DID you hear the story of the Johnston twins? As like each other as two new pins…. if not, it’s likely you have at least heard of the story, as Willy Russell’s “Blood Brothers” is nearly 30 years old.

Set in Liverpool in post-war 1960s Britain, it is the heart-warming tale of twin brothers who are separated at birth when their mother decides to have one of them adopted and what happens when they are brought together again through friendship. However, their familial relationship is concealed by their guardians who strive to keep them apart because of superstitious beliefs. As they grow older, leading ostensibly separate lives, they begin to gravitate back towards each other, until they eventually become friends. They are caught up in a vicious love triangle with Mickey’s childhood sweetheart Linda. Mickey’s depression pushes Linda into the arms of the conciliatory Eddie. A desperate Mickey takes drastic action against his fraternal twin which will ultimately expose their true identities.

The Court Players, who have been presenting Drama, Plays, Pantomimes, Musicals, Farces and at The Memorial Hall, Rangeworthy for 56 years, recently won the National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) District 14 Award for Outstanding Achievement for their last production of “The Last Resort” which was also nominated for the Best Comedy Award. In the recent Bristol and Avon One Act Drama Festivals The Court Players received nominations in the Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress and Best Original Play categories.

The Court Players' production of 'Blood Brothers' is the original non-musical play version of the hugely successful musical and will be performed at The Memorial Hall, Rangeworthy on 15, 16 and 17 October at 7.30pm and also on 17 October at 2.30pm.

Ticket enquiries should be addressed to: The Box Office, Mrs Lin Lewis, 61 Shackleton Avenue, Yate, Bristol, BS37 4NW or call 01454 321149