Bill Kenwright’s production of Blood Brothers visits St Helens Theatre Royal from September 11 to 15.
Olivier Award-nominated British actress Linzi Hateley makes her debut in the role of Mrs Johnstone and the rest of the cast 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.
The epic tale of Liverpool life started as a play, performed at a Liverpool comprehensive school in 1981 before opening at Liverpool Playhouse 35 years ago, completing sell-out seasons in the US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Japan.
Blood Brothers also ran in London’s West End for 24 years, with more than 10,000 performances, one of only three musicals ever to achieve this milestone.