Rebecca Crackett
14 April, 2025
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Sister Act Comes to Sunderland!

The musical adaptation of the 1992 movie 'Sister Act' featuring Whoopi Goldberg is being brought to Sunderland by Sunderland Theatre Company. Sunderland Theatre Company have been entertaining the region since 1893 with performances of pantomimes, plays, concerts, and musicals. Sister Act will be performed at the Royalty Theatre in Sunderland, with tickets priced at just £15.

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The story follows Deloris Van Cartier, a nightclub singer, who witnesses the death of a man at the hand of her boyfriend. She is then taken into protective custody in a holy house of God - the Queen of Angels convent - where she must disguise herself as a nun.


The musical follows the same storyline as the much-loved movie with amazing, feel-good songs penned by Alan Menken.

Sister Act is coming to Sunderland - brought to you by Sunderland Theatre Company
Sister Act is coming to Sunderland - brought to you by Sunderland Theatre Company Credit: Sunderland Theatre Company


Chairman of Sunderland Theatre Company, Mathew Clarke, says "I'm bubbling with pride and excitement ahead of bringing Sister Act to the Royalty Theatre stage. We have a phenomenally talented cast that is going to blow the cobwebs out of the cloisters, the parishioners out of the pews! It's a must-see show, so make sure you have your tickets!".


The cast learning dance routines for one of the numbers in the show. (L-R) Jordan Grace, Rebecca Crackett, Tilly Davison, Jessica Summers, Janice Farrow, Rebecca Simmons, Demilee Turnbull, Erin Richardson
The cast learning dance routines for one of the numbers in the show. (L-R) Jordan Grace, Rebecca Crackett, Tilly Davison, Jessica Summers, Janice Farrow, Rebecca Simmons, Demilee Turnbull, Erin Richardson Credit: Sunderland Theatre Company

Sunderland Theatre Company have been performing since 1893 with each production bringing something fresh and new to the society. This show is sure to be a hysterical, emotional, action-packed adventure, leaving you tapping your foot along and humming the tunes for days to come!


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(L-R) Samantha Kennedy, Jordan Grace, Emily Ross, Abigail Bowman , Tilly Davison, Janice Farrow
(L-R) Samantha Kennedy, Jordan Grace, Emily Ross, Abigail Bowman , Tilly Davison, Janice Farrow Credit: Sunderland Theatre Company

Performances are at 7:30pm Thursday 29th May through to Saturday 31st May with a matinee performance at 2:30pm on Saturday 31st May.


Tickets are £15 and can be booked via www.ticketsource.co.uk/stco or by contacting the Facebook page directly (https://www.facebook.com/SunderlandTCo)

Show poster with full details for the performances, location, and tickets
Show poster with full details for the performances, location, and tickets Credit: Sunderland Theatre Company
Some of the male members of the cast practising their scenes. (L-R) Mathew Clarke, Kristan Bailey, Reece Sohdi, Sean Barrett
Some of the male members of the cast practising their scenes. (L-R) Mathew Clarke, Kristan Bailey, Reece Sohdi, Sean Barrett Credit: Sunderland Theatre Company