FYLDE comedian Mick Miller is set to kick-start Blackpool into Christmas tomorrow (December 5), with the opening night of Christmas In Paradise.

The show promises to be a great party night out combining top comedy, music and dancing with a fabulous dinner in the Paradise Room at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

It will run on dates throughout December, culminating with a special New Year's party on December 31.

Mick, now living in Poulton, is one of Britain's most successful comedians, having worked extensively in television, appearing on such programmes as The Comedians, Celebrity Squares, Seasde Special and, more recently, Talking Telephone Numbers.

The joker admitted: "I am really looking forward to being in the show, playing to a live audience in my local town for the second year in a row."

The 47-year-old is constantly in demand for cabaret, after-dinner work and in recent years he has worked for the top English football clubs.

Each year Mick hosts his own charity golf classic in Blackpool. Already he has a busy schedule ahead for 1998, from working the cruise ships to appearing with The Stranglers in the Falklands in February.

Fellow comedian Johnnie Casson will also be appearing in the show on December 13 and 31.

Since taking the plunge as a solo comedian, he has become a legend amongst comedians the length and breadth of Britain due to his clever material, unique style of delivery and exceptional warmth.

Party host Maxwell Slater is guaranteed to keep the evening fast-moving and full of fun, while live music comes from Freeway with the sensational vocal talents of Barbara Jaeson.

Christmas in Paradise is just £23.50 per person for a five-course meal and top comedy show.

New Year's Eve in Paradise, with gala meal and show, costs £37.50 per person. New Year's Eve in the Horseshoe is £19.95 per person for a fabulous buffet dinner accompanied by an evening of great comedy and dancing.

Booking details from Blackpool Pleasure Beach central bookings on 341033, ext 218.

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