First look: Sister Act The Musical at London’s Eventim Apollo

A first look at Sister Act The Musical has been revealed ahead of its run in London.

A brand new production will play at the Eventim Apollo from Tuesday 19 July to Sunday 28 August 2022.

The all star cast will see Jennifer Saunders as ‘Mother Superior’ alongside Beverley Knight as ‘Deloris Van Cartier’, Keala Settle as ‘Sister Mary Patrick’, Lesley Joseph as ‘Sister Mary Lazarus’, Clive Rowe as ‘Eddie Souther’ and Lizzie Bea as ‘Sister Mary Robert’.

5. SISTER ACT. Beverely Knight 'Deloris van Cartier' and The Company. Photo Manuel Harlan
SISTER ACT. Beverley Knight ‘Deloris van Cartier’ and The Company. Photo Manuel Harlan
6. SISTER ACT. Lesley Joseph 'Sister Mary Lazarus'. Photo Manuel Harlan
SISTER ACT. Lesley Joseph ‘Sister Mary Lazarus’. Photo Manuel Harlan
10. SISTER ACT. Jennifer Saunders 'Mother Superior'. Photo Manuel Harlan
SISTER ACT. Jennifer Saunders ‘Mother Superior’. Photo Manuel Harlan

Based on the iconic movie, this sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, sisterhood and music tells the hilarious story of the disco diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder.

Under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she won’t be found – a convent! Disguised as a nun and under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own.

9. SISTER ACT. Clive Rowe 'Eddie Souther'. Photo Manuel Harlan
SISTER ACT. Clive Rowe ‘Eddie Souther’. Photo Manuel Harlan
8. SISTER ACT. The Company. Photo Manuel Harlan
SISTER ACT. The Company. Photo Manuel Harlan
4. SISTER ACT. Lizzie Bea 'Sister Mary Robert'. Photo Manuel Harlan
SISTER ACT. Lizzie Bea ‘Sister Mary Robert’. Photo Manuel Harlan

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The stage adaptation has direction by Bill Buckhurst, choreography by Alistair David, Set and Costume Design by Morgan Large, Lighting Design by Tim Mitchell, Sound Design by Tom Marshall and Musical Supervision by Stephen Brooker. Casting is by Stuart Burt.

The musical features songs by Tangled duo Alan Menken and Glenn Slater with a book by Bill and Cheri Steinkellner with additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane.

3. SISTER ACT. The Company. Photo Manuel Harlan
SISTER ACT. The Company. Photo Manuel Harlan
1. SISTER ACT. Jeremy Secomb 'Curtis Jackson'. Photo Manuel Harlan
SISTER ACT. Jeremy Secomb ‘Curtis Jackson’. Photo Manuel Harlan

The new London production is produced by Jamie Wilson and the original movie’s star Whoopi Goldberg.

About the author: Josh Darvill

Josh is Stageberry's editor with over five years of experience writing about theatre in the West End and across the UK. Prior to following his passion for musicals, he worked for more than a decade as a TV journalist.

 

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