Blood Brothers are spicing things in October when Melanie C will be treading the boards at the Phoenix Theatre.

Back in 1996 Mel C was one of the five most famous women in the world as part of Girl Power band the Spice Girls. The girls have sold over 60million records worldwide including hits Wannabe, Spice Up Your Life and Viva Forever and recently completed a sold out world reunion tour. Since the Spice Girls Mel has had a successful 4 album solo career and recently given birth to her first child, Scarlet, in February. Mel will be the first Spice Girl to tread the boards in the West End.

Mel, real name Melanie Chisholm, will be taking the role of Mrs. Johnstone, made famous by Barbara Dickson, Kiki Dee and Carole King. X-Factor contestant Niki Evans, currently in the role, will make way for Mel on the 26th October.

Blood Brothers, written by Will Russell, opened in the West End in 1983. The show returned in 1988 and has been running ever since. Currently in its 21st triumphant year, the show tells the story of Liverpudlian twins who are separated at birth. The twins go down very different paths, one privileged and the other one poor. They finally meet not knowing who each other are, leading to tragic consequences.

 “I’m a great believer in fate and when the opportunity came along to audition for the show, I couldn’t resist. It’s such a well loved show and has always been one of my favorites and the Liverpool connection just adds to the appeal. It’s a real honour to be asked to take on the role of Mrs. Johnstone especially following in such great footsteps. I love a challenge and I think the discipline of theatre combined with the inspiration of Willy Russell’s writing will provide great preparation for my fifth album”

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