In celebration of Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise’s joint centenary
Eric and Ern, the new show from Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephen (the Olivier nominated duo behind the
hugely celebrated and critically acclaimed West End hit Eric & Little Ern) will be coming to Northampton’s
Royal & Derngate from Wednesday 17 to Saturday 20 June. The show’s national tour is a mark of
celebration for the 100th birthdays of Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise and their legendary comedy
partnership.
Eric and Ern is created by Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens based on the writing of Eddie Braben. It takes audiences back to the times when whole families would huddle around the telly to watch the fantastic Morecambe and Wise Christmas specials. This brilliant homage to the two national comedy heroes is crammed full of renditions of those famous comedy sketches, and hits all the right notes, possibly in the right order
From Greig’s Piano Concerto to Mr Memory, “Arsenal!”, Eric and Ern is a show full of Morecambe and Wise’s most loved routines, songs and sketches – and of course their special musical guest. The Show is suitable for all the family from 8 to 80. The tour is presented by The Production Garden in association with Cube Room Productions.
Eric and Ern takes to the Royal stage from Wednesday 17 to Saturday 20 June at 7.30pm, with matinees at 2.30pm on Thursday and Saturday. To book tickets visit www.royalandderngate.co.uk/eric-and-ern
or call Box Office on 01604 624811. For more information about the Eric and Ern tour, visit: www.ericandlittleern.co.uk/tour-2026
Images (c) Paul Coltas
