Family entertainment at The Playhouse
Helderberg Academy of Theatre presents the smash hit musical based on the iconic 90s film, Sister Act.
This divine musical comedy is directed by the team that gave us Grease, Cabaret, Show Me How You Burlesque and Hairspray, so be sure to book your tickets for a trip to the Playhouse Theatre in Somerset West for this show for the whole family.
Disco diva Deloris’ (Thuli Tshikini) life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder.
Placed under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she shouldn’t be found – a convent...
Mother Superior (Amanda van Wyngaard) tries to guide her in holy ways, but both women have lessons to learn.
Encouraged to help the struggling choir, she helps her fellow sisters find their true voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own.
Blaine Coetzee wows with his dual performance as both the Monsignor and Curtis, the gangster.
Xavier Strydom as a young cop charms with smooth vocals while the Zanodean Cassiem, Andrew Goldie and Henco Hunter entertain as a comic trio.
Angie Mitchell, Cath Goldie and Dani Marais bring the coolest nuns to life with sweet song and funky moves. Choreographer Tanya Erasmus is no stranger to community theatre and dance shows, and leads a highly talented troupe of dancers.
Christalla Fernandes and her team are back in the habit and have put together a glowing set of costumes to capture the fun drama as it unfolds.
Featuring original music by Tony and eight-time Oscar 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.
“A musical sent from above, Sister Act is the brilliant, must-see show which raises the spirits and warms the soul time after time,” says musical director and performer Jon-paul Ruschenbaum.
Show dates are from Saturday February 18 to Tuesday February 27. There is an evening show and matinee on Sunday February 18 and Sunday February 25.
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