MARTI Pellow and Maureen Nolan will star in Blood Brothers in Southampton this autumn it has been confirmed.

Following a successful spring season of sell-out shows former Wet, Wet, Wet front man Marti is back by popular demand to continue his role as Narrator for the autumn leg of the tour, coming to the Mayflower Theatre from November 10-14.

Maureen Nolan will reprise her role as the tragic Mrs Johnstone.

Marti Pellow is one of music’s most respected artists. For over 30 years he has enjoyed global success: as the lead singer of Wet Wet Wet, as a solo artist and as one of the UK’s most acclaimed leading men of musical theatre.

Starring roles include Evita, Blood Brothers, The Witches of Eastwick, Chess, Jekyll & Hyde and Chicago.

As a solo singer, recording artist and with Wet Wet Wet, Marti Pellow has enjoyed virtually unrivalled chart success, with over 25 hits and three of the UK’s biggest number one singles, including the seminal Love Is All Around.

In 2013, after 20 years apart, Wet Wet Wet reunited for a sell-out arena tour.

That same year Marti released Hope, his eighth solo album, and this year he released Boulevard of Life, which saw him return to his roots as a singer-songwriter and collaborate with some of his closest friends in the industry, including Chris Difford from Squeeze, for an album of soul, country and pop.

Maureen Nolan has been singing with her sisters since she was nine years old. Together they became one of Europe’s first girl bands – The Nolans.

The Nolans’ success is legendary, including phenomenal record sales worldwide, particularly in Japan where they sold more records than The Beatles!

Maureen has played Mrs Johnstone in Blood Brothers in the West End and on tour to critical acclaim.

She was the fourth Nolan sister to play the role, earning them entry in to the Guinness Book of Records.

Hailed as one of the best musicals of all time, Blood Brothers, written by award-winning playwright Willy Russell has triumphed across the globe.

Scooping up no less than four awards for best musical in London and seven Tony Award nominations on Broadway, Blood Brothers is simply unmissable and unbeatable.

This epic tale of Liverpool life ran in London’s West End for 24 years and exceeded 10,000 performances.

It is one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone.

Blood Brothers 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.

Tickets for Blood Brothers Tuesday 10-Saturday 14 November are on sale from the Mayflower Theatre Box Office, tel: 02380 711811 or online at mayflower.org.uk. Ovation Restaurant bookings: 02380 711833