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:

Karen Bussell - 6 July 2012

Glitzy and sequin-fuelled, Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment’s Sister Act lives up to all expectations and had the full house on their feet for an all-singing, all-dancing finale.

Quick precis for those who, like me, missed the 1992 film of the same name: would-be diva Deloris Von Cartier, having seen a mob killing, is hidden in a convent under an ad hoc witness protection programme. The sassy singer whips the nuns into a frenzy of gospel disco to fill the collection boxes and pews saving the decaying church much to the consternation of the straight-laced Mother Superior. But her addiction to the limelight brings the thugs to the chancel doors allowing her much-maligned love-struck paramour to save the day.

Cynthia Erivo (Madeleine in Umbrellas of Cherbourg) does a sterling job in filling the purple suede thigh boots of the charismatic Whoopi Goldberg, stamping her own mark on the lead role with a voice almost as big as her hair. ...

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Julie Yabsley - 10 July 2012:

The singing coupled with the humour was outstanding - a real feel good show I enjoyed every minute ...

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