Blood Brothers Is Incredibly Successful in London

Blood Brothers , written by Willy Russell, one of the longest-running musical in the history of London theater. It was originally opened 11th April 1983 at the Lyric Theatre in the City of Westminster, where he led seven months. It was revived in July 1988, when he played the Albery Theatre for approximately three years. After three years at the Albery, he moved to the Phoenix Theatre in London Borough of Camden, where he still currently playing.

Phoenix Theatre is located at the junction Flitcroft Street and Charing Cross Road in London Borough of Camden. It was opened in 24th September 1930, and is designated Grade II listed historic building, which means that it is particularly important buildings in London's history. It has hosted more than fine musicals and plays, including Canterbury Tales in the woods and Baker's Wife . Blood Brothers was the longest play in Phoenix theater history, as he was running for the past 21 years. Phoenix seats 1012 people on three levels, with Blood Brothers is sold on a regular basis. Buy your tickets early if you plan on catching the show.

The musical is the nature vs. nature plot, focusing on the fraternal twins separated shortly after they are born. They were built for families who live near each other, and they happen to meet one day and eventually become good friends. Twins end up living different lives, with a degree from Oxbridge, and the other is unemployed and often in trouble with the law. Through it all, they remain steadfast friends until they end up falling for the same girl.

This fine play won several awards, including four six Tony Awards Olivier Awards. He won an Olivier for being the Best New Musical in 1983, and won the Tony for best musical. Con O'Neill won the Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical in 1988, and has also scored a Tony for best actor in a musical for his portrayal of Mickey, one of the warring brothers. Barbara Dickson and Melanie C, Spice Girl fame, both have won awards for their interpretation of the role of Mrs. Johnstone, the mother of twins. Other prizes went to a couple of Drama Desk Awards, the Theatre World Award for the Stephen Lawrence in 1993.