Tissues at the ready as tear-jerking musical Blood Brothers is back on tour.

The emotional tale of long-lost family, which has been touring the country since last year, returns to Kent for four nights this spring.

The show is coming to the Orchard West Theatre - the Orchard Theatre’s temporary home - in Dartford and is set to have audiences laughing, crying and gripping the edge of their seats.

The dramatic story, created by writer and composer Willy Russell, is based in Liverpool between the 1950s and 1980s and follows twin brothers, Eddie and Mickey, who are separated at birth and grow up living very different lives.

Since making its debut on the West End in 1983, the musical has received three Olivier Awards and has been nominated for six Tony Awards.

After surpassing 10,000 West End performances, being one of only three musicals to have done so, the production is now heading out on its latest tour.

The tour stars X Factor finalist Niki Colwell Evans, who competed in the singing contest in 2007 under the mentorship of Louis Walsh.

Since the TV show, she has appeared in stage productions such as Kinky Boots and Legally Blonde.

Blood Brothers will be at the Orchard West Theatre in Dartford from Wednesday, April 3 to Saturday, April 6. Book tickets online here.

You can also book tickets by calling 03433 100033.