Two Brothers, two mothers, and one deadly secret

These are just some things that make up Warwick Academy's latest production 'Blood Brothers'.

The story is about two mothers, one forced to make a horrible decision in the best interest of her family, and the other forced to cover that secret up at all costs. It is also about two brothers who both want what the other has, but here's the catch: they don't know that they really are brothers.

Warwick Academy has taken on a difficult task but with a winning and dedicated cast, you will be in for an entertaining and heart wrenching show.

'Blood Brothers' opens at the Warwick Academy's PPMH Hall on November 25 and runs until November 28. The cast includes Izabella Arnold who is no stranger to the Warwick Academy stage. She plays Mrs. Johnstone the mother and leading role in the production.

Chris Dyer, in his first leading role, plays Mickey Johnstone one of the brothers. He has showed outstanding dedication and plays his role with emotion and strength.

Adding to this list is Chris West who is fast becoming one of the most experienced actors at Warwick, having been in at least five of their productions, plays Edward Lyons the proper and somewhat awkward brother of the two. Mr. West has a great singing talent and plays his part with heart and poise.

Hannah Dill, who is in her last year of the International Baccalaureate programme at Warwick, plays Mrs. Lyons.

Mrs. Lyons' character is a haughty, but desperate mother who will stop at nothing to get what she wants.

And last, but not least is of course Rowan Vickers, who is one of Warwick Academy and Bermuda's best young actors, plays the narrator. The narrator is a haunting figure whose lyrical rhymes flow in and out of the story. This stunning cast is enhanced by other students who make up the chorus. They have worked countless amounts of hours to put the show together.

The director, Warwick Academy's drama teacher Mathew McGowan, is very thrilled about the play. 'Blood Brothers', Mr. McGowan said, has been "the most difficult play we have ever done".

"It has required a new level of skill, both from the actors and our technical team. It has been hard but an experience I wouldn't change for anything.

"Going to watch the rehearsals was like going to watch professionals. All the actors and technical team are focused, dedicated and able to take direction when it is given.

"It is hard to believe that these children are merely students not professionals."

Blood Brothers opens on November 25 until November 28.

Tickets are on sale in the school's main office for $20 each.