Come here; there’s a good cause!

READY to laugh: (from left) David Ireland, director of Francis House and pastor of the United Reform Church, in Union Street; Jimmy Cricket and Jim Nicholas, event producer

COMIC stars will come out to shine for a charity show at Oldham Coliseum .

The Krankies and Jimmy Cricket will be joined by pop combo the Swinging Blue Jeans at the “Stars Come Out for Francis House” fundraiser which runs on two consecutive nights starting on Monday, October 10.

Rev David Ireland, director of Francis House, said: “This event is always a fabulous evening’s entertainment, but with the added bonus that all proceeds go to what is a very worthy cause.”

Comedian Jimmy Cricket, catchphrase “Come here, there’s more,” said: “The atmosphere at the Coliseum theatre is second to none, and I am really thrilled to be taking part in this event.

“The Francis House Children’s Hospice is a wonderful place where a lot of support and care is provided. It will be a very special show as it is not often that you find the Krankies, myself and the Swinging Blue Jeans on the same bill.”

Tickets are £15 and £12 from the box office on 0161 624 2829, or at www.coliseum.org.uk