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Blood Brothers

Closed: 23 March 2024

Closed: 20 January 2024

Performances begin: 24 September 2024

Performances begin: 15 October 2024

Full cast for 2024 Blood Brothers tour confirmed

The much-loved musical is back

Complete casting has been confirmed for Willy Russell’s hit musical Blood Brothers, which returns for a new tour this month.

Produced by Bill Kenwright Limited (one of four productions the company is taking on the open road this year), the piece will open next week at New Victoria Theatre, Woking from 16 January 2024, before visiting Malvern, New Brighton, Shrewsbury, Southampton, Kings Lynn, Torquay, Billingham, Bath, Leicester and Birmingham.

Niki Colwell-Evans and Sean Jones will continue to play the roles of Mrs Johnstone and Mickey Johnstone respectively, with Gemma Brodrick reprising her role of Linda, and Joe Sleight as Eddie. Playing the Narrator will be Scott Anson ( Miss Saigon). 

Also returning to the cast for 2024 is Timothy Lucas (Sammy), Josh Capper (Neighbour), Sarah Jane Buckley (Mrs Lyons), Tim Churchill (Mr Lyons), Jess Smith (Brenda), Graeme Kinniburgh (Postman/Bus Conductor), Chloe Pole (Donna Marie/ Miss Jones) and Alex Harland (Policeman / Teacher). Playing Perkins will be Danny Knott.

The production was directed by Bob Tomson and Kenwright, while the resident director is Tim Churchill. The piece has design by Andy Walmsley, lighting design by Nick Richings, sound design by Dan Samson and musical direction by Matt Malone.

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Bill Kenwright’s Blood Brothers is back for 2022

Bill Kenwright’s legendary, award-winning production of the international smash hit musical, Blood Brothers returns to the stage in 2022 for a 16-week tour from 14 January at Theatre Royal Windsor. The much-loved musical, performed to sell-out houses on its recent 2021 UK tour and returns with gusto, running nationally from 14 January – 07 May 2022.

Niki Evans, returns to the iconic role of Mrs Johnstone, after first joining the show in London’s West End and received standing ovations for her powerful and poignant ballads, while Sean Jones returns as Mickey Johnstone, a role which he has previously made his own, to critical acclaim.

Also joining the cast for 2022 are Carly Burns as Linda, Melissa Potts as Brenda and Jacob Yolland as the Bus Conductor.

Completing the company are Joel Benedict (Eddie), Josh Capper (Neighbour), Paula Tappenden (Mrs Lyons), Tim Churchill (Mr Lyons), Grace Galloway (Donna Marie/Miss Jones), Andy Owens (Perkins), Robbie Scotcher (Narrator), Paula Tappenden (Mrs Lyons), Daniel Taylor (Sammy) 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.

Niki 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 90th celebrations at Windsor Castle alongside Dame Helen Mirren, Damien Lewis, Andrea Boccelli, Katherine Jenkins, Gary Barlow, Kylie Minogue and many more.

Sean Jones returns to 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 Clywd). TV credits include: Emmerdale; The Royal Today; and Hollyoaks.

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.

LISTINGS Bill Kenwright presents BLOOD BROTHERS 2022 UK Tour 14 January – 07 May 2022 Written by Willy Russell Directed by Bob Tomson & Bill Kenwright Musical Direction by Matt Malone Sound by Dan Samson Set & Costumes by Andy Walmsley Lighting by Nick Richings Associate Lighting Designer – Darran Curtis

TOUR SCHEDULE

Theatre Royal Windsor theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk 14 January – 29 January 2022 01753 853 8888

Darlington Hippodrome darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk 1 February- 5 February 2022 01325405405

New Wimbledon Theatre 08 February-12 February 2022 0844 871 7627

Palace Theatre Manchester 15 February- 26 February 2022 020 7206 1174

Malvern Festival Theatre malvern-theatres.co.uk 01 March- 05 March 2022 01684 892277 Theatre Royal Bath theatreroyal.org.uk 08 March -12 March 2022 01225448844

Queens Theatre Barnstaple landmark-ilfracombe.com 15 March- 19 March 2022 01271316523

High Wycombe Swan wycombeswan.co.uk 22 March- 26 March 2022 03433100060

Peterborough New Theatre newtheatre-peterborough.com 29 March- 02 April 2022 01733 852 992

York Grand Opera House 05 April- 09 April 2022 0333 009 6690

Assembly Hall Theatre assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk 12 April- 16 April 2022 01892 530 613

Derby Theatre derbytheatre.co.uk 19 April- 23 April 2022 01332 593939

Truro Hall Cornwall hallforcornwall.co.uk 26 April- 30 April 2022 01872 262466

Theatre Clwyd theatrclwyd.com 03 May- 07 May 2022 01352 344101

Running Time: 2 hours 45 minutes (including interval)

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Full Cast Announced For BLOOD BROTHERS, Including the Return of Niki Colwell Evans and Sean Jones

Performances will run at the Wolverhampton Grand from 13 – 17 September 2022.

Bill Kenwright 's legendary, award-winning production of the international smash hit musical, BLOOD BROTHERS returns to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre this autumn. The much-loved musical, performed to sell-out houses on its recent UK tour and returns with gusto from 13 - 17 September 2022.

Wolverhampton favourite Niki Colwell Evans and Sean Jones , continue in the iconic roles of Mrs Johnstone and Mickey Johnstone respectively.

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 pantomime Cinderella as the Fairy Godmother at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre (2009 - 2010) as well as Snow White and Jack And The Beanstalk. She also toured to Wolverhampton in the UK & Ireland tour of 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 90th celebrations at Windsor Castle alongside Dame Helen Mirren , Damien Lewis , Andrea Boccelli, Katherine Jenkins , Gary Barlow , Kylie Minogue and many more.

Sean Jones is thrilled to be returning to the part of Mickey in BLOOD BROTHERS. He has had a long and successful association with the role since 1999, having played it in both West End and touring productions to critical acclaim. His other stage credits include: Aladdin; Sleeping Beauty, Peter Pan; Macbeth (UK Tour and Singapore); and Jacqueline's Wilson's world premiere of Wave Me Goodbye (Theatr Clwyd). His TV credits include Emmerdale, The Royal Today, Hollyoaks and The Chase.

Joining the cast for the Autumn tour are Jay Worley (Eddie), Richard Munday (Narrator) and Timothy Lucas (Sammy). They will join previous cast members; Paula Tappenden (Mrs Lyons), Tim Churchill (Mr Lyons), Carly Burns (Linda), Nick Wilkes (Policeman/Teacher), Josh Capper (Neighbour), Grace Galloway (Donna Marie/ Miss Jones ), Melissa Potts (Brenda), Andy Owens (Perkins) and Jacob Yolland (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.

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 .

Tickets for BLOOD BROTHERS from Tuesday 13 - Saturday 17 September 2022 are on sale now at grandtheatre.co.uk .

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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 Ltd’s production played for more than 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 .

CAST - SPRING 2024

NIKI COLWELL EVANS

Mrs Johnstone

SCOTT ANSON

JOE SLEIGHT

SARAH JANE BUCKLEY

GEMMA BRODRICK

TIMOTHY LUCAS

TIM CHURCHILL

ALEX HARLAND

CHLOE POLE 

Donna Marie/Miss Jones

GRAEME KINNIBURGH

Postman/ Bus Conductor

DANNY KNOTT

JOSH CAPPER

Casting for the Summer Autumn 2024 tour will be confirmed in due course. 

CREATIVE TEAM

WILLY RUSSELL

Directed by

BOB TOMSON & BILL KENWRIGHT 

Resident Director

Music Supervisor

MATT MALONE

ANDY WALMSLEY

Lighting design by

NICK RICHINGS

Sound design by

‘DAZZLING’

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

‘EXHILARATING…ONE OF THE BEST MUSICALS EVER WRITTEN’

SUNDAY TIMES

‘BRINGS THE AUDIENCE CHEERING TO ITS FEET AND ROARING APPROVAL’

THE DAILY MAIL

‘ THE SHOW BELONGS AMONG THE GREATS OF B RITISH MUSICAL THEATRE ’.

THE TELEGRAPH

★★★★★ ‘TERRIFIC’

SUNDAY EXPRESS

‘A TRIUMPHANT EVENING… UNMISSABLE AND UNBEATABLE’

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2 – 6 Apr

DARTFORD Orchard West Theatre

9 – 13 Apr

BATH Theatre Royal

16 – 20 Apr

TUNBRIDGE WELLS Assembly Hall Theatre

23 – 27 Apr

LEICESTER Curve Theatre

30 Apr – 4 May

BIRMINGHAM Birmingham Hippodrome

Summer/Autumn Tour 2024

20 – 24 Aug

CARDIFF Wales Millenium Centre

28 – 31 Aug

RHYL Pavillion Theatre

3 – 7 Sep

BLACKPOOL Opera House

10 – 14 Sep

SKEGNESS Embassy Theatre

17 – 21 Sep

WESTON SUPER-MARE The Playhouse Theatre

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EDINBURGH Edinburgh Playhouse

1 – 5 Oct

ABERDEEN His Majesty’s Theatre

8 – 12 Oct

INVERNESS Eden Court

15 – 19 Oct

GLASGOW King’s Theatre

22 – 26 Oct

NEWARK Palace Theatre

5 – 9 Nov

PORTSMOUTH King’s Theatre

12 – 16 Nov

DARLINGTON Darlington Hippodrome

19 – 30 Nov

MANCHESTER Palace Theatre

3 – 7 Dec

LEEDS Grand Theatre

Past 2024 tour dates

26 – 30 Mar

BILLINGHAM Forum Theatre

19 – 23 Mar

TORQUAY Princess Theatre

12 – 16 Mar

KING’S LYNN Corn Exchange Theatre

27 Feb – 2 Mar

SOUTHAMPTON Mayflower Theatre

13 – 17 Feb

SHREWSBURY Theatre Severn

6 – 10 Feb

NEW BRIGHTON Floral Pavillion Theatre

30 Jan – 3 Feb

NEWCASTLE Theatre Royal

23 – 27 Jan

MALVERN Festival Theatre

16 – 20 Jan

WOKING New Victoria Theatre

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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.

Blood Brothers tour dates and tickets

• Edinburgh , Edinburgh Playhouse 24 September 2024 - 28 September 2024 Book tickets ➤
• Glasgow , King's Theatre 15 October 2024 - 19 October 2024 Book tickets ➤

The iconic Blood Brothers presents a compelling and emotional story of twins separated at birth. They are raised in vastly different circumstances and reunite later in life, leading to a destiny filled with poignant outcomes.

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

Meet the cast and creative team!

The new 2024 tour cast will see Niki Colwell Evans and Sean Jones continue to play the iconic roles of Mrs Johnstone and Mickey Johnstone respectively, with Gemma Broderick reprising her role of Linda, and Joe Sleight as Eddie.

Also returning to the cast for 2024 is Timothy Lucas (Sammy), Josh Capper (Neighbour), Sarah Jane Buckley (Mrs Lyons), Tim Churchill (Mr Lyons), Jess Smith (Brenda), Graeme Kinniburgh (Postman/Bus Conductor), Chloe Pole (Donna Marie), Alex Harland (Policeman / Teacher) and Danny Knott (Perkins).

The tour is directed by Bob Tomson & Bill Kenwright with musical direction by Matt Malone, sound design by Dan Samson, set and costume design by Andy Walmsley and lighting design by Nick Richings.

About the show

Age recommendation and guidance: 12+ No Under 5s allowed in venue. Under 16s must be accompanied at all times by an adult (18+)

Running time: 2 hours 50 minutes incl. interval

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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 AYLESBURY Tue 15 Nov – Sat 19 Nov 2022 Blood Brothers Tour LIVERPOOL Tue 25 Oct – Sat 05 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 TRURO Tue 26 Apr – Sat 30 Apr 2022 Blood Brothers Tour DERBY Tue 19 Apr – Sat 23 Apr 2022 Blood Brothers Tour YORK Tue 05 Apr – Sat 09 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 WIMBLEDON Tue 08 Feb – Sat 12 Feb 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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Famous Past Cast Members

Blood Brothers was one of the most successful British musicals of all time, and saw a continued run in London’s West End from 1988 -2012 when the show closed. It became the longest-running show at the Phoenix Theatre on Charing Cross Road, as it transferred to the theatre in 1991 having originally been shown at the Noel Coward Theatre, formally the Albery, after a three-year run. The Phoenix Theatre is the musical’s current home, and because of its popularity and longevity, Blood Brothers has seen a host of celebrities take to the stage in various roles in the musical.

The original cast of Blood Brothers included Con O’Neill who won the Laurence Oliver Award for Best Actor in 1989 for his role as Mickey. In more recent years, Mickey has been played by singer Anthony Costa in April 2006 for a run of ten months. Costa had seen previous success as part of British chart-topping boy band, Blue. The role of Mrs. Johnstone, however, is the most coveted, with an array of big names having performed as the leading role. Actresses in the central role have included Kiki Dee, known for her number one duet ‘Don’t Go Breaking My Heart’ with Elton John, Atomic Kitten singer Natasha Hamilton, four of the Nolan sisters, best known for their classic hit ‘I’m in the Mood for Dancing’, Spice Girl Melanie C who went on to receive an Oliver Award nomination in 2009, pop singer Lyn Paul, best known for being a member of the successful pop act, The New Seekers, and former X Factor contestant, Niki Evans. Lyn Paul and Niki Evans have also performed the role on the Blood Brothers musical tour.

As well as celebrities taking part in British productions of the musical, there have also been big names in the Australian and US versions of the show.  Oscar-nominated and BAFTA Award Winner Russell Crowe performed as Mickey in the original 1988 Australian production of Blood Brothers, with female rock star Chrissy Amphlet as Mrs. Johnstone. In the Broadway production of the musical which ran for two years from April 1993, many of the original British cast members returned to the stage for their roles, including Con O’Neill.  Later on in the musical’s Broadway run, multimillion-selling singer Petula Clark performed as Mrs. Johnstone, with half-brothers David and Shaun Cassidy as her sons. David Cassidy was one of pop music’s most celebrated teen idols in the 1970s, often compared to Donny Osmond.

Recently, Marti Pellow, the lead singer of Wet Wet Wet, took on the role of the Narrator for a limited run. Fans were elated that he then agreed to take up the role on tour alongside Maureen Nolan as Mrs. Johnstone, and he will be performing on a number of dates across the country. There are sure to be more famous names along the years, as Blood Brothers the musical continues its success.

6 thoughts on “ Famous Past Cast Members ”

Did Stephanie Lawrence play Mrs. Johnstone in Blood Brothers at the Phoenix Theatre either in 1999 or 2000?

David Cassidy relished this role, there is a plaque above the stage door at the Pheonix theatre commemorating the time he played the role there.

Such a fabulous and moving show. David Cassidy was brilliant in the role of Mickey. He truly showed his acting and singing ability in this role, way beyond his teen idol image. Such raw talent.

One amazing show! I would have loved to have seen it in 95/96, when David Cassidy performed at the Phoenix Theatre in the role of Mickey. But it was 2001/2002 before I saw it. However, there is a plaque commemorating David Cassidy’s performance at the stage door!

As a lifelong fan, would have loved to see David Cassidy play Mickey, his most significant role in a career of almost 50 years. The Phoenix Theatre Plaque above the Stage Door is a lasting memorial to David’s iconic performance.

The David Cassidy Facebook group has a plaque above the stage door of The Phoenix Theatre in London’s West End to commemorate David Cassidy’s performances in Blood Brothers in the Mid 90’s where he performed nightly to standing ovations as well as when he performed in the US this is part of a a legacy Trail we have created for him here in the UK in places of significance where he performed throughout his outstanding career.

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Written by  Willy Russell , the legendary  Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of two 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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Approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes with an interval

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£10 off opening night, price bands A-C Thereafter £5 off price band A, £6 off price bands B-C on Tue – Thu performances. Limited availability

CONCESSIONS FOR UNDER 16s, 65+, FULL-TIME STUDENTS & CLAIMANTS

£3 off price band B, £4 off price band C on Tue – Thu performances. Limited availability

Tue – Thu performances, price bands B-C 10+ tickets – Save £5 per ticket 20+ tickets – Save £6 per ticket 35+ tickets – Save £7 per ticket plus 1 FREE ticket Limited availability

Call our dedicated Group Sales Team on 0844 338 7000 for more information and to book now!

CLICK HERE  for further information on Group Bookings

CONCESSIONS FOR PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES

£5 off standard price tickets in all seating areas 2 for 1 for disabled patrons who require the service/support of a companion

CLICK HERE  for more information on our Assisted Performances

STUDENT, PASSPORT TO LEISURE AND POSTCODE STANDBY

24 hours prior to a performance, best available seats for the lowest price, maximum 2 per booker, subject to availability

CLICK HERE  for further information on our Standby Rate and our On the Day Postcode Scheme for Birmingham residents living in B6, B9, B10, B11 and B21

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Discounts and Concessions are offered subject to availability at the discretion of the Information and Sales Manager. Top three price bands only, unless otherwise stated. Restrictions may apply. Only one discount per ticket may apply, unless otherwise stated. Offers are non retrospective and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid ID must be presented where applicable. Additional discounts may be offered from time to time.

The Circle Lounge

Our newly refurbished, stylish space is the perfect place for pre-show dining. Join us for Afternoon Tea or in the evening for a menu of sharing platters, small plates and sweet treats all inspired by the Mediterranean.

The Coffee Bar

Our Coffee Bar is open before the show and during the interval for hot and cold drinks, snacks or a quick and tasty bite to eat.

You’ll find kiosks in the foyers selling a range of confectionery, Marshfield ice creams (which can also be pre-ordered) and chilled soft drinks as well as the current show programme.

The Proscenium Lounge

Add some VIP sparkle to your Hippodrome experience with a Diamond or Champagne package in our luxurious lounge.

We strive to provide access for all

For dates of audio-described, captioned or British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted performances, please see below. These vary from show to show.

If you would like to book for any accessible performance, please make sure you are signed up to our access registration scheme here . Once registered, you will be able to book seats online, see only relevant seats and information based on your needs – plus choose any relevant discounts. If you would prefer not to book online, you can speak to our friendly access advisors on 0121 689 1060.

• BSL Interpreted:  Wed 1 May, 7.30pm
• Captioned: Thu 2 May, 7.30pm
• Touch Tour:  Sat 4 May, TBC. Touch Tours give visually impaired patrons the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the set, props and costumes. Tours must be booked in advance through Ticket Sales.
• Audio Described: Sat 4 May, 2.30pm

Concessions for patrons with disabilities

£5 off standard price tickets in all seating areas. 2 for 1 for disabled patrons who require the service/support of a companion. Limited availability.

Further information

Information about our access registration scheme here About our accessible performances here About our accessible facilities here

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