The international smash hit musical Blood Brothers is set to appear at the Congress Theatre from 18th – 23rd January, with Lyn Paul returning to the role of Mrs Johnstone.
No stranger to Blood Brothers, ‘The definitive Mrs Johnstone’ (Manchester Evening News) Lyn Paul makes a welcome return to the iconic role, one she first played in 1997. Lyn last played Mrs Johnstone in the final West End performances at the Phoenix Theatre in 2012. She has starred in the UK tour of Cabaret in 2013 as Fraulein Schneider, in Boy George’s musical Taboo and in Footloose – The Musical.
Lyn rose to fame in the early 1970s as a member of the New Seekers. She was the featured vocalist on their 1972 Eurovision Song Contest entry, Beg, Steal or Borrow, in which they came second and lead vocalist on the 1974 number one hit You Won’t Find Another Fool Like Me. Among the group’s other works, they recorded the song I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing, adapted from an advertising jingle for Coca-Cola, which sold over 20 million copies and still remains one of the 100 best-selling singles in the UK.
Joining Lyn on stage in Blood Brothers are, Kris Harding (Narrator) Sean Jones (Mickey), Joel Benedict (Eddie), Danielle Corlass (Linda), Paula Tappenden (Mrs Lyons), Tim Churchill (Mr Lyons), Peter Washington (Sammy), Graham Martin, Laura Harrison, Lois Molloy, Graeme Kinniburgh, Henry Regan and Josh Capper.
Hailed as one of the best musicals of all time, Blood Brothers, written by award-winning playwright Willy Russell has triumphed across the globe. Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving story of twin boys separated at birth, only to be reunited by a twist of fate and a mother’s haunting secret. The memorable score includes A Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.
Catch the phenomenal musical sensation, Blood Brothers, at the Congress Theatre from Monday 18th – Saturday 23rd January 2016, with evening performances at 7.30pm and Thursday and Saturday matinees at 2.30pm. Tickets priced £15 – £34.50 are available online at eastbournetheatres.co.uk or by calling the Box Office on 01323 412000.
