Martin Clarkson and The Production Garden
in association with Cube Room Productions
announce 2026 centenary performances for
Eric and Ern
starring Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens
including a West End performance on Sunday 29 March
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 previously announced limited run at Curve, Leicester from Tuesday 6 to Saturday 17 January, Eric and Ern will visit the Lowry, Salford from Tuesday 24 to Saturday 28 March, Garrick Theatre in London’s West End on Sunday 29 March, and Morecambe Winter Gardens on Saturday 16 May for a special performance coinciding with Eric Morecambe’s birthday weekend.
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 with additional material by Morecambe and Wise. It is presented by Martin Clarkson and The Production Garden in association with Cube Room Productions.
LISTINGS INFORMATION
Show title: Eric and Ern
Running time: 1 hour and 50 minutes (including a 20 minute interval)
Age guidance: 8+
LIST OF TOUR DATES
Tuesday 8 – Saturday 17 January 2026 Curve, Leicester
https://www.curveonline.co.uk/whats-on/shows/eric-and-ern
Tuesday 24 – Saturday 28 March 2026 Lowry, Salford
https://thelowry.com/whats-on/eric-and-ern-xwc6
Sunday 29 March 2026 Garrick Theatre, London
Saturday 16 May 2026 Morecambe Winter Gardens
ON SALE SOON
An accompanying event can be booked separately which is an afternoon talk with Gary and Gail Morecambe, chaired by Martin Clarkson