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Another busy schedule during a special birthday month! 150 150 mhamer

Another busy schedule during a special birthday month!

Jimmy Cricket performs at the Mansfield Palace Theatre where he appears on stage along wih musician Andy Eastwood. Jimmy Cricket has a rare weekend off before another busy schedule during which he celebrates a very big birthday!

After no fewer than nine shows in September, the famous funnyman will have a run of six performances in just 18 days during October.

And it’s an extra special month for Jimmy who turns 80 on 17 October!

The first event, on Wednesday 8 October, is the latest in a series of variety gigs Jimmy is doing this summer.

He is at the Mansfield Palace Theatre where he appears on stage along with musician Andy Eastwood.

Other performances include at the Talking Pictures Festival of Film & TV roadshow at Hebden Bridge Picture House on Saturday and Sunday, 11 and 12 october.
And on Friday, 24 October, he appears with Tommy Cannon and Mick Miller  in Rule Brit-Ha-nnia at The Joe Longthorne Theatre in Blackpool.
And don’t forget that Jimmy is celebrating his memorable milestone with a Big Birthday Gala Show at The Lowry in Salford.
Tim Vine, Roy Walker, Barbara Nice, Syd Little and Steve Royle are among the entertainers performing on 1 November.
All the proceeds go to Francis House Children’s Hospice.
The Jimmy Cricket Story is the famous comedian's official autobiography

The book of Jimmy’s life and career

A reminder that Jimmy’s official autobiography is still on sale.

Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian tells the heart-warming story of Jimmy’s illustrious life and 50-year career.

The paperback costs £10 and can be bought at online retailer Amazon here, also being available in eBook and audio formats.

Signed copies (£13.99 including postage and packing) can be purchased on this website here.

It is also available at Jimmy’s live gigs for £10 where he will 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.

Nolan sisters among star performers at festival roadshow 150 150 mhamer

Nolan sisters among star performers at festival roadshow

Former Coronation Street stars, and the Nolans are among a host of celebrities performing at the next Talking Pictures TV and Renown Pictures Festival of Film roadshow.Former Coronation Street stars and The Nolans are among a host of celebrities appearing at the next Talking Pictures Festival of Film & TV roadshow.

Famous funnyman Jimmy Cricket is also taking to the stage at the event in West Yorkshire.

The festival takes place at the Hebden Bridge Picture House on Saturday and Sunday, 11 and 12 October.

Amanda Barrie and Sherrie Hewson are the ex-Corrie actors appearing at the festival.

Singing sisters The Nolans are celebrated as Ireland’s first family of music.

Other top performers include entertainer Anita Harris and comedian Bernie Clifton.

Talking Pictures TV is an independent archive film and television channel.

Former Coronation Street stars and the Nolans are among a host of celebrities performing at the next Talking Pictures Festival of Film & TV roadshow.It is available on Virgin 445, Freesat 306, Freeview or Youview 82 or on the Sky digital satellite platform, channel 328.

Go here to find out more about the TV channel.

Also read from this website: Jimmy Tarbuck & Tim Healy among Talking Pics stars

Jimmy’s autobiography available now!

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 career – told in his own words.

The paperback costs just £10 and is available at online retailer Amazon here. It has a high rating of 4.6/5.

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 – Autobiography: Buy The Jimmy Cricket Story now!

Read more about Jimmy’s life and career here.

All his tour bookings and other events can be found here.

Talking pictures: ‘Very successful and fun weekend’ 150 150 mhamer

Talking pictures: ‘Very successful and fun weekend’

Famous funnyman Jimmy was among a host of celebrities who took part in the the two-day Talking Pictures TV and Renown Pictures Festival of Film in St Albans, Hertfordshire over the weekend.

The latest Talking Pictures festival was another roaring success and Jimmy Cricket is already looking forward to the next two!

Jimmy joined other big names such as fellow comedian Bernie Clifton and actors Dame Sian Phillips, Anne Reid CBE and Diane Keen.

Famous funnyman Jimmy was among a host of celebrities who took part in the two-day Talking Pictures TV and Renown Pictures Festival of Film in St Albans, Hertfordshire, over the weekend.

Jimmy joined other big names such as fellow comedian Bernie Clifton and actors Dame Sian Phillips, Anne Reid CBE and Diane Keen.

Former Radio 1 DJ Mike Read co-hosted the event, held at The Alban Arena.

The latest Talking Pictures festival was another roaring success and Jimmy Cricket is already looking forward to the next two!

Jimme said afterwards on social media: “Wonderful weekend with variety television/film actors at the #TalkingPicturesFestivalofFilm at #StAlbansArena.

“Their next one is 19th/20th July at the #SavoyMonmouth alongside 11th/12th October 2025 at the #HebdenBridgePictureHouse if you would like to come along friends!”

The latest Talking Pictures festival was another roaring success and Jimmy Cricket is already looking forward to the next two!Mike Read posted the photo at the top of this article, saying: “With Dame Sian Phillips, Jimmy Cricket & the TPTV gang backstage yesterday.

“A very successful & fun weekend @TalkingPicsTV weekend chatting on stage with many legendary & iconic actors.”

Talking Pictures TV is an independent archive film and television channel.

It is available on Virgin 445, Freesat 306, Freeview or Youview 82 or on the Sky digital satellite platform, channel 328.

Go here to find out more about the TV channel.

Also read from this website: Jimmy Tarbuck & Tim Healy among Talking Pics stars

Jimmy’s autobiography available now!

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 career – told in his own words.

The paperback costs £11.99 and is available at online retailer Amazon here.

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 – Autobiography: Buy The Jimmy Cricket Story now!

Read more about Jimmy’s life and career here.

All his tour bookings and other events can be found here.

2025 season at Lyndene Hotel likely to be Jimmy’s last 150 150 mhamer

2025 season at Lyndene Hotel likely to be Jimmy’s last

Jimmy Cricket has hinted that his 10th season at the Lyndene hotel will be his last at the Blackpool venue.Jimmy Cricket has hinted that his 10th season at the Lyndene hotel will be his last at the Blackpool venue.

The well-known comedian performed there during what will be a particularly busy month of March for him.

His latest visit to the Lyndene was his first of six gigs in just 22 days during the next few weeks.

Jimmy’s official autobiography, Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian, costs £11.99 and can be bought at online retailer Amazon.

Afterwards, Jimmy posted a photo of him on stage (above) and said on social media: “Back for my 10th and final year!”

He added: “😂is the best medicine.”

The Lyndene is a sea-front venue, which puts on top quality entertainment the whole year round.

Jimmy followed up his Lyndene visit by hosting the long-running charity JAM night in his adopted hometown of Rochdale last night (Tuesday 11 March).

On Friday, the Northern Irish entertainer is at the Hollywood Comedy Club in Birmingham.

And then he rounds off a hectic week back in Blackpool in Sunday Night at the Grand (16 March – St Patrick’s Day eve).

Talking Pictures TV Film Festival takes place on 22 and 23 March.

After that he heads off down south for the two-day Talking Pictures TV and Renown Pictures Festival of Film in St Albans, Hertfordshire (22 and 23).

The following Saturday (29), his last show of the month is at St Mary’s Community Centre in Leyland, near Preston.

See all Jimmy’s booked events here.

Also read: Sunday Night at the Grand show marks special milestone

Rochdale jam event is ‘lovely charity evening’

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