Sister Act praised!

Sister Act went down a storm at its opening night last night. Even the harshest critics could not resist the show’s disco beats and tireless energy, as Sister Act got the fastest ovation West End Theatre Breaks has ever seen on an opening night.

Most critics enthused about Sister Act, and the Telegraph and the Evening Standard happily gave the show four stars. A few were more difficult to impress, with the Guardian’s Michael Billington grumpily giving two stars. The critics were unanimous in praising the cast. The cast includes Dad’s Army and Eastenders actor Ian Lavender and British stage and screen institution Sheila Hancock, both of whom were praised by the press.

But it is the unknown Patina Miller as Deloris who has drawn the most acclaim. The American actress makes only her second professional stage appearance in Sister Act, and it has made her a star overnight. Her powerful voice and flawless comic timing led the critics to dub her ‘so amazing’, ‘terrific’, ‘a star’ and ‘worth the admission price alone’.

Sister Act the musical is drastically different from the film, yet the changes have also been applauded. The songs contained in the 1992 film are absent, but are not missed when Alan Menken’s brand new score kicks in. Menken is widely known for his workl on Disney films such as Aladdin and The Little Mermaid, and his music for Sister Act is no less catchy and energetic. As the action has been moved from the 1990’s to the 1970’s the entire score has a funky disco feel that never fails to get the audience on its feet.

The hilarious and spectacular Sister Act is currently booking at the Palladium until February next year, and you can book your break here.

Posted by Jack on Wednesday 3rd June 2009 at 5:06PM

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