WILLY Russell's musical Blood Brothers returns to Birmingham Hippodrome for a two-week run.

Hailed as one of the best musicals of all time, Blood Brothers has scooped four best musical awards in London and seven Tony Award nominations on Broadway.

Set in Russell's native Liverpool, the musical tells the moving story of twin boys separated at birth, only to be re-united by a twist of fate and a mother's haunting secret.

The show runs from Monday until Saturday, November 16.

Performances are at 7.30pm with matinees at 2pm on Wednesdays and 2.30pm on Saturdays.

Tickets cost £10-£30 from the box office on 0870 730 1234.