BLOOD BROTHERS – Aylesbury Theatre
BLOOD BROTHERS BECKONS WET WET WET AND WEST END STAR
MARTI PELLOW TO RETURN TO AYLESBURY AS NARRATOR
Bill Kenright presents Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Mon 23 – Sat 28 Feb. Following his recent portrayal of Che in the highly acclaimed West End run of Evita, Marti Pellow returns to the stage for a strictly limited season in Blood Brothers.
From Mon 23 Feb Pellow will play Narrator at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre – a role he played previously in the West End. He’ll be joined be Maureen Nolan, who returns to the musical as the tragic Mrs Johnstone.
Marti Pellow is one of music’s most respected artists. For over 30 years he has enjoyed global success: as the lead singer of Wet Wet Wet, as a solo artist, and as one of the UK’s most acclaimed leading men of musical theatre. Starring roles include Evita, The Witches of Eastwick, Chess, Jekyll & Hyde and Chicago. As a recording artist and with Wet Wet Wet, Marti has enjoyed virtually unrivalled chart success, with over 25 hits and three of the UK’s biggest number one singles, including the seminal Love Is All Around. In 2013, after 20 years apart, Wet Wet Wet reunited for a sell-out arena tour. That same year, Marti released Hope, his eighth solo album, and this year he released Boulevard of Life, which saw him return to his roots as a singer-songwriter and collaborate with some of his closest friends in the industry, including Chris Difford from Squeeze, for an album of soul, country and pop.
Hailed as one of the best musicals of all time, Blood Brothers, written by award-winning playwright Willy Russell 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 ran in London’s West End for 24 years and exceeded 10,000 performances. It is one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone.
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.
Maureen Nolan has been singing with her sisters since she was nine years old. Together they became one of Europe’s first girl bands – The Nolans. The Nolans’ success is legendary, including phenomenal record sales worldwide, particularly in Japan where they sold more records than The Beatles! Maureen has played Mrs Johnstone in Blood Brothers in the West End and on tour to critical acclaim. She was the fourth Nolan sister to play the role, earning them entry in to the Guinness Book of Records.
Blood Brothers is directed by Bob Tomson and Bill Kenwright with design by Andy Walmsley. Dan Samson is the sound designer. Tom De Keyser is the musical supervisor and Kelvin Towse is the musical director.
Book now at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Box Office on 0844 871 7607 (bkg fee), or online at www.atgtickets.com/aylesbury (bkg fee), and don’t forget your tissues!
LISTINGS
Performances: Mon 23 – Sat 28 Feb
Evenings 7.30pm Thu & Sat Mat 2.30pm
Tickets: £10 – £37.50 when booked in person at the Box Office (£12.90 – £41.40 when booked online or over the phone)
Box Office: 0844 871 7607 (bkg fee)
Groups Hotline: 0844 871 7614
Access Booking: 0844 871 7677 (bkg fee)
Online Booking: www.atgtickets.com/aylesbury (bkg fee)
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