You have seen him on your television screen, entertaining your child with his two bestfriends Hoot and Hootabelle. But now Jimmy Giggle and his special guests will be travelling across Australia to bring a lot of Christmas cheer to you LIVE on stage! Jimmy Giggle answered questions from Casey Cardinia Kids ahead of his Melbourne shows on 21 and 22 December.
When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I didn’t have any idea, so I tried everything! Cricket, no, footy, no, stunt man, no… Man who wears pyjamas and talks to owls, YES!!
When did you decide you wanted to be a children’s entertainer?
High school is where I hit the stage for the first time and fell in love with performing. So I guess that’s when I decided I wanted to entertain people! I kind of just fell into the children’s genre but it’s perfect. I think it found me!
What do you love about your job?
Everything, I get to wear my pyjamas to work. Also, kids are a great audience, they are honest and full of joy! 🙂
What do you do when you aren’t working?
Nothing!! Haha!! No, I hang out with my family, play golf and maybe some PlayStation.
Congratulations on your little baby Lenny. How old is he now (when was he born) and how has he changed your life?
He was born in April so he is 8 months old! He is just the best and has a big personality already!! He makes us laugh a lot! I find myself with mashed banana and mango all over me and pulling out all the tricks to make him laugh!
Does Lenny get to watch you on television and if so, what is his reaction to seeing his daddy on tv?
Sometimes! We don’t put him in front of the TV a lot at the moment, but there is something in that Giggle and Hoot theme song that gets him to turn his head and watch Dad. It’s rather funny really.
I’ve read that you are afraid of umbrellas! Where did that fear come from?
I’m afraid of one getting lodged in my eye! I just feel like if you got poked in the eye it would like pop or something. I know it’s crazy right.
Do you have any secret talents?
I’m really good at stuffing envelopes!!
Does your voice get sore after shows?
My vocal teacher once said to me that the Jimmy Giggle voice is actually quite good for my voice as I use my breath better and my normal speaking voice isn’t that great!
What are your future plans? (Stay on Giggle and Hoot? Have more children?)
Both!! I love my job and I wouldn’t change anything! Would love to have more babies too!! I’m sure Tori and I can manage both!!:)
Fun Fast Facts:
Full name (including middle name): James David Rees
Age? 28
Height? 175
Pets? Lexi the dog!
Favourite food? Eggs benedict
Least favourite food? Peas
Favourite band? Foo Fighters
Favourite holiday destination? Fiji
Favourite television show? Last Week Tonight
Favourite movie? Liar Liar
Five people (living or dead) you would invite to a dinner party? Jim Carrey, Dave Grohl, The Genie from Aladdin, Buggs Bunny and Han Solo
Life motto: Hold fast to that which is good!! 🙂
For more information on his upcoming shows, visit livenation.com.au or abc.net.au/abcevents.
