Blood Brothers - Cardiff Opening Night Audience Reaction

To say that Willy Russell's BLOOD BROTHERS is one of the most successful musical of the last 40 years would be an understatement. The show isn't one of those hi-tech, glamorous, flashy all singing and dancing productions, although there is a lot of singing, (not much dancing). This is a proper British show filled with pain, passion, grit and drama, and probably the most relatable story you'll find on any stage.

So when Blood Brothers opened at the Wales Millennium Centre I was curious to see how it would stand up against the recent run of glittery spectacles we've had recently. Also, I have seen this previously on many tours and during its 24 year run in London's West End.

I can tell you now, everything which made this show a multi-award winning triumph back in the day, right across the world, still applies.

So, here is some audience reaction from the opening night performance. We also spoke to one of the stars of the show. South Wales performer JAY WORLEY, who plays one of the Blood Brothers - Edward was born in Rhyd-y-felin in South Wales, so this really is a homecoming for him.

Jay graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in 2014 with a BA in Acting, and as you'll see in our interview, getting to performer on the Donald Gordon stage is something very special for him and his family.