Brand new production images have been released for Bill Kenwright’s Blood Brothers Autumn 2025 tour, captured by photographer Jack Merriman.
Leading the cast is Vivienne Carlyle as Mrs. Johnstone, whose performance has earned nightly standing ovations in the West End and continued acclaim on the national tour.
Returning to their roles as the twin brothers are Sean Jones as Mickey and Joe Sleight as Eddie. Gemma Brodrick also reprises her role as Linda.
Kristofer Harding returns as the Narrator, alongside Paula Tappenden as Mrs. Lyons and Danny Knott as Perkins.
New additions to the cast for the Autumn 2025 tour include Michael Gillett as Sammy, Francesca Benton-Stace as Donna Marie/Miss Jones, and Latesha Karisa as Brenda.
Also continuing with the tour are Tim Churchill (Mr. Lyons), Dominic Gore (Neighbour), Alex Harland (Policeman/Teacher), and Graeme Kinniburgh (Postman/Bus Conductor).
Written by award-winning playwright Willy Russell, Blood Brothers is widely regarded as “one of the best musicals ever written” (Sunday Times). Bill Kenwright’s production has surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End and is affectionately known as the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’, as it “brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval” (Daily Mail).
The musical has enjoyed international success with sell-out seasons in the U.S., Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Japan. It has won four Best Musical awards in London and received seven Tony Award nominations on Broadway.
Blood Brothers began life as a play performed at a Liverpool comprehensive school in 1981, before opening at the Liverpool Playhouse in 1983. Earlier this year, the production returned to Liverpool for a two-week run at the Empire Theatre, marking its 100th anniversary with a record-breaking season.
The score features iconic songs including Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe, and the emotionally charged Tell Me It’s Not True.
The musical tells the poignant story of twins separated at birth who grow up on opposite sides of the social divide, only to meet again with tragic consequences.
Willy Russell’s other acclaimed works include Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine, both of which have enjoyed successful stage and screen adaptations.
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