PREVIEW: From Crackerjack to Vegas - Bernie Clifton is now heading back to Barnsley
Zany comedy great Bernie Clifton is heading to The Lamproom Theatre in Barnsley with his latest show - From Crackerjack to Vegas!
And you don’t have long to wait - the show is on Wednesday, July 31, at 7.30pm.
BUY TICKETS: Tickets are from £15 - buy in person at The Lamproom Theatre box office in Westgate, Barnsley, S70 2DX, or online at barnsleylamproom.ticketsolve.com.
Bernie first appeared on TV screens in 1971 when he featured on The Good Old Days with his popular puppet costume, Oswald the Ostrich.
He also became a frequent performer on BBC’s children television series Crackerjack, and starred in numerous Royal Variety Performances, between 1979 and 2016.
More recently, Bernie appeared alongside eight other showbiz legends from the 1960s, 70s and 80s including Bobby Ball, Tommy Cannon and Su Pollard in ITV’s five-episode series, Last Laugh in Vegas (2018).
He has also presented shows on both BBC Radio Sheffield and BBC Radio 4 and even featured on Peter Kay and Tony Christie’s Comic Relief 2005 re-release of (Is This The Way To) Amarillo.
His autobiography, called Crackerjack to Vegas, takes fans on a journey through his illustrious career in showbiz.
Now Bernie is returning to The Lamproom Theatre with his engaging “Evening With” show.
During the production, he will entertain audiences with his legendary wit, alongside stories from his book, covering everything from the early days of Crackerjack right through to the glitz and glamour of Vegas.
Ahead of his visit, Bernie said, “I’m really looking forward to returning to The Lamproom this July with my one man show, to celebrate my 88th birthday!
“I’ll be telling audiences stories from my 60-year show business journey, from a singing plumber to a standing ovation in Las Vegas. Come along and join me, they’ll be plenty of birthday cake too, lots of it, and why not? After all, I am 88!”
In addition to experiencing an evening up close with entertainment royalty, audiences will also get the chance to grab a signed copy of Bernie’s latest book.