'Blood Brothers' by Willy Russell

'Blood Brothers' was written by which Liverpudlian playwright?

• Woody Allen

• Willy Russell

• William Russel

• Wiley Roberts

In which year was 'Blood Brothers' first performed?

• 1978

• 1981

• 1983

• 1985

'Blood Brothers' is set in which UK city?

• Liverpool

• Manchester

• London

• Newcastle

What was Liverpool like at the time in which the play is set? Select all relevant answers.

• There were high rates of unemployment.

• There was a big class divide between rich and poor.

• Lots of council housing was being built.

• The shipping industry was expanding.

• The city was becoming more prosperous.

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Which of the below best describes Willy Russell's upbringing?

• Born into the Middle Class, Willy Russell attended a good school until he dropped out to write plays.

• A member of the Working Class, Willy Russell was raised by his Mother and Aunt.

• Because he was quite wealthy, Willy Russell never wanted for anything during his childhood.

Superstition, Fate and Violence are three of the themes explored in 'Blood Brothers', but which are the other three? Select three relevant answers below.

• Foreshadowing

• Family

• Nature Vs Nurture

• Tragedy

• Social Class

Which three genres would 'Blood Brothers' fit into?

• Musical

• Romance

• Comedy

• Tragedy

• Melodrama

The opening speech in 'Blood Brothers' is said by which character?

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Why does Willy Russell compare Mrs Johnstone to Marilyn Monroe?

• To show the tragic turn her life takes

• Because they were both beautiful

• Marilyn Monroe is someone the audience would know

• They both die tragically young

Which characters in the play could be said to be representative of the Working Class?

Select all relevant answers.

• Mickey

• Eddie

• Mrs Johnstone

• Mrs Lyons

• Linda