Sister Act

A Big cast, a Big show. A good 70's disco stomping opening number, this really set the tone for the quality of the music, sound and overall package of this vibrant lively show.

Based on the hit film of the same name, this is a big, spectacular show, the use of simple sets and props didn't distract from the flow of the show.

Director Rachel Millar used all of the strengths of her cast, Sarah Kate Jones as Deloris, has a pivotal role in the success or failure of this show, she absolutely shone, Sarah was well cast, great vocals and a real sass, in her fish out of water gangsters moll in a convent role.

Jo Sedgley-Chiles as the exasperated Mother Superior trying to keep control of the force of nature called Deloris, was the perfect foil for Deloris.

Michelle May as Sister Mary Robert, the young, gauche postulate, was so captivated by the persona of worldly Deloris also came across well, lovely voice.

Musical Director Laura Foxcroft did a fantastic job, the music and songs had a real taste of the distinctive 70s Philadelphia sound, as opposed to a blanket Motown sound.

Great cast harmonies and lead vocals, these were obviously very well rehearsed.

Costumes on the whole were very effective, that said, some of the second act costumes were a tad over the top personally for me at times.

The whole of the ladies cast were really strong, good stage craft, excellent voices, they really brought the show to a brilliant visual and vocal climax.

Some sensitive work from love lorn ex-school chum cop Eddie played by Matt Dewey.

Some great comic timings from Jon Wilson as the Monsignor O'Hara, the only damper for me was the gangsters, who didn't quite menace effectively enough. I know they were heavily out numbered but they didn't seem to raise their game to meet the nun massive.

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