Blood Brothers comes to Wycombe
2010-07-18
‘The Musical for All Time’ Blood Brothers opens the newly refurbished Wycombe Swan’s 18th Season Mon 13 – Sat 18 September | Mon – Sat 7.30pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm
Voted ‘MOST POPULAR BRITISH MUSICAL OF ALL TIME’ by New York Times readers
‘You’ve never seen a musical like BLOOD BROTHERS. Every night of the week audiences stand and cheer.
See it for yourself and understand why.’ New York Times
Following sell out seasons in the US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Japan, the international smash hit musical Blood Brothers continues to tour the UK. Hailed as one of the best musicals of all time, Blood Brothers has triumphed across the globe. Scooping up no less than four awards for best musical in London and seven Tony Award nominations on Broadway, Blood Brothers is simply unmissable and unbeatable. This epic tale of Liverpool life has been running in London’s West End, since July 1988 and touring the UK since 1995.
Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving story of twin boys separated at birth, only to be reunited by a twist of fate and a mother’s haunting secret. The memorable score includes A Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.
X Factor’s Niki Evans returns to the role of Mrs Johnstone for Wycombe Swan, following her current spell in the West End. Evans was selected for the final phase of the X Factor as one of three contestants in the Over 25s category mentored by competition judge Louis Walsh. Her performance of "Nothing Compares to You" in the first week of the live shows brought a standing ovation from the audience and acclaim from the four judges. Judge Sharon Osbourne told Evans that she was "in a class of her own". Each week Evans took on new challenges, both singing and performing, and was never placed in the bottom two, until she was eliminated at the semi-final stage. Niki now takes on her biggest challenge performing to audiences up and down the country in one of musical theatres most tragic and iconic roles.
When Mrs Johnstone, a young mother, is deserted by her husband and left to her own devices to provide for seven hungry children she takes a job as a housekeeper in order to make ends meet. It is not long before her brittle world crashes around her when she discovers herself to be pregnant yet again – this time with twins! In a moment of weakness and desperation, she enters a secret pact with her employer which leads inexorably to the show’s shattering climax. A sensational cast, incredible showstopping music, remarkable staging and five star performances make Blood Brothers an enthralling night of entertainment.
WILLY RUSSELL is undeniably one of this country’s leading contemporary dramatists. His countless credits include Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine. Educating Rita, originally commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company, enjoyed a two year run in the West End and was made into a movie starring Michael Caine and Julie Walters. Shirley Valentine also made the move from stage to screen in an enormously popular film starring Pauline Collins and Tom Conti.
For Bookings
Phone: 01494 512000
In Person: Mon – Sat 10am – 8pm
Sun & Bank Holidays - 90 mins before shows on performance days
On-line
Tickets: £20.50 - £31.00
Events
Pre-show dining in Wycombe Swan’s Oak Room
Sat 18 September | 5.30pm
Call 01494 552885 to book
