Sister Act The Musical: Further Cast Announced for the West End Run
The critically acclaimed Sister Act The Musical is making a much-anticipated return to London’s Dominion Theatre from 15th March to 8th June 2024.
In an exciting development, the producers have unveiled additional cast members for this run.
The newly announced line-up features a blend of well-known performers and rising stars, adding even more sparkle to this beloved production.
Star-Studded Cast Announced for Sister Act The Musical London
Television and stage star Lesley Joseph will be reprising her role as Sister Mary Lazarus and in exciting news will also be playing the role of Mother Superior at select performances!
Brit Award-winning singer Lemar will be stepping into the shoes of Curtis Jackson, while Olivier Award winner Clive Rowe will be returning to his Olivier-nominated role as Eddie Souther.
West End favourite Lizzie Bea will be back as Sister Mary Robert, with Olivier Award nominee Alison Jiear as Sister Mary Patrick, and Carl Mullaney, star of Regent Park’s La Cage aux Folles, as Monsignor O’Hara.
They join the previously announced Beverley Knight as Deloris Van Cartier and Ruth Jones as Mother Superior.
A Closer Look at Each new Cast Member
Lesley Joseph as Sister Mary Lazarus
Lesley Joseph is best known for her role as ‘Dorien Green’ in the successful sitcom “Birds of a Feather”, alongside Pauline Quirke and Linda Robson.
With over 100 episodes recorded over nine years, Lesley and her co-stars made a triumphant return to our screens in “Birds of a Feather” in 2013.
Lesley’s diverse career includes appearances on ITV’s “Night and Day”, BBC One’s “Strictly Come Dancing”, Channel 4’s “Celebrity Coach Trip” alongside Linda Robson, and most recently BBC One’s “Celebrity MasterChef”.
In the theatre world, Lesley has made her mark with roles such as Miss Hannigan in Annie at the West End’s Victoria Palace and on national tour, and her Olivier Award nominated performance as Frau Blucher in Young Frankenstein.
Her other touring credits include Calendar Girls and Hot Flush!.
Lemar as Curtis Jackson
Lemar, a double Brit Award and triple MOBO Award winning singer/songwriter, has made a significant impact on the music scene with seven Top 10 singles and over two million album sales.
He released his 7th studio album, ‘Page In My Heart’ earlier this year. Most recently, Lemar was seen as Lord Smythe-Smith in the hit Netflix prequel spin off, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.
His other screen credits include the role of Danny Kilman in the Jaqueline Wilson adaptation of Little Darlings, and Grime Kids.
Clive Rowe as Eddie Souther
Clive Rowe was nominated for an Olivier Award in 2023 for the role of Eddie Souther in Sister Act.
He won the Olivier award for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical for Guys and Dolls at The National Theatre and was also nominated for Best Supporting Performance in Carousel, also at The National Theatre.
At 2009’s Oliviers, he was nominated for the Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre award for Mother Goose at Hackney Empire.
His many West End and touring credits include The Prince of Egypt at the Dominion Theatre, Ladykillers at the Gielgud Theatre, Chicago at the Adelphi Theatre, Sweet Charity at the Donmar Warehouse, the UK tour of The Wind in The Willows and Me and My Girl at Chichester Festival Theatre.
Lizzie Bea as Sister Mary Robert
Lizzie Bea has made a name for herself in the London theatre scene with roles such as 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.
Her other credits include Abigail in the World Premiere of Becoming Nancy at the Alliance Theatre, Atlanta and performing in the UK Tours of Kinky Boots, Fat Friends the Musical, Chicken Little, The Shakespeare Revue and The 3 Little Pigs.
Alison Jiear as Sister Mary Patrick
Alison Jiear was nominated for an Olivier Award for her role in Jerry Springer: The Opera at the National Theatre.
Her other theatre credits include Shoes at Sadler’s Wells, On The Town at the English National Opera and Theatre du Chatelet, Paris, Xanadu at the Southwark Playhouse, as well as Smokey Joes Café, The Hot Mikado, Grease and Les Misérables.
As a vocalist Alison has taken her one-woman shows all over the world, released four solo albums, and is a regular soloist with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Halle Orchestra.
Carl Mullaney as Monsignor O’Hara
Carl Mullaney most recently starred as Albin in the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s acclaimed production of La Cage aux Folles.
Other theatre credits include Mary Sunshine in Chicago, Bamatabois in Les Misérables, Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens, Jest End, We Raise Our Hands in The Sanctuary and Bananaman The Musical.
For the last 12 years Carl has been the host for Kinky Kabaret at Freedom Bar, Soho, the West End’s most popular late-night cabaret entertainment.
Don’t miss out on this Heavenly Musical
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Experience the joyous and uplifting tale of disco diva Deloris’ life as she finds herself in protective custody in a convent, where her unique brand of musical sister act helps a struggling choir find their voice. This is one hilarious musical you won’t want to miss.
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