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Poster

1999
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Poster featuring a central circular photographic image of the arms of the two brothers, hands interlocked, echoing the moment in the musical when they become blood brother. This inmage is set against a sunset Liverpool city skyline. The title of the production and the note '11th Triumphant Year' feature above the image, with the name of the theatre and a critic's quote below.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Offset litho printed in polychrome inks on glazed finished paper
Brief description
Poster advertising the '11th Triumphant Year' of the musical 'Blood Brothers' at the Phoenix Theatre. Poster issued 1999.
Physical description
Poster featuring a central circular photographic image of the arms of the two brothers, hands interlocked, echoing the moment in the musical when they become blood brother. This inmage is set against a sunset Liverpool city skyline. The title of the production and the note '11th Triumphant Year' feature above the image, with the name of the theatre and a critic's quote below.
Dimensions
  • Length: 50.5cm
  • Width: 31.8cm
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Credit line
Given by Dewynters PLC
Object history
Poster advertising the 11th year of the run of the revival of Blood Brothers by Willy Russell at the Phoenix Theatre. Poster in mint condition since presented by the printers, Dewynters.
Place depicted
Collection
Accession number
S.226-1999

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Record createdJune 25, 1999
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