How excited are you to be one of the first amateur companies to stage the play version of Blood Brothers? Having seen Blood Brothers at Norwich Theatre Royal when it was on tour, I thought it was boring in the first half. Then getting into act two it was fun yet emotional. I had to cry at the end like everyone else did - the ending was directed so well.
 | | Josh recently saw the musical version in Norwich |
I remember when everyone in the auditorium stood up and clapped at the end of the show. I got a feeling I'd never felt before when watching a theatrical show. Being one of the first to perform my truly favourite production is such an exciting opportunity. Everyone has got along and we have had loads of laughs along the way. We all wanted to do this production and to be given this opportunity to finally perform it is a gift. It's great for us, as it attracts the attention, being one of the first. Why did you want to play the Narrator? I suppose at first, when I saw the show, you kind of look up to the Narrator, as he is telling the story in the foreground. The Narrator plays a huge part in setting the show's atmosphere. When we originally auditioned, I went for the part of Eddie, one of the brothers. Eddie was going to be a great part as I could act like I was seven years old! I really wanted that part, so I felt in the original audition I did not really have a chance, so I re-auditioned. At the next rehearsal Sheila, our director, decided to give me the part of Narrator. At the time I was disappointed. I felt I should have got the part of Eddie but after reconsidering it I felt Sheila made the right decision for me. I realise now Eddie would have not been a challenge for me in the same way as the Narrator. I now feel I have fulfilled - hopefully - that challenge of speaking in a Liverpudlian accent. It's one of the hardest things I have had to do for my drama work! After all, the Narrator is the storyteller and he sets the scenes and atmosphere. What do you you enjoy about being in theatre? There is so much theatre can offer, although I do not want it to lead to a career! I think it gives you a lot of confidence, and in the world we live in I think you need that! It also helps you make great mates and learn how to communicatel with people. I have a lot to thank drama for. A lot of things I do now, I could not have done as successfully as before I started drama eight years ago. For example, making friends easily, being confident enough to give my opinions, feeling secure in life. I enjoy it because it gives me those qualities I can use elsewhere. It is also fun - you can socialise and enjoy life. It always, always, always makes me excited when we are near the completion a production - putting it on stage to show my family, friends and everyone else! Stage Door Youth Theatre presents Blood Brothers from Thursday 27 to Saturday 29 April 2006 at Lynn Grove High School, Lynn Grove, Gorleston. The show times are at 7.30pm on Thursday and Friday with a 2pm matinee on Saturday. Call 01493 441 232 for tickets, costing £6. | 
