Theatre impresario and ex-Everton FC Chairman Bill Kenwright was remembered in the Liverpool Empire Theatre.
The theatre has unveiled a sculpture created by acclaimed Liverpool sculptor Tom Murphy, as the theatre celebrates 100 years entertaining the people of the city with a star-studded Blood Brothers Gala Birthday Bash.
IMAGE: BRIAN ROBERTS
“It’s an amazing sculpture,” said Bill’s partner Jenny Seagrove. “Tom has captured Bill and I’m thrilled. Bill felt that this was his theatre and it was his favourite theatre in the world. He loved this city and he’s never lost his roots. My family and I are so happy that the bust is here. Tom has given my beloved back his cheekbones!”
Liverpool Empire Theatre Director Diane Belding said: “Tom Murphy has done a wonderful job and we’re so happy that Jenny and Bill’s family, including his wider family at BKL Productions, could be here with us to unveil the bust. It’s no accident that Blood Brothers is the production here with us as we celebrate our 100th birthday.”
Blood Brothers opened a two-week run at the Liverpool Empire Theatre tonight (Wednesday 12 March). Stars in attendance at the big 100th birthday bash included Everton FC Manager David Moyes, ex-Blood Brothers cast members Lyn Paul, Danny Taylor and Marti Webb; G’wed stars Max Ainsworth and Phillip McGuiness; and The Responder and The Cleaner actor Louis Emerick, amongst others.
You can book your tickets to Blood Brothers here.
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