The only time I’ve ever felt real sympathy for this difficult character & her journey! Bravo Gemma.
Last night I thought her equally as much of a tragedy as the iconic Mrs Johnstone. It is all too easy to play this challenging role as a one-dimensional “rich bitch” but Gemma made you really care, and understand what drives Mrs Lyons. She played Mrs Lyons with such gut-wrenching honesty that you could FEEL her desperation & empathise with her as she became more and more broken and terrified. Went to see Blood Brothers last night at #GrandOperaHouseYork It’s the umpteenth time I’ve seen it & it was great but I must say #GemmaBrodrick was SENSATIONAL as Mrs Lyons! I believe she usually portrays the more minor character of Donna-Marie, but stepped up (literally), into the role of the wretched “other mother” last night. A desperate Mickey decides to take action against his fraternal twin, which ultimately exposes their true identities. When Mickey is imprisoned, Linda’s subsequent depression forces her into the arms of a conciliatory Edward. As they try to conquer social divisions, their friendship is damaged and they are forced to deal with the harsh realities of class consciousness, with Edward leaving to attend Oxford, whilst Mickey spirals into a life of crime.Īs adults, the brothers are caught in a vicious love triangle with Mickey’s childhood sweetheart, Linda. With their familial relationship concealed by their parents, who have striven to keep them apart because of superstitious beliefs, the pair find themselves irreversibly intertwined.ĭespite relocating, their lives continue to be tangled, although the deep divisions between Edward’s privileged life and Mickey’s poverty-stricken existence begin to be a burden. The Storyīlood Brothers is the heart-breaking story of Mickey and Edward, two brothers separated at birth but brought together again through an unlikely friendship. Memorable songs such as “Marilyn Monroe”, “Shoes Upon the Table”, “Easy Terms” and “Tell Me It’s Not True” have become staples of the British musical repertoire. Seen by millions all over the world, Blood Brothers continues to be one of theatre’s favourite musicals. Huge stars have featured in the production, and the role of Mrs Johnstone has been played by the likes of Barbara Dickson, Stephanie Lawrence, the Nolan Sisters, Marti Webb, Carole King and Melanie Chisholm. Bill Kenwright’s “Dazzling” production ( Sunday Telegraph) of this iconic British musical, with book, music & lyrics by Willy Russell, will play multiple venues across the United Kingdom.īlood Brothers has seen a variety of revivals across the globe in the West End, UK tours, Australia, Broadway and even South Africa. Blood Brothers is back on tour across the UK in 2023, starring Niki Colwell Evans as Mrs.
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