This is the musical version of Willie Russell’s tragedy about a pair of identical twins whose mother can only afford to raise one child. She gives the other to a wealthy woman to bring up as her own. Hard hitting and poignant, Blood Brothers asks whether genetics or environment plays the primary role in the shaping of an individual’s character. When the two boys meet in later life, neither sees himself in the other and catastrophe results.

Containing such musical standards as Marilyn Monroe and Tell Me It's Not True, Blood Brothers has become one of the West End's most enduring classics, having been in the West End for over twenty years. The London production currently stars the X Factor's Niki Evans in the coveted role of Mrs Johnstone.

“A thrilling and important piece of altogether bigger and more ambitious than almost any other modern work that one can think of. It stands tall and proud…brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval” Daily Mail

“One of the best British musicals ever…vibrantly and grippingly alive” Sunday Times

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• Review from the London Theatre Guide
• The unofficial website for Willy Russell
• Wikipedia entry for Blood Brothers

Blood Brothers: Last Chance to See Melanie C

Melanie C’s acclaimed West End debut in Willie Russell’s Blood Brothers will come to a end this month.  The former Spice Girl has received terrific praise for her portrayal of the indomitable Mrs Johnstone since taking over the role last October from former X-Factor contestant Niki Evans. Liverpool-born Melanie was always known as the Spice Girl who could sing, but has still surprised critics with her assured acting and emotionally powerful performances. She will leave the role to work on a new album (her fifth solo release) and spend more time with baby daughter Scarlet.

Twin Brothers: Parallel Lives A struggling single mother, Mrs Johnstone (Melanie C), agrees to hand over one of her newborn twins to her childless but rich employer, the superstitious Mrs Lyons. The boys, Mickey and Eddie, lead parallel lives on either side of the Liverpool class divide. As they grow up their paths intertwine, though their secret relationship is held with fateful consequences.

Celebrating 21 Remarkable Years Blood Brothers is celebrating 21 years in the West End and is the longest running show at the Phoenix theatre, having played at the venue since 1991. A Broadway production and U.S. and U.K. tours have further enhanced the reputation of the show. Originally written as a school production by Liverpool playwright Willie Russell, Blood Brothers is now one of Britain’s best loved musicals, captivating audiences with its simple and moving story, with many fans returning time and again.

Don't Miss Out Don’t miss your final chance to see Melanie C in her Olivier nominated role of Mrs Johnstone! Book Your Blood Brothers Break!

Posted by Ben on Thursday 15th April 2010 at 8:56PM

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