Rave reviews for school production

Published: 03 December, 2010

"Best school production, ever", "Quality performances all round", "An emotional rollercoaster", "Totally gripped from beginning to end"... these are just some of the audience comments about Plymouth College's latest production, 'Blood Brothers'.

Willy Russell's emotionally-charged play lived up to expectations with mature performances way beyond the years of the young actors involved. Sian Poneskis and Laura Selbie were riveting as the two mothers while Seb Slade and Luke Dickinson gave some light relief playing Mickey and Eddie as 7-year olds.  Phoebe Hirst was delightful as the young Linda.

The stunning voices of Dan Snowdon and Ed Hirst, who also composed most of the songs between them, moved the characters through life to adulthood. Harry Ross, Charlie Maidment and Christy Vout continued Mickey, Eddie and Linda's tempestuous journey through work, love, marriage and death.  The intense and dramatic conclusion left the sell-out audience completely overwhelmed.

Great credit also goes to the small supporting cast and backstage crew who were very much part of making this such a quality production.