Sister Act

The Society embraced this lively fast paced show with much of the comedy set around Deloris Van Cartier, disguised as Sister Mary Clarence, in her attempts to inspire and develop the choral ability of a group of feisty nuns at the Convent of the Queen of Angels Cathedral while her ex-boyfriend Curtis and his mob attempted to settle a score with her.  Catherine Mackenzie was absolutely fabulous in delivering an outstanding performance as the disco diva Deloris displaying great versatility through her acting ability as well as her impressive vocal range.  The self righteous Mother Superior was in safe hands with Julie Cassells and her sister nuns were very well characterised by Christine Duncan as the naive Sister Mary Robert, Amanda Letarte as the more eccentric Sister Mary Patrick and Marie Jo McCrossan who breathed a new lease of life into Sister Mary Lazarus with cleverly pointed ‘one-liners’.  Kieran Butler made a great shy and quiet “Sweaty” Eddie who eventually mustered up the courage to make his move on Deloris.  David Campbell was suitably cast as gangster Curtis Shank and Andrew Davidson carried out the role of Monsignor O’Hara with great dignity.  Alan Brown, Christopher Costello and Gerard Kane each interpreted their part as the thugs brilliantly in particular through the number, ‘The Lady in the Long Black Dress’. The remaining principals with the entire cast performed to the highest standard.  Musical numbers were well choreographed and staged around a minimalistic set with highly effective lighting and other creative effects.  This fun filled production provided first rate entertainment with plenty action, lots of laughs and great music and drama which all involved in should be extremely pleased with.

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