
Tickets also available from Wishes Galore, Rochdale Road, Bacup. You pay no booking fee at Wishes Galore!
#jimmycricket #comedylegend #livecomedy#familyentertainment #rossendale #rossendalevalley

Below: watch an interview with Jimmy about his DVD.

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.”

Irish comic set for hectic St Patrick’s Day period 150 150 mhamer

Irish comic set for hectic St Patrick’s Day period
Jimmy Cricket to perform in Spain, Cyprus & Ireland 150 150 mhamer

Jimmy Cricket to perform in Spain, Cyprus & Ireland

Pissouri Amphitheatre

Veteran comedian Jimmy Cricket is going international during the remainder of 2016.

Jimmy, 70, has plans to entertain in Spain during June, in Cyprus through September and in the Republic of Ireland in November.

His trip to the Costa Blanca during the first week of June involves appearances at The Emerald Isle and the Madhouse, both located in the Orihuela district of the Alicante region.

For more information on Jimmy’s appearances there, go to https://www.facebook.com/emeraldislelf and https://www.facebook.com/pages/Matrix-Madhouse/399223050228664

Then in September, Rochdale-based Jimmy will team up with Richard & Adam – who both featured in the 2013 series of Britain’s Got Talent – to tour some of the wonderful venues located in and around the lovely Mediterranean island of Cyprus.

The famous entertainer’s visit includes an appearance at the Pissouri Amphitheatre (pictured above) in the Limassol region of the island. For tickets to all of these Cypriot shows, please visit http://www.lyceumproductions.eu/

Jimmy will travel to County Donegal in the Republic of Ireland towards the backend of the year.

On Saturday 5 November, he will bring his stand-up comedy show to the Balor Arts Centre in Ballybofey.  He was last there eight years ago in the old venue, which has since been replaced by a brand new facility.

Belfast-born Jimmy is looking forward to returning to the venue as last time it was a full house! For tickets, please visit http://www.balorartscentre.finntech.ie/