Event: Bill Kenwright Ltd’s Award-Winning “Blood Brothers”
Dates: Tuesday 16 to Saturday 20 January 2024
Venue: New Victoria Theatre, Peacocks Centre, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6GQ
Tickets: atgtickets.com/woking
Don’t miss the chance to witness the legendary, award-winning musical “Blood Brothers” as it continues its UK tour, stopping at the New Victoria Theatre in Woking. This internationally acclaimed musical, penned by the renowned playwright Willy Russell, is hailed as “one of the best musicals ever written” by the Sunday Times.
Celebrating over 10,000 performances in London’s West End, “Blood Brothers” is not just a musical; it’s an experience that consistently earns standing ovations and roaring approval. The journey of this epic tale began as a play in a Liverpool school in 1981, leading to its debut at the Liverpool Playhouse in 1983. Since then, it has enjoyed global success, with sold-out seasons in the US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Japan, earning four Best Musical awards in London and seven Tony Award nominations on Broadway.
Featuring a superb score with hits like “A Bright New Day,” “Marilyn Monroe,” and the emotionally charged “Tell Me It’s Not True,” the musical narrates the poignant story of twins separated at birth. They grow up in contrasting worlds, only to face each other again under tragic circumstances.
The story revolves around Mrs. Johnstone, a mother abandoned by her husband and struggling to provide for her seven children. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers she’s pregnant with twins and makes a fateful decision with her employer, leading to a climactic ending.
Don’t miss this theatrical masterpiece that combines captivating narrative with heart-stirring music – a true celebration of theatre!
