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Crossing the Equator 150 150 mhamer

Crossing the Equator

The ritual involves the captain and the crew of the ship asking for King Neptune’s permission as the ship crosses the EquatorIrish comedian Jimmy Cricket and his wife May witnessed a traditional custom during their time aboard P&O’s Aurora cruiseliner.

They were on a leg of a world cruise between Honolulu in Hawaii and Papeete in Tahiti.

The ritual shown in the photo above involves the captain and the crew of the ship asking for King Neptune’s permission as the ship crosses the Equator.

Aboard P&O’s Aurora cruiseliner

Aboard P&O’s Aurora cruiseliner

Equator-crossing ceremonies, usually featuring King Neptune, are sometimes carried out for passengers’ entertainment on civilian ocean liners and cruise ships. They are also performed in the merchant navy and aboard sail training ships.

In the bottom picture, Jimmy is pictured alongside his dining companions which was an eclectic mix! Next to Jimmy’s wife, May, and on the far side are Emile and Gloria from Canada. Next to Jimmy are Peter and Sue from near Wolverhampton.

Jimmy and May flew over to Honolulu and stayed overnight in the resort of Waikiki, before boarding the ship the next day.

He performed in two shows over the seven nights they spent on board, mainly while the ship was at sea. After leaving the ship, they had an overnight stay on Tahiti, before doing two overnight flights in order to get back to the UK.

And after arriving back in their hometown of Rochdale, Jimmy only had one day off before appearing at a comedy festival at Porthill Park Cricket Club in Newcastle-under-Lyme.Jimmy Cricket, wife May and friends aboard the Aurora cruiseliner

Life’s a cruise for Jimmy! 150 150 mhamer

Life’s a cruise for Jimmy!
Jimmy Cricket on the balcony of his hotel in Waikiki

Jimmy Cricket on the balcony of his hotel in Waikiki

Jimmy Cricket had a great time on his recent trip around the Pacific Ocean – and here are the photos to prove it!

Jimmy with the taxi driver who drove him from Honolulu Airport to his hotel. The chap was called Greg and he was a Vietnam veteran

JImmy with taxi driver Greg, a Vietnam veteran

The Irish entertainer appeared on a leg of a world cruise aboard P&O’s Aurora cruiseliner, between Honolulu in Hawaii and Papeete in Tahiti.

Jimmy flew over to Honolulu and stayed overnight in the resort of Waikiki, before boarding the ship the next day.

Both he and wife May enjoyed their stay on the island of Hawaii and it was a relaxing time for both of them after quite a long journey over from Manchester, which included three flights and stopovers in Atlanta and Los Angeles.

Jimmy lapping up the waves on the famous Waikiki beach

On Waikiki beach

He performed in two shows over the seven nights they spent on board, mainly while the ship was at sea.

After leaving the ship, they had an overnight stay on Tahiti, before doing two overnight flights in order to get back to the UK.

And after arriving back in their hometown of Rochdale, Jimmy only had one day off before appearing at a comedy festival at Porthill Park Cricket Club in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Jimmy Cricket outside the nearby Hilton Hotel in Waikiki in Honolulu

Hilton Hotel in Waikiki

One of the natives greets Jimmy Cricket!

Greetings from a native!

Jimmy Cricket at the reception of the Doubletree Alana Honolulu Hotel in Waikiki where he and his wife stayed for one night. They even give out free cookies to guests on arrival!

At the hotel reception

From Tahiti to Newcastle-under-Lyme 150 150 mhamer

From Tahiti to Newcastle-under-Lyme

 Jimmy Cricket’s career as a top entertainer is certainly a varied one.

The famous Irish comedian has been working for the past few days on board the P&O cruiseliner called the Aurora, which is described as a family-friendly, mid-sized ship (http://www.pocruises.com/cruise-ships/aurora/ship-overview/).

Jimmy joined the ship, which is on an around-the-world voyage, on Monday morning in the city of Honolulu on the island of Hawaii.Jimmy Cricket is on the P&O cruiseliner Aurora

He is expected to perform in two shows over the seven nights he will be spending on board, mainly while the ship is at sea.

Jimmy’s final destination will be when the Aurora stops off at the port of Papeete, the capital city of the South Sea island of Tahiti. Once he leaves the ship he has an overnight stay on Tahiti, before he has to do two overnight flights in order to get back to the UK!

However, once back in Rochdale he only has one day off, because he will then be appearing at a comedy festival at Porthill Park Cricket Club in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Can’t find October dates? Come closer! 150 150 mhamer

Can’t find October dates? Come closer!

Jimmy Cricket and Brotherhood of Man

Struggling to find out what your favourite comedian Jimmy Cricket is up to during October?

Well, come closer!

Technical problems mean that the popular events calendar feature on this website has unexpectedly stopped working – unlike Jimmy who has another busy month ahead.

So please accept our apologies and while we try to rectify the problem, here is Jimmy’s schedule in October – events subject to change, of course.

 

Mon 1st

 Solihull Arts Centre at 1.30pm

 

Tue 2nd

 Sheffield City Hall (Jimmy and Mick)

 

Wed 3rd

 Thameside Theatre, Essex (tenner show)

 

Thu 4th

 Laugh Inn, Chester (Jimmy & Mick)

 

Fri 5th

 Festival Drayton Centre, Market Drayton

 

Sat 6th

 Blackfriars Arts Centre, Boston (music and Mayhem)

 

Thu 11th

 St Peter’s, Hazel Grove

 

Fri 12th

 St Catherine’s, Didsbury

Sat 13th

 Walmer Bridge Village Hall

 

Sun 14th

 Bucknall Pentecostal Church, Stoke-on-Trent

 

Thu 25th

 Laughing Crow Comedy Club, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow

 

Fri 26th

 Sherburn WMC, Durham

 

Sat 27th

 Acorn Theatre, Worksop

 

Sun 28th

 Thwaites Empire Anniversary Show, Blackburn

 

Tue 30th

 Victoria Hall, Southborough, Surrey

 

Wed 31st

 Victoria Hall, Southborough
Jimmy in comedy marathon on BBC 150 150 mhamer

Jimmy in comedy marathon on BBC
Jimmy Cricket and Mick Miller with a couple of fans before their show in Edinburgh

Jimmy and Mick with a couple of fans before their show in Edinburgh

Jimmy Cricket has taken part in a televised comedy marathon spectacular.

The Northern Irish funnyman was among 40 comedians to perform in the eight-hour overnight show (9pm-5am) at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2012 on Friday 17 August.

And Jimmy did not take to the stage until 2.50am!

The show was broadcast throughout the night on the BBC digital channel and BBC3 has edited the event down to a one-hour highlights package which it will screen three times, the first at 9pm tomorrow (Friday 31 August).

Jimmy Cricket and Mick Miller get ready for their show at the Ace Dome

Jimmy and Mick get ready for their show at the Ace Dome

Watch a preview trailer of the programme here, though it is accompanied by a warning about strong language (none from Jimmy, we hasten to add!).

See the line-up of comedians and Jimmy’s profile.

Jimmy was also at the world-famous Edinburgh Festival to team up with one of his contemporaries, Mick Miller, as part of their short tour around the UK which also includes Darlington, Preston, Chester, Sheffield and Manchester.

The ‘Jimmy & Mick 2012 UK Tour’ show in Edinburgh was at a venue called the Ace Dome, which is among several Fringe venues run by the Pleasance company – one of the Fringe’s key venue organisers.

Jimmy said: “I really enjoy working with Mick and feel we complement each other’s style of comedy.

“The show was a sell-out and was well received by spectators and critics alike. The show indeed got this year’s festival talking and I think both of us made an impact!”

During his visit to the Fringe, Jimmy also took part in a podcast with Mick Miller, which was hosted by the young comedy double act Peacock and Gamble.

And after his Ace Dome show with Mick, Jimmy travelled over to the main Pleasance complex to take part in that evening’s version of the Horne Section – hosted by the comedian Alex Horne.

Jimmy ended his set on this show with a rendition of ‘Tequila’, which he played on his saxophone with Alex and his band providing the accompaniment.

Jimmy and Mick get ready to record a podcast with Peacock and Gamble

Jimmy and Mick get ready to record a podcast with Peacock and Gamble

Whatever happened to…? 150 150 mhamer

Whatever happened to…?

Jimmy Cricket feature in the Daily Express

Famous Irish comedian Jimmy Cricket relived his successful showbiz career in a recent article in a British national newspaper.

The feature, written by Tony Padman, appeared in the magazine section of last Saturday’s Daily Express.

From Cinders to stand-up 150 150 mhamer

From Cinders to stand-up

Comedy legends Mick Miller and Jimmy Cricket to team up in Darlington

Comedian Jimmy Cricket is returning to the Civic Theatre in Darlington – just months after appearing on the same stage as Baron Hardup in a pantomime version of Cinderella.

This time around, Jimmy is down to do his usual stand-up and is teaming up with fellow comedy legend Mick Miller.

Jimmy enjoyed his time in Darlington so much at Christmas that he could not wait to get back to the civic theatre. When a date was found over the summer, he did not need think twice about it.

He found the Darlington audiences very warm and receptive, and so he now wants to perform the stand-up for which he is famous.

Mick Miller received plenty of praise and plaudits after his appearance in last December’s Royal Command Variety Performance which was broadcast on ITV.

In addition to the Darlington appearance on Wednesday 11 July, the Jimmy and Mick Show tour also includes Preston, Chester, Sheffield and Manchester. It is even down to visit the world-famous Edinburgh Comedy Festival in August.

Jimmy said: “It is a great thrill to be returning to the civic theatre in Darlington after appearing in the theatre’s pantomime last Christmas.

“I am especially excited as people who came to see the panto will now get a chance to see me perform my stand-up.

“Darlington has a great theatre which is really ideal for us comedians as it has an intimate setting that creates a great atmosphere. The evening in question brings together two fine exponents of the arts of comedy and this is a comedy treat that should not be missed.”

Mick said:  “This date in Darlington kicks off mine and Jimmy’s tour together, and I know we are going to have a barrel of laughs over the different dates.

“But I cannot think of a better starting point than Darlington. If you want a giggle or two, then hop down to the civic theatre because with the two of us on stage, it is going to be madcap fun and laughter all the way.”

* Stay up-to-date with all Jimmy Cricket’s forthcoming shows here