A magician, a ventriloquist and ‘hard-working volunteers’
A magician and a ventriloquist helped to make it a night of real variety at a show staged in a church in Kent.
Steve Hewlett and Mark Shortland performed at St Margaret’s Church of England in Rainham, along with famous funnyman Jimmy Cricket.
Steve, a ventriloquist from Basingstoke in Hampshire, was a finalist on the seventh series of Britain’s Got Talent.
Watch his performance in the 2013 final here.
Mark is a comedic magician who auditioned for both Series 10 and 14 of Britain’s Got Talent.
He was 51 years old at the time of his second audition, which was televised.
Watch Mark playing musical musical chairs with the BGT judges!
St Margaret’s is a diverse and inclusive church which has served the community of Rainham for more than 800 years.
Jimmy said after the show on Friday 26 April: “My thanks to organiser the Rev Nathan Ward for tonight’s show @StMargaretsChurch.
“Caught up with two great BGT/ventriloquist/Eyes&T acts and friendseethPodcasts Steve Hewlett, with his lovely daughter Lola, & magician Mark Shortland.
“And thanks to the hard-working volunteers too!”
All Jimmy’s tour dates are on his website here.
Buy Jimmy’s autobiography!
Don’t forget that Jimmy’s official autobiography is on sale.
Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian tells the heart-warming story of Jimmy’s illustrious life and 50-year career.
The paperback version costs £11.99 at online retailer Amazon. It is also available via eBook and audio.
Signed copies (£15.99 including postage and packing) can be purchased on this website here.
Additionally, it is available at Jimmy’s live gigs for £10, where Jimmy will also sign it.
One pound from the sale of every book goes to Mary’s Meals.
The charity supports feeding projects in some of the world’s poorest communities.
Also read: Jimmy Cricket’s signed autobiographies now available by post!