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Charles III: Performing in front of the future king 150 150 mhamer

Charles III: Performing in front of the future king

As lockdown continues to #SaveOurNHS I have been looking at nostalgic memorabilia from over the years, all have given me a warm glow, none more than this one when I performed alongside my fellow entertainers in front of the Queen Mum, Prince Charles and Princess Diana, at a time when Variety was King!

Prince Charles, who is now King Charles III, watched Jimmy Cricket performing live on stage back in 1984.

Popular comedian Jimmy was one of the entertainers in that year’s Royal Variety Performance.

The 1984 show took place on 19 November at the Victoria Palace Theatre in London.

Royal guests were the Queen Mother, Princess Diana and Prince Charles.

Also among the performers were singer/actor Paul Nicholas and comedians Bernie Winters and Billy Dainty.

Jimmy said on social media: “Hi folks! Sharing a short video of the opening routine of the 1984 production (which consisted of a rich variety of performers) at The Royal Command Performance! #keepvarietyalive.”

The Royal Variety Performance is a televised show held annually.

It raises money for the Royal Variety Charity, of which the late Queen Elizabeth II was life patron.

Senior members of the British Royal Family attend the event.

The evening’s performance is presented as a live variety show, usually from a theatre in London.

It consists of family entertainment, including comedy, music, dance, magic and other speciality acts.

Jimmy said all the memories of his performances give  him “a warm glow”.

And he added: “None more than this one.

“I performed alongside my fellow entertainers in front of the Queen Mum, Prince Charles and Princess Diana, at a time when Variety was King!“

Following the Queen’s death earlier this month, Charles, the former Prince of Wales, became King of the United Kingdom and 14 Commonwealth realms.

As lockdown continues to #SaveOurNHS I have been looking at nostalgic memorabilia from over the years, all have given me a warm glow, none more than this one when I performed alongside my fellow entertainers in front of the Queen Mum, Prince Charles and Princess Diana, at a time when Variety was King!

Also read: ‘Great privilege’ to be in 1984 Royal Variety Show

Queen Elizabeth II: Great lady showed humility & humour

Irish-themed shows at London hotel during 2019 150 150 mhamer

Irish-themed shows at London hotel during 2019

 

The Irish Cabaret buffet and dance events will take place during 2019 at the Best Western Plus Grims Dyke Hotel in in Harrow Weald, London

Belfast-born Jimmy Cricket will be appearing as part of an Irish-themed series of shows next year.

The well-known comedian will headline one of the Irish Cabaret buffet and dance events taking place during 2019 at the Best Western Plus Grims Dyke Hotel in Harrow Weald, London.

All-round entertainer Jimmy, 72, will be performing on Friday 17 May and there will be a full supporting cast.

The shows run from 8pm to midnight and cost £39 per person,which includes all the entertainment and a buffet. An overnight stay with bed and breakfast would be an additional £60.

Telephone 020 8385 3100 for more details.

Jimmy tweeted: “Dates for an “Irish Show” throughout 2019 with compere and organiser Gerry Molumby, show months are February, May, August and December!”

 

Sir Ken Dodd: Tributes paid as he wins award 150 150 mhamer

Sir Ken Dodd: Tributes paid as he wins award

Sir Ken Dodd receiving his award

Jimmy Cricket was among those to pay tribute to his friend and fellow entertainer Sir Ken Dodd who was honoured with a lifetime achievement award recently.

The recently knighted singer, comedian and actor will celebrate his 90th birthday on 8 November and Sir Ken continues to tour in an astonishing career which has spanned more than seven decades.

He received his award in front of a star-studded audience at the British Music Hall Society event at the Lansdowne Club in central London.

Northern Irish comic Jimmy was among those to talk at the ceremony about Sir Ken and he later tweeted:

Had a wonderful afternoon with old friends honouring the nation’s favourite Sir Ken Dodd at the Lansdowne in Mayfair London! ?

Jimmy Cricket pays tribute to Sir Ken Dodd

London Palladium hosts Equity celebration event 150 150 mhamer

London Palladium hosts Equity celebration event

London Palladium

Jimmy Cricket at the London PalladiumJimmy Cricket has hosted a celebration involving the famous Equity union at the iconic London Palladium theatre.

The event took place in the Val Parnell bar on Tuesday 16 May, exactly 50 years after actors’ union Equity – which Jimmy has been a member of for most of his career as an entertainer –  incorporated the Variety Artistes’ Federation into its ranks.

Well-known comedian Jimmy, 71, was asked to host the event by the general secretary of Equity, Christine Payne.

London Palladium

 

Chelsea Lodge Ladies Festival: Proposing a toast 150 150 mhamer

Chelsea Lodge Ladies Festival: Proposing a toast

Chelsea Lodge Ladies Festival

Jimmy Cricket recently attended the Chelsea Lodge Ladies Festival as he was asked to formally propose a toast at the event.

Chelsea Lodge Ladies Festival

This year’s president of the Chelsea Lodge is Jimmy’s lifelong friend Chas Elliot – the two met nearly 50 years ago when they were both Redcoats at the Butlins holiday resort in Clacton-on-Sea and they have remained very good friends ever since.

Famous comedian Jimmy, 71, was asked if he would like to participate in this year’s festival which took place at the Lancaster Hotel in west London.

There is a formal bit to this annual occasion and the organisers felt it would be appropriate if Jimmy was the proposer of the toast. The entertainment then follows – Jimmy was the headliner of this same event eight years ago.Chelsea Lodge Ladies Festival

The ladies festival is not just meant to provide a wonderful evening of conviviality and socialising – the evening also raises a lot of money for great causes.

This year’s beneficiaries were: The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution – which provides a home for 1,000 people across the UK while supporting many more through residential and nursing care and day care services; Prostate Cancer UK; and the Royal Variety Charity, which assists those who have worked in the entertainment industry and are in need of help.

Chelsea Lodge Ladies Festival

Jimmy ‘thrilled’ to host London Palladium event 150 150 mhamer

Jimmy ‘thrilled’ to host London Palladium event

Jimmy Cricket with principal Equity event organisers, Louise Grainger and Michael Day

Jimmy Cricket is to host a special celebration at the iconic London Palladium Theatre.

The actors’ union Equity – which Jimmy has been a member of for most of his career as an entertainer –  is celebrating 50 years since the incorporation of the Variety Artistes’ Federation into its ranks, which happened on 16 May 1967.

This event will take place in the Val Parnell bar at the London Palladium on Tuesday 16 May 2017.

It is hoped it will bring together Equity members who transferred from the historic Variety Artistes’ Federation, along with some current variety performers and other key industry representatives from the world of entertainment.

Jimmy has been asked to host the event by the general secretary of Equity, Christine Payne. He also recently met with the principal organisers of the event, Louise Grainger and Michael Day from Equity, at a hotel in Lytham St Annes (pictured above).

Jimmy said: “I am thrilled to have not only been asked to attend this celebration, but view it as a tremendous honour to have been asked also to be the host of the event.”

Anybody who is an Equity member and interested in coming along should get in contact with Louise at lgrainger@equity.org.uk

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

Irish comic set for hectic St Patrick’s Day period
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