Blood Brothers has always been my favourite musical the simplicity of the show in its set and cast in a way makes it more real in a way because it makes you think and use your imagination.
Maureen Nolan becomes the fourth Nolan to take the part of Mrs Johnstone and did an exceptional job of bringing the role and emotions to life. A couple of times something made her laugh out of character which caught the others too but it was good to see that she and the cast enjoy their roles.
The "children" did an amazing if somewhat unnerving job of playing children that made you forget that they were really grown up actors until you saw them with an adult character. The journey of Mickey from innocent 7 - sorry, nearly 8 - year old boy playing games and complaining about the lot of being the youngest to his depression and despair was masterfully executed by Sean Jones.
The Narrator (Kristopher Harding) managed to keep the creepiness level up all the way through the play seeming to drive Mrs Lyons to madness by himself.
I particularly appreciated Kate Jarman's interpretation of Mrs Lyons, I have seen her played as quite strong and controlling by other actresses whereas Kate's Mrs Lyons came off more vulnerable and desperate.
Blood Brothers is known for it's standing ovations and this was no different. It is well worth seeing, although this is not a play that will make you come out feeling good, don't forget the hankies!
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