FOLLOWING a sell-out visit in September 2002, the international smash hit musical Blood Brothers is returning to Malvern Theatres from January 23 and tickets are selling fast.

Hailed as one of the best musicals of all time, Blood Brothers has triumphed across the globe. Scooping up to no less than four awards for best musical in London and seven Tony Award nominations on Broadway, Blood Brothers is simply unmissable and unbeatable.

Blood Brothers tells the captivating and 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 memorable score includes A Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It's Not True.

When Mrs Johnstone, a young mother, is deserted by her husband and left to her own devices to provide for seven hungry children, she takes a job as a housekeeper in order to make ends meet. It is not long before her brittle world collapses around her when she discovers herself to be pregnant again - this time with twins.

In a moment of weakness and desperation, she enters a secret pact with her employer, which leads inexorably to the show's shattering climax.

A sensational cast, incredible show-stopping music, remarkable staging and five star performances make Blood Brothers an enthralling night of entertainment. Sharon Byatt who is currently starring in the West End production of Blood Brothers is to play Mrs Johnstone.

Blood Brothers plays in the Festival Theatre, Malvern from Monday, January 23 to Saturday 28.

Tickets are £17.50 to £28.50 available from the box office 01684 892277 or www.malvern-theatres.co.uk.