Sister Act

After an absence of several years the society returned to their original “home” – the newly revamped Perth Theatre, where they performed before a packed audience. This show is currently doing the rounds in and around the local area and this society is one of the many companies to perform it. And, hallelujah and praise be, what a good choice it was too. Right from the start Kirsty Watson gave us a larger-than-life Deloris Van Cartier and stamped her authority on her role as the night club singer fleeing from the mob and ending up disguising herself as a nun, going under the name of Sister Mary Clarence in a run-down convent. And boy, did she have the voice to belt out her big vocal numbers! Supported by a strong group of assorted nuns, Anne Kemp stood out as the despairing Irish Mother Superior with her many comic one-liners, aided and abetted by a large group of nuns, who were all named Mary! Mary Patrick, humble Bekkie McKenziie; and straight faced Lazarus, in the safe hands of Jane Taylor; with Robert – a timid and shy Sarah Cowmeadow, who was anything but that singing The Life I Never Led. This is a great show for women to perform in and, unless you are playing one of the main cast men, this show does not really require a male chorus. Newcomer, Owen Thomson, was at his best as “Sweaty” Eddie, the policeman, and his quick costume change in his big song number was perfectly executed. There is always a “Baddie” and he came in the shape of experienced Gavin Russell turning in a fine performance as hoodlum, Curtiss. His fellow hoodlums, raised the laughs with their Lady In The Long Black Dress and congratulations go to Joey, (Stewart Forbes), TJ (Dougie Lawson), and Pablo (Christie Young). And who could forget Niall Robertson as a really “with it” Monsignor O’Hara! The Nuns’ ensemble all looked to be enjoying every moment on stage as they hip-hopped through their musical numbers with much enthusiasm. Yup! Praise be to you all!

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