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Blood Brothers | Theatre Royal Nottingham
Willy Russell's classic story of twins separated at birth has captivated audiences from all over the UK, and arrived in Nottingham on Monday 7th April. The musical tells the story of mother Mrs Johnstone (Linda Nolan), struggling to get by with seven children, when she discovers that she is pregnant with twins.
(Click to view article as published at NG-Magazine.com)
Her employer, the wealthy Mrs Lyons (Vivienne Carlyle), talks her into giving her one of the twins, as she is unable to have children of her own. She warns Mrs Johnstone that, according to superstition, the twins would both die if they ever found out they were once one of a pair. But beyond the watchful eyes of their mothers, the boys eventually become best friends, never knowing they are related until one fateful day.
The brilliantly written production has become a favourite with families, drama students, and theatre aficionados alike. The themes explored and parodied throughout the performance are both deeply thoughtful and thoroughly entertaining. Russell wrote the scenes of childish games and bickering based on his own children. When combined with a competent cast, the result is spellbinding. You'll laugh out loud at typical childish behaviour such as Mickey telling Eddie about his friend Linda: "She's a girl but she's alright."
The writing takes on a more serious note in the latter half of act two, exploring darker themes and gently awakening the class divide we realise has been lying dormant throughout the entire story. Sean Jones' metamorphosis from a bright and bubbly seven-year-old Mickey, into a depressed drug dependant wreck, is simply astounding. The anguish when his character realises what his life could have been like had he been the twin given away will bring a tear to the eye.
The set is one of the most convincing you may ever see in a theatre. The terraced houses, graffitied brick backdrops and the wallpapered interior of the Lyons' house sets the atmosphere in each scene, and aids you into becoming more involved with the story. The music takes this up a few notches.
Tuesday's performance began well, the audience revelling in the delights of the brilliantly choreographed children's games. As for act two, well it's safe to say the cast trumped their earlier performances. So much so they received a heartfelt standing ovation that brought tears of gratitude to many of the cast members' eyes. Blood Brothers is on at the Nottingham Theatre Royal until 19th April. Tickets will be going fast so get yours quick!
(Click to view article as published at NG-Magazine.com)
Her employer, the wealthy Mrs Lyons (Vivienne Carlyle), talks her into giving her one of the twins, as she is unable to have children of her own. She warns Mrs Johnstone that, according to superstition, the twins would both die if they ever found out they were once one of a pair. But beyond the watchful eyes of their mothers, the boys eventually become best friends, never knowing they are related until one fateful day.
The brilliantly written production has become a favourite with families, drama students, and theatre aficionados alike. The themes explored and parodied throughout the performance are both deeply thoughtful and thoroughly entertaining. Russell wrote the scenes of childish games and bickering based on his own children. When combined with a competent cast, the result is spellbinding. You'll laugh out loud at typical childish behaviour such as Mickey telling Eddie about his friend Linda: "She's a girl but she's alright."
The writing takes on a more serious note in the latter half of act two, exploring darker themes and gently awakening the class divide we realise has been lying dormant throughout the entire story. Sean Jones' metamorphosis from a bright and bubbly seven-year-old Mickey, into a depressed drug dependant wreck, is simply astounding. The anguish when his character realises what his life could have been like had he been the twin given away will bring a tear to the eye.
The set is one of the most convincing you may ever see in a theatre. The terraced houses, graffitied brick backdrops and the wallpapered interior of the Lyons' house sets the atmosphere in each scene, and aids you into becoming more involved with the story. The music takes this up a few notches.
Tuesday's performance began well, the audience revelling in the delights of the brilliantly choreographed children's games. As for act two, well it's safe to say the cast trumped their earlier performances. So much so they received a heartfelt standing ovation that brought tears of gratitude to many of the cast members' eyes. Blood Brothers is on at the Nottingham Theatre Royal until 19th April. Tickets will be going fast so get yours quick!
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