DRAMA students Rayanna Dibs and Paul Thomas will soon be travelling to Texas in the USA to perform in the Willy Russell show Blood Brothers.

The two 17-year-old drama students from Bradford on Avon, who are currently studying performing arts at Bath College, became involved in the project when they found out about it through their course.

Paul said: "There was lots of competition for the parts in the play. There are only eight parts to be filled, and about 25 people auditioned for it. I'm very chuffed about getting it."

Paul plays Mickey, one of the lead male roles, and Rayanna plays Miss Johnston, the lead female role.

The acting duo said they are not really sure what to expect when they get to America.

Paul said: "We're used to being in plays where the budget for the sets and props is only about £200. The Americans have given us a budget of $4,000."

The group of eight actors and two crew leave for the States on November 10. Paul and Rayanna will be the only two actors in the cast from Wiltshire.