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‘Please share your memories of Jimmy Cricket’ 150 150 mhamer

‘Please share your memories of Jimmy Cricket’
Ventriloquist Steve Hewlett has been sharing his fond memories of fellow entertainer Jimmy Cricket on social media.
Ventriloquist Steve Hewlett has been sharing his fond memories of fellow entertainer Jimmy Cricket on social media.
Steve is currently highlighting a “comedy legend of the day” series on his profile and just a couple of days before St Patrick’s Day, he choose Northern Irish funnyman Jimmy.
A finalist in the seventh series of Britain’s Got Talent, Steve posted over the weekend: “I first worked with Jimmy on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.
“I was already an admirer of his growing up watching variety in the 80s. He was all over television.
“He made my parents laugh so much and when they laughed my siblings and I took notice and laughed too.
“On the cruise in 1999, I introduced myself shy as I was but he could not have been more welcoming, kind and generous with his time and advice.
“He came to my shows and we chatted and laughed and after that contact we would constantly bump into each other through the years.
“I think we worked together 2/3 times just in 2024 and it is always great being in his and May’s company. They are adorable people.
“The last time we gigged together with Mark Shortland, my daughter Lola roadied for me and Jimmy made her so welcome it made it so memorable for me and her!
“Thanks Jimmy 💙.
So kind and generous
Steve added: “Please share your memories of Jimmy Cricket.”
Colin Mills was among numerous people to comment on his post.
He said about Jimmy: “Many years ago after a Talent show I did in Corton, (Lowestoft), I wrote him a letter.
“It was like winning the lottery when he said come and do 4 minutes at his show in Leiston.
“So kind and generous for a “star” to give you stage time.
“If Jimmy reads this THANK YOU, never thought I would have own theatre show back then, but those moments really helped.”
You can leave your own happy memory of Jimmy by putting a comment at the bottom of this page (in the box under “Leave a reply”).
Jimmy Cricket has wished everybody a happy St Patrick's Day
Come closer, there’s more… Twitter jokes from Jimmy 150 150 mhamer

Come closer, there’s more… Twitter jokes from Jimmy

Jimmy Cricket tells regular jokes online

Famous funnyman Jimmy Cricket regularly posts jokes on social media to entertain fans and friends.

And here are a few of those the popular Northern Irishman has posted on Twitter recently.

It’s been a tough 12 months for businesses….I’ve just heard the company that makes Alka-Seltzer has been dissolved….the firm that makes food mixers has gone into liquidation…Are you ready for the third?..The shop that sells aqua equipment has just gone under!!!

Don’t worry if you can’t get to the hairdressers today…. ….You can always catch the highlights later on in the week!

I’m just writing a play about Thomas Edison…. The action takes place before he invented the light bulb, so its going to be a dark piece.

Even though the lockdown is easing, I think we need to be careful. I still don’t feed the pigeons in the park….Some of them could be carriers!!

I’ve always wanted to swop jobs with a window cleaner for a day…It’s on my bucket list.

I know why we don’t see bald eagles….. Because the hairdressers are still closed.

I think social media is ideal for train spotters….Well, it gives them a platform.

I think when we do get back to normal, ventriloquists should be the first acts allowed to perform…Especially if the dummy wears a mask.

Well, I’ve worked out a road map for my career. The only thing is emmm…. I’m in a wee bit of a cul-de-sac at the moment.

Read more of Jimmy’s jokes and keep up to date with everything he’s doing at https://twitter.com/jimmy__cricket

Also read – From the archives: Jimmy the Butlin’s camp comic!

Hope you have an egg-traordinary Easter! 150 150 mhamer

Hope you have an egg-traordinary Easter!

Happy Easter from Jimmy Cricket

Northern Irish entertainer Jimmy Cricket has posted two Easter-related photographs on social media.

One shows the comedian holding a basket of eggs, along with the message ‘Happy Easter‘, while the second – below – says: ‘He has risen.’

He is risen

A Merry Christmas from Jimmy and Mrs Cricket! 150 150 mhamer

A Merry Christmas from Jimmy and Mrs Cricket!

My Christmas card 2018, wishing all my social media friends a Merry Christmas ? with Love and Best Wishes from me and Mrs C.

Jimmy Cricket has sent seasonal greetings from himself and his wife May to all his social media followers.

The famous entertainer posted a goodwill message on both his Twitter and Facebook accounts.

His Twitter posting read: “My Christmas card 2018, wishing all my Twitter friends a Merry Christmas ? with Love and Best Wishes from me and Mrs C. x”

Visit to iconic Monument Valley & Viva Las Vegas! 150 150 mhamer

Visit to iconic Monument Valley & Viva Las Vegas!

Monument Valley in the United States

Jimmy Cricket got to fulfil the ambition of a lifetime when he visited the legendary Monument Valley in the United States of America.

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park is a red-sand desert region on the Arizona-Utah border, known for the towering sandstone hills recognised by their steep sides and flat tops. The park has frequently been a filming location for Western movies.

Jimmy, who visited the valley as part of a holiday in Las Vegas, posted on Facebook: “Well folks! We got to fulfil a life long ambition, to visit, the spectacular, “Monument Valley”, backdrop of the John Wayne, (Director John Ford), films such as, “The Searchers”, “Stagecoach”, on the border of Utah and Arizona with Bob our Navajo Indian guide, in dedication to my oldest brother John who was also a great fan! ??.”

The famous entertainer kept his friends and fans up to date regularly with his trip on his social media channels.

He and Mrs Cricket were joined during the holiday by their eldest daughter Jamie, who currently works as a deputy headteacher in the Cayman Islands.

Among the shows they watched in Vegas included the Bellagio’s dancing waters and Cirque Du Soleil, at The Mirage, a 3,044-room Polynesian-themed resort and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada.

Jimmy Cricket and daughter Jamie in Las Vegas

Jimmy, 72, and Mrs Cricket set off back from the US on Saturday (7 July).

“Las Vegas you have been a blast, (and while touring there and back), ‘Monument Valley’, you have been truly inspirational, now on our way home!” said Jimmy.

New Year message from Jimmy and Mrs Cricket! 150 150 mhamer

New Year message from Jimmy and Mrs Cricket!

Jimmy and Mrs Cricket

Famous comedian Jimmy Cricket and his wife May, who is a professional singer, have written the following message for all their friends, fans and followers everywhere, including on social media and on the Cricket Times. 

“To everyone whom we have had the great pleasure of your company this year on our website and Twitter and Facebook and LinkedIn accounts, may we wish you all a very happy and healthy and prosperous new 2018 and we are looking forward to sharing our news – ‘as there’s more!’ – and your stories next year!”

From Jimmy and Mrs C and all who help @Wellie Boot Productions.

Green cake with wellies on it! 150 150 mhamer

Green cake with wellies on it!

Jimmy Cricket was presented with an Irish-themed cake when he returned to perform at the Billingham Forum Theatre near MiddlesbroughJimmy Cricket was presented with an Irish-themed cake when he returned to perform at the Billingham Forum Theatre near Middlesbrough.

The famous Belfast-born entertainer appeared in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the North East theatre over the Christmas and New Year period. Sellout crowds watched the pantomime; in fact, the biggest attendances ever for a panto at the venue.

And as he arrived to perform again at the theatre at the start of April, he was greeted with a green cake with a pair of wellingtons on it – Jimmy is renowned in his acts for wearing wellies on the wrong feet!

The cake was made by Stockton resident Yasmin Calvert whose mum, Janet, went to the stage door of the theatre to hand it to Jimmy.Jimmy Cricket appeared in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the North East theatre over the Christmas and New Year period

Jimmy said: “I was overjoyed on receiving it as it’s one of the best that anyone has made for me. I was particularly impressed with the detail of the decoration and amazed at how it was produced all in green!

“A big thank you to Yasmin for the efforts she went to in making this culinary delight for me.”

His comedy show was a triumph as almost 400 people came to see Jimmy on his return.

He invited the Heritage Dance School to perform a  few numbers during the show and added: “I was  very pleased with their efforts as they slotted in really nicely.”

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