Alfred Hickling of The Guardian also gave Blackman praise in the role saying "She gives a sparklingly assured performance, marred only by the usual drawback of appearing at least 20 years too old for a pinafore dress. "The Stage said of her performance as Nellie Forbrush in South Pacific'' "...she exudes enthusiasm in the....numbers - especially the excellent Thanksgiving Follies scenes - and she looks perfectly 1940s." BBC Nottingham's Heather Hinchley also reviewed Blackman's performance positively saying "Without a doubt the star of the show was Helena Blackman".
Alfred Hickling of The Guardian complimented Blackman's acting, noting that "She delivers an assured and sparkling performance, marred only by her seeming to be at least 20 years too old for a pinafore dress." The Stage observed her portrayal as Nellie Forbrush in South Pacific: "...she exudes enthusiasm in the numbers - especially during the excellent Thanksgiving Follies scenes - and she looks perfectly 1940s." Heather Hinchley from BBC Nottingham also praised Blackman's performance, stating "Without a doubt, Helena Blackman is the star of the show."