Reader Reviews
Blood Brothers (Opera House, Manchester)
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 | Seen in Southend. Perhaps because it has been running in London and on tour for so long it seems easy to take Blood Brothers for granted. Seeing it again though it is great to be reminded of how good a show it still is - a terrific story, marvellous songs and "that" ending gets you every time. Robbie Scorcer is a bit undrepowered as the narrator and Lyn Paul is now a rather senior Mrs. Johnstone, but she sings the role as well as anyone I have previously seen. I was also impressed by Kelly-Anne Gower who gave Linda much more depth than usual. (Incidentally, how long before Bill Kenwright casts Stephanie from Over the Rainbow as Linda? She's a real 17 year-old scouser and BK loves telly casting.) Even after so many performances the obligatory tears from the cast at the end are undeniably genuine, a testament of the emotional grip that Blood Brothers exerts - long may it continue. - David Baxter | 02 Jun 10 |
| Just saw Blood Brothers in Swindon. BRILLIANT! Robbie Scotcher was amazing. - Nel Rowlands | 06 Dec 09 |
| Blood Brothers was great, i even cried at the end.Everyone was amazing but even more so for Mrs Johnstone. i found the narrator annoying though but he held the play together with his riddles. The sets and coustumes were good as they had hidden messages behind them. Basically portrayed all the themes well. e.g social class. Well done to all the cast. - Dave | 01 Nov 09 |
| Watched this last night . Lyn Paul's Mrs Johnstone is out of this world . The play is full of pace , humour and a big big sound . The pathos isn't overplayed and the narrative just leaves you speechless with its poignancy . Amazingly although the play is a period piece it has a vibrancy that takes your breath away . Didn't agree with the reviwer about the Liverpool accents . I thought they were generally spot on - with special mention of Mickey. Fabulous night out that even the most cynical of musical viewers would enjoy . - martin douglas | 14 Oct 09 |
