Production images have been released for the latest UK tour of Blood Brothers, and fans are in for a treat.
Bill Kenwright’s award-winning staging of the beloved musical is back on the road, with familiar faces and a few new ones stepping into the spotlight.
Vivienne Carlyle returns to the iconic role of Mrs Johnstone, drawing nightly standing ovations for her powerful portrayal of the struggling single mother.
She’s joined once again by Sean Jones as Mickey, Joe Sleight as Eddie, and Gemma Brodrick as Linda, reprising their roles from previous tours.
The cast for 2024 also features Sarah Jane Buckley as Mrs Lyons, Scott Anson as the Narrator, Tim Churchill as Mr Lyons, Chloe Pole as Donna Marie, Alex Harland as the Policeman/Teacher, Graeme Kinniburgh as the Postman/Bus Conductor, and Jess Smith as Brenda.
New faces joining the production include James Ledsham as Sammy, Ben Mabberley as Perkins, and Dominic Gore as Neighbour.
Blood Brothers, written by Willy Russell, first made its debut as a play at a Liverpool comprehensive school in 1981 before evolving into the musical sensation we know today.
The show tells the heart-wrenching story of twins separated at birth, growing up on opposite sides of the social divide, only to be reunited under tragic circumstances.
The musical’s unforgettable score includes hits like A Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe, and the deeply moving Tell Me It’s Not True.
The plot centres on Mrs Johnstone, a young mother abandoned by her husband and left to care for her seven children alone.
When she finds herself pregnant with twins, she makes a desperate decision in a moment of vulnerability—one that leads to a heart-breaking climax.
More on: Pictures