Sister Act

Sister Act, based on the movie of the same name, is a joyful uplifting musical full of hope, love, support and friendship.

The decision by the club to use that sanctuary of Cumnock Trinity Church added an extra dimension to the production and Director Steven Swan is to be congratulated in making great use of the space allowing the show to have real pace and clarity.

The band under the direction of Gregor Keachie provided the perfect accompaniment never overpowering the vocals. The singing by principals and chorus alike was powerful and the harmonies came through loud and clear.

As the wayward lounge singer Deloris Van Cartier, Lynsay Cook, gave a fabulous performance with great stage presence, wonderful vocals and captured the ever-changing character perfectly. She was well matched by Anne Hainey as the Mother Superior. It was lovely to see her character mellow as the show progressed and watch as she wrestled with the many challenges to her faith.

The other nuns in the convent all brough their own character and individuality to their roles lighting up the stage every time they appeared. It was obvious how much they were enjoying their role sand their big numbers were a joy to listen to and watch. Special mention to Eloise Doole as Sister Mary Robert and the doubt she brough to the role especially in The Life I Never Lead. Much of the humour of the show comes from the nuns and they never missed a beat to ensure the laughs landed.

Dale Parker was in fine form as dependable policeman Office Eddie Souther better known as Sweaty Eddie. He had a good understanding of the character delivering an assured performance.

As the baddy of the piece Curtis, Dempster Simmon was well cast giving a well-rounded character that the audience just loved to hate – just the right amount of nasty. He was well backed by Joey, Tom Campbell, TJ, Erin Heggie and Pablo, Philip Doole. Together this trio gave ous ne of the comedy highlights of the show with the number Lady in the Long Black Dress.

As Monsignor O’Hara Matt McCreadie brought a real warm to the role and provided help, support and guidance to the Mother Superior when she needed it most.

Costumes and lighting and well balance sound all added to the success of the production.

Congratulations to CAMPS for having the vision to take this show to a site-specific venue – it was a triumph and added greatly to the overall enjoyment and success of the production. Everyone was Fabulous Baby and you did indeed Spread the Love around – well done.

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