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Blood Brothers
Malvern Theatres
***** Prepare to be blown away this week as
Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers storms on to stage at Malvern Theatres in
a whirlwind of raw emotion and thunderous applause. “The devil’s got your number”, growls the
narrator Robbie Scotcher, whose ominous presence throughout this
incredible story about superstition and class, has the audience
transfixed. Scotcher’s performance is powerful and
captivating as we follow the journey of twin boys separated at birth to
their inevitable demise. Mickey (Sean Jones) and Eddie (Mark Hutchinson)
are brought up in two very different households as their birth mother
Mrs Johnstone, played by Linzi Hateley, makes the terrible decision to
give one twin away to her rich, barren employer Mrs Lyons, Sarah Jane
Buckley. Set in Liverpool in the 1960s Mickey is brought
up with his seven older siblings, singlehandedly by struggling Mrs
Johnstone and believes his twin to be up in heaven. Despite the efforts
to keep the brothers apart the two boys become best of friends and
“blood brothers” aged seven as they get up to mischief growing into
teenagers and falling in love with Linda, Danielle Corlass. Mickey and Eddie’s paths keep crossing even when
they both move to the country, but bad influences and circumstances
encouraged by older brother Sammy, Daniel Taylor, mean that a wedding
and family don’t spell out a happy ending. Policeman, Graham Martin,
tries his best to keep the peace but to no avail. Marilyn Monroe, Shoes Upon the Table and Tell Me
It’s Not True make up the passionate score and the dramatic storyline
leaving no doubt that this musical is a must see worthy of every
standing ovation it has ever received. It is no wonder Bill Kenwright’s production has
achieved over 10,000 performances in the West End. There was not a dry
eye in the auditorium as the actors and audience overcome with emotion
rose to their feet. A memorable, emotional, rollercoaster of a musical
that certainly packs a meaty punch that will always leave me wanting
more. There are still tickets available for this
incredible nearly sold out available from the Box Office 01684 892277 or
online at
Malvern-theatres.co.uk. To 02-02-19. Emma Trimble 29-01-19 |
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