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‘So looking forward to welcoming Jimmy and Milton!’ 150 150 mhamer

‘So looking forward to welcoming Jimmy and Milton!’

Jimmy Cricket performs with friend and fellow comedian Milton Jones in North Yorkshire next month.There is less than a week to go to the live show starring comedians Jimmy Cricket and Milton Jones.

Jimmy and good friend  Milton are appearing at the Princess Alexandra Auditorium in Yarm, Stockton-on-Tees.

The show takes place on Friday (10 February).

Ripping Yarms Comedy Club is staging the event.

The theatre’s website says: “Ripping Yarms Comedy Club is back with a bang in 2023!

“Join us for a stellar line-up of comedy greats!

“Nina Gilligan is your host for the evening.

“She’ll be joined by podcast sensation Jamie Hutchinson, the utter legend of UK comedy that is Jimmy Cricket and our fantastic headline act is none other than Milton Jones.

“Grab your tickets now to avoid missing out for what is sure to be a fantastic night of comedy.”

A social post for the venue said: “We are so looking forward to welcoming Jimmy Cricket and Milton Jones to Yarm for Ripping Yarms Comedy Club!”

Deadpan style

Jimmy commented on social media: “Looking forward to working alongside the great comic and friend @themiltonjones on Friday 10th Feb.

“So why not come and join in on the fun!”

Book your tickets for the show here.

Milton, well-known for his Hawaiian shirts, was a regular panellist on TV’s Mock of the Week.

He has also had various shows on BBC Radio 4 and won the Perrier comedy award for best newcomer in 1996.

His style of humour is based on one-liners involving puns delivered in a deadpan and slightly neurotic style.

He and Jimmy first became friends after performing on the same bill at the Edinburgh Festival in the late 1990s.

The pair have stayed in touch ever since.

Also read on this website: Milton wants old pal in audience

Milton Jones also in ‘stellar line-up of comedy greats’ 150 150 mhamer

Milton Jones also in ‘stellar line-up of comedy greats’

Jimmy Cricket performs with friend and fellow comedian Milton Jones in North Yorkshire next month.Jimmy Cricket performs with friend and fellow comedian Milton Jones in North Yorkshire next month.

Both appear at the Princess Alexandra Auditorium in Yarm, Stockton-on-Tees.

The show takes place on Friday 10 February.

Ripping Yarms Comedy Club is staging the event.

The theatre’s website says: “Ripping Yarms Comedy Club is back with a bang in 2023!

“Join us for a stellar line-up of comedy greats!

“Nina Gilligan is your host for the evening.

“She’ll be joined by podcast sensation Jamie Hutchinson, the utter legend of UK comedy that is Jimmy Cricket and our fantastic headline act is none other than Milton Jones.

“Grab your tickets now to avoid missing out for what is sure to be a fantastic night of comedy.”

Deadpan style

Jimmy commented on social media: “Looking forward to working alongside the great comic and friend @themiltonjones on Friday 10th Feb.

“So why not come and join in on the fun!”

Book your tickets for the show here.

Milton, well-known for his Hawaiian shirts, was a regular panellist on TV’s Mock of the Week.

He has also had various shows on BBC Radio 4 and won the Perrier comedy award for best newcomer in 1996.

His style of humour is based on one-liners involving puns delivered in a deadpan and slightly neurotic style.

He and Jimmy first became friends after performing on the same bill at the Edinburgh Festival in the late 1990s.

The pair have stayed in touch ever since.

Also read on this website: Milton wants old pal in audience

Miracles R Us – Fr Frankie’s latest book 150 150 mhamer

Miracles R Us – Fr Frankie’s latest book

Fr Frankie Mulgrew, the younger son of famous entertainer Jimmy Cricket, has been discussing his latest book in The Universe, the Catholic national newspaper.

The Roman Catholic priest, who is based in Blackburn, East Lancashire, compiled and edited Miracles R Us: Supernatural Miracles In The Catholic Church.

A summary of the book, published by St Pauls Publishing, says: “Do miracles really happen? Are there miracles in the 21st century just as there were during the life of Jesus?

“In Miracles R Us we discover how God works supernatural miracles in our day and age. Filled with real-life stories of spiritual and physical miracles from well-known priests, Religious and Catholic speakers we discover that life-changing miracles of the soul and physical healings beyond current medical explanation happen, all through the seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church: baptism, confession, Eucharist, confirmation, marriage, holy orders and anointing of the sick.

“This book proves that God’s love and power to transform hearts and lives is as real today as it was in the time of Jesus.”

It includes a contribution from Cardinal Vincent Nichols and all authorship profits will go to support Mary’s Meals, who provide vital meals to some of the world’s poorest children.Frankie Mulgrew, younger son of comedian Jimmy Cricket, kneels in front of the Bishop of Salford at his ordination service

Fr Frankie (right), who was a comedian like his dad before being ordained five years ago, is quoted in the 9 March edition of The Universe saying: “This book is to help encourage, affirm and edify our own faith but also to be passed into the hands of those who may have stopped going to Church, give them reason to believe and reason to know that God loves them, has never given up on them and wants to fill their life with his divine love, mercy and blessings.”

The 16 March edition of The Universe also features Fr Frankie talking about Miracles R Us.

The comic-turned-priest, whose stage name was Frankie Doodle, has previously had a book published about God and humour called Does God LOL? (LOL is internet slang for Laugh Out Loud).

He compiled and edited the book, which includes contributions from famous entertainers Ricky Tomlinson, Tim Vine, Jo Brand, Milton Jones and the late Sir Ken Dodd and Frank Carson.

All proceeds from sales of that book have also gone towards Mary’s Meals.

Buy MIRACLES R US here

Listen to Fr Frankie talking about his latest book here

Like father like daughter… 150 150 mhamer

Like father like daughter…

Katie Mulgrew features in the Christmas edition of Rochdale magazine StyleJimmy Cricket’s comedienne daughter has appeared in the Christmas edition of the Rochdale-based and focused glossy magazine Style.

Katie Mulgrew was interviewed by Style writer Ruth Meredith for the feature.

The article says Katie has been hailed as one of the UK circuit’s “bright young things” and received some very positive reviews for her Edinburgh Fringe debut this summer.

Famous comedian Jimmy said: “This was a really nice article on Katie and it made me chuckle on a number of occasions when I read it!

“Hats off to Ruth Meredith who wrote the article and her dad Colin for producing another belting edition of the local Rochdale magazine Style.”

Shrinking trousers and bumble bees 150 150 mhamer

Shrinking trousers and bumble bees

Jimmy Cricket featured in Rochdale StyleJimmy Cricket featured in Rochdale StyleFamous funnyman Jimmy Cricket has taken centre stage again – this time in a local magazine.

The summer edition of Rochdale Style has a special feature on Belfast-born Jimmy whom it describes as the “town’s adopted son”.

Style is a glossy magazine reporting on society and current affairs in the town of Rochdale.

It was set up by Rochdale-born and bred actor Colin Meredith, who has had several notable appearances in ITV’s Coronation Street over the years.

Colin wanted to project a positive image of the town and so started publishing Style Magazine.

Jimmy Cricket featured in Rochdale Style

It has been going for around 10 years and, because Jimmy is a local Rochdale-based celebrity, he has featured in the magazine previously.

In the recent interview, Jimmy reveals his favourite comedians and the inspiration behind his famous stand-up act.

He also talks about his Mammy shrinking his trousers, his daughter’s comedy genes and bumble bees.

The latest article about Jimmy was written by Colin’s daughter, Ruth Meredith.

Jimmy Cricket featured in Rochdale Style

Milton wants old pal in audience 150 150 mhamer

Milton wants old pal in audience
Milton Jones talks about his friendship with Jimmy Cricket in the Rochdale Observer

Milton Jones talks about his friendship with fellow comedian Jimmy Cricket in the Rochdale Observer paper

TV comedian Milton Jones is hoping to spot a famous friend in the audience when he performs in Rochdale later this month.

The Rochdale Observer featured an article on Saturday 2 March about the Mock of the Week star appearing at the Gracie Fields Theatre.

Milton mentions that he knows Jimmy and has visited him in Rochdale – he has even popped round for lunch in the past!

They hit it off when they performed on the same bill at the Edinburgh Festival in the late 1990s and the pair have stayed in touch ever since.

And he is looking forward to performing in Belfast-born Jimmy’s adopted home town for the first time.

“I do know Jimmy Cricket and I have visited him a couple of times,” said Milton who is also well-known for his Hawaiian shirts.

Deadpan style of comedy

“He has lived in Rochdale for years, he likes it there and he is always very pleasant. So I think of Rochdale as a friendly place.”

Mock The Week is a BBC Two topical comedy TV panel show hosted by Dara Ó Briain and also featuring Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison.

Master of the one-liner Milton has had various shows on BBC Radio 4 and won the Perrier comedy award for best newcomer in 1996.

He tours the UK periodically and is a regular performer at The Comedy Store in London and Manchester.

Milton’s deadpan style of comedy delivers quickfire gags, wordplay and punchlines with gaps for the audience to fill in.

To see Milton Jones at the Gracie Fields Theatre at 8pm on 20 March, contact the box office on 01706 716 689. Tickets cost £20.