Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Huge West End show visits Newark this month

The Palace Theatre Newark is getting ready to welcome a huge West End production to its stage this month. Bill Kenwright Ltd.’s national tour of Blood Brothers will be visiting their stage from Tuesday 22 to Saturday 26 October and there are just a handful of tickets left for each performance.

Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.

This production will see Vivienne Carlyle returning to the iconic role of Mrs. Johnstone, having received nightly standing ovations for her powerful and poignant performance in the West End production. Sean Jones and Joe Sleight return to the production as twins Mickey and Eddie, with Gemma Brodrick reprising the role of Linda.

The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True, one of many reasons it is affectionately known as “the standing ovation musical.”

To ensure that as many local people can enjoy this fantastic show as possible, a British Sign Language interpreter will be in attendance on Wednesday 23 October, enabling people who are D/deaf or hard of hearing to experience this amazing story to the fullest.

Councillor Rowan Cozens, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Heritage, Culture and the Arts at Newark and Sherwood District Council, said: “It’s a wonderful step forward for Newark that such a well-renowned national tour has chosen to stop here.

“The fact that tickets have been selling so well is brilliant too and really proves that there is an appetite for shows like this in the local area. I know that the Palace team are already in talks with a number of other similar productions so keep an eye out and make sure you don’t miss this chance to such an acclaimed West End show in your local theatre.”

The remaining tickets can be booked online at www.palacenewark.com, or by calling 01636 655755 or visiting the Theatre from Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm.

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