Sister Act

Synopsis

When Disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder she is put in protective custody in the one place cops are sure she won't be found - a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and an up tight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir Deloris breaths new life into the church and community, but in doing so blows her cover. Soon the gang is giving chase only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her new found Sister Hood. Based on the smash-hit movie.

Our Review:

Glenn Meads - 1 October 2012

Sister Act had a faithful following in the West End but did not last as long as many would have liked. The show was vibrant, funny, light and frothy but some scenes did need cutting and the odd song was a tad weak.

On tour, many of these areas have been ironed out and the result is much sleeker show which leaves you with a huge smile on your face. The plot is as thin and daft as it always was. Night club singer Deloris Van Cartier (Cynthia Erivo) is on run from the mafia and hides out in a San Francisco church and poses as a nun, to avoid ending up on the slab. Enter Denise Black as Mother Superior who attempts to teach the diva how to tone things down and appreciate the Lord, as opposed to worshipping Donna Summer.

The result is a zany, silly and loveable romp with catchy musical numbers such as "Fabulous, Baby!" and "Raise Your Voice" all delivered with passion, energy and a sense of knowing fun by a brilliant cast. Erivo owns the stage and is simply heav...

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Latest User Review

Danielle - 7 October 2012:

Being a huge Sister Act fan for years and knowing the film word for word.... I was sooo disappointed! Me and my mum went on 6th October and left at the interval. Nothing was like the film! I dont write rubbish reviews often but this was a complete waste of money. I was Gutted! Not a song that I knew from the original. I realise it had to be changed slightly but it was completely changed. Really sad that it wasnt good. Maybe I just expected too much but we weren't the only people that left before the end!...

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