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Post by hannechalk on Jul 31, 2018 18:12:58 GMT
Or might be 'Cats', as that show is also touring again and could be considered iconic:) It's not Cats. 😉 |
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Post by hannechalk on Jul 31, 2018 18:16:16 GMT
If anyone would like to keep up to date with the new tour, I run a fanfeed (nothing official) on Twitter - @bloodbrostour.
The show is still on a break.
I will announce casting when the cast and BKL do on social media.
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Post by musicalmarge on Aug 9, 2018 11:11:30 GMT
OMG LINZI HATELY TO BE THE NEXT MRS J!!
Olivier Award nominated British actress Linzi Hateley makes her debut in the seminal role of Mrs Johnstone. She said:
“Mrs Johnstone is an iconic role that I’ve always secretly dreamed of playing. I’m thrilled to finally get the chance to fulfil a dream - and to perform it to audiences right across our country.”
The cast for new Blood Brothers tour includes Sarah Jane Buckley, Sean Jones, Mark Hutchinson, Robbie Scotcher, Danielle Corlass, Tim Churchill, Graham Martin, Amy Jane Ollies, Alison Crawford, Graeme Kinniburgh, Andy Owens and Josh Capper
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Post by SageStageMgr on Aug 9, 2018 11:14:47 GMT
Thanks for sharing. But the Hutch... still?! Bonkers casting.
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Post by Seriously on Aug 9, 2018 11:20:57 GMT
The combined age of the Johnson twins must be over 100 by now!
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Post by macksennett on Aug 9, 2018 20:56:32 GMT
Linzi’s casting will ensure I pay a return visit to this!
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Post by theatreian on Aug 9, 2018 21:18:16 GMT
I remember Linzi singing Tell me it's not true a while back at a musicals concert and she said then that its a part she would love to play. Glad she is joining the illustrious group of women to play the character. Can't wait to see her.
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Post by drowseychap on Aug 10, 2018 0:28:54 GMT
Linzi’s casting will ensure I pay a return visit to this! Me too seen the show almost 60 times over the past 20 yrs but not been forcaeound 6 years as it got a bit samey quite excited to see it again now |
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Post by daniel on Aug 10, 2018 7:56:29 GMT
This is really exciting. I can't recall the last time Blood Brothers toured without some kind of star casting. Really can't wait to see what Linzi does with the part, I think she's going to be great.
Also looking forward to seeing Robbie Scotcher again. I think[/] he was the Narrator when I first saw the show back in 2008, and I just remember thinking he was fantastic.
Wimbledon for me!
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Post by tommy on Aug 10, 2018 8:16:31 GMT
I'm sure she'll be great, but big shoes to fill after Lyn Paul's definife Mrs Johnstone performances..
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2018 8:16:43 GMT
No Lyn Paul. No Ryan.
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Post by distantcousin on Aug 10, 2018 9:24:22 GMT
At last, an age appropriate Mrs J!! It was getting ridiculous having OAPs playing the role.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 10, 2018 9:46:29 GMT
Why don’t they cast some age appropriate actors for the twins though? When I last saw it (and it will be the last time because I hated it) the sight of two middle aged men playing very small boys in those early scenes made me cringe.
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Post by danb on Aug 10, 2018 9:57:08 GMT
Why don’t they cast some age appropriate actors for the twins though? When I last saw it (and it will be the last time because I hated it) the sight of two middle aged men playing very small boys in those early scenes made me cringe. ...and a bit creepy seeing 50 odd year old blokes getting off with 25 year old Lindas. I suppose it is in keeping with their 70 year old Mum! |
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Post by jgblunners on Aug 10, 2018 10:36:17 GMT
Fab news, Linzi seems perfect for the role! I’m moving to London in September so will definitely try to see this in Wimbledon, although at the moment I can’t see any student discounts or ATG TheatreCard offers - stingy Kenwright!
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Post by distantcousin on Aug 10, 2018 11:08:29 GMT
Why don’t they cast some age appropriate actors for the twins though? When I last saw it (and it will be the last time because I hated it) the sight of two middle aged men playing very small boys in those early scenes made me cringe.
I don't see them problem so much when the cast are playing the kids because it's deliberately fake. It's more of stretch, like someone else said when they're playing adults in their early 20's (especially with other actors of the right age). THat is the more uncredible scenario.
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Post by hannechalk on Aug 10, 2018 15:42:29 GMT
Sean Jones (Mickey) is not 50 yet, and Danielle is not 25.
Anyway, the full cast:
Mickey - Sean Jones - @seany180
Eddie - Mark Hutchinson
Linda - Danielle Corlass - @dcorlass
Mrs Johnstone - Linzi Hateley - @linzihateley
Mrs Lyons - Sarah Jane Buckley - @sarahjabuckley
Narrator - Robbie Scotcher - @robbiescotcher
Sammy - Daniel Taylor - @danieltayloresq
Mr Lyons - Tim Churchill - @timchurchill71
Donna Marie/Miss Jones - Amy-Jane Ollies - @amyjaneollies
Brenda - Alison Crawford - @benormalpickle
Policeman/Teacher - Graham Martin - @gramartin
Perkins - Andy Owens - @andrewmcintosh8
Neighbour - Josh Capper - @joshcapper
Bus Conductor - Graeme Kinniburgh
Daniel Taylor will not be performing as Sammy in Shrewsbury from 8 till 13 October 2018, as he puts on a production of 'A Taste of Honey' at the Epstein in Liverpool.
I run a fanfeed on Twitter - @bloodbrostour - and am administrator on the Facebook-page 'Blood Brothers UK Tour - Facebook Fanpage'.
There are two other fanfeeds on Twitter - @bloodbrosuktour and @bloodbrotour. None of the fanfeeds have any official or special access to the tour, cast, band and creatives.
End of public service-announcement. 😉
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Post by hannechalk on Aug 10, 2018 15:47:39 GMT
I know how you feel, I was a complete mess at Lyn's last performance. But she would like the fans to support Linzi. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2018 15:56:49 GMT
Considering the twins are probably barely 30 (maybe 35? Certainly not very old anyway) by the end of the show, I think that should be the maximum sort of age for Mickey, Eddie, and Linda's actors. I believe Mrs Johnstone is 25 when she gives birth to the twins, so ideally her actor would be around 55. Obviously give a few years either way leeway because playing ages rarely match actual ages, but if your twins have gone beyond 40, then it's not really going to give a proper sense of tragedy at the end, for me anyway.
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Post by shady23 on Aug 10, 2018 16:43:33 GMT
How long have they been performing in this show? I've seen it a few times over the years and it always seems to be the same people.
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Post by d'James on Aug 10, 2018 16:48:30 GMT
I really hope someone gets Lyn Paul to record Tell Me It’s Not True properly.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 10, 2018 19:41:29 GMT
How long have they been performing in this show? I've seen it a few times over the years and it always seems to be the same people. I think it makes a complete joke of it. Do not tell me that there aren’t talented MT actors in their 20’s who couldn’t completely smash this and would fill it with some youthful optimism. It certainly needs it. |
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Post by Jon on Aug 10, 2018 20:18:11 GMT
I’d like to see another producer or creative team take on Blood Brothers but I doubt Kenwright would ever let the rights go.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 10, 2018 20:22:00 GMT
It’s a brilliant story dramatically but the way it’s presented is (for me) absolutely awful.
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Post by theatreian on Aug 10, 2018 21:21:53 GMT
Have to disagree on that .It's one of the most successful touring shows filling venues year after year. As a scouser I am biased but its's still one of my favourite shows.
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