Blood Brothers - The London Musical Blood Brothers is one of the longest running productions in the West End, and is one of the few musicals that has been continually acclaimed throughout its run. It has won 4 awards for Best Musical as well as receiving standing ovations on every night of its performance. Popularity for this show has not waivered and continues to draw in the crowds around the world, making it a firm favourite with audiences. Blood Brothers is booking until Saturday 1st September 2007 Theatre: Phoenix Theatre Address: Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0JP Nearest Tube Station: Leicester Sq and Tottenham Court Road Matinees: Thursday 3.00pm and Saturday 4.00pm Evenings: Monday to Saturday 7:45pm Running Time: 2 hours and 45 ARRIVE AT THE THEATRE AT LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW MAP Blood Brothers is the emotional tale of twin brothers who are separated at birth in 1960's Liverpool. The boys' loving Mother cannot afford to raise both children and is faced with a heart-breaking decision when she is offered money by her wealthy but childless employer to give up one of her sons to her care. The boys' Mother is forced to give up one of the boys to ensure that they both have a better quality of life. It is vowed that the boys will never discover the true identity of the other so as to protect them. As they grow up their lives become painfully intertwined and inevitably tragedy ensues. Director of Blood Brothers: Bob Tomson Writer: Willy Russell Designer: Marty Flood Producer: Bill Kenwright Ltd Music: Rod Edwards and Willy Russell "A masterpiece - if you haven't seen it, go. If you have, go again." The News of the World Over 100,000 people have seen this production, it has been hailed by critics as 'the greatest musical of the decade'.