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STOP PRESS - SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM IS NOW CLOSING ON THE 30th OCTOBER - BOOK TICKETS NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
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"Solid Gold Hit" - Sunday Mirror.
**** "Heavenly" - Evening Standard.
"Answered all my prayers and more" - The Daily Mail.
Sister Act The Musical at the London Palladium Theatre follows Disco diva Deloris Van Cartier (Patina Miller) witnesses a murder she is put in protective custody in the one place cops are sure she won't be found - a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and an up tight Mother Superior (Sheila Hancock).
Deloris uses her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir Deloris breaths new life into the church and community, but in doing so blows her cover. Soon the gang is giving chase only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her new found Sister Hood. Sister Act sparkles and lights up the London Palladium.
Based on Whoopi Goldberg's smash-hit movie, Sister Act The Musical features a brand new score by 8 time Oscar winner Alan Menken whose credits include Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid and most recently the hit movie Enchanted. The Sister Act score is fresh and songs include Take Me To Heaven, Fabulous Baby and the title song Sister Act.
The following Sister Act casting has been announced at the London Palladium Theatre:
Mother Superior - Sheila Hancock
Deloris - Patina Miller
Monsignor Howard - Ian Lavender
Shank - Simon Webbe
Please Note: The matinee performance on the 18th July will be audio described. |
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****
When We Will Rock You opened in the West End, it got a mauling from the critics. I feared a similar fate for Sister Act The Musical, which has a very formulaic narrative. So whilst you could criticise some of the lines which feel slightly "panto", you only have to see the audience reaction to know that this is going to be another smash hit.
Sister Act The Musical has a brand new score written by Oscar winner Alen Menken. Songs are catchy with a solid underlying theme. After two and a half hours you’ll certainly come out humming a few of them.
The premise of the story, currently showing at the London Palladium Theatre, is a ‘party girl’ (Deloris) who witnesses her boyfriend killing a man, goes into a police protection programmes and ends up being hidden by a group of begrudging nuns in a church.
Sheila Hancock’s Mother Superior is one that slowly grows on you throughout the show. Chris Jarman plays Shank, the boyfriend/ex-boyfriend. As the villain he should ooze sex appeal and be able to show his wicked side, however these are two things which are in short supply.
Patina Miller, the American who plays Deloris, is making her West End debut in Sister Act the Musical, and has been wonderfully cast. Her voice is surely one of the most breathtaking that London Palladium stage has ever see, since Judy Garland; her comic timing is brilliant and she glistens (quite literally at times) as the leader of a new West End juggernaut which is set to be one of the resounding hits of 2009.
The sets are good enough to match Oliver using the full width and depth of the London Palladium stage and the costumes in the final scene are worth the entrance fee alone.
Sister Act The Musical is a great night out which is perfect for couples and also the whole family. Go see it before it closes at the end of October!
****
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Review by Heather, Liverpool |
My name is Heather and I am 17 years old and live in Liverpool. I came to London early in June with my family to celebrate my birthday by going to see Blood Brothers and on that night Vivienne Carlyle took the role of Mrs Johnstone and I have to say that she was absolutely fantastic!!! I was crying for nearly an hour after the show because her performance was so real and believable. I enjoyed every second of it. I am so glad that she was performing that night as it was the first time I saw Blood Brothers. I am hoping to see her again sometime soon. Please could you tell her how amazing I thought her performance was and how talented I think she is. I was not expecting it to be that amazing so I thank you and I thank Vivienne Carlyle so much for her talented performance. |
Review by Alex, London |
Just a quick email to thank you for the seats for Sister Act the Musical. Wendy and I had a fantastic time at the show. |
Review by Barbara, Yorkshire |
My daughter and I have just returned from London and would like to thank you for the tickets for Sister Act and the meal at the Diner. Everything was first class the show was amazing and the seats were very good. It was the first time I had booked anything online and it won’t be the last! Thanks Hit The Theatre, we will be recommending you to our friends. |
Review by Gillian, London |
Had a really great time at Sister Act. Fab show. Thanks for sorting the tickets out. |
Review by Rowena, London |
Once again great tickets for Sister Act- we had a great evening starting with cocktails at the Soho Sky Bar just round the corner first! The show is just sensational and we loved it. Be back to Hit The Theatre soon. Thanks! |
Review by Lucy, London |
Sister Act the musical is fantastic. Full of excellent soulful show tunes mixed with comedy and tonnes of energy. A must see! |
Review by Christine, Croydon |
I went to see Sister Act on Friday night. It was absolutely brilliant, the seats you gave me was great. The 2 sixteen year olds who surprise it was absolutely loved it. |
Review by Rachel, London |
Went to see Sister Act last week. One of the best shows I've ever seen - SO much energy. |
Review by Neil, Luxemburg |
We went to Sister Act, and all really enjoyed the show. |
Review by Joanne, London |
Just to say a very big thank you the seats to Sister Act were fantastic Royal Circle Row B centre we could not have chose better ourselves. |
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