Get ready to warm up your vocals and raise your voice for Sister Act, the musical, as it harmonises its way onto the big stage at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff.
You’d be forgiven to think that this is a gospel, choir infused musical. No, no, it’s much more than that with a murderous undertone to boot, which brings excitement and thrilling anxiety in parts.
For those of you familiar with the iconic Sister Act (1992) film, it conjures up thoughts of Whoopi Goldberg, and as you know, they are pretty big shoes to fill. However, Sandra Marvin makes a truly remarkable Deloris Van Cartier, bringing her own sparkle and personality to the role.
If you’ve not seen the film before then I’m not quite sure where you’ve been. However, we’ve got you covered, so listen up.
Disco diva Deloris’ life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Some may say that she has the voice of an angel already with a loosely taken off musical career working in a night club, but for whatever reason finds herself rubbing shoulders with the underbelly of society (whether she knows it or not). As a result of recent events, Deloris is placed under protective custody and is hidden in the one place she shouldn’t be found – a convent! The most unlikely of places some might say, but you’ll have to watch to find out why.
Despite the unpleasant reason to how she finds herself in this predicament, she is encouraged to use her musical talents to help a struggling choir.
Under the suspicious watch of the convent’s Mother Superior, Deloris dressed as a nun gets to work to transform the local group. Whilst at first reluctant, she helps her sisters discover their voices whilst unexpectedly rediscovering her own. She eventually realises that she is where she needs to be after forming a strong bond with her sisters. Of course, there is much amusement along the way to get to this point, so keep your eyes peeled.
It would be too easy and frankly a tad boring if that’s where it all ends, as nice as it sounds. What ensues is a cat and mouse game between Deloris and her gangster ex-boyfriend Curtis. However, it’s not all lost and her new found friends are there to help, once they discover the true reason behind her sabbatical to their convent.
From the dancing to the music ensemble, it is an incredibly moving musical that is much more than what the title simply suggests.
Featuring original music by Tony and 8-time Oscar award-winner Alan Menken (Disney’s Aladdin, Enchanted) and songs inspired by Motown, soul and disco, this heavenly musical is joyous and uplifting in equal measures. It’s arguably a musical sent from above, and Sister Act is simply brilliant, a must-see show which raises the spirits and warms the soul time after time.
Don’t miss this new eagerly anticipated production of the Broadway and UK smash hit musical Sister Act direct from London.
Sister Act is on until Saturday, 5th November 2022 at Wales Millennium Centre. To find out more and to book tickets, click here.
