Oxford Playscripts: Blood Brothers

Willy Russell's critically acclaimed playscript

Blood Brothers tells the tragic tale of twin brothers who are born into a large working-class family, and the consequences of one of them being adopted by a neighbouring middle-class family. This is the original version of the play, initially commissioned for performance by the Merseyside Young People's Theatre Company.Blood Brothers tells the tragic tale of twin brothers who are born into a large working-class family, and the consequences of one of them being adopted by a neighbouring middle-class family. This is the original version of the play, initially commissioned for performance by the Merseyside Young People's Theatre Company. This Oxford Playscript is ideal for KS3 and GCSE English and Drama students, perfect for both performance and classroom study. Key Features: -Original version of this modern classic, with 13 speaking parts -Suitable for both KS3 and GCSE study -Includes motivating activities focusing on performance, close text analysis, language and structure, together with varied creative tasks -Insights into the play by the authors and adaptors -Notes on staging, props, and illustrations -Explores themes of class, identity, and fate Suitable for: KS3 and GCSE English and Drama departments Themes: class, identity, fate