Sister Act

Sister Act the musical is based on the 1992 film comedy with a new modern disco inspired score by Alan Menken and Glenn Slater.  The club embraced this lively fast pace 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.  Marianne Millard was absolutely fabulous in delivering an outstanding performance as the disco diva Deloris displaying great versatility through her acting ability as well as an impressive vocal range.  The self righteous Mother Superior was in safe hands with Anne Morrison and her sister nuns were very well characterised by Fiona Milne as the naive Sister Mary Robert, Emma Rodger as the more eccentric Sister Mary Patrick and Cathy Taylor who breathed a new lease of life into Sister Mary Lazarus with cleverly pointed ‘one-liners’.  Gordon Watson made a great shy and quiet “Sweaty” Eddie who eventually mustered up the courage to make his move on Deloris.  Peter Scally was suitably cast as gangster Curtis Shank and Roland Russell carried out the role of Monsignor O’Hara with dignity.  The entire cast performed to the highest standard with great energy.  Musical numbers were well choreographed and staged around an impressive set with creative lighting effects.  This fun filled production provided first rate entertainment with plenty action and lots of laughs which all involved in should be extremely pleased with.  Well done!

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