This Student Edition of Willy Russell's successful folk opera, the story of two Liverpudlian brothers who grow up on opposite sides of the social tracks, includes biographical notes and an introduction to the play with guidance on its interpretation.
This Student Edition of Willy Russell's successful folk opera, the story of two Liverpudlian brothers who grow up on opposite sides of the social tracks, includes biographical notes and an introduction to the play with guidance on its interpretation.
One of the most-produced writers of his time, Willy Russell (b. Whiston, Liverpool, 23 Aug. 1947) is a playwright and songwriter. He has written a large number of highly successful plays and musicals for stage and TV including John, Paul, George, Ringo ... and Bert (1974), Breezeblock Park (1975), One for the Road (1976),Our Day Out (television 1977; stage musical version 1983), Stags and Hens (1978; filmed as Dancin' thru the Dark, 1990), Educating Rita (1979), Blood Brothers(1981; musical version 1983), and Shirley Valentine (1986). His novel, The Wrong Boy, was published to great acclaim in 2000.
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Chronology Commentary Socio-political landscape: Britain under Margaret Thatcher Themes: class and identity family nature v nurture superstition v materialism economic hardship (including strikes debt unemployment cuts to the arts) fate Characters: Mrs Johnston Eddie Mickey Linda Mrs Lyons Dramatic devices: twins as framing device monologue the play as musical & rise of the mega-musical Design: lighting sounds costume set props Similar works (kitchen sink drama working-class originated theatre& TV) Willy Russell: other works Production history including first performance of the play in a classroom and Blood Brothers productions across the world (eg. South African production 2013) PLAYTEXT Notes to the play
Chronology Commentary Socio-political landscape: Britain under Margaret Thatcher Themes: class and identity family nature v nurture superstition v materialism economic hardship (including strikes debt unemployment cuts to the arts) fate Characters: Mrs Johnston Eddie Mickey Linda Mrs Lyons Dramatic devices: twins as framing device monologue the play as musical & rise of the mega-musical Design: lighting sounds costume set props Similar works (kitchen sink drama working-class originated theatre& TV) Willy Russell: other works Production history including first performance of the play in a classroom and Blood Brothers productions across the world (eg. South African production 2013) PLAYTEXT Notes to the play
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