Blood Brothers reveals 2026 tour cast

Names joining the 2026 tour of Blood Brothers have been announced.

Blood Brothers tells the story of twins separated at birth, who grow up on the opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with tragic consequences. The musical features such standards as “A Bright New Day”, ”Marilyn Monroe” and “Tell Me It’s Not True”.

The show is directed by Bob Tomson and the late Bill Kenwright, while the creative team includes resident director Tim Churchill, musical supervisor Matt Malone, sound designer Dan Samson, set and costume designer Andy Walmsley and lighting designer Nick Richings.

Revealed today, for the spring dates, Vivienne Carlyle will continue to play Mrs Johnstone, having played the character in the show’s West End production. In addition, Sean Jones and Joe Sleight will stay in the roles of Mickey and Eddie, with Gemma Brodrick playing Linda.

For the shows in Derry and Dublin, Rebecca Storm will play Mrs Johnstone.

Laura Harrison returns to the show, having previously played Donna Marie in 2015, now taking on the role of Mrs Lyons.

Two Blood Brothers alumni, Richard Munday and Kristofer Harding, will share the role of the Narrator.

Also reprising their roles are Michael Gillett (Sammy), Tim Churchill (Mr Lyons), Francesca Benton-Stace (Donna Marie/Miss Jones), Latesha Karisa (Brenda), Danny Knott (Perkins), Dominic Gore (Neighbour), Alex Harland (Policeman/Teacher) and Graeme Kinniburgh (Postman/Bus Conductor).

In 2026, the show will visit Churchill Theatre Bromley (14 to 17 January), Crewe’s Lyceum Theatre (20 to 24 January), Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre (27 to 31 January), Guildford Yvonne Arnaud Theatre (3 to 7 February), Brighton Theatre Royal (10 to 14 February), and the Derry Millennium Forum (17 to 21 February).

It will also visit the Dublin Bord Gàis Energy Theatre (24 February to 7 March), Sunderland Empire Theatre (17 to 21 March), Wellingborough Castle Theatre (24 to 28 March), Hull New Theatre (31 March to 4 April), Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre (14 to 18 April), High Wycombe’s Wycombe Swan (21 to 25 April), Bradford Alhambra Theatre (28 April to 2 May), Hertford Beam (5 to 9 May), London’s Richmond Theatre (12 to 16 May), and Lichfield Garrick Theatre (19 to 23 May).

Tour dates continue into autumn, with more venues and casting to be confirmed.

Select tour stops are on sale here.