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Lyndene Legends Week: ‘That unmistakable Irish charm!’ 150 150 mhamer

Lyndene Legends Week: ‘That unmistakable Irish charm!’

Jimmy Cricket completes his ninth season at his favourite Blackpool hotel next week.

It’s season number 11 at the Lyndene Hotel for Jimmy Cricket as he returns to the popular Blackpool hotel in time for Legends Week. 

Northern Ireland’s famous funnyman has been gracing the seafront venue for more than a decade and he’s back there again on Wednesday (4 March).

The Lyndene sits proudly at the heart of the famous Lancashire seaside resort.
Its nightly entertainment every day of the year is a major part of its ongoing success.

The hotel starred as the Le Ponderosa in the second series of Peter Kay’s TV hit comedy Phoenix Nights.

A true favourite!

A social media post by the Lyndene said:

🎭✨ LYNDENE LEGENDS WEEK ✨🎭
📍 At the fabulous Lyndene Hotel
📅 Monday 2nd – Friday 6th March
Get ready for a full week of fantastic live entertainment at the Lyndene Hotel!
With 3–4 different cabaret acts every night, plus your favourite resident performers, it’s set to be a week to remember! 🌟
🎹 Every night from 7pm – Enjoy our resident keyboard player to start your evening in style, followed by TWO games of CASH prize bingo with your brilliant Host & Compere! 💷💷
Here’s what’s in store…
🔥 Monday 2nd March
The sensational Diane Lee Carol brings her breathtaking Tina Turner Tribute to the Lyndene stage! Get ready for classics like “Proud Mary”, “Simply The Best”, “River Deep – Mountain High” and “What’s Love Got To Do With It” 🎤✨
🎉 Tuesday 3rd March
The brilliant UpHighs Personality Duo take over with all your favourite party pleasers and singalong hits! Expect floor-fillers, feel-good vibes and a fantastic atmosphere all night long! 🕺🎶
🍀 Wednesday 4th March
Back for his 11th season at the Lyndene – a true favourite!
TV’s Irish Comedy Legend Jimmy Cricket 🍀😂🍀
Get ready for a night of laughter, classic comedy and that unmistakable Irish charm! 🍀🍀
🎸 Thursday 5th March
Rock ‘n’ Roll sensation Ricky Aron brings you the electrifying Ricky Aron Show!
Dance along to hits like “Johnny B. Goode”, “Great Balls of Fire”, “Rock Around the Clock” and “Blue Suede Shoes” 🎸🕺💃🎶
Non-residents welcome
PLUS throughout the week enjoy amazing performances from:
🌟 The fantastic Kearra Bethany
🎷 Multi-talented Andy Eastwood
…and many more incredible cabaret stars!
🍽️ NON-RESIDENTS WELCOME! 🍽️
Why not book a Meal & Show and enjoy a delicious 5-course dinner followed by a full evening of outstanding live entertainment!
📞 To book call our Reservations Team on 01253 346779
🎟️ Limited places available – early booking recommended!
There’s nowhere better to be this March than the Lyndene Hotel for a week packed with music, laughter, dancing and non-stop entertainment! 🌟
📞 01253 346779
📧 reservations@lyndenehotel.co.uk
Various packages available including Half Board, Hotel Credit & All Inclusive. lyndenehotel.co.uk/packages
Oh I do like to perform along the prom, prom, prom… 150 150 mhamer

Oh I do like to perform along the prom, prom, prom…

Great to be back @LyndeneHotel here in Blackpool, along the Promenade

Jimmy Cricket expressed his delight at returning to the Lyndene Hotel in Blackpool.

The veteran comedian, whose last appearance at the popular hotel was in May, performed on Wednesday and Saturday last week.

He also has shows at the Lyndene on the last two Wednesdays of September (18 and 25).

Jimmy tweeted after Wednesday’s performance: “Great to be back @LyndeneHotel here in Blackpool, along the Promenade????.”

What a lovely sunset here @LyndeneHotel this evening! ????

And then after Saturday’s show, he posted photos (above) of the Blackpool twilight sky, saying: “What a lovely sunset here@LyndeneHotel this evening!????”

A poster shows the Halloween Week acts at the Lyndene Hotel in Blackpool

The famous entertainer will also perform at the Lyndene on three nights during December – 11, 18 and 31 – as part of the festive season.

Before then, he appears on stage there during Halloween week (30 October) – see right for poster.

You can see the rest of his dates at the hotel for 2019 below.

The Lyndene, perched on the Blackpool seafront, is one of the resort’s unique locations as it welcomes tourists and visitors all year round.

Jimmy, who turns 74 in October, performs in two separate lounges on the same night, along with other artists.

Other acts include comedian Carl Schofield and Stars in Their Eyes winner Peter Sarsfield as Frankie Valli.

Jimmy Cricket's Lyndene Hotel dates in 2019

Jimmy announced earlier this year that he is to spend a FIFTH season next year at the Lyndene Hotel.

The Belfast-born comedian, who lives in his adopted hometown of Rochdale, has at least two shows almost every month in 2020.

That is apart from December next year, when he performs three times, and February when he has none.

See next year’s dates below and visit the hotel’s website here.

Tour dates

You can check room availability and book here.

Or you can ring the hotel directly on 01253 346779.

Find out where Jimmy is performing and his other forthcoming shows by viewing all his tour dates on this website.Returning to what has become my second home working alongside many talented singers and old friends like @MALFORDUK , my thanks goes to Claire @TowerTopEnts and @LyndeneHotel the Manager Paul, and all the Team members for their hospitality and support over the last four years

Treading the Comedy Carpet 150 150 mhamer

Treading the Comedy Carpet
The Crickets' grandson, Tristan, points out Jimmy's famous catchphrase "And there's more..."

The Crickets' grandson, Tristan, points out Jimmy's famous catchphrase "And there's more..."

The Comedy Carpet in Blackpool celebrates the work of more than 1,000 comedians and comedy writers – including our very own Jimmy Cricket.

It features jokes, songs and catchphrases dating from the early days of variety to the current day.

Situated in front of Blackpool Tower, the 2,200 square metres of art contains over 160,000 granite letters embedded into concrete. It was created by artist Gordon Young and commissioned by Blackpool Council as part of the multi-million pound regeneration of the sea front.

Mrs Cricket took their grandson Tristan to visit the Comedy Carpet.

“It’s a fantastic idea, a superb piece of public art. But most importantly it recognises the undeniable contribution that comedians have made to Blackpool over the years as they performed in the resort’s much-loved theatres,” says Jimmy.

“My grandson was gently guided to where my name was located in the lengthy roll call of comedians that have been included within the Comedy Carpet.

“Then – and this must have been quite a feat given that this carpet stretches out over quite a huge land mass – he and grandma managed to located my catchphrase – ‘And there’s more…’ which is one of the many sayings and jokes listed on this carpet.

“I have been told by Mrs Cricket that this is quite a comedy hall of fame, as many comedians who have trodden the Blackpool boards have a joke or catchphrase presented on the carpet. I cannot wait to view the carpet myself!”