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‘Mean club sandwich’ worth the wait! 150 150 mhamer

‘Mean club sandwich’ worth the wait!
Jimmy Cricket is pictured with Frodsham Golf Club's acting manager Dean, Graham, the chef, and bar assistant Charlotte

Jimmy with Frodsham Golf Club’s acting manager Dean, Graham the chef, and bar assistant Charlotte

Jimmy Cricket finally got to perform at Frodsham Golf Club a couple of months later than scheduled.

The well-known Irish entertainer was originally due to be at the Cheshire venue at the end of March.

However, the club at that time was covered in several inches of snow and, as a result, Jimmy was asked if his show could be moved to the warmer climes of early summer and he duly obliged.

Among the people Jimmy met during his visit was Graham the chef and the famous comedian said: “He made a mean club sandwich during my visit!”

Jimmy’s new musical… the big launch 150 150 mhamer

Jimmy’s new musical… the big launch

Jimmy Cricket's Maloney’s Big Moment is being staged at the Thwaites Empire Theatre in BlackburnJimmy Cricket’s new musical takes place in October, with tickets on sale from tomorrow.

Maloney’s Big Moment is being staged at the Thwaites Empire Theatre in Blackburn on Friday and Saturday, 11 and 12 October.

And Jimmy will be heading over to the theatre for the launch of ticket sales on the morning of Monday, July 1.

The popular entertainer will lending a hand at the theatre’s box office to field phone calls from anyone interested in booking a ticket for his show!

And the number to ring is 01254 685500.

Jimmy Cricket's Maloney’s Big Moment is being staged at the Thwaites Empire Theatre in Blackburn

Jimmy got the idea for the play after reading a newspaper story about a Spanish coastal town electing an English ex-pat as its mayor.

He thought it was a really fascinating scenario, especially as the elected candidate did not have a particular good grasp of Spanish!

This original piece of theatre was first written as a radio play and recorded for a Catholic radio station earlier this year.

And it got its first public showing in front of a live audience at St Vincent’s Parish Centre in Rochdale in April.

Jimmy was keen to convert it into his favourite genre – musical theatre – so he has kept a lot of the dialogue and added to the piece a number of songs.

The proceeds from the musical will go towards the theatre’s roof appeal.

It is a cause near to Jimmy’s heart – he is a very vociferous supporter of live theatre and keeping theatres open.

The Cat Laughs Comedy Festival 150 150 mhamer

The Cat Laughs Comedy Festival

Jimmy Cricket performed at the Cat Laughs Comedy FestivalJimmy Cricket appeared at the Cat Laughs comedy Festival in the Republic of Ireland.

It was a short trip for the famous Irish entertainer as he flew in and out of Dublin Airport on consecutive days.

He stayed at the Langton House Hotel in Kilkenny, the city that hosts the annual comedy festival, and was very impressed with the hospitality the establishment provided – so much so that he forgot to give his key back and brought it back with him to the UK!

Jimmy said: “Suffice to say I posted back to the hotel via airmail.

“A big thank-you to the festival’s artistic director, Naoise Nunn, for arranging my appearance at the festival.”

The Cat Laughs Comedy Festival was held for the first time in 1995 in response to the burgeoning wealth of Irish comic talent with no clear national outlet for expression.

It has grown from a small event comprising a handful of shows to an internationally acclaimed festival which showcases the very best in Irish and international comedy acts, attracting visitors to Kilkenny city and its surrounding regions.

The world-class programme blends the top Irish and international talent in shows featuring globally renowned comic stars as well as newcomers and breakthrough acts. The festival attracts more than 30,000 visitors annually to Kilkenny.

Jimmy Cricket performed at the Cat Laughs Comedy Festival

Seaside special promoted in brochure 150 150 mhamer

Seaside special promoted in brochure
Jimmy Cricket has a cuppa with the Princess Theatre mascot

Famous entertainer Jimmy Cricket has a cuppa with the Princess Theatre’s mascot

The forthcoming spectacular being headlined by famous funnyman Jimmy Cricket  features in the West Norfolk summer attractions brochure.

The summer special being headlined by famous funnyman Jimmy Cricket features in the West Norfolk summer attractions brochure

Irish entertainer Jimmy is appearing from 5 August to 4 September at the Princess Theatre in Hunstanton.

He said: “I’m really excited about the summer as currently the Princess Theatre is going through a major revival in its fortunes.”

The show, the Great British Seaside Special, will also feature the multi-instrumentalist Ian Larkham, the balloon-modelling skills of Bob Wooding and the seaside special company of talented singers and dancers. The show will be directed and choreographed by Ian’s wife, Michelle.

The show is produced by theatre manager Brian Hallard, who was instrumental in the reopening of the theatre last year. Brian is really thrilled the relaunch of this important Hunstanton attraction got off to such a great start during 2012 and he is looking forward to a successful summer season during 2013.

Irish entertainer Jimmy is appearing from 5 August to 4 September at the Princess Theatre in Hunstanton

Jimmy added: “When I first met Brian a few weeks ago for the press launch of the show, I was immediately impressed by his commitment.

“His enthusiasm was infectious and I’m really looking forward to the summer season at the Princess.”

The show is scheduled for every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Ticket prices range from £11.50 to £13.50, with children £7.50 and senior citizens £11.50 to £12.50. They can be booked online at www.princesshunstanton.co.uk or via the box office on 01485 532252.

Inside the Princess Theatre in Hunstanton

Inside the Princess Theatre in Hunstanton, which is hosting the summer special

Plain sailing at the Ship Inn 150 150 mhamer

Plain sailing at the Ship Inn

Jimmy Cricket is shown with the cast, the producer of the show, Mark Andrews (of Mark Andrews Productions) and Katie the waitress at the Ship InnWell-known comedian Jimmy Cricket and the cast of the music hall show with whom he has been touring had a couple of shows in the East Anglian region on consecutive days.

First, they visited the Corn Exchange Theatre in Ipswich and then went to King’s Lynn the following day.

After the Ipswich date the entire company travelled to a village called Long Sutton, which is near King’s Lynn, in preparation for the next day’s show.

On their arrival at Long Sutton, they all had a meal together at the nearby Ship Inn.

Above, Jimmy is shown with the cast, the producer of the show, Mark Andrews (of Mark Andrews Productions) and Katie, the waitress at the inn.

Jimmy said: “Katie was extremely hospitable and provided a great service for us.”

Old friend becomes Mayor of Rochdale 150 150 mhamer

Old friend becomes Mayor of Rochdale

Jimmy Cricket with new Rochdale mayor Peter Rush and Heywood and Middleton MP Jim DobbinJimmy Cricket was invited to Rochdale Town Hall to witness his good friend, Cllr Peter Rush, become Mayor of the Borough at the annual Mayor Making Ceremony.

World-famous entertainer Jimmy is pictured above with the new mayor at the post-ceremony reception, along with Heywood and Middleton MP Jim Dobbin.

Jimmy said: “I was delighted to see Peter become the mayor and have known him for over 30 years.

“In fact, when I was getting established within the northern club circuit back in the 1970s, Peter was the concert secretary of a social Club in Heywood and gave me a 15-minute spot!”

Jimmy Cricket’s stolen wellies hit the headlines 150 150 mhamer

Jimmy Cricket’s stolen wellies hit the headlines

The Rochdale Observer reported the theft of the wellies given by Ken Dodd to Jimmy CricketThe theft of concrete wellington boots given to Rochdale-based Jimmy Cricket by fellow comedian Ken Dodd has certainly attracted the attention of the media.

The wellies were given by Ken Dodd to Jimmy Cricket

Ken gave the sculpture (right) as a 50th birthday present to 67-year-old Jimmy who said he was “gutted” about the theft from his garden on Monday night.

As well as featuring catchphrases like “come closer!” and “…and there’s more!” in his act, Northern Irishman Jimmy is also famous for wearing wellingtons marked with the letters R and L, but on the wrong feet, on stage.

The story of the theft of the wellies, which were given by Ken Dodd to Jimmy Cricket, featured on the front page of the Rochdale ObserverHe said the concrete wellies were of “high sentimental value”.

Greater Manchester Police said they were investigating the incident.

The BBC, ITV, the Rochdale Observer (see images with this story) and several radio stations were among the many media organisations to report on the crime.