1st - 5th August 2017

The Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne 

01202 885566

www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk

Sister Act: The Musical is a heavenly comedy that brings the spirit of friendship, music, and redemption to the stage — with dazzling energy and a soulful original score by Alan Menken.

When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a crime, the police hide her in the last place anyone would think to look: a convent. Disguised as a nun and far from her glamorous lifestyle, Deloris struggles to fit in with the strict routine — until she finds an unexpected calling in transforming the struggling choir.

As Deloris breathes new life into the convent with powerful gospel harmonies and high-energy dance numbers, she helps her fellow sisters find their voices — and rediscovers her own. But as her past catches up with her, Deloris must choose between the safety of silence and the joy of standing out.

Filled with humour, heart, and show-stopping songs, Sister Act is a feel-good musical celebration of community, identity, and the power of music to bring us together.

This amateur production of Sister Act is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe).

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• Delores Van Cartier - Sharron Pearcy

• Mother Superior - Julie Sissons

• Sister Mary Robert - Hermione Mason

• Sister Mary Patrick - Jemma Cable

• Sister Mary Lazarus - Vanessa Wassell

• Monsignor O'Hara - Phil Evans

• Curtis - Lee Neal

• Eddie - Duncan Sayers

• TJ -Miles Bailey-Breandgaard

• Pablo - John Bounds

• Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours - Mikaela Buckby

• Sister Mary Theresa - Pam Mizon

• Michelle - Sophie Adnett

• Tina - Georgia Brebner

• Ernie - Ron Kite

• Cab Driver - KD Johnson

• Cop - Scott Price

• Hooker - Julia Wass

• Hooker - Teri Dowsett

• Newscaster - Anna Pearcy

• Waitress - Hilary Baker

• Sister Mary Celeste - Alexa Coleman

• Director - Duncan Trew

• Choreographer - Suzi de Villiers

• Musical Director - Alastair Hume

• Artistic Director - Roy Joseph

• Stage Manager - Raymond Baker

Review by Marilyn Barber

Sister - it is becoming a habit with this group to produce a well-rehearsed and heart-warming evening of entertainment.

The first half sets the scene for some rousing and joyous songs from the large cast in the second half.

Sharron Pearcy oozes confidence - as she always does - as disco diva Delores who, as a witness to murder, is put into protective custody in a convent.

And the transformation of her appearance gives plenty of opportunity for comedic touches.

Lee Neal has just so much stage presence that he never fails to dominate his scenes, and he almost mesmerising as Curtis, the villain of the piece.

However, it has to be said that he also gets impressive backing from his three stooges, Pablo (John Bounds), TJ (Miles Bailey-Breangaard) and Joey (Bill Mason) whose disco moves are great fun.

Julie Sissons puts just the right amount of authority into the role of Mother Superior with her clear singing voice and excellent diction.

Jemma Cable adds sparkle as the hugely excitable Sister Mary Patrick with Duncan Sayers evoking compassion as the mocked and inept police officer Eddie.

Hermione Mason, with her strong voice is maturing into a very proficient actress who is very at home on the stage.

Accolades too to director Duncan Trew, musical director Alastair Hume - yes there are three instrumentalists - choreographer Suzi Villiers and artistic director Roy Joseph.

And the costumes are pretty good too.

With a cast of 23 it is not possible to mention everyone, but all play their part in making this a musical worth seeing.