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Catching up with old friends in Birmingham 150 150 mhamer

Catching up with old friends in Birmingham

Jimmy Cricket performed at the New Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham, a charity evening in aid of Molly Olly's WishesHad a marvellous time catching up with old friends today for the, “Molly Olly’s Variety Show”, at The New Alexandra Theatre for Chris (SOTE) alongside and Mike with who was my Panto Director and Compère lovely ?

A variety show in Birmingham in aid of Molly Olly’s Wishes starred West End and TV star Gary Wilmot, comedy legend Jimmy Cricket and several variety acts.

It was the second charity gala night at the New Alexandra Theatre, in support of children with terminal or life-threatening illnesses and their families.

Other acts included BBC’s Pitch Battle Solihull Choir Crescendo, ventriloquist Max & Friends, and mind games with magician Mark Williams.

The show was again hosted by Sally Bankes and directed by Carole Todd, with all proceeds going to Molly Olly’s Wishes.

Jimmy tweeted afterwards: “Had a marvellous time catching up with old friends today for the, “Molly Olly’s Variety Show”, at The New Alexandra Theatre for Chris (SOTE) alongside and Mike with who was my Panto Director and Compère lovely.”

Triple header weekend in Wigan, Cannock and Birmingham 150 150 mhamer

Triple header weekend in Wigan, Cannock and Birmingham

Jimmy Cricket and friends at the show in Standish, Wigan

Famous Northern Irish comedian Jimmy Cricket had a busy weekend with three shows in three different counties.

The popular 72-year-old entertainer was in Greater Manchester on Friday night, Hednesford in Staffordshire on Saturday and then Sunday saw him performing in Birmingham, West Midlands.

Rochdale-based Jimmy was first at the Standish Unity Club in Wigan, before moving on to Hednesford Ex Serviceman’s Club in Cannock, – an event that had been rescheduled due to the bad weather.

The weekend was rounded off by a show at the New Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham, a charity evening in aid of Molly Olly’s Wishes.

Birmingham show is in aid of Molly Olly’s Wishes 150 150 mhamer

Birmingham show is in aid of Molly Olly’s Wishes

Jimmy Cricket will appear in a variety show in aid of "Molly Olly's Wishes”Jimmy Cricket is appearing in a show in Birmingham later this month in aid of a children’s charity.

A Variety Performance will take place on Sunday 29 April (7.15pm start) at the New Alexandra Theatre and  also features West End & TV star Gary Wilmot in addition to a host of other acts.

The charity gala will raise funds for Molly Olly’s Wishes, which supports families of children with terminal and life-threatening illnesses.

For more information and to book tickets, visit here.