A train forms the backdrop for all the performers in Sentimental Journey at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre
A railway station is the nostalgic setting for a variety summer show starring comedian Jimmy Cricket.
The Belfast-born funnyman has since May been appearing in Sentimental Journey to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee year at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre in Eastbourne, East Sussex.
Entertainers Mike Lee and Barry Moon
The story goes that a train has broken down at the Royal Hippodrome station so, while everyone waits for it to be repaired, the station master and “the man from head office” arrange some entertainment to keep people amused.
It transports the audience back to an era when a small company of talented individuals would sing, dance and tell jokes.
For a video slideshow of the performers from the show, visit Jimmy’s homepage here or go to the Wellie Boot channel on YouTube.
The host for the evening is the singer Mike Lee, who plays the train’s inspector, and at the start of the show he bumps into the train’s conductor – none other than the talented impressionist Barry Moon.
Barry Moon sings at the Royal Hippodrome
Jimmy Cricket said: “Both Barry and Mike are also the show’s producers and they have done a great job at putting this show together.”
The Showtime Dancers in Sentimental Journey are Nick, Jo, Lauren and Janine.
Also appearing are world-renowned tribute acts Colin Gold and Tracy Lea.
Colin, who starred on ITV’s Stars in Their Eyes, has gone on to become one of the most experienced and acclaimed Billy Fury acts in the world. Halfway to Paradise was one of Fury’s best-known songs.
Tracy Lee & dancers Nick, Jo, Lauren & Janine
Connie Francis’ greatest hits included Who’s Sorry Now, Lipstick on Your Collar and Stupid Cupid. Tracy also appeared on Stars in Their Eyes, a British television talent show screened on Saturday nights from 21 July 1990 to 23 December 2006 in which contestants impersonated showbiz stars.
Jimmy, Colin and Tracy recently appeared live in Eastbourne on ITV’s breakfast show, Daybreak.
* Performances for Sentimental Journey are at 8.15 each Tuesday and Wednesday night throughout the summer. Tickets cost £12 and £17 – go here for more information.
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