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‘Who knows what they’ll ask?’ 150 150 mhamer

‘Who knows what they’ll ask?’
Article about Jimmy Cricket in the Barking and Dagenham Post

Article in the Barking and Dagenham Post newspaper about Jimmy Cricket’s show at the Broadway Theatre

Jimmy Cricket says he will “bare his soul” when he hosts a Q&A at the Broadway Theatre in Barking, Essex.

The famous comedian is performing stand-up in the 8 June event and then giving the audience a chance to ask him questions.

And he tells the Barking and Dagenham Post (article above): “I don’t have too many skeletons in my cupboard, but who knows what they’ll ask?”

The show on Saturday starts at 7.30pm.

Tribute to a friend and a legend 150 150 mhamer

Tribute to a friend and a legend

Jimmy Cricket pays tribute to Eddie Braben in the Rochdale ObserverJimmy Cricket has paid tribute to legendary comedy writer Eddie Braben who has died aged 82.

Edwin ‘Eddie’ Charles Braben was an English writer and performer best known for providing material for Morecambe and Wise. He also worked for David Frost, Ronnie Corbett and Ken Dodd.

He was credited with changing the profile of Morecambe and Wise, helping to turn them into one of the most popular and enduring comedy acts in the history of British entertainment.

Belfast-born entertainer Jimmy, who has lived in Rochdale for many years, started working with Eddie on his TV show, And There’s More, in the 1980s and 90s, and then his radio show, Jimmy’s Cricket Show.

They developed a lasting friendship and Jimmy recalled: “He was so funny, even in his hospital bed, and had this incredible surreal sense of humour.

“Eddie was a wonderful radio writer, as it was more relaxing for him rather than having to do the Christmas specials for 28 million people.”

A full tribute from Jimmy appeared in the Rochdale Observer (above is a copy of the article).

A summer season in idyllic resort 150 150 mhamer

A summer season in idyllic resort

Jimmy Cricket is appearing in the Great British Seaside Special in HunstantonFamous entertainer Jimmy Cricket has launched his summer season plans which will see him headline a traditional end-of-pier show at the Princess Theatre in Hunstanton, a seaside town in Norfolk.

The show is scheduled for throughout August and into the first week of September.

Jimmy Cricket is appearing in the Great British Seaside Special in Hunstanton

Jimmy said: “Hunstanton is an idyllic resort on the stunning Norfolk coastline and the town is successfully reviving the fortunes of its theatre.

“This is because it only reopened a year ago and this will  only be the second summer season the new theatre management have arranged.

“But the profile of the theatre is increasing and the town is getting behind it. This means the summer of 2013 for the Princess Theatre should be a cracker!”

The show is called the Great British Seaside Special and above right is Jimmy with a life-size image of him for one of the front pillars outside its main entrance. And he is pictured top with dancers from the show, trying on his legendary wellies for size! These two photos are courtesy of Ian Larkin, who is also a talented musician and will feature in the summer show.

Below, Jimmy can be seen at the sign marking the entrance to the resort. This image is courtesy of Archant Norfolk photography.

The show will be scheduled each week for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and, as well as evening performances, there will also be family-friendly matinee shows.

Jimmy Cricket is appearing in the Great British Seaside Special in Hunstanton

‘Comedy to leave you rolling in the aisles’ 150 150 mhamer

‘Comedy to leave you rolling in the aisles’

Popular entertainer Jimmy Cricket has just completed the first leg of his National Music Hall Tour.

The dates for this tour have been clustered, with the first leg over the spring and the second leg scheduled for the autumn, though there is also a one-off date at the Skegness Embassy Centre in July.

Jimmy Cricket is appearing with the National Music Hall Tour - poster

A poster (right) promoting the tour says the shows feature “a full supporting cast and wonderful live band with songs to get you singing along and comedy to leave you rolling in the aisles”.

The first leg included venues such as the Swansea Grand Theatre, Shrewsbury Theatre Severn, and Cheltenham’s Everyman Theatre to name a few.

And the autumn leg has dates at the Nottingham Royal Concert Hall, Harlow Playhouse and the Crewe Lyceum Theatre, among others.

A full list of dates and details for each show can be found within the tour dates section of this website.

The show is produced by Mark Andrews Productions. Mark Andrews is a versatile performer, singing and acting as well as producing, and is developing an excellent reputation for his Music Hall touring shows.

* Jimmy is pictured below with the cast at the finale which was taken at the Swansea Grand Theatre. Alongside him and Mark Andrews is chairman Neil Hurst, singer Kay Carmen, Shep’s Banjo Band and the show’s musicians – keyboard player Steve Warburton and Karl on drums.

Music Hall show cast Jimmy Cricket and Mark Andrews (producer) with chairman Neil Hurst, singer Kay Carmen, Shep's Banjo Band and the show’s musicians - keyboard player - Steve Warburton and Karl on drums

‘Larger-than-life and great attitude’ 150 150 mhamer

‘Larger-than-life and great attitude’

Jimmy Cricket with stage doorkeeper Robert at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton

Jimmy Cricket formed a great working partnership when he visited the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton at the Marine Promenade on the Wirral with his own show.

The famous Irish entertainer teamed up well with stage doorkeeper Robert (pictured above with Jimmy) for the performance.

“We got on really well. Robert is a larger-than-life character with a great attitude to working in the theatre industry,” said Jimmy.

“I really appreciated his help and support during my visit to the theatre and this helped to ensure the show ran smoothly.”

Jimmy is returning to the Floral Pavilion with a different show later in the year.

Grand finale with a saxophone! 150 150 mhamer

Grand finale with a saxophone!
Jimmy Cricket with Clubsound in Northern Ireland

Famous comedian Jimmy Cricket on his saxophone with showband Clubsound on his Northern Ireland tour

Jimmy Cricket ended the second leg of a tour of Northern Ireland in some style.

The entertainer had been touring the province along with popular showband Clubsound.

The tour was organised in two parts, with the first back in early March and the second during the middle of April.

There was great camaraderie between the boys of Clubsound and Jimmy – and they even performed a grand finale together, with the Northern Irish funnyman playing his saxophone (picture above) at the Burnavon Theatre in Cookstown.

Below, Jimmy is shown being presented with a special honour by Cllr Tony Quinn, the chairman of Cookstown Council. The plaque was awarded to Jimmy as a famous son of his birthplace.

Jimmy Cricket collects his Cookstown award

Joining bid to save local pavilion 150 150 mhamer

Joining bid to save local pavilion

Jimmy Cricket performed at the Ipswich Corn Exchange on May 8 as part of The Good Old Days of Music Hall and VarietyTop entertainer Jimmy Cricket has thrown his weight behind saving a local theatre.

The famous Irish comedian told Ipswich Star and East Anglian Daily Times journalist Wayne Savage he had sent an email in support of Felixstowe’s Spa Pavilion.

In an article which was published in both newspapers, Jimmy said: “I got an email saying there were two consortiums that wanted to take over but had been turned down by the council, but they were amalgamating and wanted to turn it into a community-type theatre to help young people develop their theatrical skills and for disabled people and would I get behind their pitch.

“I said with pleasure and emailed off an endorsement. It would be a crime to
demolish it.”

Jimmy was in the region last week when he performed at the Ipswich Corn
Exchange as part of The Good Old Days of Music Hall and Variety.

He was supported in the 8 May production by a company of singers and stars of TV and radio, including Shep’s Banjo Boys – who have played at the London Palladium – plus comedy and speciality acts.