Blood brothers

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the job of director in the new production of “Blood Brothers” in the Old Vic Theatre. I feel that I would be perfect for this position because I have already directed several Willy Russell plays, including Stags and Hens and Educating Rita. I have also directed other plays to do with the issue of class. I hope you choose me to direct this play, as I understand the story quite clearly.
“Blood Brothers” is quite a simple play about two brothers separated at birth from a poor family. Edward is forced to go to middle-class family, whereas Mickey stays in the poor working-class family. When they meet, a few years later, they become best of friends, not knowing about their relation. Edward then grows up to be a smart and successful young man who goes to university whereas Mickey doesn’t grow up very successful and spends time in prison. The two brothers live apart a few years later. Edward becomes a councillor, becoming a su...