ERIC AND ERN, STARRING IAN ASHPITEL AND JONTY STEPHENS, COMES TO SALFORD’S LOWRY THIS MARCH AS PART OF A RUN OF SPECIAL CENTENARY PERFORMANCES

In celebration of Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise’s joint centenary - both entertainers would have celebrated their 100th birthdays in 2026 - a series of special performances has been announced for Eric and Ern, the new show from Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephen, the Olivier nominated duo behind the hugely celebrated critically acclaimed West End hit Eric & Little Ern.

Following a limited run at Curve, Leicester, Eric and Ern will visit the Lowry, Salford from Tuesday 24 to Saturday 28 March, before the Garrick Theatre in London’s West End, and Morecambe Winter Gardens.

Eric and Ern 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 - 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 a musical guest - suitable for all the family from 8 to 80.

Eric and Ern is created by Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens based on the writing of Eddie Braben.  It is presented by Martin Clarkson and The Production Garden in association with Cube Room Productions.

Eric and Ern is at Lowry, Salford from Tuesday 24 to Saturday 28 March, with tickets available now at thelowry.com. Plus, on Wednesday 25 March, Lowry will also host a specially adapted Dementia Friendly Performance, with booking available via 0161 876 2183.