Eric & Ern

 

Review by Paul Towers, 7/1/26

Eric and Ern written and performed by Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens

At Curve til Saturday 17th January 2026

With winter finally taking a grip it is especially welcome that Eric & Ern, in the capable hands of Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens, bring their sunshine to Curve for 10 days.

The boys first created this show from the original material of the much loved TV shows back in 2013 and it has evolved into a West End show and a touring version in the interim.

For us Boomers especially Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise remind us of a more innocent time, when two grown men could share a bed with no hint of impropriety. While tonight’s audience was mainly middle aged it was heartening to see plenty of younger people enjoying the laughter and silliness.

Be assured that lots of the duo’s iconic sketches make an appearance; Grieg’s Piano Concerto, Mr Memory Man, the ice cream sketch and many more memories are triggered from the golden age of TV variety.

This a fabulous homage to the much loved duo and I can guarantee you will leave the theatre full of sunshine and laughter.

Eric & Ern is at Curve until Saturday 17^th January. Most days have very limited tickets available.

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