REVIEW: Sister Act The Musical, the sparkling story of sisterhood and soul, comes to Theatre Royal Nottingham

Award-winning production of Sister Act The Musical has arrived at the Theatre Royal Nottingham — the show has been described as “joyful” by previous reviewers, and I can see why.

Based on the iconic 1992 movie, this hilarious story shows how a disco diva witnesses a murder committed by her mobster boyfriend, and is placed in a convent in witness protection.

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.

I could wax lyrical about the talent on stage all night long — Coronation Street star Wendi Peters is incredibly powerful as Mother Superior, whose her contempt for bolshy, stubborn Deloris raises more than a few giggles (her withering look made this reviewer quiver in her boots), but her fears for the sisters in her care comes across strongly and you can really feel that in her performance.

Landi Oshinowo is mesmerising at Deloris, with a beautiful, soulful voice and oodles of big-hearted attitude, and Eloise Runnette as Sister Mary Robert is also outstanding as the shy, bashful postulant who Deloris brings out of herself.

The musical has been given a twist on the original movie, now set in the 1970s instead of the present day, and has many original songs which are incredibly catchy and had the audience tapping their feet and clapping all the way through — whatever your religious leanings, the gospel choir-esque musical numbers by the nuns are simply incredible and joyful.

I left the theatre feeling so uplifted, and full to the brim with joy, and I can’t recommend the show highly enough as a boost for anyone needing a lift.

Sister Act will be performed until Saturday 21 September at the Theatre Royal Nottingham. Tickets are available at www.trch.co.uk or call the Box Office 0115 989 5555.