Blood Brothers Flashcards
Who wrote Blood Brothers
Willy Russel
Which pop culture icon is mentioned throughout?
Marilyn Monroe
Why does Mrs Lyons not have a child?
- She cannot conceive
- Mr Lyons doesn’t believe in adoption
How much does Mrs Lyons pay Mrs Johnstone when she gets fired?
£50
What does Act 2 open with?
Mrs Johnstone retelling what has happened since she moved
Why does Mrs Lyons try to pay off Mrs Johnstone the second time?
To get her to leave Skelmersdale, claiming if Mrs Lyons were to move they would only follow her again
Now you know the ___?
You know the Devil’s got your number
What scene opens the play?
The death of Edward and Mickey, the final scene of the play
Who does Linda cheat with?
Edward
How does Mickey know Linda was cheating on him?
Mrs Lyons told him
What does Mrs Lyons think of Mrs Johnstone’s superstition in Act 1
She doesn’t believe in it and finds it amusing
What superstition does Mrs Lyons make up?
That if separated twins are to ever meet, they will die
“They shall both immediately die”
Where is the play set?
Liverpool, England
Why does Mickey go near Edward’s house at first?
He was playing ‘Cowboys and Indians’ and claims that “The Indians rode up that way.”
What surprises Mickey about Edward at first?
He gives Mickey a sweet
What has Sammy done to the sweets if he offers you one?
“‘Cos, if our Sammy gives y’ a sweet he’s usually weed on it first.”
Prior to the twin’s birth, how many children does Mrs Johnstone have?
7
Why does Mickey shoot Edward?
- He took Linda
- He could have had his life
How does the police officer treat the families?
Johnstone: Threatens to take her to court again
Lyons: Takes off his hat, drinks some scotch, advises he stops hanging around kids like that
Why does Edward get suspended?
He refuses to take the locket of Mrs Johnstone and Mickey off
