May 1-11, 2025
Auburn Stage - The Grand Theatre
Book, Music & Lyrics by Willy Russell
BLOOD BROTHERS is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
About the show
So, did y’ hear the story of the Johnstone twins?
Blood Brothers is the heart-wrenching tale of two twin boys separated at birth and fated to die on the same day. Though divided by class, the young brothers are nonetheless drawn back to one another, forming a fierce friendship that carries them through to adulthood. Only their mothers know the truth of their relation, and if that truth is revealed, they may just pay the ultimate price.
Blood Brothers premiered at the Liverpool Playhouse in Liverpool, England in 1983. On April 11, 1983, the show opened in the West End at the Lyric Theatre. The Broadway production of Blood Brothers opened on April 25, 1993 at the Music Box Theatre, where it ran for over two years. Nominated for Six 1993 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Book and Winner of Two 1983 Laurence Olivier Awards, including Best Musical.
Content Warning:
Blood Brothers contains depictions of violence, alcohol, drugs and mild adult themes
The Creative Team
PRODUCER: Dylan Trahan
DIRECTOR: Matt Butler
MUSIC DIRECTOR: Jennifer Cahill-Bedard
ASSISTANT MUSIC DIRECTOR: Candace Cooper
CHOREOGRAPHER: Haley Gelinas
STAGE MANAGER: Mackenzie Kerr
SET DESIGNER: Celine Medeiros
Auditions
We are inviting diverse performers of all backgrounds, identities and experience levels to bring this “deeply moving” and “totally beguiling” musical to life on the Grand Theatre’s Auburn Stage! Come, judge for yourselves if you can play a part.
Click the button below to register for your audition!
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AUDITION DATES / LOCATION:
November 11, 12, 13 (November 17 - Callbacks)
6-10 PM7 Floor - 150 Dufferin Avenue
London, Ontario, CanadaPERFORMANCE DATES:
May 1-11 2025
Auburn Stage (Grand Theatre)
471 Richmond St, London, ONRehearsals begin early December.
Potential Rehearsal Days: Sundays, Mondays & Wednesdays -
Please prepare for us a MONOLOGUE and a SONG that showcase your DRAMATIC and COMEDIC range. The show involves the use of Liverpool English (Scouse) accents. Any experience with accents is excellent, but not required.
If you require any accessibility accommodations during your audition, please contact bloodbrothers@mtplondon.ca
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MRS. JOHNSTONE (MOTHER): Female, 30’s (Range: Mezzo Soprano, F3-C5)
Original Mother of Mickey and Edward. After her husband walks out on her, she is left to take care of her children. Constantly trying to do what is best. Gets a job as a maid to support her children. While she tries her best, she cannot escape the society she has been born into.
MRS. LYONS: Female, 30’s (Range: Mezzo Soprano, B3-D5)
Mrs. Johnstone’s employer. Kind with good intentions but puts herself first—no matter the cost. Adopts Edward out of desperation towards her own insecurities. A compulsive liar who gets in over her head.
NARRATOR: Gender Neutral, Age Flexible (Range: Rock Tenor, G3-G4)
“Did y’ hear the story of the Johnstone twins?” Takes the audience through the important sections of the story. Truthful, yet ominous at times. Also appears as Bus Conductor.
MICKEY: Male, Plays 7-20’s (Range: Bari Tenor, D3-E4)
Blood Brother raised in the poor part of town by Mrs. Johnstone. A trouble maker pressured by the rules of society.
EDWARD: Male, Plays 7-20’s (Range: Tenor, D3-A4)
Blood Brother raised in the upper class by Mrs. Lyons. Grows up with a privileged life due to his foster parents—From his opportunities with education to women.
LINDA: Female, Plays 7-20’s (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible)
A lovely girl from the neighbourhood. Finds the attention of both Mickey and Edward.
SAMMY: Male, Plays 7-20’s (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible)
Mickey’s Brother. A bully and bad influence on Mickey. Constantly a trouble maker.
MR. LYONS: Male, 30-40 (Range: Ensemble/Non Singing)
Proper Gentleman from the upper class. Is tricked into thinking his wife has had a child while he was on an extended business trip. Constantly busy, and leaves the homely responsibilities up to his wife.
ENSEMBLE: Catalogue Man, Financer, Children, Police, Neighbours, Wedding Guests, Doleites, Councillors, Nurses, Judge, Milkman 1, Gynaecologist. Milkman 2, Teacher, Rifle Range Man.