Following their highly successful sell-out run of Little Women: The Musical, Dumfries Musical Theatre Company are performing the feel-good musical comedy, Sister Act.
Based on the 1992 smash hit film of the same name, Sister Act follows wise-cracking nightclub singer, Deloris van Cartier (Erin Watt) as she is placed in protective custody in a convent after witnessing a murder committed by her gangster boyfriend, Curtis Jackson played by Roy Stairmand.
Disguised as a nun, Deloris finds herself at odds with stern Mother Superior (Joyce Reekie) and develops an unlikely friendship with the gaggle of characterful nuns. There’s young and shy Sister Mary Robert played by Star Murdy, Lauren Grantham in the role of joyful Sister Mary Patrick alongside Sharron Harper as eccentric choir mistress, Sister Mary Lazarus.
In the convent, Deloris reluctantly helps revitalise the tuneless choir with her singing talent, and discovers a sense of community and sisterhood.
The cast includes Hamish Bremner as nice-guy cop “Sweaty” Eddie Souther, who harbours a not-so-secret crush on Deloris, Neil Webster as Monsignor O’Hara the charming spiritual leader hell-bent on saving the church. Colin Williamson, Caitlin Wallace and Jason Reekie are Curtis’s henchmen.
Director, Stewart Cameron cannot wait to share the show with audiences in May, saying:
“Prepare for heavenly laughter and soulful melodies in Sister Act, the divine musical comedy that will make you dance in the aisles. Follow Deloris van Cartier, a sassy singer hidden in a convent after witnessing a crime. With her flair, she transforms dull choir performances into soulful gospel showcases. As danger looms, Sister Act celebrates laughter, love and inspiration. Deloris finds sisterhood, faith, and her voice. From gospel melodies to dramatic encounters, experience the magic of Sister Act’s music, friendship and self-discovery.”
Stewart is supported by musical director, Christopher Watt, and choreography from Georgie Swale and Star Murdy who, along with the vibrant chorus of nuns, will have you clapping, singing and dancing along!
The production is at the Theatre Royal in Dumfries, from Saturday 10 May to Saturday 17 May from 7.30pm, with one matinée on Sunday 11 May at 2.30pm.
Tickets are £17 and are available online from ticketsource.co.uk as well as the Midsteeple Box Office.
