Posts Tagged :

womble

Social media response to Rhyl show ‘tremendous’ 150 150 mhamer

Social media response to Rhyl show ‘tremendous’

Jimmy Cricket

Jimmy Cricket recently had an on-stage chat with members of the film company behind Womble the movie in which he played a cameo role.

The famous veteran entertainer teamed up at the Pavilion Theatre in Rhyl with people from the North Wales-based independent film company who last year shot Womble.

Also on the recent show was Stevie Jaxx and Paula Martine, alongside young performers from their Popstarz Academy.

Jimmy, 70, said: “I was thrilled nearly 350 came along to the Pavilion Theatre and feedback on social media has been tremendous from those who came to watch the show!”

Jimmy Cricket tweetHe interviewed cast members from the film during the second half of the performance and a special preview of Womble was shown.

Jimmy Cricket tweet

Jimmy added: “There was also a great contribution from dancer Stevie Jaxx who performed an energetic and agile routine, all the more remarkable as in the lead-up to the show he was bed-laden with flu.

“He put in a sterling performance on stage alongside singing partner Paula Martine.

“Stevie and Paula also arranged for performers from their Popstarz Academy to  open each half of the show and the entire afternoon was a great advert for North Wales talent.”

Jimmy Cricket and others

Sporting Womble T-shirt to send Twitter message 150 150 mhamer

Sporting Womble T-shirt to send Twitter message

The North Wales Daily Post article about Jimmy Cricket's appearance in Womble

Jimmy Cricket’s recent visit to North Wales, to participate in filming a scene for Womble the movie, generated some media coverage.

There were articles in the North Wales Daily Post and in the Rhyl Journal about the entertainer’s role in the film.

Famous comedian Jimmy, 69, decided to don the Womble T-shirt he had been presented with during his filming the day before and he wished the cast and company all the very best of luck with a special message on Twitter (below right).

Jimmy Cricket's Twitter message

His scene was shot on location at the Central Beach Club in Prestatyn. The filming took most of a day to complete and was under the direction of Lee Howard of Best Picture Films.

Jimmy is playing himself as a talent contest judge in the movie, which will also feature the comedy actor Johnny Vegas in a cameo role – his scene will be shot later in the summer.

It is about a man called Aloysius Rupert Womble (played by actor and comedian Tom Spencer), who is in his 30s and living with Asperger’s Syndrome in a typical seaside resort town.

Children and adults affected by Asperger’s Syndrome have difficulty with social interactions and exhibit a restricted range of interests and/or repetitive behaviours.

Aloysius’s dream is to become a stand-up comedian. The film is a week-long snapshot of his life as he goes through the trials of living with a cognitive condition while dealing with the injustices forced upon him by society and parts of his community.

Over the seven-day period, he prepares for the biggest night of his life – a talent show in his local pub.

Jimmy Cricket’s part in Womble is filmed 150 150 mhamer

Jimmy Cricket’s part in Womble is filmed

Jimmy Cricket with fellow Womble cast members

Jimmy Cricket thoroughly enjoyed the recording of his part in Womble, the largest independent film to be produced in North Wales.

Clapboard for Womble movie

The famous entertainer, 69, plays himself as a talent contest judge in the movie, which is about a man living with a condition called Asperger’s Syndrome.

Jimmy’s scene was shot on location at the Central Beach Club in Prestatyn. The filming took most of the day to complete and was under the direction of Lee Howard of Best Picture Films.

He said he found the atmosphere around the production team very  warm and enthusiastic. In fact, Jimmy had only planned to be in North Wales for the morning, but did not have any difficulty staying into the early evening as he enjoyed the excitement his visit had generated!

Jimmy Cricket has a joke with colleagues during recording of Womble the movie

The film will also feature the comedy actor Johnny Vegas in a cameo role and his scene will be shot later in the summer.

It is about a man called Aloysius Rupert Womble (played by actor and comedian Tom Spencer), who is in his 30s and living with Asperger’s Syndrome in a typical seaside resort town.

Jimmy Cricket arrives for his part in Womble movie

Children and adults affected by Asperger’s Syndrome have difficulty with social interactions and exhibit a restricted range of interests and/or repetitive behaviours.

Aloysius’s dream is to become a stand-up comedian. The film is a week-long snapshot of his life as he goes through the trials of living with a cognitive disorder, while dealing with the injustices forced upon him by society and parts of his community.

Over the seven-day period he prepares for the biggest night of his life – a talent show in his local pub.

Jimmy Cricket with fellow Womble cast members

read more

Johnny Vegas to also feature in film 150 150 mhamer

Johnny Vegas to also feature in film

Johnny Vegas is appearing in the Womble film

Famous actor and comedian Johnny Vegas is to appear in the Womble movie, which is being filmed on location in North Wales and also features entertainer Jimmy Cricket. 

St Helens-born Johnny is well known for his appearances in the hit ITV comedy drama Benidorm and also for popping up in adverts for tea brand PG Tips with a stuffed puppet monkey!

His addition to the cast is another major coup for the people behind Womble the movie, as it also includes top comedian Jimmy, 69, who will play himself as a talent contest judge.

The film is about a man called Aloysius Rupert Womble (played by actor and comedian Tom Spencer), who is in his 30s and living with Asperger’s Syndrome in a typical seaside resort town.

Children and adults affected by Asperger’s Syndrome have difficulty with social interactions and exhibit a restricted range of interests and/or repetitive behaviours.

Aloysius’s dream is to become a stand-up comedian. The film is a week-long snapshot of his life as he goes through the trials of living with a cognitive disorder, while dealing with the injustices forced upon him by society and parts of his community.

Over the seven-day period he prepares for the biggest night of his life – a talent show in his local pub.

The film will feature songs from the Beautiful South’s former lead singer Briana Corrigan and American Pie star Thomas Nicholas, as well as a string of original songs written by songwriters especially for the movie.

Filming under way for Womble movie 150 150 mhamer

Filming under way for Womble movie
Jimmy Cricket with Tom Spencer and actresses Gemma Jones and Georgina Ford

Jimmy with Tom, Gemma and Georgina

Filming for the Womble movie in which Jimmy Cricket will play himself is now under way.

Famous entertainer Jimmy’s cameo role will be filmed on location in North Wales in June and he was recently involved in a photo shoot alongside the central character Womble, played by actor Tom Spencer.

Also at the promotional event, which was held at the Bojangles Theatre, home to the Middleton Popstars Academy in North Manchester, were director Lee Howard, co-writer and actress Gemma Jones, and fellow actress Georgina Ford.

Jimmy said: “I was very grateful to Anne (Marshall, director) and the Popstars organisation for hosting this activity and I am very excited about returning to the theatre later in the year for a show with the Popstars on Saturday the 11th of July.”

The film is about a man called Aloysius Rupert Womble (played by actor and comedian Tom), who is in his 30s and living with Asperger’s Syndrome in a typical seaside resort town.

Children and adults affected by Asperger’s Syndrome have difficulty with social interactions and exhibit a restricted range of interests and/or repetitive behaviours.

Aloysius’s dream is to become a stand-up comedian. The film is a week-long snapshot of his life as he goes through the trials of living with a cognitive disorder, while dealing with the injustices forced upon him by society and parts of his community.

Over the seven-day period he prepares for the biggest night of his life – a talent show in his local pub.

It will feature songs from the Beautiful South’s former lead singer Briana Corrigan and American Pie star Thomas Nicholas as well as a string of original songs written by songwriters especially for the movie.

Top comedian Jimmy, 69, will play himself as a talent contest judge.

Jimmy Cricket and Tom Spencer

My movie debut – as a dream maker 150 150 mhamer

My movie debut – as a dream maker

Jimmy Cricket's column in the Lancashire Evening Post

Jimmy Cricket says he is looking forward to his role as a talent show judge on his  forthcoming silver screen debut.

But the famous veteran entertainer insists he will not be like Simon Cowell in The X Factor, telling readers of the Preston-based Lancashire Evening Post in his monthly column he will be a “dream maker, not a dream breaker”.

Womble, one of the biggest independent movies to be made in North Wales, is being shot over the summer and will be set for release in 2016.

It is about a man called Aloysius Rupert Womble (played by actor and comedian Tom Spencer) who is in his 30s and living with Asperger’s Syndrome in a typical seaside resort town.

Children and adults affected by Asperger’s Syndrome have difficulty with social interactions and exhibit a restricted range of interests and/or repetitive behaviours.

Aloysius’s dream is to become a stand-up comedian. The film is a week-long snapshot of his life as he goes through the trials of living with a cognitive disorder, while dealing with the injustices forced upon him by society and parts of his community.

Over the seven-day period he prepares for the biggest night of his life – a talent show in his local pub.

Jimmy says in the Lancashire Evening Post: “Hopefully, the film will be shown in 2016 at the Cannes Film Festival.”

Full part in Womble film ‘to be a surprise’ 150 150 mhamer

Full part in Womble film ‘to be a surprise’

Jimmy Cricket's role in the Womble film was reported in the North Wales Daily Post

Jimmy Cricket’s exact role in a new feature film called Womble will not be revealed until it is actually screened.

As reported on Cricket Times last month, Womble, one of the biggest independent movies to be made in North Wales, is being shot over the summer and will be set for release in 2016.

The 18 March edition of the North Wales Daily Post newspaper states that well-known entertainer Jimmy “will bring his unique brand of comedy to the climax of the film”, which is being set in and round Prestatyn.

It reports that top comedian Jimmy, 69, will play himself as a talent contest judge.

Movie director Lee Howard told the Post: “We’re excited Jimmy will be in the film… it’s fantastic that he’s managed to fit us into his schedule.

“We are saving the details of his performance as a surprise to the audience.”

The film is about a man called Aloysius Rupert Womble (played by actor and comedian Tom Spencer), who is in his 30s and living with Asperger’s Syndrome in a typical seaside resort town.

Children and adults affected by Asperger’s Syndrome have difficulty with social interactions and exhibit a restricted range of interests and/or repetitive behaviours.

Aloysius’s dream is to become a stand-up comedian. The film is a week-long snapshot of his life as he goes through the trials of living with a cognitive disorder, while dealing with the injustices forced upon him by society and parts of his community.

Over the seven-day period he prepares for the biggest night of his life – a talent show in his local pub.

It will feature songs from the Beautiful South’s former lead singer Briana Corrigan and American Pie star Thomas Nicholas as well as a string of original songs written by songwriters especially for the movie.

  • 1
  • 2