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),
Craig Price (Narrator),
Stephen Palfreman (Mickey),
Richard Reynard (Eddie),
Louise Davidson (Mrs Lyons),
Louise Clayton (Linda),
Stephen Pallister (Mr Lyons),
Michael Southern (Sammy),
Rob Hughes (PC / Teacher),
Alastair Brookshaw (Perkins),
Amy O'Neill (Donna Marie),
Alex Harland (Bus Conductor),
Anna Sambrooks (Brenda),
Karl Greenwood (Neighbour)
Creatives/Company
Author:
Willy RussellProducer:
Bill KenwrightDirector(s):
Bob Tomson,
Bill KenwrightMusical Director:
Rod EdwardsDesign:
Marty FloodOther(s):
Iain McAvoy (company stage manager),
Richard Kingcott (deputy stage manager),
Ian Hawkins (assistant stage manager),
Michelle MacMillan (wardrobe supervisior),
Colin Newland (No 1 sound operator),
Richard Bannister (No 2 Sound Operator)