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Blood Brothers – UK Tour

Blood Brothers is back on tour across the UK in 2023, starring Niki Colwell Evans as Mrs. Johntsone. Bill Kenwright’s “Dazzling” production ( Sunday Telegraph ) of this iconic British musical, with book, music & lyrics by Willy Russell, will play multiple venues across the United Kingdom.

Blood Brothers has seen a variety of revivals across the globe; in the West End, UK tours, Australia, Broadway and even South Africa. Huge stars have featured in the production, and the role of Mrs Johnstone has been played by the likes of  Barbara Dickson, Stephanie Lawrence, the Nolan Sisters, Marti Webb, Carole King and Melanie Chisholm.

Seen by millions all over the world,  Blood Brothers continues to be one of theatre’s favourite musicals. Memorable songs such as “Marilyn Monroe”, “Shoes Upon the Table”, “Easy Terms” and “Tell Me It’s Not True” have become staples of the British musical repertoire.

Blood Brothers is the heart-breaking story of Mickey and Edward, two brothers separated at birth but brought together again through an unlikely friendship. With their familial relationship concealed by their parents, who have striven to keep them apart because of superstitious beliefs, the pair find themselves irreversibly intertwined.

Despite relocating, their lives continue to be tangled, although the deep divisions between Edward’s privileged life and Mickey’s poverty-stricken existence begin to be a burden. As they try to conquer social divisions, their friendship is damaged and they are forced to deal with the harsh realities of class consciousness, with Edward leaving to attend Oxford, whilst Mickey spirals into a life of crime.

As adults, the brothers are caught in a vicious love triangle with Mickey’s childhood sweetheart, Linda. When Mickey is imprisoned, Linda’s subsequent depression forces her into the arms of a conciliatory Edward. A desperate Mickey decides to take action against his fraternal twin, which ultimately exposes their true identities.

38 thoughts on “ Blood Brothers – UK Tour ”

Sadly missed – but I suspect it will be back

One of the Great British musicals – hence it’s long run here and Broadway success.

Hope to see it back soon

What an amazing musical, I was gripped from start to finish.. Very upsetting that it will not be showing any longer at phoenix, I hope they change their mind and bring it back!

it was excellent, i recommend it to all you guys xD

Bob obviously watched something else. I saw Blood Brothers over 100 times, mostly at The Phoenix in the West End, and in many other parts of the country, including The Sunderland Empire. When I went, Mrs Johnstone was always LYN PAUL, and she was brilliant in the role. That`s why Bill Kenwright chose her, out of all the women who have ever led the cast, LYN PAUL is the undisputed definitive “Mrs J” of all time. Bob, the show was not/is not terrible, it is gutsy, down to earth pure theatre. An incredible show, which needed little publicity, or big hit records in the pop charts. It has run, and continues to run all over the world, and it will return in triumph to the West End one day because it is real class. A giant amongst musicals…

I first saw Linda Nolan as “Mrs J”……such a powerful voice from a tiny lady,and to recover from cancer is amazing.

Lyn Paul is THE best Mrs J

OMFG. Best thing Ive ever seen live.

Love love love this. I was going to take my fella. I can’t believe it’s not showing at the moment

Fantastic musical- bob’s obviously got no soul!! See 3 different Nolan sisters and lyn paul as Mrs J- always fantastic – heart wrenching- going to see it again soon in Sheffield with the wonderful Marti pellow- long may it reign

Blood Brothers was one of the best shows that I have seen. It was great and so moving such a great story.

This is one of the worlds greatest theatre productions ever and it should not close

It was the best show i ever seen in London. Can’t wait to see it again.

Saw blood brother when it came to cheltenham a few years ago with school – LOVED IT. Took my boyfriend, mum and her partner to see it last week as it came back to cheltenham again, still amazing and I cannot even describe how fantastic the cast were! Maureen Nolan made an amazing Mrs J and the boys playing Sammy, Eddie and Mickey could not have been cast better!

I went to watch Blood Brothers for the first time in the Sheffield theatre last month. I can honestly say it was the best show I have ever seen! I cried, laughed, even winced slightly at the gun shots. Definitely worth watching!

we are currntly doing this in drama at uni it is a very good play bit of a sad one, i hope yopu all like it cause their will never be on e shown ever again,GOODLUCKGUYSSS!

Can’t believe the tour is closing!!!!!!!! MUST MUST MUST come out on DVD?!? PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE – maybe a recording of the last night of the tour??? best musical ever! Les Mis is currently sold out courtesy of the film, and the same was shown for Phantom and Mamma Mia – BRING OUT A FILM!

A great show. A good story,songs and simple sets can be just as effective and enjoyable as the big lavish productions. I would like to see it again.

This play is what got my love affair with theatre started as a young boy. A truely fantastic musical/play that brought tears and laughter. You’d have to be mad to not like it!!

OMG Love Blood Brothers…did promise my hubby I would stop going to see it on tour and West End when I reached 50 times…. didnt quite manage it made it to 51 :)…. loved it so much and will miss it

this play is amazing x 🙂

Left me feeling as if I had been a part of the story. I was mesmorised from beginning to the end!

I went to see this last night with My lovely friend thank you. . At the Marlowe Theatre Canterbury. What an amazing show iv seen it in the west end & this show was absolutely fantastic too. Such great acting & singing. At some points you could of heard a pin drop with the whole audience focused on the story on stage. Love it but so sad too . .

I am from Canada and was studying in London for a month in 1993. I has no desire to ever see a musical. But one of the other students wanted me to go to one with her. she chose to go to Blood Brothers… it was life changing. I liked it so much I have been going to musicals ever since. It is still my favorite… I listen to the sound track all the time!

Been to see this tonight for the first time and I must say it was incredible so happy I went and would recommend to anyone…… I would happily go and see this again thankyou for an awesome evening

Went to see Blood Brothers last night at #GrandOperaHouseYork It’s the umpteenth time I’ve seen it & it was great but I must say #GemmaBrodrick was SENSATIONAL as Mrs Lyons! I believe she usually portrays the more minor character of Donna-Marie, but stepped up (literally), into the role of the wretched “other mother” last night. She played Mrs Lyons with such gut-wrenching honesty that you could FEEL her desperation & empathise with her as she became more and more broken and terrified. It is all too easy to play this challenging role as a one-dimensional “rich bitch” but Gemma made you really care, and understand what drives Mrs Lyons. Last night I thought her equally as much of a tragedy as the iconic Mrs Johnstone. The only time I’ve ever felt real sympathy for this difficult character & her journey! Bravo Gemma. Mrs J (played by her understudy, Chloe Taylor – who normally plays Mrs. Lyons – do keep up with me won’t you?) was canny, humorous, oozed pathos and still made you feel as if she was the only one who has ever sung that heart-popping song at the inevitable conclusion! Having said that the entire ensemble were excellent, full of verve and energy, with each member putting their own little stamps on characters which are decades old and, in careless hands, could easily become staid & dull. Standing ovation and four curtain calls! They did #WillyRussell proud! Excellent #BloodBrothers

Was an amazing night and a great birthday surprise whilst in York the acting and singing was amazing a very engaging and thought provoking musical

I’ve seen it a few times and loved it.

Brilliant show. Seen it twice now and the end is so full of emotion which can be felt within the music. Cant wait to see it again. Saw it at crewe on the 6th and the actress who plays the mother has such a strong voice and for me she made me feel the emotion of the play

It was magnificent imply outstanding It was great 4 my last year11 trip

I remember watching this is in school and I absolutely loved it. Hoping to watch it again! – great story line

I’ve only seen blood brothers 9 times all at the Phoenix. It is without doubt the best musical to hit the London stage. I’ve seen different stars as Mrs Johnson and they are were brill, the best I saw was a Barbara Dickinson. It’s a tremendous show and one not to be missed and when on in my area I will attempt to get tickets again.

Blood Brothers resonates with me so much because my dad’s family were a poverty stricken family that was moved from a terrace in a poverty stricken area in Liverpool out to Skem. I hold the show close to my heart from the graffiti on the walls on the set , to the Liverpool backdrop and the incredible job the cast always does of our accent. They do us proud each and every time. I’ve only ever seen Blood Brothers at the Empire and needless to say, there is a standing ovation each and every time Blood Brothers comes home <3

I’m sorry I missed the tour, my late husband and I first saw the show in London when it had only been open a short while, with Kiki Dee as Mrs J. Fantastic show, hope it tours again.

I would like to be an actor in blood brothers

What a show by a supreme showman Good Times Bill Kenwright! Perhaps he should concentrate on theatre and retire from ruining football clubs!

Just watched the Southend on Sea performance, WOW. I have never felt such emotion and passion from all the cast. Truly amazing performance and extremely talented, well acted and well sung. Would definitely wat unit again. 5* and AmAzInG

Very sad to see just a conductor and a computer in the pit in the performance in Derry last night. Really missed the live band.

Saw This in Swindon last Evening – Completely blown away, one of the best Musicals I have ever seen inside or outside of London, Fantastic Voices Superb music, and technically spot on the whole cast and crew were on point. A strong story Powerfully portrayed, with an Emotional hit . this is my New favourite

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Review: Blood Brothers

Even if you’ve never seen it, most people have heard of the hit West End musical Blood Brothers.

Willy Russell originally wrote Blood Brothers as a school play in Liverpool, but the production developed and, moved to London where it became the third longest running musical in West End history, playing more than 10,000 performances.  

Now this hit musical is touring and has arrived in Suffolk at the Ipswich Regent Theatre.

A tale of two twins separated at birth, Blood Brothers tells the story of Mickey and Eddie as they grow up on very different sides of the city.  Mickey, who stayed with his birth mother in the slums of Liverpool has a very different life to his brother Eddie who was given away to a wealthy couple.   As much as their parents try to keep the pair apart, the twins’ paths cross over the years and they become friends – Blood Brothers, never knowing that they are in fact related.   However, the different paths their lives have taken, soon leads to a rift between the pair resulting it fateful consequences.

This ‘must see’ musical has you gripped from the start, as some brilliant acting and amazing vocals bring the powerful story to life.  

Sarah Jane Buckley does an amazing job as Mrs Johnstone.  A really strong performance with much grit and emotion.   Sean Jones is a very talented actor, and is just as magical to watch as seven-year-old Mickey as he is as Mickey as a grown man.  This part suits him so well. As does his on-stage chemistry with Connor Bannister as his twin Eddie, another talented performer.

If fact there is not a weak performance from this amazingly talented cast as they take the audience on a rollercoaster of emotions throughout the production. 

A special mention must go to Danny Whitehead as the Narrator who was totally on point.  The glue that holds the whole musical together, this part demands the correct sentiment and Whitehead nails it!

Blood Brothers is one of those musicals that lulls you in as you watch the young Mickey and Eddie turn from innocent children, to unruly teenagers and then to grown men, with a dramatic conclusion that will leave you speechless…

With over 10,000 performances Blood Brothers is popular for a reason, if you haven’t seen it now’s your chance, and if you have, you need no excuse to see it again, it’s just fabulous!

Blood Brothers is on at the Ipswich Regent Theatre until Saturday 23 rd September.  To book tickets visit the Box Office at www.Ipswichtheatres.co.uk

Review: Wendy Cook, Ipswich24 Magazine

Blood Brothers Tour 2023 UK | Tour Schedule and tickets

The Blood Brothers 2023 UK Tour is coming to a theatre near you. The Blood Brothers the musical has now been playing theatres in the UK and Ireland since 1983.

BLOOD BROTHERS 2023 UK TOUR

Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.

The West End production of Blood Brothers ran for 24 years where it became the third longest-running musical in West End running for over 10,000 performances.

Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award-winning Blood Brothers. Bill Kenwright’s production surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’, as inevitably it “brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval ” (The Daily Mail).

The superb score includes  Bright New Day ,  Marilyn Monroe  and the emotionally charged hit  Tell Me It’s Not True .

BLOOD BROTHERS UK TOUR REVIEWS

“Exhilarating … One of the best musicals ever written” Sunday Times

“Brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval” The Daily Mail

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BLOOD BROTHERS THE MUSICAL TOUR – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.

WHAT IS THE RUNNING TIME OF BLOOD BROTHERS THE MUSICAL?

Blood Brothers the musical runs for 2 hours and 50 minutes including an interval.

WHAT IS BLOOD BROTHERS ABOUT?

Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers the musical tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.

WHO WROTE BLOOD BROTHERS?

Blood Brothers started life as a play touring UK schools written by Willy Russell. Russell later adapted the play with music he had written. Willy Russell’s other plays include Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine.

WHO IS IN THE CAST OF BLOOD BROTHERS?

Niki Colwell Evans – Mrs Johnstone Richard Munday – Narrator Sean Jones – Mickey Joe Sleight – Eddie Paula Tappenden – Mrs Lyons Timothy Lucas – Sammy Olivia Sloyan – Linda Tim Churchill – Mr Lyons Nick Wilkes – Policeman/Teacher Amy Murphy – Brenda Gemma Brodrick – Donna-Marie/Miss Jones Jacob Yolland – Bus Conductor/Postman Connor Bannister – Perkins Josh Capper – Neighbour

Blood Brothers 2023 Tour Dates

Norwich Theatre Royal 27 June – 1 July 2023 BOOK TICKETS

Swansea Grand Theatre 4 – 8 July 2023 BOOK TICKETS

Theatre Royal Nottingham 11 – 15 July 2023 BOOK TICKETS

New Theatre Hull 18 – 22 July 2023 BOOK TICKETS

Congress Theatre Eastbourne 25 – 29 July 2023 BOOK TICKETS

Arts Theatre Cambridge 1 – 5 August 2023 BOOK TICKETS

Venue Cymru Llandudnoo 8 – 12 August 2023 BOOK TICKETS

Chelmsford Theatre 15 – 19 August 2023 BOOK TICKETS

Marlowe Theatre Canterbury 22 – 26 August 2023 BOOK TICKETS

Hippodrome Theatre Bristol 29 August – 2 September 2023 BOOK TICKETS

Linchfield Garrick 5 – 9 September 2023 BOOK TICKETS

Oxford Playhouse 12 – 16 September 2023 BOOK TICKETS

Regent Theatre Ipswich 19 – 23 September 2023 BOOK TICKETS

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford 26 – 30 September 2023 BOOK TICKETS

Theatre Royal Brighton 3 – 7 October 2023 BOOK TICKETS

Bradford Alhambra 31 October – 4 November 2023 BOOK TICKETS

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Multi Award-Winning Production of ‘Blood Brothers’ Announces Latest UK Tour Dates

Bill Kenwright ‘s legendary, award-winning production of the international smash hit musical,  Blood Brothers  continues to tour across the UK with latest dates, venues and casting announced. The much-loved musical, known for sell out houses across the country, returns after a short break with gusto from 26 June to late 2023. Starting back in Norwich, Blood Brothers will travel up and down the country this summer and autumn with further venues to be announced. 

Niki Colwell Evans  and  Sean Jones , will continue to play the iconic roles of Mrs Johnstone and Mickey Johnstone respectively, with Gemma Brodrick stepping into the role of Linda, the “role of a lifetime” for the actress who has been a part of the production since she began in 2019.

Niki Colwell Evans  first rose to fame in 2007 when she reached the semi-final of series 4 of The X Factor UK mentored by Louis Walsh. After her debut solo single  ‘Love Me No More ’ in 2008, she went on to play the iconic role Mrs Johnstone in  Blood Brothers  at the Phoenix Theatre between 2008-2009 and in 2010 where she received rave reviews from critics. Following on from this she performed in the pantomimes  Cinderella  as the Fairy Godmother at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre (2009-2010) and in  Kinky Boots  as Trish (UK Tour 2018/21). She played the role of Paulette in the musical adaptation of  Legally Blonde  (UK Tour 2012) receiving high acclaim for her performance as Elle’s sassy confidante. Over the years, Niki has toured as a solo singer with pop stars such as Sonia, Lonnie Gordon, Big Fun and Yell. In 2016, she performed at the Queen’s 90 th  celebrations at Windsor Castle alongside Dame Helen Mirren, Damien Lewis, Andrea Boccelli, Katherine Jenkins, Gary Barlow, Kylie Minogue and many more.

Se an Jones  continues in the role of Mickey in  Blood Brothers . Other stage credits include:  Aladdin; Sleeping Beauty, Peter Pan; Cinderella; Snow White  (UK Tour) ; Macbeth  (UK Tour and Singapore); and Jacqueline’s Wilson’s world premiere of  Wave Me Goodbye  (Theatr Clwyd). TV credits include:  Emmerdale;   The Royal Today ; and  Hollyoaks .

Completing the current cast for 2023 is  Joe Sleight  (Eddie),  Danny Whitehead  (Narrator) and  Timothy Lucas  (Sammy),  Josh Capper  (Neighbour),  Paula Tappenden  (Mrs Lyons),  Tim Churchill  (Mr Lyons), Jess Smith  (Brenda),  Tori Hargreaves  (Donna Marie/Miss Jones),  Connor Bannister  (Perkins),  Graeme Kinniburgh  (Postman/Bus Conductor), and  Nick Wilkes  (Teacher/Policeman).

Written by award-winning playwright  Willy Russell , few musicals have been received with such acclaim as the multi-award-winning  Blood Brothers . Considered  ‘one of the best musicals ever written’  ( Sunday Times ), Bill Kenwright’s production surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone.  It has been affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’, as inevitably it  “brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval”  ( Daily Mail ). 

This epic tale of Liverpool life started as a play, performed at a Liverpool comprehensive school in 1981, before opening at the Liverpool Playhouse in 1983. The musical has since triumphed across the globe, completing sell out seasons in the US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Japan, and scooping up four awards for Best Musical in London and seven Tony Award nominations on Broadway.  

The superb score includes  A Bright New Day ,  Marilyn Monroe  and the emotionally charged hit  Tell Me It’s Not True . 

Blood Brothers  tells the captivating and moving tale of twins separated at birth, who grow up on the opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with tragic consequences.  

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.  

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. The celebrated on-woman play earned Russell his third Olivier Award and is currently running on the West End at the Duke of York’s Theatre until June 2023, starring Sheridan Smith.

Norwich Theatre Royal                                   norwichtheatre.org Tue 27 June – Sat 1 July 2023                         01603 630 000

Swansea Grand Theatre                                 swanseagrand.co.uk Tue 4 – Sat 8 July 2023                                   01792 475715

Nottingham Theatre Royal                             trch.co.uk Tue 11 – Sat 15 July 2023                               0115 989 5555

Hull New Theatre                                            hulltheatres.co.uk Tue 18 – Sat 22 July 2023                               01482 300 306

Eastbourne Congress Theatre                        eastbournetheatres.co.uk Tue 25 – Sat 29 July 2023                               01323 412000

Cambridge Arts Theatre                                  cambridgeartstheatre.com                   

Tue 1 – Sat 5 Aug 2023                                   01223 503333

Venue Cymru Llandudno                                venuecymru.co.uk Tue 8 – Sat 12 Aug 2023                                 01492 872000

Chelmsford Civic Theatre                                chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk Tue 15 – Sat 19 Aug 2023                               01245 606 505 Canterbury Marlowe Theatre                         marlowetheatre.com Tue 22 – Sat 26 Aug 2023                               01227 78778

Bristol Hippodrome                                         atgtickets.com/bristol-hippodrome Tue 29 Aug – Sat 2 Sept 2023                         0844 871 7627

Linchfield Garrick                                            lichfieldgarrick.com Tue 5 – Sat 9 Sept 2023                                  01543 412121

Oxford Playhouse                                            oxfordplayhouse.com Tue 12 – Sat 16 Sept 2023                              01865305305

Ipswich Regent Theatres                                ipswichtheatres.co.uk Tue 19 – Sat 23 Sept 2023                              01473 433100 Guildford Yvonne Arnaud                               yvonne-arnaud.co.uk Tue 26 – Sat 30 Sept 2023                              01483 44 00 00

Brighton Theatre Royal                                   atgtickets.com/brighton

Tue 3 – Sat 7 Oct 2023                                    0844 871 7615

Bradford The Alhambra                                   bradford-theatres.co.uk                     Tue 31 Oct – Sat 4 Nov 2023                          01274 432000                                    

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Full Cast Announced For BLOOD BROTHERS UK Tour

The UK tour launches from Norwich Theatre Royal on 27 June. 

Bill Kenwright 's award-winning production of the international smash hit musical, BLOOD BROTHERS is back on tour this summer. The much-loved musical kicks off its summer tour from Norwich Theatre Royal on 27 June. 

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The cast will include: Niki Colwell Evans (Mrs Johnstone), Danny Whitehead (Narrator), Sean Jones (Mickey), Joe Sleight (Eddie), Paula Tappenden (Mrs. Lyons), Gemma Brodrick (Linda), Timothy Lucas (Sammy), Tim Churchill ( Mr. Lyons ), Nick Wilkes (Policeman/ Teacher), Tori Hargreaves (Donna Marie/ Miss Jones ), Connor Bannister (Perkins), Josh Capper (Neighbour), Jess Smith (Brenda), and Graeme Kinniburgh (Postman/ Bus Conductor).

Written by award-winning playwright Willy Russell , few musicals have been received with such acclaim as the multi-award-winning BLOOD BROTHERS. Considered 'one of the best musicals ever written' (Sunday Times), Bill Kenwright 's production surpassed 10,000 performances in London's West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the 'Standing Ovation Musical', as inevitably it "brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval" (Daily Mail).

This epic tale of Liverpool life started as a play, performed at a Liverpool comprehensive school in 1981, before opening at  The Liverpool Playhouse  in 1983. The musical has since triumphed across the globe, completing sell out seasons in the US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Japan, and scooping up four awards for Best Musical in London and seven Tony Award nominations on Broadway.

BLOOD BROTHERS tells the captivating and moving tale of twins separated at birth, who grow up on the opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with tragic consequences.

The tour schedule is as follows: 

27 June – 1 July: NORWICH THEATRE ROYAL

4 July – 8 July: SWANSEA GRAND THEATRE

11 July – 15 July: THEATRE ROYAL NOTTINGHAM

18 July – 22 July: HULL NEW THEATRE

25 July – 29 July: CONGRESS THEATRE, EASTBOURNE THEATRES

1 August – 5 August: CAMBRIDGE ARTS THEATRE

08 August – 12 August: VENUE CYMRU LLANDUDNO

15 August – 19 August: CHELMSFORD THEATRE

22 August – 26 August: MARLOWE THEATRE, CANTERBURY

29 August – 2 September: BRISTOL HIPPODROME

05 September – 09 September: LICHFIELD GARRICK

12 September – 16 September: OXFORD PLAYHOUSE

19 September – 23 September: REGENT THEATRE, IPSWICH

26 September – 30 September: Yvonne Arnaud , GUILDFORD

03 October – 07 October: THEATRE ROYAL BRIGHTON

31 October – 04 November: ALHAMBRA THEATRE, BRADFORD

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BLOOD BROTHERS UK TOUR 2024 DATES & TICKETS

Blood Brothers Tour BIRMINGHAM Tue 30 Apr – Sat 04 May 2024 Blood Brothers Tour LEICESTER Tue 23 Apr – Sat 27 Apr 2024 Blood Brothers Tour TUNBRIDGE WELLS Tue 16 Apr – Sat 20 Apr 2024 Blood Brothers Tour BATH Tue 09 Apr – Sat 13 Apr 2024 Blood Brothers Tour DARTFORD Tue 02 Apr – Sat 06 Apr 2024 Blood Brothers Tour BILLINGHAM Tue 26 Mar – Sat 30 Mar 2024 Blood Brothers Tour TORQUAY Tue 19 Mar – Sat 23 Mar 2024 Blood Brothers Tour KINGS LYNN Tue 12 Mar – Sat 16 Mar 2024 Blood Brothers Tour SOUTHAMPTON Tue 27 Feb – Sat 02 Mar 2024 Blood Brothers Tour SHREWSBURY Tue 13 Feb – Sat 17 Feb 2024 Blood Brothers Tour NEW BRIGHTON Tue 06 Feb – Sat 10 Feb 2024 Blood Brothers Tour NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Tue 30 Jan – Sat 03 Feb 2024 Blood Brothers Tour MALVERN Tue 23 Jan – Sat 27 Jan 2024 Blood Brothers Tour WOKING Tue 16 Jan – Sat 20 Jan 2024 Blood Brothers Tour BRADFORD Tue 31 Oct – Sat 04 Nov 2023 Blood Brothers Tour SAFFRON WALDEN Tue 24 Oct – Sat 28 Oct 2023 Blood Brothers Tour BRIGHTON Tue 03 Oct – Sat 07 Oct 2023 Blood Brothers Tour GUILDFORD Tue 26 Sep – Sat 30 Sep 2023 Blood Brothers Tour IPSWICH Tue 19 Sep – Sat 23 Sep 2023 Blood Brothers Tour OXFORD Tue 12 Sep – Sat 16 Sep 2023 Blood Brothers Tour LICHFIELD Tue 05 Sep – Sat 09 Sep 2023 Blood Brothers Tour BRISTOL Tue 29 Aug – Sat 02 Sep 2023 Blood Brothers Tour CANTERBURY Tue 22 Aug – Sat 26 Aug 2023 Blood Brothers Tour CHELMSFORD Tue 15 Aug – Sat 19 Aug 2023 Blood Brothers Tour LLANDUDNO Tue 08 Aug – Sat 12 Aug 2023 Blood Brothers Tour CAMBRIDGE Tue 01 Aug – Sat 05 Aug 2023 Blood Brothers Tour EASTBOURNE Tue 25 Jul – Sat 29 Jul 2023 Blood Brothers Tour HULL Tue 18 Jul – Sat 22 Jul 2023 Blood Brothers Tour NOTTINGHAM Tue 11 Jul – Sat 15 Jul 2023 Blood Brothers Tour SWANSEA Tue 04 Jul – Sat 08 Jul 2023 Blood Brothers Tour NORWICH Tue 27 Jun – Sat 01 Jul 2023 Blood Brothers Tour CRAWLEY Tue 18 Apr – Sat 22 Apr 2023 Blood Brothers Tour CHELTENHAM Tue 11 Apr – Sat 15 Apr 2023 Blood Brothers Tour HASTINGS Tue 04 Apr – Sat 08 Apr 2023 Blood Brothers Tour COVENTRY Tue 28 Mar – Sat 01 Apr 2023 Blood Brothers Tour WELLINGBOROUGH Tue 21 Mar – Sat 25 Mar 2023 Blood Brothers Tour CREWE Tue 14 Mar – Sat 18 Mar 2023 Blood Brothers Tour SWINDON Tue 07 Mar – Sat 11 Mar 2023 Blood Brothers Tour BROMLEY Tue 28 Feb – Sat 04 Mar 2023 Blood Brothers Tour RICHMOND Tue 21 Feb – Sat 25 Feb 2023 Blood Brothers Tour DUBLIN Tue 07 Feb – Sat 18 Feb 2023 Blood Brothers Tour DERRY / LONDONDERRY Tue 31 Jan – Sat 04 Feb 2023 Blood Brothers Tour CHESTERFIELD Tue 24 Jan – Sat 28 Jan 2023 Blood Brothers Tour SOUTHEND -ON-SEA Tue 17 Jan – Sat 21 Jan 2023 Blood Brothers Tour POOLE Tue 22 Nov – Sat 26 Nov 2022 Blood Brothers Tour SALFORD Tue 18 Oct – Sat 22 Oct 2022 Blood Brothers Tour STOKE-ON-TRENT Tue 27 Sep – Sat 01 Oct 2022 Blood Brothers Tour SUNDERLAND Tue 20 Sep – Sat 24 Sep 2022 Blood Brothers Tour MILTON KEYNES Tue 30 Aug – Sat 03 Sep 2022 Blood Brothers Tour DERBY Tue 19 Apr – Sat 23 Apr 2022 Blood Brothers Tour PETERBOROUGH Tue 29 Mar – Sat 02 Apr 2022 Blood Brothers Tour HIGH WYCOMBE Tue 22 Mar – Sat 26 Mar 2022 Blood Brothers Tour BARNSTAPLE Tue 15 Mar – Sat 19 Mar 2022 Blood Brothers Tour WINDSOR Fri 14 Jan – Sat 29 Jan 2022 Blood Brothers Tour PLYMOUTH Tue 17 Aug – Mon 23 Aug 2021

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WHAT IS BLOOD BROTHERS THE MUSICAL ABOUT?

Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.

Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award winning Blood Brothers . Bill Kenwright’s production surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone.

It has been affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’, as inevitably it “brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval” (The Daily Mail).

The superb score includes Bright New Day , Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True .

BLOOD BROTHERS UK TOUR - CAST & CREATIVE

The Blood Brothers cast for the 2024 tour dates (up until Birmingham) is as follows:

• Niki Colwell Evans  – Mrs Johnstone
• Sean Jones  – Mickey
• Joe Sleight – Eddie
• Sarah Jane Buckley  – Mrs Lyons
• Timothy Lucas – Sammy
• Gemma Brodrick – Linda
• Tim Churchill – Mr Lyons
• Alex Harland  – Policeman/Teacher
• Jess Smith  – Brenda
• Chloe Pole  – Donna-Marie/Miss Jones
• Graeme Kinniburgh  – Bus Conductor/Postman
• Josh Capper  – Neighbour

Autumn 2024 Tour casting yet to be confirmed.

Book, Music & Lyrics by Willy Russell

Directed by Bob Tomson and Bill Kenwright

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Cast announced for Blood Brothers summer tour

The much-loved musical is back for a new tour

Blood Brothers  has confirmed the cast for its summer tour, which kicks off in Norwich next week.

Bill Kenwright and Bob Tomson’s production of Willy Russell’s seminal musical has been touring the nation for many moons, and features musical direction by Matt Malone, sound by Dan Samson, set and costume by Andy Walmsley and lighting by Nick Richings.

After Norwich, the show will visit Swansea, Nottingham, Hull, Eastbourne, Cambridge, Llandudno, Chelmsford, Canterbury, Bristol, Lichfield, Oxford, Ipswich, Guildford, Brighton and Bradford,

The show tells the story of two brothers, separated at birth, whose lives collide in a tumultuous tragedy. It features such numbers as “Marilyn Monroe” and “Tell Me It’s Not True”.

Niki Colwell Evans will play the role of Mrs Johnstone, with Danny Whitehead as the Narrator, Sean Jones as Mickey, Joe Sleight as Eddie, Paula Tappenden as Mrs Lyons, Tim Churchill as Mr Lyons, Gemma Brodrick as Linda, Timothy Lucas as Sammy, Tori Hargreaves as Donna Marie/ Miss Jones, Graeme Kinniburgh as Postman / Bus Conductor, Josh Capper as the Neighbour, Jess Smith as Brenda, Connor Bannister as Perkins and Nick Wilkes as Policeman / Teacher.

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Tuesday 24 – Saturday 28 October 2023, multiple performance times

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Written by Willy Russell, the legendary BLOOD BROTHERS tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.

Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award winning BLOOD BROTHERS. Bill Kenwright’s production surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’, as inevitably it “brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval” (The Daily Mail). The superb score includes Bright New Day , Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True .

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