REVIEW - ERIC & ERN AT THE LOWRY: A NOSTALGIC NIGHT WITH MY DAD
- Mar 26
- 3 min read
✨ A Theatre Night with My Dad
On Tuesday 24th March, my dad and I headed to The Lowry to see Eric & Ern, a tribute to Morecambe and Wise.
My mum dropped us off opposite the Imperial War Museum North, and from there we walked across the bridge towards The Lowry. It was absolutely chucking it down 🌧️ and so windy that an umbrella didn’t stand a chance, so we just pulled our coat hoods up and made a dash for it. Luckily, it’s not too far to walk!
We arrived at The Lowry at around 7:30pm, where I picked up my information sheet and drinks vouchers from the box office before heading over to the Quays Theatre.
🥤 Drinks & Getting Settled
We decided to use our drinks vouchers straight away rather than wait for the interval.
I went for a lemonade, and my dad chose a Guinness 0.0 — a nice little pre-show treat before heading into the auditorium.
Our seats were in the stalls, Tier Row O, seats 37 & 38. We were sat slightly to the side rather than centrally, but as you can see from the photo, the view of the stage was still really good and nothing felt obstructed.
The only downside for me was that after a while I did find the chair a little uncomfortable, but overall it was still a great place to sit.
🎭 What to Expect from Eric & Ern
The show is presented in a variety-style format, recreating the feel of a classic Morecambe and Wise television special. It’s made up of a mix of comedy sketches, musical moments and a few bits of audience interaction, all tied together with that nostalgic, old-school charm.
Even though I didn’t recognise many of the sketches myself, you could tell they were incredibly well recreated. The timing, mannerisms and chemistry between the two performers were really impressive, and it was easy to see why so many people in the audience were enjoying it.
There’s also a musical guest element, which adds a nice bit of variety and breaks up the comedy throughout the evening.
🎭 The Show Experience
The show itself was 1 hour 50 minutes long, with a 20-minute interval.
As someone who’s only ever seen a few clips of Morecambe and Wise, I didn’t recognise quite a few of the sketches. However, the atmosphere in the theatre was brilliant — there was lots of laughter throughout, and it was clear that many people were reliving memories of watching the originals.
During the interval, my dad and I had a chat about what we thought so far. I said it isn’t really my type of humour, but I thought the two performers were incredibly good at what they do. My dad absolutely loved it — having watched Morecambe and Wise when he was younger, it clearly meant a lot more to him and brought back so many memories.
⭐ Second Act
We both agreed that the second act was better than the first. It felt like it really found its rhythm, and we both enjoyed it even more as it went on.
Even though it’s not entirely my personal style of comedy, I really appreciated the performances and the atmosphere in the theatre. Seeing how much my dad enjoyed it made the evening even more special.
It turned into such a lovely night out — a mix of theatre, nostalgia and spending quality time together 💛
💭 Final Thoughts
Eric & Ern at The Lowry is a warm, nostalgic show that clearly resonates with audiences who grew up with Morecambe and Wise.
While it might not be everyone’s style of humour (especially if, like me, you don’t have that same connection), it’s still a really enjoyable evening with strong performances and a great atmosphere.
And honestly, seeing my dad laugh the whole way through made it completely worth it 🥰
*Our tickets for this show were kindly gifted in exchange for an honest review.
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