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Post by theatreliker on Jun 16, 2024 12:20:26 GMT
Sad to hear this. I also saw him as the Narrator a few times between 2006 and 2008. His narrator was a menacing presence and he had a great voice, which especially complemented Lyn Paul's very well. RIP
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Post by hannechalk on Jul 9, 2024 9:49:55 GMT
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Post by Alejo on Jul 9, 2024 10:57:34 GMT
Any rumours on who will be Mrs Johnstone in the upcoming tour? I haven’t seen Blood Brothers for years so would like to see it again, but Mrs J may be the deal breaker.
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Post by hannechalk on Jul 9, 2024 11:28:06 GMT
Any rumours on who will be Mrs Johnstone in the upcoming tour? I haven’t seen Blood Brothers for years so would like to see it again, but Mrs J may be the deal breaker. She has been associated with the show before, but hasn't been in it for years. She is not in her sixties or seventies. I personally am delighted. Official press release is imminent, but not confirmed when exactly. There will be a new Sammy.
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Post by Alejo on Jul 9, 2024 12:04:41 GMT
Any rumours on who will be Mrs Johnstone in the upcoming tour? I haven’t seen Blood Brothers for years so would like to see it again, but Mrs J may be the deal breaker. She has been associated with the show before, but hasn't been in it for years. She is not in her sixties or seventies. I personally am delighted. Official press release is imminent, but not confirmed when exactly. There will be a new Sammy. Oh, thanks very much. “Hasn’t been in it for years” suggests probably not Linzi Hateley - is 2018 “for years”? 🤣 I’m trying to think of other Mrs Js that are not a Nolan and in their 60s/70s though. Mel C and someone from Atomic Kitten (Natasha?) are the only ones that come to mind. Although “associated with the show” could mean previously in a different role. You have my interest now anyway. 😄
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Post by singularsensation10 on Jul 9, 2024 13:02:25 GMT
Vivienne Carlyle was sensational. Hope it’s her.
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Post by danb on Jul 9, 2024 15:01:06 GMT
I’ve been informed by Mrs Dan that we WILL be seeing the show again when it comes to our seaside town in September. So at least there’ll be new cast worth getting excited for!
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Post by hannechalk on Jul 9, 2024 15:03:12 GMT
I’ve been informed by Mrs Dan that we WILL be seeing the show again when it comes to our seaside town in September. So at least there’ll be new cast worth getting excited for! If it's WsM I might see you there!
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Post by hannechalk on Jul 17, 2024 16:16:03 GMT
Vivienne Carlyle will be Mrs Johnstone! I've been waiting for years to see her again, I am so excited! Further cast: Sean Jones and Joe Sleight will return to the production as twins Mickey and Eddie, while Gemma Brodrick will reprise the role of Linda. Also returning are Sarah Jane Buckley (as Mrs Lyons), Scott Anson (as Narrator), Tim Churchill (as Mr Lyons), Chloe Pole (as Donna Marie), Alex Harland (as Policeman/Teacher), Graeme Kinniburgh (as Postman/Bus Conductor) and Jess Smith (as Brenda). New additions to the cast include James Ledsham (as Sammy), Ben Mabberley (as Perkins) and Dominic Gore (as Neighbour). www.whatsonstage.com/news/blood-brothers-reveals-casting-for-autumn-2024-uk-tour_1615605/
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Post by Jane Parfitt on Jul 17, 2024 16:24:09 GMT
Really disappointed with this casting, wish they'd get someone new to play Mrs J!
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Post by hannechalk on Jul 17, 2024 16:54:51 GMT
Really disappointed with this casting, wish they'd get someone new to play Mrs J! On this occasion they had too many new shows to cast, so they decided to go with someone they already knew could do it, is my understanding.
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Post by theatreliker on Jul 17, 2024 18:27:48 GMT
Saw her several times as Mrs Lyons and Mrs Johnstone including the final performances in London. Slightly surprised as they usually get a name. But she's got a great voice.
Seeing Everybody's Talking about Jamie this week, I did wonder how long will it be before Sam Bailey is cast?
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Post by hannechalk on Jul 17, 2024 20:20:52 GMT
Saw her several times as Mrs Lyons and Mrs Johnstone including the final performances in London. Slightly surprised as they usually get a name. But she's got a great voice. Seeing Everybody's Talking about Jamie this week, I did wonder how long will it be before Sam Bailey is cast? Apparently she is still a rated performer in her native Scotland, and the tour is there for a solid month (consecutive weeks) so that may play a part. Llike Rebecca Storm usually doing the Dublin/Irish dates.
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Post by hannechalk on Jul 23, 2024 19:05:34 GMT
On an advert for the show for Cardiff, one person wondered if they would stay true to Liverpool, or adapt it to Cardiff.
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Post by hannechalk on Aug 20, 2024 16:52:00 GMT
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