Willy Russell’s multi-award-winning musical Blood Brothers will play in theatres across the UK for its 2023 Summer tour. Presented by Bill Kenwright, the production stars Niki Colwell Evans in the iconic role of Mrs Johnstone, leading a fresh cast of newcomers and veterans of the show. Featuring memorable music including “Bright New Day”, “Marilyn Monroe”, and the show-stopping “Tell Me It’s Not True”, the captivating tale sees twins separated at birth, only to be reunited in a cruel twist of fate.

Cast

Niki Colwell Evans – Mrs Johnstone
Danny Whitehead  – Narrator
Sean Jones  – Mickey
Joe Sleight – Eddie
Paula Tappenden – Mrs Lyons
Timothy Lucas – Sammy
Gemma Broderick – Linda
Tim Churchill – Mr Lyons
Nick Wilkes – Policeman/Teacher
Jess Smith – Brenda
Tori Hargreaves – Donna-Marie/Miss Jones
Graeme Kinniburgh – Postman/Bus Conductor
Connor Bannister – Perkins
Josh Capper – Neighbour

2023 Tour Dates

Theatre Royal, Norwich
27 June – 1 July

Grand Theatre, Swansea

4 – 8 July

Theatre Royal, Nottingham
11 – 15 July

New Theatre, Hull
18 – 22 July

Arts Theatre, Cambridge
1 – 5 August

Venue Cymru, Llandudno
8 – 12 August

Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford
15 – 19 August

The Marlow Theatre, Canterbury
22 – 26 August

Hippodrome Theatre, Bristol
29 August – 2 September

Garrick Theatre, Lichfield
5 – 9 September

Oxford Playhouse, Oxford
12 – 16 September

Regent Theatre, Ipswich
19 – 23 September

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford
26 – 30 September

Theatre Royal, Brighton
3 – 7 October

The Alhambra Theatre, Bradford
31 October – 4 November