Bonnie & Clyde

Bonnie and Clyde let loose on the Gold Coast!

Thanks to the 1967 film starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, the evil deeds of these two American folk heroes revealed the indelible impression on America in the early 1930’s with robbery and murder being their “tools of trade”.

Spotlight’s production is gripping from start to finish with pace, plenty of blood and a raunchy portrayal of this couple’s short but spectacular association. Co-Directors Brad Kendrick and Brady Watkins (Brady was also the Musical Director) in conjunction with Choreographer Laura Carrett, have created the US during the depression and the impact this duo had on the mid-west.

In the title roles of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow; Ruby Hunter and Todd Jesson were outstanding in a highly talented cast. Clay English and Kristine Dennis gave great performances as Clyde’s brother Buck and his wife Blanche, as did Rachel Love as the Preacher and Johnathon Fife as the local Sheriff who befriended Bonnie prior to her life of crime.

The multi-levelled set and the clever use of ill-fitting “stressed timber” panels which could be flown to reveal the various acting areas gave a wonderful ambience which was enhanced by Shaun Wilson’s lighting.

Although the music is not well known, it was played beautifully under Brady’s baton and never overpowered, or detracted from the performers.

This is a show not to be missed!

Roger McKenzie

Image: Nanga Mai Photography