THE cast has been confirmed for a production of Blood Brothers coming to the Lichfield Garrick.
Vivienne Carlyle will continue in the role of Vivienne Carlyle having won widespread acclaim for recent runs, while Richard Munday returns as the narrator after original performing as part of the UK tour in 2022-23.
They will be joined by Laura Harrison who will swap the role she had as Donna Marie in 2015 for a part as Mrs Lyons.
Other actors due to appear include Sean Jones as Joe Sleight as the brothers Micky and Eddie, while Gemma Brodrick will play Linda.
A spokesperson said:
“Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins separated at birth who grow up on the opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with tragic consequences.
“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.”
Blood Brothers will run at the Lichfield Garrick from 19th to 23rd May. For tickets, call the box office on 01543 412121 or visit the theatre’s website.
