Sister Act to embark on new tour in 2027

Sister Act The Musical will tour the UK and Ireland from September 2027.

The show follows disco singer Deloris Van Cartier, who witnesses a murder and is placed in protective custody in a convent. There, she helps a struggling choir find its voice.

The musical features music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater and a book by Bill and Cheri Steinkellner, with additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane. The production is directed by Bill Buckhurst, with choreography by Alistair David, set and costume design by Morgan Large, lighting design by Tim Mitchell, sound design by Tom Marshall and musical supervision by Stephen Brooker. Casting is by Pearson Casting.

Opening at New Wimbledon Theatre on 11 September, the production will visit Sunderland Empire from 20 to 25 September, Sheffield Lyceum from 28 September to 9 October, Alhambra Theatre in Bradford from 11 to 16 October, Manchester Palace Theatre from 9 to 27 November and Cliffs Pavilion in Southend from 29 November to 4 December.

The tour will continue at the Alexandra in Birmingham from 6 December 2027 to 2 January 2028, followed by Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff from 10 to 15 January, Theatre Royal Nottingham from 17 to 22 January, Theatre Royal Brighton from 24 to 29 January and the Orchard Theatre in Dartford from 31 January to 5 February.

Further dates include Theatre Royal Plymouth from 7 to 12 February, Hull New Theatre from 15 to 19 February, Mayflower Theatre in Southampton from 21 to 26 February, Grand Opera House in Belfast from 29 February to 11 March, Millennium Forum in Derry from 13 to 18 March and New Theatre Oxford from 21 to 25 March 2028.

Dates for the Dublin engagement are to be announced, along with further tour stops. The production is produced by Jamie Wilson.

Tickets for the opening dates go on sale from 21 October 2026, with other venues releasing tickets on dates throughout November and December.

Initial casting has also been revealed.