With the Cambridge Arts Theatre having a major refurbishment during 2025, we’re making a temporary home, for one production only at ‘Great Hall at The Leys’, telling the story of America’s most notorious lovers and bank robbers that take the country by storm in this sexy and compelling adventure.
About
At the height of the Great Depression, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow went from two small-town nobodies in West Texas to America’s most renowned folk heroes and the Texas law enforcement’s worst nightmares. Fearless, shameless, and alluring, the Tony-nominated Bonnie & Clyde from the legendary Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll And Hyde, Civil War, Dracula) is the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire country.
When Bonnie and Clyde meet, their mutual cravings for excitement and fame immediately set them on a mission to chase their dreams. Their bold and reckless behaviour turns the young lovers’ thrilling adventure into a downward spiral, putting themselves and their loved ones in trouble with the law. Forced to stay on the run, the lovers resort to robbery and murder to survive. As the infamous duo’s fame grows bigger, their inevitable end draws nearer.
Creative Team
We are delighted to welcome our wonderful creative team for this production.
Director
Suzanne Emerson
Musical Director
Nellie Coss
Choreographer
Katie McGinty
Characters
| Character | Playing Age | Description |
| Clyde Barrow | 19-25 | Anti-hero – Gangster, Thief, Dreamer. Wants to be Billy the Kid. Loves Bonnie |
| Bonnie Parker | 18-24 | Anti-heroine – Dreamer, wants to be a star, singer, poetess. Loves Clyde |
| Buck Barrow | 18-25 | Clyde’s brother. Gets into trouble with him. Tries to go straight for his wife but always there for Clyde when needed. |
| Blanche Barrow | 20-24 | Wife of Buck. Hairdresser. Wants Buck to go straight. God fearing |
| Ted Hinton | 25-35 | Police office. Keen on Bonnie, knows Clyde is not good for her |
| Emma Parker | 40-55 | Bonnie’s mother. Single parent (Dad died). Warns Bonnie away from Clyde. |
| Preacher | Over 30 | Preaches to his congregation about the evils of sin. Mostly a singing role |
| Various female parts | All ages | There are several fun female parts that can be played by any age. Including Governor Ferguson (hard talking, tough), Friends of Blanche, Clyde’s mother, etc. |
| Various male parts | All ages | There are several equally fun male parts that can be played by any age. Including various law men, Clyde’s father, etc. |
Auditions
Auditions take place on Saturday 23rd November & Saturday 30th November 2024 in Cambridge. You’ll be able to book onto a 2 hour audition workshop which will include:
- Movement workshop
- Individual vocal & dialogue audition
We’ll let you know on the day of your audition what time your individual vocal & dialogue audition will be within the 2 hour slot.
Venue: Cambridge District Scout HQ at Chesterton Primary School, 149 Green End Road, Cambridge.
Rehearsals & Production
Our first rehearsal will be on Sunday 8th December from 7-10pm where we’ll be holding an introduction evening for all company members. We’ll have our first read through of the show before we break for the Christmas period.
Full rehearsals will then begin on Wednesday 8th January 2024, with rehearsals taking place on Wednesday & Friday evenings in Cambridge. There will be the occasional Monday & Sunday rehearsal you’ll need to be available for, with the dates included below:
Sunday 12th January 2025, all day
Sunday 16th February 2025, all day
Sunday 23rd February 2025, all day
Sunday 23rd March 2025, all day
and
Monday 24th March 2025, evening
Monday 31st March 2025, evening
| Production week | ||
| Tuesday 8th April 2025 | 4pm – 10pm | Tech 1 |
| Wednesday 9th April 2025 | 10am – 10pm | Tech 2 & Dress |
| Thursday 10th April 2025 | 5pm – 10.30pm | Performance |
| Friday 11th April 2025 | 6pm – 10.30pm | Performance |
| Saturday 12th April 2025 | 1pm – 10.30pm | 2 x Performances |
| Sunday 13th April 2025 | 1pm – 6pm | Performance |
Production fees & expectations
Production fees will be £70 including a £10 membership fee. If you’re already a CaOS member for the 2024/2025 membership year you’ll only need to pay £60.
Production fees also include a complimentary cast t-shirt and a souvenir programme from the production.
We do expect attendance at all rehearsals and performances – so please make sure that before you audition that you’re able to attend the rehearsals listed above.