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Blood Brothers

Series: Modern Classics
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Blood Brothers by Willy Russell is a captivating musical that explores themes of class, fate, and family. It tells the story of twin brothers separated at birth, who lead very different lives but are brought back together by a series of coincidental events. The narrative delves into the social and economic divides that shape their destinies, highlighting how these forces impact their persons and relationships.
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You might enjoy this classic dramatic play if you are fascinated by stories that explore themes of class divide, family bonds, and fate. This masterpiece is renowned for its emotional storytelling, memorable characters, and poignant commentary on social issues. Its compelling narrative and rich cultural context make it a beloved choice for theatre lovers and those who appreciate intense, thought-provoking drama.

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Blood Brothers

Twin brothers are seperated at birth because their mother cannot afford to keep them both. She gives one of them away to wealthy Mrs Lyons and they grow up as friends, in ignorance of their fraternity until the inevitable quarrel unleashes a blood-bath.

Twin brothers are separated at birth because their mother cannot afford to keep them both. She gives one of them away to wealthy Mrs Lyons and they grow up as friends, in ignorance of their fraternity until the inevitable quarrel unleashes a blood-bath.

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A Liverpudlian West Side Story: twin brothers are separated at birth because their mother cannot afford to keep them both. She gives one of them away to wealthy Mrs Lyons, and they grow up as friends, unaware of their fraternity until the inevitable quarrel unleashes a bloodbath.

Willy Russell is less concerned with political tub-thumping than with weaving a close-knit story about the working of fate and destiny ... it carries one along with it in almost unreserved enjoyment Guardian

One of the longest-running and most successful ever West End musicals, Blood Brothers premiered at the Liverpool Playhouse in January 1983.

Series: Modern Classics

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780413767707

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 May 2001

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Methuen Drama

Edition: New edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 112g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Willy Russell was born in Whiston near Liverpool and left school at fifteen. He went through a succession of jobs before, at the age of twenty, he decided to take β€˜O' levels and β€˜A' levels and become a teacher. At about the same time he saw John McGrath's play Unruly Elements at the Everyman Theatre, Liverpool, and decided he wanted to become a playwright. His plays include: ONE FOR THE ROAD, STAGS AND HENS, EDUCATING RITA, BLOOD BROTHERS and SHIRLEY VALENTINE.

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