After the incident with Harlan when Louise thinks the police will not believe the attempted rape because Thelma was seen drunkenly dancing with Harland all night, they decide to go to Mexico. From Oklahoma Louise wants to avoid going through Texas so they drive to Colorado and the Grand Canyon for the ending which everyone may remember.  This cast as well as singing outstandingly are great actors.  Rachel Tucker has graced the London stage since her BBC series audition for Nancy in Oliver in 2008 and is well known for her long stint as Elphaba in Wicked.  Her Louise is initially more assertive than Amy Lennox’s Thelma but their performances sing with friendship and charisma. 

Christine Jones and Brett J Banakis’ set design gives us a Southern feel bar which a large ensemble cast occupy with authenticity and verve directed by Trip Cullman.  Natasha Chivers’s lighting is used effectively to break between scenes and lend atmosphere with lighting shifts. The music largely country rock may need further listening for me to fully catch on but this is a very promising start for a brand new musical.