Sister Act (Queensbridge Musical Theatre Society)
Considering the quite 'off the wall' storyline containing nuns, bar singers, cops and a slightly inept portion of the criminal fraternity, this Philadelphia based musical is probably one of the most entertaining for an audience. Taking its storyline from the Whoopi Goldberg movie of the same name but, with a completely revised set of songs, the stage musical version of Sister Act is now becoming a favourite of both professional and amateur companies alike.
Queensbridge Musical Theatre Society have milked that entertainment value for all they can get under the formidable direction of Michelle Farugia, the dynamic choreography of Sophie Kowalewsky and some expressionful musical direction by Alice Brown. Turning the stage at Solihull Core Theatre into a melee of movement, drama and song that must hold appeal at some point for every member of a reactive and appreciative crowd.
Leading the cast is Leonie Hamilton as Deloris Van Cartier with a controlled yet powerful vocal and some energetic acting, particularly in the choir scenes. Surrounded by a glittering array of nuns, in particular a very bouncy and enthusiastic Sister Mary Patrick from Anna Beesley, a delightfully characterised and exceptionally sang Sister Mary Robert from Hattie Stark and a skillfully comic Sister Mary Lazarus from Sharone Williams, all depicting the antics in a convent as nobody would really expect them to be but, seriously hope they are.
Trying desperately to keep a grip on her own faith and the religious ideals of a rapidly disintegrating institution is Gilly Harris as the Mother Superior another distinguished vocal and character performance. Ex school friend to Deloris and now nervous police officer, Eddie Souther (inclined to perspire a little and earning the rather unwanted nickname of ‘Sweaty Eddie’) is played with great assurity and charm by Liam Ryder (really enjoyed as I’m sure he did the ‘I Could be that Guy” scene).
On the less law abiding side off the street, we find Paul Stait providing a mean performance as gang leader Curtis, somewhat frustrated by his rather ineffective team of less than mean gang members. Some great comedy performances from Sam Logan as embarrassing nephew TJ, Erik Olsen as incomprehensible Latino Pablo and a super portrayal of Joey from Craig Cattell (the ‘Lady in the Long Black Dress scene is not to be forgotten).
You can never have too many nuns or enough ‘Sunday Morning Fever’ in your life so grab the tickets for this one while there is still an opportunity to ‘Spread the Love Around’ as it finishes on Saturday 16th June 2018.
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Queensbridge Musical Theatre Society have milked that entertainment value for all they can get under the formidable direction of Michelle Farugia, the dynamic choreography of Sophie Kowalewsky and some expressionful musical direction by Alice Brown. Turning the stage at Solihull Core Theatre into a melee of movement, drama and song that must hold appeal at some point for every member of a reactive and appreciative crowd.
Leading the cast is Leonie Hamilton as Deloris Van Cartier with a controlled yet powerful vocal and some energetic acting, particularly in the choir scenes. Surrounded by a glittering array of nuns, in particular a very bouncy and enthusiastic Sister Mary Patrick from Anna Beesley, a delightfully characterised and exceptionally sang Sister Mary Robert from Hattie Stark and a skillfully comic Sister Mary Lazarus from Sharone Williams, all depicting the antics in a convent as nobody would really expect them to be but, seriously hope they are.
Trying desperately to keep a grip on her own faith and the religious ideals of a rapidly disintegrating institution is Gilly Harris as the Mother Superior another distinguished vocal and character performance. Ex school friend to Deloris and now nervous police officer, Eddie Souther (inclined to perspire a little and earning the rather unwanted nickname of ‘Sweaty Eddie’) is played with great assurity and charm by Liam Ryder (really enjoyed as I’m sure he did the ‘I Could be that Guy” scene).
On the less law abiding side off the street, we find Paul Stait providing a mean performance as gang leader Curtis, somewhat frustrated by his rather ineffective team of less than mean gang members. Some great comedy performances from Sam Logan as embarrassing nephew TJ, Erik Olsen as incomprehensible Latino Pablo and a super portrayal of Joey from Craig Cattell (the ‘Lady in the Long Black Dress scene is not to be forgotten).
You can never have too many nuns or enough ‘Sunday Morning Fever’ in your life so grab the tickets for this one while there is still an opportunity to ‘Spread the Love Around’ as it finishes on Saturday 16th June 2018.
Book Here
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