Following sell out seasons in the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Japan, the international smash hit musical Blood Brothers continues to tour the U.K. and comes to St Helens Theatre Royal from Monday 17th November for one week only. Hailed as one of the best musicals of all time, Blood Brothers has triumphed across the globe. Scooping up no less than four awards for best musical in London and seven Tony Award nominations on Broadway, Blood Brothers is simply unmissable and unbeatable. This epic tale of Liverpool life ran in London’s West End for 24 years and has been touring the U.K. since 1995.
Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving story of twin boys separated at birth, only to be reunited, by a twist of fate and a mother’s haunting secret. The memorable score includes A Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.
When Mrs Johnstone, a young mother, is deserted by her husband and left to her own devices to provide for seven hungry children she takes a job as a housekeeper in order to make ends meet.
It is not long before her brittle world crashes around her when she discovers herself to be pregnant yet again – this time with twins! In a moment of weakness and desperation, she enters a secret pact with her employer which leads inexorably to the show’s shattering climax. A sensational cast, incredible show stopping music, remarkable staging and five star performances make Blood Brothers an enthralling night of entertainment.
Willy Russell is undeniably one of this country’s leading contemporary dramatists. His countless credits include Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine. Educating Rita, originally commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company, enjoyed a two year run in the West End and was made into a movie starring Michael Caine and Julie Walters. Shirley Valentine also made the move from stage to screen in an enormously popular film starring Pauline Collins and Tom Conti.
Blood Brothers will become one of the biggest productions ever to come to St Helens and the Theatre Royal.
Theatre Royal Theatre Manager Chantelle Nolan said, “We are absolutely delighted that we are to present not only the biggest musical to perform at the theatre, but a show that is so close to the hearts of the people in the region, including my own. The productions at the theatre are getting bigger and better and 2014 is already shaping up to be one of our best years to date.”
Blood Brothers is directed by Bob Tomson and Bill Kenwright with designs by Andy Walmsley. Mark Howett is the lighting designer; Ben Harrison is the original sound designer. Rod Edwards is the musical supervisor and Kelvin Towse is the production musical director.
Tickets for Blood Brothers are priced at £26 with concessions available. Tickets are available by on 01744 756000, online at www.sthelenstheatreroyal.com or in person at the theatre Box office.