Everybody’s got dreams. I’ve got plans.
Bonnie and Clyde return to the West End after a sell out run at the Arts Theatre last year. Now in a new home for just eleven weeks, the What’s On Stage 2023 winner of best new musical is back at the Garrick Theatre and it’s one you don’t want to miss.
Under the direction of Nick Winston and produced by Dan Looney. Book by Ivan Menchell, music from Frank Wildhorn and lyrics by Don Black. Bonnie and Clyde is raising hell once more.
Returning as the titular roles Frances Mayli McCann and Jordan Luke Gage give a hell-raising ravishing fresh take on the barrow gang. George McGuire returns as Clyde’s brother Buck Barrow the chemistry between the brothers is shown well by George and Jordan followed by immaculate vocals with their duet “When I Drive”. Also returning main cast Cleve September as Ted Hinton. With added scenes and a beloved song cut (In Our Hearts) Cleve’s take on Ted this round is sensational but at times heartbreaking (thanks to a new scene between Ted & Emma Parker) amongst returning cast is Barney Wilkinson, Charlie MCCullagh, Lauren Jones, and Pippa Winslow who gives an outstanding performance as Buck and Clyde’s mother Cumie Barrow.
New to the Bonnie and Clyde gang is Jodie Steele as Blanche Caldwell Barrow. Jodie’s take on Blanche has a real and serious feel. This is matched with her vocals and all the emotions of Blanche as she deals with the events of the Barrow gang.
Dom Hartley-Harris raises the roof as Preacher which viewers can see a slightly different Gods Arms Are Always Open. Dom really brings all the praise and rhythm to the character. Julie Yammanee plays Emma Parker mother of Bonnie. Julie’s portrayal of Emma is heartbreaking yet beautiful. Especially with the new scene. The way Cleve and Julie play off one one another really brings the scene together and draws emotion as reality sets in for Emma the fate of her Bonnie.
Some changes to the show include; Frances and Jordan taking on teenage Bonnie & Clyde versus having young Bonnie and Clyde. Clyde's monologue at the climatic point of the show is now hauntingly delivered by Jordan Luke Gage. A mothers realisation of her daughters fate. As said above heartbreakingly beautifully delivered by Julie Yammanee. My personal favourite add in was the gut-wrenching reprise of That's What You Call a Dream Jodie Steele really brought out Blanche's emotions with this one.
All in all, although different from the Arts Theatre run. It is still a must see show. With the changes, the story progression improves and takes audiences along for the ride. From the cast to creatives, to see Bonnie and Clyde thrive is absolutely astronomical and I can only hope they don’t escape anytime soon.
It’s ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ & 👀
Bonnie and Clyde is currently playing at the Garrick Theatre for a strict eleven week run.
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Praise the lord and Jesus twice, Bonnie & Clyde is back!
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