First live gig in 15 years

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer are to perform their first live show together in 15 years.

The gig is part of the duo’s current sponsorship deal with Fosters lager, which has also brought a series of internet sketches called Afternoon Delights.

The live show, at the relatively intimate Camden Highlight on August 13, will feature a series of sketches based on the web clips. Tickets are only available to win on Foster’s Facebook page

In a statement, Vic and Bob said: ‘We haven’t performed live for decades, in fact we’ve been half dead throughout that time and very dreary.

‘Then along came Foster’s to pull us out of our torpor and place us on stage for your assessment and evaluation. We relish the opportunity and promise not to disappoint.

‘Any queries regarding the live show should be addressed to Dr Shakamoto at Fugitsuma Film Corp. Leeds.’

Foster’s marketing manager Gayle Harrison said the gig was ‘exciting’.

The Afternoon Delight sketches will continue to be released on YouTube every weekday until July 26.

Published: 17 Jul 2011