Screen Classics: Eric and Ernie

A screening of the 2011 film Eric and Ernie, co-written and co-starring Victoria Wood, with a pre-film wine and cheese reception.

This screening of Eric and Ernie (2011, directed by Jonny Campbell) chronicles the early careers of comedy duo Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, from their first meeting through children's variety to their disastrous television debut in Running Wild. The film was co-written by and co-stars Victoria Wood, alongside Daniel Rigby and Reece Shearsmith. It is part of the theatre's third season of classic films celebrating Wood's film career, with each screening introduced. Doors open at 7pm for a glass of wine and cheese and biscuits before the 7:30pm film; age guidance 12.