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Characters – WJECBlood Brothers - Characters overview

The main characters in Blood Brothers are Mickey Johnstone and Edward Lyons, and their mothers, Mrs Johnstone and Mrs Lyons. Learn about the complicated and difficult lives they lead.

Part of English LiteratureBlood Brothers

Blood Brothers - Characters overview

The main characters in Blood Brothers are the twins Mickey Johnstone and Edward Lyons, and their mothers Mrs Johnstone and Mrs Lyons. Mickey and Edward’s friend Linda, who becomes Mickey’s wife, is also an important character.

The Narrator is on stage throughout the play and communicates with the audience rather than being involved in the events.

Mickey’s brother Sammy and Edward’s father Mr Lyons feature less in the play, but both have an impact on the plot.

Diagram of characters from 'Blood Brothers'. Working class: Mrs Johnstone, Mickey, Linda. Middle class: Mrs Lyons, Edward.

Main characters

  • Mickey Johnstone
  • Edward Lyons
  • Mrs Johnstone
  • Mrs Lyons

Secondary characters

  • Linda
  • Narrator

Minor characters

  • Sammy
  • Mr Lyons

Song: Characters in Blood Brothers

Listen to a podcast about the secondary characters in Blood Brothers.

Learn about the characters of Mrs Johnstone, Mrs Lyons and the Narrator.