Melanie C - Tell me it's not true (Blood Brothers)

Liverpool, Empire theatre

[@DrTaraJamieson]

The pain and emotion you not only see on her face but her in her voice - with every breath she takes is absolutely breath taking!

[@devansafer4251]

She has established herself as an amazing performer !

[@chocolatebar1592]

Who else agrees that blood brothers should be made into a film? That would be fab!!

[@markdaly1648]

I am not sure that willy Russell would give up the rights to do it. Of all plays he wrote this one is his most socially conscious. Its about two Liverpool women agree a blood pact to raise thier boys but it all goes horrible wrong. I saw the show a long time and it's very powerful and the finale/reprise of tell me its not true was one of the most powerful moments I ever saw in a dublin theatre. I can't recall who played the role of Mrs Johnson when I saw the show in Dublin. The end of show is very dark

[@andyleclerc3600]

THANK YOU! I was thinking the same thing. A few credits during the overure (I'd use the Petula Clark cd version), maybe have everything in slow motion until the narrator steps aside from the crowd yo begin tellinb the story. I'd pay to see that!.

[@oneslifesadream]

Always knew that Mel C had the best voice of the Spice Girls. What a talent

[@missson67]

Have seen Blood Brothers over 60 times now. Was lucky enough to see its premier at the Liverpool Playhouse all those years ago. In my opinion the very best Mrs Johnstone was the late Bernadette Nolan. Best Mickey ....Con O'Neill and best narrator....Andrew Schofield. Even saw John Conteh play the narrator and Willy Russell stood in for him when was ill. Thanks for posting I didn't see Mel C appear so it's nice to hear her sing the big one at the end. Looks like she did a great job. Brilliant musical one of the best and long may it continue..

[@markiecamden]

I worked on the original show at the Liverpool Playhouse back in 1983 - Barbara Dickson was so lovely and very nervous! I also saw a tour of it in Liverpool with Derek Hatton (!!) as the narrator! :)

[@TheSpectreN8]

missson67 always preferred Linda Nolan as Mrs J

[@sarahwoolley79]

@@TheSpectreN8 she was brilliant. I've seen Linda, Bernie and Maureen in the iconic role and they were all fantastic. They were so emotional and were in real tears singing this.

[@mooniemuk]

The beautiful late Stephanie Lawrence and Joanna Munro were imo the two best Mrs Js.

[@JLaw954]

Bernie was brilliant. Stephen Palfreman was my fav Mickey.

[@michaelmuldowney8]

Have seen this show three times in the 80's with Kiki Dee, 90's with Rebecca Storm and 2009 with Mel C. Every time I am bawling like a baby at the end. Still gets my vote for the best British musical of all time. Music as a stand alone soundtrack does not have anything like the overwhemling emotional impact it does in the theatre

[@jeanettedevereux7664]

Kiki was good

[@tilog6839]

Mel C. is very good in this role. I saw Blood Brothers in New York when Helen Reddy played the mother. I loved her, the play and the rest of the cast so much that I saw the play several times. That's the only time I've ever done that.

[@xxxTIN0xxx]

Melanie C: Fantastic singer with an amazing voice, fantastic performer and actress.

[@jamiefrench4325]

I have been a fan of Melanie’s since I was 12. She is absolutely brilliant. Her voice and beauty are breathtaking! BUT DAMN I HATE SEEING HER CRY!!! I couldn’t watch this but I listened and I just love her so much!

[@colinlaing3823]

It's a little thing but there's something about the way Mel leans into the note on "dream" it and "mean" it that I just love. She's so good here

[@SIZERRULE]

Me too. I was that bit over and over again. The pain in her voice during 'dreamed it' as she leans in! 🙌🙌🙌

[@katere6893]

I have seen Blood borthers 4 times! lol its amazing! I loved Mel C and Maureen Nolan best. I cant pick a favorite out of the two they were both incredible!

[@michaelmuldowney8]

Saw this show three time - with Kiki Dee in the 1980's, a Irish production in the 1990's with Rebecca Storm and again with Mel C in the lead. Reduced me to floods of tears every time. Still my favourite British musical

[@gillfox911]

Saw it twice in 1986, Barbara Dickson and Kiki Dee, both tremendous. Really left me shaken and sobbing like a baby. One of the best musicals I've ever seen.

[@orleepembo1]

I've seen it twice, both with Maureen Nolan as Mrs J. And she was AMAZING! Definatly reccomend this show!

[@jg1cj1dc1]

I can't imagine anyone being better than Maureen Nolan. She's fantastic - and beautiful!

[@HB-zg5ur]

Seen Blood Brothers loads through the years - Kiki Dee being my favourite, and in my opinion, the best Mrs Johnstone - but Maureen Nolan comes a very very close second! She put her heart and soul into the role and was amazing - had to go see her in it again.

[@TheSpectreN8]

I always thought Linda Nolan was the best Mrs J...

[@paigeleigh2554]

@@HB-zg5ur Kiki Dee, absolutely!

[@kiwaussiegirl]

Saw this in Sydney, Australia, with David Soul as the narrator. He was brilliant!!!. Only went back for more 10 times☺

[@biggestqueenfanever]

Harmony is spot on here- love mel c's voice

[@FlowersInHisHair]

Absolutely - solid harmonic sound. Not a weak link in the chain

[@shazrebekah]

Bludy brilliant! I'm so impressed with her and the company. U can feel it thru the camera. Wow.

[@FlowersInHisHair]

Acting clearly comes very naturally to Melanie. These are not easy emotions to convey while also singing well at the same time - but she does both - powerfully, heartbreakingly.

[@jamiefrench4325]

This is amazing but absolute torture! I refuse to see her cry....... I love Melanie SOOOO MUCH!

[@BriGuyIL1980]

Damn! Sporty Spice really does have a fantastic voice! Cheers from this American, Mel!

[@charliepike3657]

This is one of the most emotional endings, it is an amazing musical, one of my all time favourites

[@emilykate3187]

I've seen it twice now, once with Maureen Nolan and once with Lyn Paul and I cried both times! It's my favourite musical!

[@319metresMW]

I saw it with Lyn Paul. Good to see a Mancunian playing Scouse! 👍🙂

[@nadiafaith4376]

Justice for a Blood Brothers DVD with Melanie!!.... But in any case, thanks to the channel owner for posting this so we can get a glimpse of this genius performance 🤗

[@SMacca3103]

has to be the best show iv ever seen, the music cant be shown as well as is it live, gives you chills every time

[@QueenieMB]

The best thing Melanie has ever done.

[@billydeeuk]

I remember seeing her in the theatre in London. She was a bit hammy when she was speaking, but the raw emotion in her singing voice brought us all to tears

[@frankiejohnson7449]

This is on of my all time favourite theatre productions I have ever seen never cried so much to the ending

[@jg1cj1dc1]

Saw BB in Liverpool with Maureen Nolan. One word - Fantastic!! Maureen was amazing.

[@jamiefrench4325]

She is BRILLIANT

[@ilsebruijs4484]

Best musical of all time 😍

[@carriejuckes1238]

It’s such an amazing musical and very underrated ! Was lucky to see Barbara, Mel and Bernie in the role xxx

[@unclenelvis]

Who exactly is it underrated by?

[@mrsjamac]

Saw blood brothers for the first time last night with Maureen Nolan. Awesome. I cried at the end!

[@charliepike3657]

Wonderful play i loved it in Nottingham amazing singers and acting skills :)

[@crees1445]

I haven't seen this show in over a year. I need to see it for the seventh time. Soon.

[@zoelouise9156]

Saw it in London with Mel C in it, this song will forever give me chills now and everytime I watch it I cry but I can't hep, it's so beautiful.

[@katieturner6685]

Breathtaking

[@davidwaddington7718]

I think Mel is the best in blood brothers ever who plays the lead role she should stay in all even in West end as well... I live in Blackburn nothing comes here I think the theatre here will be bust with a brilliant voice.. Please come blackburn...

[@319metresMW]

It's been in Manchester, Liverpool and Blackpool so not really too far for you to travel!

[@lindyloo34]

When i saw this Marty Pello was the narator. I cried all the way through, and not in an attractive way!!! It so touched me4! I want to just watch it over and over!

[@bookhousegirl]

It's so heartbreaking isn't it 😭. I'm playing Mrs Lyons in the play version at the end of next month, and I'm actually dreading next week's rehearsal, because we're doing the final scenes for the first time...I'm going to be a snotty mess!

[@richardhoneyman638]

I can see why Dame Deborah James had this at her funeral now. Powerful on many levels.

[@geraldbeddows9017]

Beautiful 🎭 performance

[@jamiefrench4325]

I love her So much

[@LittleMissEvaNicole]

I went to see it last night absolutely amazing

[@georgiathegamer625]

Studied and saw this for GCSE drama and I'm still obsessed with it! :D And Sean Jones came to my school and did a drama workshop with my class! :D

[@gemmabrown7993]

So jealous!!! I did this for my GCSE drama which was in 2009 so ages ago now but I loved this show so much however we had to write so many bloody essays on in. It would have been so cool to see Sean jones and do that workshop! ;-)

[@janeg2220]

I did this for my Gcse Drama and still obsessed with it after 22 years. It's an amazing story. I'm going to watch it again in April and can't wait as my friends daughter is in it.

[@vinegate]

brilliant version (I saw the show about five times in London over the space of about 12 years) - didn`t see Mel C but she seems excellent -as was Stephanie Lawrence in the lead role

[@jamiefrench4325]

I can’t watch her without crying.

[@zoelouise9156]

I wish I could see this again.

[@MCNutters]

Marvellous gripping performance from Melanie. Hope to see her back on the West End soon!

[@gags24601]

Ive performed in blood brothers for university. Only was in the chorus but this piece is such a strong piece of theatre. Such a dramatic.story and the music fits perfectly. :)

[@davidwaddington7718]

Blood brothers fantastic musical should come Blackburn Lancashire .any body agree 😀😀😀😀😀

[@rees276]

I read that Willy Russell was planning a film version with Cate Blanchett and Bono but couldn't get the backing. Surely the success of Les Miserables would encourage a studio to finance a Blood Brothers movie.

[@DraPaulaFlor]

I´m so proud of Mel, she always wanted to do things like that even before of Spice mania, she did the casting of cats and she was chosen but she couldn´t do that character sadly.

[@thomasnicholls7151]

I know that people will back "Do You Hear The People Sing" from Les Miserables as the best closing song but I think it's this as it's the human loss!!

[@gigi19981]

Seen it twice, both with Maureen Nolan and it was brilliant. the most recent time was last week.

[@mummychip]

I've seen this twice, once in 2010 with Mel C and again this month with Maureen Nolan, Thought both were amazing, but for me Mel C was the better Mrs J. Have to say that Sean Jones was absolutely fantastic as Mickey, He has you totally hooked from the minute he bounces on stage as a 7 year old, right up to the end... Left the theatre crying like a baby both times!

[@davinamurphy4178]

Went to see the show last night in Birmingham different cast but absolutely amazing and so emotional. Thank you ❤️

[@billymarshall4752]

love the play

[@michaelmuldowney8]

Mel was sensational and never got the credit she deserved.

[@kevinfarrell523]

Every Protestant and Catholic should be made to watch this

[@sierraphan8850]

Seen it twice, never with Mel C:( One with Maureen Nolan(still great)in Newcastle back in June, then a school production in July, brilliant!

[@arleen123100]

She's amazing. Does any one else get reminded of Mrs gulch by her hair style 😂

[@amyclarke41]

love this ☺

[@diybroadway4918]

omg fav song

[@lewisrlambert]

Agh! Goosebumps!

[@NotaFro]

This was the first West End show I saw, went twice, there was a Nolan each time, can't remember if it was the same one (one was the one in The Bill), I cried

[@319metresMW]

That was Bernie who sadly died of Cancer in 2013 aged just 52. A great loss!

[@lindyloo34]

Wow!

[@kaitlinparry5495]

At this point I was in tears

[@martinfennell3924]

My favourite spice girl has become my even more favourite spice girl. That was breathtaking.

[@stephenguppy8886]

I knew she was the one in the group who could actually sing. If she couldn't, Bryan Adams would have never recorded with her.

[@LearningToFly1000]

i wish Mel would act in theater more and more!!

[@Lambert1878]

going to see it Friday in liverpool

[@kellieloveseminem]

Seen it with Maureen Nolan an it was amazing

[@valleygirlxx3526]

I saw this with a friend called Ed years ago. I think Bernie Nolan msy have been in it but I honestly don't really remember.

[@Biogeology]

Awesome 😢

[@georgiathegamer625]

@Gemma Brown Sean was amazing and so friendly, I stay in contact with him sometimes. I only had to write 2 essays

[@drwhocrazygirl6863]

At 4:27 Mel C looks like she's trying not to cry.

[@edleaf3717]

Called acting. All the cast don't let their guard down until the 3rd bow. I know, I was in it from 2000-2005!

[@hkeogh1]

pleasantly surprised

[@FabulousFriendsFive]

Went to see it last night So sad -Holister

[@alanfrancis9225]

Raw deep voice.

[@kellynaz9256]

ugh i had to perform this

[@spicegirlsfan32]

thanks!! do you have anymore from the show?? of Mel's parts???

[@davidbosquette6604]

Epic.

[@eleanorsmith736]

Who played Mr Lyons and Linda in this one.

[@Cbuck-in8um]

Who played sammy in this one??

[@eleanorsmith736]

I think Danny Taylor played Sammy in this one.

[@Anxious_Annie]

WOW xx

[@jjfroemke3505]

Melanie C-Tell me it not true Blood Brothers

[@lintym]

Oh shit!!!

[@kaptaintripps]

Holy shit, she fuckin crushed it!

[@lynnevans6764]

Barbara Dickson for me

[@alexkrycek3359]

I wonder what happened to Robbie Scotcher. He was everywhere for a bit.

[@saoirsemorris97]

this is fab, can't beat Rebecca Storm though!

[@OzbisgreedImWicked]

I agree completely! Rebecca Storm is out of this World in the role!

[@isaacsanzramos1531]

❤❤❤q

[@helpstopanimalabuse8153]

Anybody know where you can get a decent Dvd of the entire show?

[@legomovieman2]

hey look agent 47!

[@BLACKLEYLAD1]

Very good, but Petula Clark is the very best by far.

[@Muswell]

Mel's voice is great but I think she's a bit young to play the role. She's better as Mary in JCSuperstar. I saw the original with Barbara Dickson. Then 10yrs later with Kiki Dee. Then 10yrs later with the fantastic (late) Bernie Nolan - which, for me, was the best performance of the lot.

[@kevinearlywine2758]

She was actually the same age as Barbara when she did it. She talks about it in her autobiography.

[@lynmunt]

poor sound

[@Chereenie]

im sorry i have to say Maureen Nolan, last week was abysmal. it was completely insulting to this amazing musical. I've seen it many times, with Barbara Dickson and Bernie Nolan, both completely phenomenal. I wish id seen it with Mel C.

[@jumpforjoy6]

Can't even hear Mel singing

[@John-xd7jg]

Not as good as Benie Nolan but it's still a good Scouse show

[@mattwilcock8967]

Another person who has no comprehension of the laws of Copyright.