THE international smash hit musical Blood Brothers is back on stage at the Liverpool Empire from Monday, September 19 to Saturday, October 1.

Singer Lyn Paul returns to the iconic role as Mrs Johnstone which she first played in 1997.

Lyn rose to fame in the early 1970s as a member of the New Seekers. She was the featured vocalist on their Eurovision Song Contest entry Beg, Steal or Borrow, in which they came second and lead vocalist on the 1974 number-one hit You Won’t Find Another Fool Like Me’.

Lyn also recorded the song I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing adapted from an advertising jingle for Coca-Cola, which sold more than 20 million copies and still remains one of the 100 best-selling singles in the UK.

Blood Brothers, written by playwright Willy Russell, tells the captivating and moving story of twin boys separated at birth, only to be reunited 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 mum, is deserted by her husband and left to her own devices to provide for seven hungry children she takes a job as a housekeeper to make ends meet.

It is not long before her brittle world crashes around her when she discovers herself to be pregnant yet 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.

Tickets priced from £12 are available from the box office on 0844 871 3017 and online at atgtickets.com/Liverpool.