Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as BLOOD BROTHERS. It was recently voted MOST POPULAR BRITISH MUSICAL OF ALL TIME by readers of the New York Times and has scooped up four awards for Best Musical in London, seven Tony Award nominations on Broadway and is now booking into its 20th year.

Written by Willy Russell, one of this country's leading contemporary dramatists (Educating Rita, Shirley Valentine), it tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks. The incredible score includes Bright New Day and the emotionally charged Tell Me It's Not True.

"The greatest musical of the decade" - International Herald Tribune

"Devastating. A masterpiece. If you haven't seen it, go. If you have, go again" - News of the World

Cast Notes

MELANIE C, the chart-topping star of the biggest girl band of all time – The Spice Girls – is to make her theatrical debut in BLOOD BROTHERS. Her opening performance on Monday 26 October will mark the first by a Spice Girl in a West End musical.

Liverpool born Melanie will star as Mrs Johnstone in Willy Russell’s legendary West End smash hit, one of the longest running shows in musical history, BLOOD BROTHERS celebrates its 21st birthday at London’s Phoenix Theatre. Please Note: Recommended age is 12. NO child under the age of 4 will be allowed in the auditorium.