Onstage Wānaka Presents Blood Brothers – The Iconic Musical by Willy Russell

Onstage Wānaka is proud to present Blood Brothers, the internationally acclaimed musical by Willy Russell, coming to the Lake Wānaka Centre 8th- 16th August 2025.

Set in Liverpool, Blood Brothers is a powerful and emotional story exploring themes of class, fate, and family. The musical follows the lives of twin brothers, Mickey and Edward, who are separated at birth—one raised in hardship by their birth mother, Mrs. Johnstone, and the other in wealth and privilege by Mrs. Lyons. Unaware they are siblings, the boys become close friends, but their starkly different upbringings set them on dramatically contrasting life paths.

This gripping musical features unforgettable songs, a compelling narrative, and a mysterious narrator who reveals the tragic direction of their intertwined destinies. Originally written as a play in 1981 and later adapted into one of the longest-running musicals in West End history, Blood Brothers continues to captivate audiences around the world.

Join us in Wānaka for this powerful production that promises to move, entertain, and inspire.

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