Everyone experiences life’s ups and downs, no matter who they may be. Whether you’re rich or poor, famous or not, young or old, life will present its own unique challenges. ‘Blood Brothers’ musical explores the delicate nature of life and death, following a story of two twins separated at birth.
Bill Kenwright’s award-winning ‘Blood Brothers’ is coming to Kings Theatre Glasgow between October 15 & 19 with Glaswegian actor Vivienne Carlyle returning to the iconic role of Mrs Johnstone.
Vivienne Carlyle is an actor and singer with a colourful international career as a musical theatre leading lady and recording artist. She graduated from the University of Strathclyde, and has since played roles such as The Narrator in Bill Kenwright’s long-running production of ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’, Grizabella in ‘Cats’, Mrs Walker in ‘The Whos’ Tommy’ and Songbird in Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Saltimbanco’.
Set in Liverpool, ‘Blood Brothers’ follows the life of two families from polar opposite socioeconomic backgrounds, with twin brothers separated at birth. The twin’s biological mother is a poor single barely scraping by, while the twin’s adoptive mother is a rich socialite who struggled to have children of her own.
The brothers end up being friends despite of their mother’s wishes before meeting tragic fates, showcasing life’s ups and downs, first love, forbidden love and the differences in challenges the two boys face.
Written by Willy Russell and directed by Bob Tomson & Bill Kenwright, ‘Blood Brothers’ boasts an emotional musical repertoire accompanied with excellent acting. Spectators can expect to hear songs like A Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally-charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.
Overall, the musical will compel the audience to give an effortless standing ovation after getting completely immersed in the musical tragedy.
Scotland Tour Dates
Tue 24 Sep – Sat 28 Sep 2024, Edinburgh Playhouse
Tue 1 Oct – Sat 5 Oct 2024, His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen
Tue 8 Oct – Sat 12 Oct 2024, Eden Court, Inverness
Tue 15 Oct – Sat 19 Oct 2024, King’s Theatre, Glasgow
You can book your tickets here.