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Blood BrothersMusical melodrama set in Liverpool about twins separated at birth and the effects on their personalities as they grow up of 'nature' and 'nurture'. A poor family, already with kids, is blessed with twins, but they can't cope. The mother cleans at a `posh' house where they are desparate to have kids but can't and a deal is struck which no-one must know about. Despite the efforts of the new family the boys paths cross time and time again as they grow and one becomes `bad' while the other is 'good'. Eventually they clash with tragic consequences. The musical is un-usual in having a "narrator" who helps to move the plot along.
Author Willy Russell

Production details

Running time 2 hours 45 mins including interval

News etc

Review: Blood Brothers on tour
28Apr10: Bill Kenwright's production of Willy Russell's musical on tour.
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User (22Mar06)
the character wee brought to life amazing well by all character specially Mickey! It was a very powerful performance all the whole and is recomdand for anyone
User (15Mar06)
this play was absolutley amazin and it is the best one i have ever seen. i highly reccomend it. jamie 15 wolvo
User (26Jan06)
i went to watch it last night and though it was brilliant i loved the songs and everythink

Company

Producer Bill Kenwright
Director Bob Tomson
Director Rod Edwards (music)
Design Andy Walmsley
Lighting Nick Richings
Director Rod Edwards (music)
Performer Linda Nolan (Mrs Johnstone)
Performer Keith Burns (Narrator)
Performer Stephen Palfreman (Mickey)
Performer Craig Whiteley (Eddie)
Performer Karen Barnes (Mrs Lyons)
Performer Jason Griffiths (Mr Lyons)
Performer Louise Clayton (Linda)
Performer Danny Taylor (Sammy)
Performer Matt Slack (Policeman/Teacher)
Performer Chloe Taylor (Donna Marie)
Performer Patrick Taggart (Postman/Bus Conductor)
Performer Tom Lorcan (Perkins)
Performer Karl Greenwood (Neighbour)
Performer Lisa Taylor-Roberts (Brenda)
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