A TEENAGER from Herefordshire has landed another leading role in a London theatre production, three years after her first.

Bea Ward, from Leominster, will star as a young Bonnie in the West End premiere of the cult Broadway sensation Bonnie and Clyde the Musical.

This comes after she appeared in her first stage production in 2019 when she appeared in Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit School of Rock, where she played Tomika, the band's lead vocalist.

The St Mary's Catholic School pupil will star alongside Frances Mayli McCann (Bonnie Parker) and Jordan Luke Gage (Clyde Barrow) at the sold-out premiere which takes place on Saturday, April 9.

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Bea, 13, has already performed in a concert showcasing the songs of the musical, at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in January.

She is currently in rehearsals for the show and says that she is very excited for the opportunity.

She said: "I really can't wait for it to start. Covid made live theatre almost impossible so it will be fantastic to be out there again.

"Everyone here is just so amazing at what they do. The atmosphere at rehearsals and the buzz you get on stage is indescribable. It’s surreal really.”

Bea's mum Juvy said that she is very proud of her achievements and will support her as far as she wants to go.

She said: "It's a massive thing for Bea to be back in the West End. She is really excited; the stage is her happy place."