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Written by Staff Reporter
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Thursday, 20 March 2008 |
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Following on from the blockbuster productions Michael Collins and I, Keano, the Opera House continues its musical programme with one of the most successful musical theatre works of all time. Blood Brothers, the bone-fide international smash hit started its run at the venue on Monday, March 17 and its set to continue until the beginning of April.
Often praised as one of the greatest musicals of all time by critics and fans alike, the Willy Russell-penned Blood Brothers debuted in 1988 to instant acclaim. Twenty years on and with countless sell-out performances the world over and numerous awards (including four awards for Best Musical in London and seven Tony nominations on Broadway) to its name, it continues to draw huge numbers and win new fans.
Set in Willy Russell’s native Liverpool, Blood Brothers tells the tale of twin boys, separated at birth only to be re-united by a twist of fate and a mother’s haunting secret. When Mrs Johnstone, a young mother, is deserted by her husband and left on her own to provide for seven hungry children she takes a job as a housekeeper in order to make ends meet. But it is not long before her fragile world crashes around her when she discovers she is pregnant yet again – this time with twins! In a moment of weakness and desperation, she enters a secret pact with her employer, only to see the situation spiral out of control and lead to the show’s shattering climax. The score includes which includes ‘A Bright New Day’, ‘Marilyn Monroe’ and the popular hit ‘Tell Me It’s Not True’ will be sung by Irish musical theatre star Rebecca Storm.
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