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Blood Brothers – September 2024

Blood Brothers (play version) by Willy Russel. Tickets £14, September 4th-7th at Copthorne Village Hall

Did you ever hear the tale of the Johnston twins?

In September 2024, the Copthorne Players brought the play version of Blood Brothers by Willy Russell to the village hall. Audiences said:

“You had me gripped all the way through!”

“One of the best amateur performances I’ve seen.”

“Excellent production.”

“The play version was absolutely fabulous.”

Mickey and Eddie kneel, hands clasped. Behind and between them, the Narrator is looking on. He is lit from above. Either side, the mothers stand upstage, in darkness, only just visible.
The Narrator looks on.
In the foreground, Mrs Johnston is leaning over a beautiful lacy bassinet. In the background, Mrs Lyons looks on.
Mrs J looks lovingly at her baby, now given away.
Mrs Johnston tells off a sheepish Mickey.
Mrs Johnston tells off a sheepish Mickey.
Linda points a toy gun at Eddie as Mickey watches on.
It’s only a toy gun, y’know.
Eddie is about to throw a stone at the audience. A female police officer has caught his arm.
Eddie’s in trouble with the law.
Mickey sits on a park bench. Eddie stands behind him with a grin on his face and his hands over Mickey's eyes.
Guess who?