Bill Kenwright Ltd has confirmed casting for its continuing Blood Brothers UK tour.
The tour starts up again this summer at Milton Keynes Theatre on 27 August 2025, and then plays Buxton, Nottingham, Barnstaple, Stoke-on-Trent, Mold, Poole, Cheltenham, Swindon, Belfast, Doncaster, and Salford. See all dates and booking info.
Returning to the role of Mrs Johnstone is Blood Brothers leading lady Vivienne Carlyle.
Continuing as the twin brothers, Mickey and Eddie, are Sean Jones and Joe Sleight, with Gemma Brodrick reprising her role as Linda.
The Narrator will be played by Kristofer Harding, with Paula Tappenden as Mrs Lyons and Danny Knott as Perkins.
Also joining the cast for the Autumn 2025 tour are Michael Gillett as Sammy, Francesca Benton-Stace as Donna Marie/Miss Jones, and Latesha Karisa as Brenda.
Continuing in the tour are Tim Churchill as Mr Lyons, Dominic Gore as Neighbour, Alex Harland as Policeman/Teacher, and Graeme Kinniburgh as Postman/Bus Conductor.
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Blood Brothers is written by award-winning playwright Willy Russell (Educating Rita, Shirley Valentine).
Bill Kenwright’s production played for over 10,000 performances in London’s West End, and has won 4 awards for Best Musical in London, and received 7 Tony Award nominations on Broadway.
Blood Brothers tells the moving tale of twins separated at birth, who grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with tragic consequences.
The show is directed by Bob Tomson and the late Bill Kenwright, with Musical Supervisor Matt Malone, sound design by Dan Samson, set & costume design by Andy Walmsley and lighting design by Nick Richings. The Resident Director is Tim Churchill.
Blood Brothers started its life as a play performed at a Liverpool school in 1981, before opening at the Liverpool Playhouse in 1983. The musical has since played around the world, including winning four awards for Best Musical in London and seven Tony Award nominations on Broadway. The show played for more than 10,000 performances in the West End.
Some dates for the spring 2026 UK & Ireland tour are already on sale, with venues including Bromley, Crewe, Coventry, Brighton, Derry, Sunderland, and London Richmond from 12 to 16 May 2026. Further dates and casting for 2026 is to be announced.
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