Details
Musical 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 desperate 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.
Cast/Performers
Lyn Paul (Mrs Johnstone),
Philip Stewart (Narrator),
Stephen Palfreman (Mickey),
Mark Hutchinson (Eddie),
Sarah Hay (Mrs Lyons),
Lousie Clayton (Linda),
Stephen Pallister (Mr Lyons),
Daniel Taylor (Sammy),
Grant Aylward (PC / Teacher),
Louis Tamone (Perkins),
Lousie Russell (Donna Marie),
Alex Harland (Bus Conductor),
Emily Buck (Brenda),
James Templeton (Neighbour)
Creatives/Company
Author:
Willy RussellProducer:
Bill KenwrightDirector(s):
Bob Tomson,
Rod Edwards (music)
Design:
Marty FloodLighting:
Jon Swain