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:

John Dixon - 16 November 2011

Sister Act has settled in to the Sunderland Empire for a couple of weeks while on an extensive tour, following a long run at the London Palladium. But to be honest the tour has much more drive than when I saw the London original and despite the required scenery changes for the tour, there is nothing to detract from this large scale musical.

The story is similar to the original film, but has a specially written score with songs inspired by Motown. In the plot we follow the exploits of Deloris Van Cartier (Cynthia Erivo) who witnesses a murder and to ensure her safety she is placed in protective custody in a convent. But while disguised as a nun she always at loggerheads with the convent’s strict Mother Superior (Denise Black) as she cannot control her personality and live as a nun. However Delores transforms the convent’s choir and becomes firm friends with her new sisters, enabling the gangland members who are after her to more than meet their match when the...

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