Set in the year 1979, a band of adventurous cowboys who excel in quick-draws and groovy disco moves find themselves facing the challenges of life on the road with their traveling show. However, their world takes an unexpected twist when Bronco Billy played by (Tarinn Callender) the charismatic leader of this unconventional group, crosses paths with Antoinette Lilly (Emily Benjamin) a determined heiress from Manhattan who is fleeing for her life from her crazy step mother Constance (Victoria Hamilton- Barritt) who’s out to kill for Antoinette’s inheritance. Thus begins an exhilarating and unpredictable journey in this joyfully energetic musical that explores themes of love, self-discovery, the importance of family, and pursuing one’s aspirations.

Overall, Hunter Bird’s direction of this show is both humorous and heartfelt, delivering a powerful message. The original music, skilfully composed by Chip Rosenbloom and John Torres, adds a delightful touch of country flavour, while the lyrics effectively propel the story forward.

Amy Jane Cook‘s scenic design utilises every opportunity within the space to create a captivating experience, immersing the audience in the wild West. However, there were instances where the set appeared too large for the space, causing some difficulty for the actors to move seamlessly on and off stage.

While the show incorporates a lot of comedy, some of the slapstick moments, reminiscent of ‘acorn antiques’ seemed unintentional and lacking rehearsal. Nevertheless, these moments still managed to elicit laughter and were embraced by the audience. One memorable instance was when Alexander McMorran, portraying “Sinclair St Clair,” a hired assassin, executed a knife throw across the stage, only for the same knife to unexpectedly fall out of his sleeve with a clang moments later. Whether intentional or not, it was a hysterical moment.

The plot of the show is engaging and keeps the audience interested throughout. However, Some leaps are made within the story beats and character arcs of this show but the roughly patched seams of such edits or turns are easily smoothed by the stealthily talented cast delivering them ensuring a seamless experience for the audience.

Tarinn Callendar‘s portrayal of Bronco Billy is captivating and endearing, his sincere performance effortlessly captures the hearts of the audience, making it evident why Antoinette is drawn to his character.

Emily Benjamin‘s portrayal of Antoinette Lilly showcases her extensive experience as a leading lady, delivering a self-assured and flawless performance.

Jonathan Bourne exhibits his talent as an actor by seamlessly transitioning between multiple cameo roles, showcasing his versatility on stage.

However, the standout performance of the night for me was Victoria Hamilton-Barritt‘s portrayal of “Constance,” the wicked stepmother. Her presence on stage was so captivating that I found myself not wanting her to leave. When she did exit, I eagerly awaited her return. The High-kicking Hamilton-Barritt delivers camp comedy gold throughout reminding us that this shows success lies in it not taking itself too seriously.

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