THE brilliantly funny Olivier-nominated homage to double act Morcambe and Wise will be coming to Malvern Theatres on Tuesday, December 2.

Eric and Little Ern vividly brings back the warm memories of a bygone era, recreating some of the finest moments of Eric and Ernie’s television and stage performances through the use of classic sketches alongside new material devised by the show’s performers.

The script explores the dynamic that made Morecambe and Wise one of Britain’s most enduringly popular double acts.

Producers were granted rare permission by Eddie Braben to feature favourite moments from his writing just weeks before his untimely death in May last year.

Together with further classic material licensed from the estates of Hills and Green, who wrote for Eric and Ern in their early career, the show mixes in new scenes exploring the public and private personas of Morecambe and Wise.

Created and performed by Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens, featuring material by Eddie Braben, Dick Hills and Sid Green.

Ian and Jonty first met at Birmingham School of Speech and Drama 30 years ago and have more recently collaborated to build this show from a short sketch into a full show.

Individually, they have a wide variety of stage and television credits ranging from BBC drama to Shakespeare’s Globe.

Show begins at 7.45pm and tickets, costing £16.80, are available by calling 01684 892277.