Blood Brothers
Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre –
Bill Kenwright Ltd presents Willy Russell's Blood Brothers
Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.
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Exhilarating... one of the best musicals ever writtenSunday Times
Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award winning Blood Brothers. The production ran for more than 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only four musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’, as inevitably it “brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval” (The Daily Mail).
The superb score includes "Bright New Day", "Marilyn Monroe" and the emotionally charged hit "Tell Me It’s Not True"
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A triumphant evening... unmissable and unbeatableThe Spectator
Vivienne Carlyle will continue as Mrs. Johnstone having gained widespread critical acclaim and nightly standing ovations on the show’s most recent tours.
Richard Munday re-joins Blood Brothers as the Narrator after playing the role on the 2022–2023 UK tour.
Fresh from alternating the role of Elphaba in Wicked (Apollo Victoria) and covering Norma Desmond in Jamie Lloyd's production of Sunset Boulevard (Savoy), Laura Harrison returns to Blood Brothers. Harrison previously played Donna Marie in the 2015 tour and is now taking on the role of Mrs Lyons.
Sean Jones and Joe Sleight will also be returning as the twin brothers, Mickey and Eddie and Gemma Brodrick will continue to play Linda.
Also reprising their roles are Michael Gillett (Sammy), Tim Churchill (Mr Lyons), Francesca Benton-Stace (Donna Marie/Miss Jones), Latesha Karisa (Brenda), Danny Knott (Perkins), Dominic Gore (Neighbour), Alex Harland (Policeman/Teacher) and Graeme Kinniburgh (Postman/Bus Conductor).
Photography credit – Blood Brothers 2025 production photography, Jack Merriman Photography. 2025 Autumn cast featured.
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Discounts
Groups (10+): £6.00 off tickets in bands B/C/D*
Groups (20+): £8.00 off tickets in bands B/C/D*
Under 16 & Over 60s: £4 off tickets in bands B/C/D*
Schools: £18.25 tickets available for Wednesday & Thursday matinees only. Teachers go free.**
*Only available for Tuesday - Thursday performances. Discount is available online and automatically applied at checkout (for standard tickets). Alternatively, please call 0300 500 0595 or email groupsales@bhlive.org.uk. Calls to 03 numbers are charged at local rates and are included in free call packages where applicable.
**One complimentary teacher ticket with every 10 paid for student tickets. For school bookings, please email schools@bhlive.org.uk.