Blood Brothers returning to stage in Darlington this week

The Bill Kenwright Ltd UK tour of Blood Brothers arrives at Darlington Hippodrome this week.

The production of the international smash hit musical will open on November 12, at the Darlingron venue as it continues to tour across the UK. Vivienne Carlyle is returning to the iconic role of Mrs Johnstone, having received nightly standing ovations for her powerful and poignant performance in the West End production.

Sean Jones and Joe Sleight return as twins Mickey and Eddie, with Gemma Brodrick reprising the role of Linda.

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Also returning to the cast for 2024 are Sarah Jane Buckley (Mrs Lyons), Scott Anson (Narrator), Tim Churchill (Mr Lyons), Chloe Pole (Donna Marie), Alex Harland (Policeman/Teacher), Graeme Kinniburgh (Postman/Bus Conductor) and Jess Smith (Brenda), with James Ledsham (Sammy), Ben Mabberley (Perkins) and Dominic Gore (Neighbour) joining the production.

Blood Brothers tells tale of twins separated at birth, who grow up on the opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with tragic consequences. Blood Brothers runs at Darlington Hippodrome from Tuesday 12 to Saturday 16 November. To book visit www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk or call the Box Office on 01325 405405.

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