Willy Russell

Blood Brothers

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A split-stage Blood Brothers concept with the two boys meeting between the poorer Johnstone world and the more comfortable Lyons world while the Narrator watches from above. — Two families, two worlds: the same stage holds poverty, privilege and the boys’ friendship at once. The Narrator’s elevated position keeps fate visibly present even in the happiest moments.
Look closely: How do the two halves of the stage make class visible before anyone speaks?

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