SISTER ACT

Sister Act the MusicalSister Act is a musical comedy based on the film of the same name starring Whoopi Goldberg.  Since the screen version the action has been moved from 1990’s Reno and San Francisco to 1970’s Philadelphia.  This gives Glenn Slater and Alan Menken’s score an authentic disco flavour and rousing gospel sound that made the film such a hit.

When nightclub & disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses her boyfriend shooting someone she is put in protective custody in the one place the police are sure no one will look for her in a convent!  She dresses as a nun calling herself Sister Mary Clarence and finds it hard to accept the rigid lifestyle and the uptight Mother Superior which is currently being played by Sheila Hancock.

By using her disco dance moves and singing talent to inspire the tuneless nuns’ choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community, but blows her cover. Soon the crooks are after her but find themselves up against the new reformed Deloris and the power of her Sisterhood.

When Sheila hancock leaves the show on 31st July Whoopi Goldberg will be making her West End debut playing Mother Superior in Sister Act for a limited season of three weeks from 10th-31st August (excluding 16th and 23rd).

You can book tickets for Sister Act by clicking on the image above.

Ex Blue boy band member Simon Webbe has joined the cast of Sister Act as Curtis Shank (bad-boy lover of Deloris Van Cartier). Sheila Hancock is staying on as Mother Superior until 31st July and Patina Miller will remain with the show until it closes in October to make way for Andrew Lloyd Webber's new production of The Wizard of Oz which opens in March 2011.

Jacqueline Clarke plays Sister Mary Lazarus with ensemble members Lauren Appleby, Kiara Jay, Rachel John, Aaron Lambert, Ellie Leah, Amanda Minihan, Grant Murphy, Nathaniel Morrison, Ashley Russell and Carrie Sutton.

Produced by Whoopi Goldberg, Music by Oscar winner Alan Menken, and Lyrics by Glenn Slater.  Book by Cheri & Bill Steinkellner.  Director Peter Schneider & Choreography by Anthony Van Laast.

You can reserve tickets here for Sister Act which is booking to 30th October 2010

show times

Mondays- Saturdays at 19:30 / matinees Wednesdays & Thursdays at 15:00 and Saturdays at 15:00 Length of show: 2 hours 40 minutes (including interval)

 

HOW TO GET TO SISTER ACT

London Palladium
Argyll Street,
London, W1F 7TF

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underground
Tube : Oxford Circus
Train:   Charing Cross
buses to Her Majesty's Theatre
1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 15, 16A, 23, 25, 53, 73
nearest car park

This theatre participates in the Theatreland Parking Scheme - find out more about the great discounts offered by clicking on the link.

DISABLED ACCESS TO SISTER ACT

Infra-red system with headsets. Induction loop at Box Office. Headsets available in foyer.
Guide dogs are permitted inside the auditorium
Please contact the Theatre Manager on arrival. Access is via the Box Office (ramp) at the front of the theatre in Argyll Street and then by wheelchair lift down to the Stalls bar. Alternative entrance off Ramillies Place, at the back of the theatre. Four spaces for wheelchair users at L46, O48, Q48 and S49. Companions can sit in same row. Transfer seating available to aisle seats.
Adapted toilet on the right inside entrance in Ramillies Place.  Access also from the stalls bar.