Blood Brothers, Bill Kenwright’s legendary production of the smash hit musical, will return to the stage in 2022, playing at the Theatre Royal Windsor for a 16-weeks tour from January 14 at Theatre Royal Windsor.

Nikki Evans will return to the role of Mrs Johnstone after joining the show in the West End. Sean Jones will also be returning as Mickey Johnston a role which he has previously made his own, to critical acclaim. They will be joined on stage by Carly Burns as Linda, Melissa Potts as Brenda and Jacob Yolland as the Bus Conductor. Also joining the cast are Joel Benedict (Eddie), Josh Capper (Neighbour), Paula Tappenden (Mrs Lyons), Tim Churchill (Mr Lyons), Grace Galloway (Donna Marie/Miss Jones), Andy Owens (Perkins), Robbie Scotcher (Narrator), Paula Tappenden (Mrs Lyons),  Daniel Taylor (Sammy) and Nick Wilkes (Teacher/Policeman).

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. 

his epic tale of Liverpool life started as a play, performed at a Liverpool comprehensive school in 1981, before opening at the Liverpool Playhouse in 1983. The musical has since triumphed across the globe, completing sell out seasons in the US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Japan, and scooping up four awards for Best Musical in London and seven Tony Award nominations on Broadway.  

The superb score includes A Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.