Birds of a Feather star Lesley Joseph returns to Sister Act, which has extended its UK & Ireland tour by an extra 12 months.
Joseph will be joined by Landi Oshinowo who will lead the cast as Deloris Van Cartier and Lizzie Bea who will play Sister Mary Robert.
The latest run will kick off on Friday 8th September at the Cliffs Pavilion in Southend, before travelling to the likes of Coventry (9th - 14th October), Bradford (20th - 25th November), Leicester (31st January - 10th February 2024), Manchester (18th - 30th March 2024), Northampton (10th - 15th June 2024) and Bournemouth (19th - 24th August 2024), with more dates still to be announced. Full touring dates and venues can be seen here.
Based on the iconic movie, this sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, sisterhood and music tells the story of the disco diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder.
Under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she won’t be found – a convent! 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.
Lesley Joseph will play the role of Mother Superior until Saturday 25th November, with further casting to be announced. Lesley’s theatre credits include Miss Hannigan in Annie at the West End’s Victoria Palace and also on national tour, and her Olivier Award nominated performance as Frau Blucher in Young Frankenstein.
Leading lady Landi Oshinowo can currently be seen as Mrs Phelps in Matilda The Musical at the Cambridge Theatre. Additional London credits include Shrek the Musical at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, The Light Princess at the National Theatre, Big Fish at The Other Palace and Sister Act at the London Palladium.
Lizzie Bea played Martha Dunnstock in Heathers The Musical at The Other Palace, Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray at the London Coliseum and A Christmas Carol at the Dominion Theatre.
Group rates are venue specific. More information is available at www.sisteractthemusical.co.uk/uk-tour